Jobs

SkillTechs Consultancy Limited seeks to employ a qualified Enterprise Development Officer (EDO) who will be responsible for leading the implementation of technical assistance to various autonomous organizations.

Responsibilities

• Collecting data related to micro enterprises promotion;
• Mobilising MSE operators and assisting in recruiting exhibitors and trainees;
• Recruiting trainers; assisting in land acquisition;
• Implementing MSE programmes.
• Facilitating technology transfer amongst MSE operators.
• Conducting business counselling and trainings;
• Providing mentorship for aspiring youth entrepreneurs;
• Conducting research on MSEs;
• Collecting and analysing data on MSE issues;
• Compiling training and exhibition reports;
• Conducting MSE sector needs assessment; and
• Undertaking micro-financing, marketing, infrastructure, and start up programmes and support.
• Any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the CEO

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Business Administration, Enterprise Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Management or Information Technology from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer application skills.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of the mission, vision, and strategies of MSEA and the ability to clearly interpret and apply the role of Micro and Small Enterprise in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030 and the Big four agenda

Technical Skills

• 5-7 years of relevant work experience, with 2 – 3 years in a relevant mid-level role for startups and Enterprise/Business Expansions, Business Communication/Accounting/Social
• Entrepreneurship/Financial Management with strong Community Engagement experience, or other related field.
• Knowledge of projects management practices including strong financial planning and management skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of and engagement with diverse funding and development partners.
• Experience in working with and knowledge of funding requirements of various development/funding partners
• Knowledge of issues in the field of development, strategies, as well as programming policies and procedures in international development co-operations.
• Qualifications/Experience in Agribusiness Youth Entrepreneurship Development,
• Renewable Energy will be an added advantage.
• Ability to travel across all parts of Kenya at least 60% of the time.

Competencies

• Recognizes and embraces integrity, honesty, transparency and objectivity in all dealings.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, analytical, research, networking and communication skills as well as the ability to work collaboratively to impart these skills to a broad spectrum of colleagues and clients
• An effective and energetic team player, with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Holds oneself and others accountable for their actions and results.
• Strong self-starter, self-motivated, self-supervised and has high creativity skills, with capacity to work independently, follow through strict deliverables and meet deadlines ensuring to consult openly to resolve challenges in a timely manner.
• Sympathetic mentor and coach for upcoming enterprises and entrepreneurs that is patient to help them grow their enterprises to the next level.
• Effective, Efficient and prompt problem solver.
• Uses information from a variety of sources, identifies immediate action needed to address current issues, seizes opportunities to enhance performance and advance horizontal/vertical goals.
• Works to provide services at the highest professional standards. Has relevant and
• varied experience and keeps up to date with emerging trends and issues. Maintains professional independence.
• Creatively and comfortably uses technology to solve problems and is able to train others on the same.
• Comfortable delivering technical support virtually to upcoming and expanding enterprises to achieve project objectives.
• Excellent knowledge of English including reading comprehension, and fluency in one or more local languages.

Application

Applications will be accepted up to December 25, 2024. Please submit your letter of motivation (maximum 1 page) with a detailed CV/resume showing your suitability for the role. In the motivation letter, please state your current position, current and expected remuneration, email, telephone contacts. Also please include the names and full contact details of three referees on your CV. These documents should be emailed to info@skilltechsconsultancy.com Do not attach any additional documents at this point. Only Applications labeled: Enterprise Development Officer-Enterprises will be filtered for review.