Senior Business Development Advisor - Hagadera - Dagahley at Inkomoko

Inkomoko’s vision is an Africa with thriving communities where young people and refugees are engaged, communities have access to relevant innovations for self-determination, and where African solutions are unleashed to solve African problems. Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has provided business advisory and access to finance for thousands of entrepreneur...

 

Senior Business Development Advisor - Hagadera - Dagahley

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationGarissa
  • Job FieldSales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 

About the Opportunity

Inkomoko Kenya seeks a highly talented and experienced Senior Business Development Advisor to work directly with our entrepreneur clients.

The Senior Business Development Advisor will join a growing team with core responsibilities as follows:

Responsibilities

MANAGEMENT & GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (50% time)

  • Serve as a coach, mentor, and advisor to Business Associates (BAs) and Business Development Advisors (BDAs) to help them improve their capabilities and skills
  • Assist BDAs/BAs and review work as needed to ensure high-quality work is delivered to clients
  • Coordinate the BDAs and BAs activities with other department activities, ensuring the highest quality of organization and client services outcomes
  • Work with the Business Development Manager and Executive team to develop annual goals for the BGS department
  • Build the capacity of BDAs and BAs team to reach Inkomoko Kenya’s annual objectives, in particular providing training on matters related to Business Growth Services. Additionally, support BDAs/BAs assist Inkomoko Kenya and Inkomoko management in Micro Business Solutions projects, including training, and representation of our organization in Garissa/Dadaab refugee camps and attend different meetings, i.e. partners/county government meetings
  • Represent Inkomoko Kenya in the local business community, conferences, and other events
  • Maintain and develop relationships with business community leaders in Dadaab/Garissa
  • Keep up to date on the latest business and industry trends in Kenya and across East Africa
  • Manage and supervise 4 locations in and around Dadaab
  • Ensure set KPIs are met in the locations under his/her supervision

STRATEGIC ADVISING & CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (20% time)

  • Regularly communicate with BDAs and BAs to conduct site visits as needed to keep clients engaged and deliver services as planned and promised to clients
  • Connect clients to other Inkomoko Kenya services as appropriate
  • Review weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to stakeholders in a timely manner

BUSINESS ASSESSMENT & BUSINESS/GROWTH PLAN DEVELOPMENT (30% time)

  • Conduct site visits and client interviews to fully understand business needs, challenges, and opportunities
  • Review BDAs & BAs consulting work that defines the strengths & weaknesses of the clients
  • Assist BDAs & BAs to implement recommendations of businesses and help clients to navigate. challenges, make sound business decisions and achieve their business/growth goals
  • Manage the schedule and delivery of services throughout client engagements
  • Regularly track and report on the progress of client work and project deliverables

Minimum Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who will navigate fast-paced and resource-constrained environments with enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor, and imagination.

The ideal candidate will fulfill the following requirements:

  • 3+ years of work experience in relevant or applicable field
  • Experience in consulting, business planning, and providing business advice
  • Excellent computer skills, especially with MS Excel and Word
  • Good written and oral communications skills
  • Good presentation and training skills
  • Shows perseverance, personal integrity, and critical thinking skills
  • Must speak fluent English and Swahili; knowledge of other languages i.e. Arabic, Somali is an added advantage
  • Must be able to legally work in Kenya
  • Bachelor Degree in Business Administration/Accounting or related field

What You'll Get

This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes both a great culture and a competitive market-based package, including:

  • Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity
  • Opportunity to work with a talented, passionate, and committed team of professionals across the region
  • Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth
  • Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus
  • Favorable policies like health insurance, staff savings program, parental leave, sabbatical program, and more.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Inkomoko on inkomoko-job-portal.web.app to apply

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