The Business Counselor will be instrumental in supporting and operationalizing corporate linkage activities within TechnoServe Kenya's network, focusing on engaging micro-enterprises and facilitating effective partnerships with large suppliers and service providers.
TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
The Business Counselor will be responsible for the following duties:
- Support the mobilization and engagement of dukas and business groups participating in corporate linkage activities.
- Work with business groups to consolidate demand and prepare for engagement with suppliers and partners.
- Support engagement with FMCGs, millers, suppliers, and digital service providers working with the NDO network.
- Assist in organizing and coordinating B2B forums, market linkage events, and corporate meetings.
- Support follow-up actions arising from corporate engagements and partnership discussions.
- Assist in the coordination and operationalization of group purchasing, aggregation, and supply arrangements.
- Track partnership activities, aggregated volumes, and delivery performance.
- Support refinement and documentation of NDO’s corporate value proposition and service offerings.
- Prepare weekly activity updates and contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting.
- Maintain project work plans and ensure the timely implementation of assigned activities.
- Identify implementation risks and work with the Business Advisor to address them.
- Understand, respect, and promote TechnoServe’s values, safeguarding principles, and inclusion standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Business Advisor or Program Manager.
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, supply chain, economics, or a related field.
- At least 2 years’ experience supporting partnerships, market linkages, or B2B coordination.
- Familiarity with FMCG, retail, or supply-chain environments is an advantage.
- Experience working with micro-enterprises or informal sector businesses.
- Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Demonstrable report writing and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and travel frequently within assigned locations.
