Field Officers at Ongoza

Ongoza is a Kenyan non-profit that recruits high-potential young social entrepreneurs and provides up-to-two years of highly subsidized, customized weekly business advisory, market linkages, and debt financing to scale their employment and social impact.

 

Field Officers

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationEldoret , Embu , Nakuru
  • Job FieldHuman Resources / HR  , Project Management 

Job Description 

Ongoza, in collaboration with the Pan African e-commerce initiative (PeCI), is excited to launch a new program called the Digital Trade Business Acceleration Program. This initiative is designed to help businesses in four Kenyan counties—Embu, Kilifi, Eldoret, and Nakuru—thrive in the digital world. 

PeCI is all about making e-commerce stronger and helping small and medium-sized businesses succeed in digital cross-border trade. As an Ongoza Field Officer, you will contribute directly to the success of PeCI by ensuring seamless on-ground operations and engagement. 

Ongoza is looking to onboard 3 field officers to be based in Embu, Eldoret and Nakuru. The ideal candidate would have  an entrepreneurial personality and a proven capacity to achieve effective results for a 3 month engagement, renewable on need basis.

Roles & Responsibilities

Mobilization Roles:

  • Mobilize participants for the PeCI training program, ensuring a diverse and engaged group.
  • Communicate clearly with participants, outlining the requirements and benefits of the training program.
  • Coordinate and facilitate the sign-up process for participants, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience.

Training Roles:

  • Source suitable training venues and caterers, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
  • Ensure physical spaces for training are clean, well-prepared, and equipped with necessary materials.
  • Manage the availability of all required stationery for the training sessions.
  • Source and coordinate refreshments for in-person training, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Follow up with trainees on class attendance, providing necessary support when called upon.

Administrative Roles:

  • Consolidate comprehensive reports on the mobilization and recruitment of program participants.
  • Assist in partnership meetings and communication, actively contributing to the collaboration effort.
  • Contribute to data collection for monitoring and evaluating participants' progress.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Preferably, experience working with local community youth groups.
  • Knowledge and experience in capacity development for entrepreneurs.
  • Good understanding of local networks within the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
  • Ability to build and foster partnerships with various community entities, including CBOs and Youth Groups.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in both English and Swahili.
  • Strong communication and report writing skills.
  • ​Willingness to travel within the local area for relevant activities.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Ongoza on forms.ongoza.org to apply

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