County Business Advisor at Strathmore University

JOB PURPOSE:

• Design and deliver specialized advisory support to SMEs under the Financial Inclusion Fund - SBDC Pilot Programme across Uasin Gishu, Nyeri, and Mombasa counties, strengthening business performance, financial management, and growth capabilities for 150 highpotential enterprises through structured coaching, diagnostics, and hands-on technical assistance. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead the setup and operationalization of the SBDC Center in the assigned county, ensuring all systems, logistics, and infrastructure are in place for program delivery. 
• Identify, onboard, and manage a portfolio of 50 SMEs, conducting structured business diagnostics and developing individual growth roadmaps. 
• Deliver hands-on, one-on-one business advisory support to SMEs, including coaching, problem-solving, and linking them to relevant resources and opportunities. 
• Coordinate and schedule all specialist consultant engagements, ensuring effective delivery of Phase 2 advisory services and tracking SME progress. 
• Support SMEs in executing growth activities under Phase 3, including market linkages, technology adoption, investor readiness, and access to finance facilitation. 
• Maintain accurate programme records and manage all M&E data collection, including SME tracking, attendance, performance indicators, and outcome reporting. 
• Build and manage local stakeholder relationships with financial institutions, business associations, county government, and market partners to support SME growth. 
• Prepare regular county-level reports and contribute to Phase 4 activities, including impact assessments, case studies, and programme learning documentation. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 
The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification is an added advantage. 
• 3–5 years of experience in MSME development, business advisory, enterprise support, financial inclusion, or related fields. 
• Proven experience delivering business advisory or technical assistance to SMEs across areas such as finance, operations, market development, or compliance. 
• Experience in program implementation and field-based M&E activities, including data collection, reporting, and record management. 
• Strong communication, organizational, and digital skills (Microsoft Office and data collection tools), with good knowledge of the MSME and business environment in the assigned county.