The BOMA Project is a U.S. nonprofit and Kenyan NGO with a proven track record, measurable results and a transformative approach to alleviating poverty and building resiliency in the drylands of Africa. Our Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) replaces aid with sustainable income and helps women graduate from extreme poverty. This role, Incentive Mentor under the Changing Lives Project, involves supporting vulnerable households to graduate from extreme poverty by fostering sustainable income generation and financial resilience.
Responsibilities (Tasks and Responsibilities)
- Facilitate Household Visioning sessions with identified households and support them to develop practical action plans that outline economic, social, and financial goals.
- Conduct visioning follow-ups to review progress, challenges, and adjustments to the action plans.
- Provide tailored business coaching and mentorship to the agri-food businesses under the Changing Lives project, helping them make informed decisions about their businesses.
- Conduct regular business monitoring visits to track business performance and health indicators, including stock levels, record-keeping, cashflow, and profitability.
- Conduct/deliver financial literacy trainings to designated participants on budgeting, savings, credit management, responsible borrowing, investment planning, household financial discipline, and planning for shocks.
- Work closely with Savings/Umbrella groups to strengthen saving culture, internal lending, and financial accountability.
- Support businesses to integrate into local market systems, accessing market opportunities, suppliers, and private-sector linkages.
- Support business and household connections to formal and informal financial service providers and digital financial platforms.
- Mobilize participants for trainings, field sessions, meetings, and follow-ups, working closely with community/block leaders and existing community structures.
- Collect accurate field data using BOMA’s digital tools.
- Upload quality data and information using the BOMA taroworks system (information management technology) while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Uphold protection, safeguarding, inclusion and Do No Harm principles in all activities, ensuring safe, respectful, and inclusive engagement with all household members.
- Represent BOMA in the designated location, including as a representative for the organization in local development committees.
- Support in the documentation of household progress, success stories, and key field observations.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
- At least a Diploma in community development, social work, or another related discipline.
- At least two (2) years’ experience in similar work, specifically in Kakuma/Kalobeyei.
- Must be a native/resident of the respective location you are applying for with working knowledge of English, Swahili, and dominant local language.
- Must have a valid motorcycle riding license.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills; candidates should be able to relate well to both the participants, BOMA Field staff and key stakeholders.
- Strong community engagement and communication skills.
- Be self-driven and able to work with minimal staff supervision.
Desirable Assets:
- Experience in business, mentorship, training, savings groups, or financial literacy is an asset.
- Proven experience in data collection, analysis, and management is an added advantage.
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