Inkomoko is seeking a Business Development Advisor to be based in Lodwar. The Business Development Advisor is responsible for identifying, training, and consulting with entrepreneurs in Lodwar to improve their business sustainability and profitability. The role bridges the gap between community-based businesses and Inkomoko's financial and advisory services. Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has provided business advisory and access to finance for thousands of entrepreneurs across Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Client Mobilization (10%)
Identify and enroll entrepreneurs into the program based on established criteria.
Communicate program details to community participants and ensure messages are received.
Represent Inkomoko as an Ambassador, conducting outreach to existing structures in the communities.
Advise on participants’ criteria to fit the culture and existing businesses in the community.
Communicate to Inkomoko leadership about any challenge faced by participants during program implementation.
Training (40%)
Ensure that all the entrepreneurs in the program are informed and attend all the training.
Organize all the training logistics: printing training materials, setting up the training venue, recording attendance, and starting the training on time.
Provide the training using Inkomoko training materials in Somali, Kiswahili, and English.
Review and advise the Senior trainer on necessary changes to the training modules.
Complete all the training programs in the due time and within budget.
Business Consulting & Client Relationship Management (40%)
Manage the intake process for entrepreneurs, including baseline M&E and tracking in the electronic system.
Conduct monthly site visits to assess business needs and opportunities.
Generate cash flow statements and profitability analyses with clients.
Provide informed, strategic, and realistic advice to help the client meet their objectives, or shift their objectives towards better sustainability/profitability.
Ongoing site visits to provide real-time advising to solve business changes and grow businesses.
Connect clients to other Inkomoko services, including training and access to finance.
Keep up-to-date the clients’ business information in an accurate manner.
Assist investment colleagues with investment applications, due diligence, and clients’ credit payment.
Community Activities Coordination and Administration (10%)
Develop a good relationship with all partners and local authorities in Lodwar.
Provide weekly and monthly reports on time.
Represent Inkomoko in Lodwar.
Work closely with the Senior Business Development Advisor and Business Development Manager to organize community activities.
Assist Inkomoko staff with all in-county communications.
Make sure activities in the community are done in a timely manner.
Assist the M&E team with surveys and data collection in Lodwar.
Provide administrative support as needed.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Requirements
University education/or currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, or any other relevant field.
Digital literacy (basic IT skills for Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint).
Fluent and excellent communicator in English and Swahili; knowledge of Turkana is highly desirable.
Basic understanding and interest in micro and small businesses.
Personal drive, initiative, and learning agility.
Strong financial and accounting skills; familiarity with business financial policies in Kenya.
Flexible and able to deliver results under pressure.
Good written and oral communications skills.
Perseverance, personal integrity, and critical thinking skills.
Outgoing, social, honest, and professional.
Must be based in Lodwar.
Access to a smartphone 24/7 is a plus.
Candidates must not be currently employed by any other organization.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Inkomoko recruitment portal. Visit the application link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1148834 to be redirected to the official Workable page.
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