Description
The
Financial Inclusion for Youths and MSMEs in Agriculture program is a bold,
5-year nationwide initiative that aims to support financially disadvantaged
young people and enable youth work opportunities by strengthening farmer
organizations, youth-led MSMEs, value chain clusters, and access to affordable
finance.
EAMDA is
the technical and market systems lead, designing youth-friendly enterprise
support, strengthening value chains, coordinating clusters, and driving
business development.
About
the Role
The Regional
Coordinator provides leadership and coordination of
EAMDA’s enterprise development, youth engagement, and market systems activities
within their assigned region. This role ensures effective implementation of
field operations, supports MSMEs and youth-led enterprises, strengthens value
chains, and maintains strong relationships with county stakeholders.
Each
coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact for their region,
overseeing county teams, partners, and beneficiaries to ensure the timely
delivery of outputs and high-quality program execution.
Key Responsibilities
Regional
Leadership and Coordination
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution
of all regional field activities.
- Supervise regional business advisors, field
officers, and support staff.
- Maintain strong working relationships with
county governments, private sector actors, and community structures.
- Ensure that activities follow established
implementation plans, standards, and performance targets.
Enterprise
and MSME Support
- Support youth-led and community enterprises
through training, coaching, and business development assistance.
- Facilitate enterprise assessments,
capacity-building sessions, and growth planning.
- Promote adoption of best practices in financial
management, operations, and market readiness.
Value
Chain and Market Systems Development
- Coordinate market mapping, research, and
engagement with enterprise clusters.
- Strengthen linkages between enterprises, buyers,
financial service providers, and other market actors.
- Identify opportunities for technology adoption,
improved productivity, and market growth within the region.
Stakeholder
Engagement
- Serve as EAMDA’s regional liaison with county
departments, private sector associations, cooperatives, and local
organizations.
- Convene stakeholder forums, business networking
sessions, and learning events.
- Communicate program priorities and represent
EAMDA professionally at county-level engagements.
Monitoring,
Reporting and Learning
Track
field activities, data, and progress against targets.
- Prepare accurate and timely regional reports,
success stories, and learning outputs.
- Work closely with MEAL staff to ensure quality
data collection and accountability.
- Identify risks, challenges, and opportunities
for improvement at the regional level.
Operational
and Team Support
- Oversee logistics, planning, and execution of
training, field travel, and events.
- Maintain proper documentation, budget oversight,
and activity compliance.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture
within the regional team.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agriculture,
Economics, Development Studies, or a related field
- At least 7 years of field experience in
enterprise development, youth programs, agribusiness, or market systems.
- Strong experience working with county
governments, community groups, MSMEs, or cooperatives.
- Proven ability to manage teams, coordinate
multiple counties, and deliver results.
- Strong facilitation, training, and community
engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently, travel
frequently, and manage dynamic field environments.
Added
Advantage
- Experience with value chain development,
financial inclusion, or agricultural markets.
- Knowledge of county-level dynamics within the
assigned region.
- Fluency in local languages relevant to the
region.
How to Apply
EAMDA
Africa is an equal opportunity employer. Women and members of vulnerable and
marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please
send your CV and a brief cover letter to procurement@eamda.africa with
the subject line:
Application
– Regional Coordinator (Specify Region)
