Job Opportunities at Dream Achievers Youth Organization (DAYO)

Job Summary:

• Their role will be providing technical assistance, training business skills, and access to resources for entrepreneurs and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises under BlueBiz Program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and register program beneficiaries.
• Deliver training sessions.
• Provide linkages to financial institutions and suppliers.
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Maintain the program work plan

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Business-related courses.
• 2+ years of experience consulting/working with micro Enterprises
• Knowledge of retail industry trends.
• Experience with digital training and delivery.-
• Strong report writing and interpersonal skills

Working Conditions

• The position periodically requires the job holder to sometimes work long and odd hours when necessary to meet deadlines or respond to specific situations.
• The job is conducted in an office environment with regular field visits to affiliate organizations and target communities.
• The work presents limited exposure to job related hazards.
• Regular travels in sometimes difficult circumstances may be necessary.
• Must be 34 years old or below.

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Job Summary:

• The Access to Business and Technical Support Lead will provide strategic guidance and support to blue economy enterprises, particularly in business planning, sustainable practices, and market access.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer training and mentorship in business development, marine resource management, and sustainable practices.
• Establish connections between youth entrepreneurs and buyers or financial institutions.
• Oversee the implementation of technical support projects related to the blue economy.
• Ensure compliance with environmental sustainability standards in business practices.
• Monitor and report on the progress of business support initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Sciences, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development and technical support.
• Knowledge of blue economy value chains such as fisheries, aquaculture, and marine conservation.

Working Conditions

• The position periodically requires the job holder to sometimes work long and odd hours when necessary to meet deadlines or respond to specific situations.
• The job is conducted in an office environment with regular field visits to affiliate organizations and target communities.
• The work presents limited exposure to job related hazards. Regular travels in sometimes difficult circumstances may be necessary.

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Job Summary:

• The Access to Market Lead will strategize and facilitate connections between youth- led businesses and potential market players in both the business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to- business (B2B) sectors. This role will focus on ensuring youth entrepreneurs are well-positioned to access sustainable markets for their products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research to identify opportunities and gaps in the market for youth-led businesses.
• Build and maintain relationships with key market players including wholesalers, retailers, and distributors.
• Provide training and mentorship to youth entrepreneurs on market access strategies, pricing, branding, and product positioning.
• Develop and test pilot market entry projects and scaling strategies.
• Track and analyze sales performance, providing data-driven insights to improve market engagement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or International Trade.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in market development or business development.
• Proven experience in connecting businesses with sustainable market opportunities.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with challenges faced by youth-led businesse

Working Conditions

• The position periodically requires the job holder to sometimes work long and odd hours when necessary to meet deadlines or respond to specific situations.
• The job is conducted in an office environment with regular field visits to affiliate organizations and target communities.
• The work presents limited exposure to job related hazards.
• Regular travels in sometimes difficult circumstances may be necessary.

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Level of Education & Qualifications

The minimum required academic and professional skills for the jobholder to perform successfully in their job are:

• University degree/Diploma in relevant field with at least three years of experience in Community work and/or development organization in designing, implementing and overseeing M&E related task.
• Working experience with NGO/ CBO project is an asset.
• Sound knowledge and experience on writing reports.
• Experience in conducting field servery and research.
• Experience of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Good interpersonal, communications, and facilitation skills.
• Proefficiency in data management software (SPCC, Excel, STATA)
• Strong statistical skills including knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Working knowledge of the English language along with writing and communication skills.
• Added advantage to person who has excellent writing and analytical skills in drafting concept notes and proposal.

Working Conditions

• The position periodically requires the job holder to sometimes work long and odd hours when necessary to meet deadlines or respond to specific situations.
• The job is conducted in an office environment with regular field visits to affiliate organizations and target communities.
• The work presents limited exposure to job related hazards. Regular travels in sometimes difficult circumstances may be necessary.