Business Counselor - Corporate Partnerships Support at TechnoServe Kenya

Key Roles and Responsibilities

The Business  Counselor will be responsible for the following duties:

• Support the mobilization and engagement of dukas and business groups participating in corporate linkage activities.
• Work with business groups to consolidate demand and prepare for engagement with suppliers and partners.
• Support engagement with FMCGs, millers, suppliers, and digital service providers working with the NDO network.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating B2B forums, market linkage events, and corporate meetings.
• Support follow-up actions arising from corporate engagements and partnership discussions.
• Assist in the coordination and operationalization of group purchasing, aggregation, and supply arrangements.
• Track partnership activities, aggregated volumes, and delivery performance.
• Support refinement and documentation of NDO’s corporate value proposition and service offerings.
• Prepare weekly activity updates and contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Maintain project work plans and ensure the timely implementation of assigned activities.
• Identify implementation risks and work with the Business Advisor to address them.
• Understand, respect, and promote TechnoServe’s values, safeguarding principles, and inclusion standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Business Advisor or Program Manager.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, supply chain, economics, or a related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience supporting partnerships, market linkages, or B2B coordination.
• Familiarity with FMCG, retail, or supply-chain environments is an advantage.
• Experience working with micro-enterprises or informal sector businesses.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrable report writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and travel frequently within assigned locations.