The role of the Part-Time Value Chain Business Coach is centered on empowering emerging agribusiness entrepreneurs through specialized coaching within a youth-led agribusiness accelerator platform.
This is a part-time, performance-linked position with a flexible commitment per month. Coaches will specialize in one of the priority value chains, which include: Avocado, Irish Potatoes, Pyrethrum, Banana, Coffee, Sweet Potato, Red Meat, Dairy, Apiculture (Beekeeping/Honey), Chicken, Sorghum, Tomato, Leather, Fish, Potatoes, Mango, Cotton, Beans, Sim-Sim, Grounds Nuts, Green Grams, Watermelons, Cashew, Sunflower, Rice, and Local Vegetables.
Coaches are expected to deliver hands-on business guidance to 15–30 agribusiness entrepreneurs in their assigned value chain, focusing specifically on business planning, market linkages, revenue strategies, and Technology Innovation and Management Practices.
Responsibilities
- Deliver value chain-specific coaching on business skills and commercial strategies.
- Conduct field visits, group sessions, and one-on-one coaching to support entrepreneur progression.
- Facilitate farmer mobilization and high-quality extension services.
- Monitor performance using the digital Program Management System.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Education: Minimum of a Diploma degree in Agribusiness, Business Management, Rural Development, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in value chain business development, sales, or extension services.
- Track Record: Proven community leadership or coaching track record (e.g., involvement in Common Interest Groups (CIG) or Farmer Producer Organizations (FPO)).
- Added Advantage: Motorbike riding ability is considered an added advantage.
Salary & Benefits
This position is performance-linked based on Key Performance Indicator (KPI) achievement, with a salary range of KSh 30,000 to KSh 50,000 per month.
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