Entrepreneurship Development Officer at Kuria Foundation for Social Enterprise (KFSE)

ABOUT THE KURIA FOUNDATION FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE (KFSE)

The KFSE contributes to addressing these challenges by implementing: - 

1. Economic Justice and Inclusion (EJ&I) initiatives to address poverty among SGMs.
2. Health and wellness activities for SGMs.
3. Legal, security and safety interventions in partnership with other SGM organizations.
4. Visibility and advocacy interventions for SGMs.
5. Diverse linking and learning initiatives that build resilience and strength within our SGM communities.

THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (EDO)

The Foundation is looking to fill the position of Entrepreneurship Development Officer (EDO), to spearhead our economic justice and inclusion (EJ&I) initiatives. The EDO will design and implement training programmes, business development support and deliver start-up packages for selected base-level entrepreneurs. The officer will also be responsible for ensuring the effective planning, implementation, review and monitoring of these interventions. 

Specific tasks and responsibilities

1. Lead the design and planning of SGM entrepreneurship and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) development and support programmes.
2. Manage the implementation of our SGM entrepreneurship and MSME development and support programmes.
3. Lead the design of the overall training programmes for both aspiring and existing SGM entrepreneurs.
4. Design, plan and upgrade SGM entrepreneurship and enterprise development materials, training activities and plans, training programmes, materials and tools, pre-and post-tests as required.
5. Deliver training programmes with support from other KFSE team members.
6. Develop and maintain positive relationships with relevant public and private stakeholders (e.g. vocational training institutions, financial institutions etc.) related to our SGM entrepreneurship and MSME development and support programmes.
7. Identify gaps and lead the design and implementation of start-up packages and non-financial business development services for SGM entrepreneurs.
8. Identify gaps and lead the design and delivery of business development services for SGM entrepreneurs.
9. Develop and maintain positive relationships with relevant public and private stakeholders (e.g. vocational training institutions, financial institutions etc.) related to our SGM entrepreneurship and MSME development and support programmes.
10. Draft reports on completion of programme activities and inputs into narrative programme reports.
11. Support Executive Director in fund-raising activities.
12. Perform other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Executive Director.

Skills and experience:

1. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a business-related discipline.
2. A minimum of five years’ experience in entrepreneurship/MSME development.
3. Hands-on experience in training needs identification, design of training programmes and tools, and training delivery.
4. Experience working in one or more of the following areas is an asset: business skills training, business incubation hubs, business development services.
5. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
6. Excellent computer skills.
7. Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
8. A high degree of initiative, flexibility and creativity.
9. Ability to work well within a small team and with minimal supervision.
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
11. Previous experience in working with SGM communities will be a distinct advantage.