Current Opportunities 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.

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Key Roles and Responsibilities

The Business Counselor will be responsible for the following duties:

• Support area mapping, mobilization, and onboarding of dukas participating in Smart Duka waste management activities.
• Sensitize dukas on waste segregation, storage, and handling practices in line with program guidelines.
• Coordinate implementation of waste collection and aggregation activities across assigned locations.
• Identify, onboard, and support community aggregators working with Smart Duka dukas.
• Facilitate linkages between dukas, aggregators, and recyclers to ensure regular off-take of waste.
• Support engagement with county waste programs and private-sector actors to align activities with local systems and regulations.
• Support the delivery of training sessions and provide follow-up advisory support to dukas and aggregators.
• Collect and report routine data on waste volumes, participation, and income generated.
• Prepare weekly activity updates and contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Maintain project work plans and support the timely implementation of assigned activities.
• Identify risks in field implementation 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 environmental management, business, community development, or a related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience working with community-based programs, informal enterprises, or waste management initiatives.
• Familiarity with circular economy, waste aggregation, or environmental sustainability practices is an advantage.
• Experience working in informal settlements or low-income communities.
• Strong coordination, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrable report writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently and travel frequently within assigned locations.