Village Enterprise Business Mentor Jobs in Mt. Elgon, Kenya
Village Enterprise Business Mentor Jobs in Mt. Elgon, Kenya
Micro Enterprise Development:Develop micro-enterprises according to the Village funding cycle, start micro-enterprises in your region.
Fill out proper Village forms for each micro enterprise as specified in the Business Mentor manual.
Mobilize qualified groups to participate in Village Enterprise program
Responsible for quality Village Enterprise Program implementation in entire sub-county
Training and disbursement:
Properly train all new Village Enterprise business owners according to training process detailed in the Business Mentor Manual
After pre-funding training sessions are complete, work with Village Enterprise staff to carry out grant disbursement for all business groups
Conduct supplemental training sessions and evaluate micro-enterprise performance after grant disbursements
Mentoring:
Provide mentoring on choosing and running a business using methods outlined in Mentoring Manual. Mentoring will require at least one visit to each business per month
Provide advice and support in designing business-mentoring methodologies that are the most appropriate for the type pf enterprises supported.
Prepare a monthly report detailing progress of business groups including successes and challenges, general observations and changes to business groups (industry, composition)
Help Business owners in producing credible business and marketing plan including how to balance positive cash flow and maintain accounts.
Connect enterprises up and down the value chain by identifying relevant stakeholders, suppliers etc. and creating sustainable commercial relationships between the parties.
Business Savings Groups (BSGs):
Organize Business Savings Groups for each set of 10 businesses funded during a cycle
Train business groups on BSG formation for self-directed savings and loans
Attend Monthly Savings Group Meetings for the first nine months providing assistance as needed.
Provide information and material, which may be of use to the business owners for marketing, value addition, business development, motivation and value chain maintenance.
Regional Exposure and Analysis:
Assist Field Associate, Assistant Country Director, and Regional Manager to introduce Village’s program to local government agencies
Work with Regional Manager or Assistant Country Director to help identify most viable businesses in your region
Consult with other Business Mentors to determine best practices and share information
Attend Business Mentor Training and participate in regional Business Mentor
meetings, usually bi-weekly
Organize business visits as requested by Country Office.
Teach and show business owners how to conduct engaging presentations to visitors.
Organize and facilitate peer to peer and lesson learning exchange events between the different enterprises supported in the program.
Reporting:
Submit a Monthly report according to the Village Enterprise form in the BM training manual
Submit Business Profiles once a quarter
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility at VE, and it begins with me
Continuously sensitize program participants on safeguarding.
Ensure compliance with VE’s safeguarding policies
Report any incident of safeguarding in program operations for appropriate action/follow up.
This position will work closely with communities, particularly HHs that have children under the age of 5. To protect our project participants is key. A Covid-19 vaccination certificate is an added advantage.
Core Competencies:
Dedicated and hardworking
Highly self-motivated
Easy to interact and engage with various community groups
Confident and proactive in pursuing organization goals
Physical Environment and Demands
Field based in a rural setup
Full time field work
Public transport including motorbike (bodaboda) will be the mode of transport
Frequent interaction with communities and their local leaders
Qualifications:
A minimum certificate in community development, business management, education and or other related to rural development
Experience with teaching, training, mentoring and/or community service
Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of one (1) year
Shown merit and ability in work performance and results
Fluent in local Language, Kiswahili and English
A valid Motorbike Driving License is an added advantage
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Village Enterprise Business Mentor Jobs in Mt. Elgon, Kenya
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