Community Services and DevelopmentFull-TimeEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
The Youth Enterprise Coach (YEC) is responsible for delivering high-quality, business-focused coaching and enterprise development support to youth-led MSMEs and groups (including self-help groups and community-based organizations). The role is designed to strengthen business fundamentals, such as recordkeeping, costing and pricing, cashflow management, and market readiness, while supporting participants to progress toward sustainable market engagement and responsible access to finance.
Role Overview
This is a technically demanding role requiring strong financial literacy, practical business acumen, and the ability to translate accounting and enterprise concepts into simple, action-oriented coaching. The YEC will work directly with youth entrepreneurs and facilitate structured learning sessions to build credible enterprise pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver business-focused coaching and enterprise development support to youth-led MSMEs and self-help groups.
Strengthen business fundamentals including recordkeeping, costing and pricing, and cashflow management.
Conduct field-based diagnostics and support action planning for youth entrepreneurs.
Facilitate structured learning sessions for participants.
Contribute to building credible enterprise pipelines for market linkage and SACCO finance readiness.
Adhere strictly to safeguarding, inclusion, and ethical engagement standards.
Requirements and Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in one of the following disciplines is mandatory:
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Business Management (BBM)
Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Business and Economics
Bachelor of Agribusiness Management
Bachelor of Cooperative Management
Note: Degrees outside these specific fields will not be considered for this role.
Skills and Competencies
Strong financial literacy and practical business acumen.
Ability to translate accounting and enterprise concepts into simple instructions.
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting the application portal at https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1158492. This will direct you to the official EAMDA application system on jobs.cvviz.com.
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