EoI Kenya - Entrepreneurship / Business Network Advisor at DT Global

About The Role

• DT Global is seeking expressions of interest from Business Network Advisors to provide knowledge about the Kenyan teaching / training landscape in entrepreneurship/self-employment. He/she will take an active role in the design and implementation of training programmes, business development support, and provision of ‘start-up packages’ to selected entrepreneurs/beneficiaries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage implementation of the entrepreneurship and MSME development components of the project.
• Lead the design of the overall training programme for the target beneficiaries/entrepreneurs.
• Design, plan and upgrade entrepreneurship and enterprise development materials, training activities and plans, training programmes, materials, and tools, pre- and post-tests as required.
• Deliver training programmes with support of other team members.
• Continually identify specific training needs and support required for components of the project as appropriate.
• Undertake annual market assessments of training needs and market demands for entrepreneurship training, including the supply and demand for skills (soft, vocational, technical etc.)
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with relevant local public and private stakeholders (e.g., vocational training institutions) related to entrepreneurship components of the project.
• Undertake annual market assessments of training needs and market demands for entrepreneurship training, including the supply and demand for skills (soft, vocational, technical etc.).

About You
Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business management or similar fields.
• At least 10 years field and technical experience with business development (special focus on micro-businesses, youth development, or entrepreneurship is required.
• Strong experience working with youth training and/or mentorship programs.
• Experience working with youth, and youth-centred engagement efforts.
• Relevant experience in design and implementation of training programmes, business development support and provision of "start-up packages" to selected entrepreneurs.
• Design, plan and upgrade entrepreneurship and enterprise development materials, training activities and plans, training programmes, materials, and tools, pre- and post-tests as required.
• Documentation and reporting of program successes/achievements and best practices.
• Training/capacity building in communication, knowledge management and advocacy.
• Hands-on experience in training need identification, design of training programmes and tools, and delivery of training in developing country contexts required.
• Experience working in one or more of the following areas an asset: business skills training, business incubation hubs, business development services.
• Experience managing projects with strong training component.
• Experience in entrepreneurship / SME development / livelihoods programmes
• Relevant work experience in Kenya.
• Proficiency in English, with excellent writing and presentation skills.