Jobs at Practical Action Kenya

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Training ICS LMEs on Business Skills Development, Agency Empowerment, Selfleadership, and other areas based on identified capacity gaps.
• Providing customized one-on-one business mentoring support to ICS Last Mile Entrepreneurs in the project areas as per the identified needs.
• Coordinating the formation of Village Savings and Loaning Associations (VSLAs) among the ICS LMEs
• Organizing for group networking and information sharing sessions among the LMEs
• Making regular monitoring of LMEs businesses to ensure implementation as per the project goal
• Organizing meetings in liaison with project implementation team for any planned field activities
• Collecting data/information from LMEs for regular monitoring of project indicators.
• Coordinating the generation of reports from the LMEs in the respective regions Any other task that may be assigned by Project Manager/Project Officer-Enterprise Development

Experience and Qualification

• A graduate degree in Business related discipline, Sales and Marketing or any other relevant field with at least 2 years’ working experience or a Diploma with at least 3 years working experience in business development services for small and micro enterprises.
• Experience in financial inclusion, household energy value chains (Improved Cookstoves) and Agency Empowerment programs for energy entrepreneurs will be an added advantage
• He/she must be experienced in adult capacity building; especially in the fields of business skills development and Village Savings and Loaning Associations (VSLAs)
• The incumbent will have strong communication skills in English, Swahili and local languages, training and coaching skills as well as excellent time management, organizational, networking and liaison skills
• He/she will also have In-depth knowledge and understanding of the renewable energy sub-sector of Kenya
• He/she will be proficient in Computer application with knowledge in use of online reporting platforms and report writing.
• In addition, the incumbent will be self-motivated and with the ability to work under minimal supervision
• The person will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different sectors
• Immediate availability is highly desirable

on or before 18th July 2023.

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Preparation (Pre-Conference)

• Coordinate the conference planning in partnership with the Conference Organizing Committee.
• Develop and secure approval for the event’s budget.
• Develop the conference programme.
• Identify and invite participants, including Keynote Speakers, presenters, panellists, and exhibitors.
• Co-ordinate online registration and confirmation of conference participants.
• Identify and book appropriate conference venue for 100 pax (tentative), including plenary, breakout rooms and exhibition area.
• Identify and secure accommodation and transport services for selected participants.
• Coordinate conference publicity, including a dedicated conference page on Practical Action’s website, social media, advertisements, media coverage and other strategies.

During the Conference

• Coordinate the logistics of the programme, including but not limited to onsite registration, plenary and breakout sessions, exhibition booths and equipment functionalities.
• Provide conference participants with name tags and branded carrier bag containing relevant branded stationery and information packs.
• Ensure conference décor, branding and signage meet agreed Practical Action’s standards.
• Manage shooting and editing of conference photos and videos.
• Arrange and manage logistics for a field excursion for select conference participants.
• Co-ordinate relevant reimbursements and allowances for conference participants.
• Co-ordinate a mocktail and dinner for conference participants.

After the Conference

• Schedule a meeting with Practical Action’s Conference organising committee within two weeks post-conference to evaluate the outcomes and learnings from the event.
• Hand over conference videos, photos, final report, and other relevant materials.

Time Frame and Key Deliverables

• This consultancy will take approximately 45 working days (24th July 2023- 15th September 2023). The consultant will be expected to:
• Prepare and submit a technical and financial proposal.
• If selected, prepare an inception report detailing the plan for preparation, execution, and completion of the conference.
• Coordinate and deliver the conference in line with the contract.
• Organise planning meetings in close liaison with the organising committee.
• Deliver final conference report, photos, videos, and other materials.
• Administrative and logistical support
• The Consultant will be accountable to the conference organizing committee and will receive day to day support from Practical Action’s Communication’s Unit during the assignment.

Required Competences and Experiences

• Proven record of accomplishment in organizing events of a similar nature (references and contact persons will be required).
• Must be a fully registered company and must be willing to show documentation of the same.

on or before 14th July 2023.