Job Title: Project Assistant – Enterprise Development
Responsible for supporting the implementation of
enterprise development activities, assisting beneficiaries with business
training and mentorship, coordinating entrepreneurship workshops, conducting
business needs assessments, maintaining programme records, monitoring business
progress, and preparing activity reports. Requires a Diploma or Degree in
Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Community Development, or
a related field. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on site work.
Summary Profile
The
Project Assistant- Enterprise Development will support refugee, vulnerable host
young women entrepreneurs and persons with disabilities to strengthen and grow
existing micro and small enterprises through practical business management
training, mentorship, market linkages, and enterprise coaching.
Job Purpose
The
Project Assistant- Enterprise Development will lead the implementation of the
Gender and Entrepreneurship Together (GET Ahead) approach and IYB trainings to
strengthen entrepreneurship, employability, and business management skills
among refugee, and vulnerable young women and persons with disabilities. The
role focuses on promoting women’s economic empowerment through
gender-responsive entrepreneurship training, mentorship, coaching, and market
linkages.
The role
will support the implementation of business improvement and enterprise
strengthening interventions for entrepreneurs who already operate small
businesses or income-generating activities. The officer will focus on improving
profitability, productivity, financial management, customer retention,
operational efficiency, and sustainability of participant businesses.
This role
specifically targets existing entrepreneurs and enterprises that require
structured support to improve business performance and growth
potential.
Key Responsibilities
GET Ahead Training
Coordinate
implementation of the GET Ahead entrepreneurship curriculum and related
livelihood activities.
Facilitate
training sessions on:
Gender
and entrepreneurship
Business
planning
Marketing
and customer relations
Financial
literacy and budgeting
Production
and service management
Business
networking and leadership
Self-management
and entrepreneurial mindset
Adapt
training content to refugee and host young women contexts while maintaining
fidelity to the GET Ahead methodology.
Organize
business incubation activities, mentorship forums, and exposure
visits.
Support
participants to develop practical business plans and income-generating
initiatives.
Conduct
follow-up coaching and enterprise monitoring for program participants.
IYB Training and Facilitation
Plan and
facilitate Improve Your Business (IYB) training sessions for refugee and host
community entrepreneurs.
Deliver
practical training modules on:
Business
improvement strategies
Record
keeping and bookkeeping
Cash flow
management
Pricing
and costing
Marketing
and customer care
Stock and
inventory management
Business
planning and goal setting
Productivity
and operational efficiency
Risk
management and business resilience
Financial
literacy and savings practices
Conduct
practical business case studies, simulations, and enterprise
assessments.
Support
participants to develop business improvement action plans.
Facilitate
peer learning, business clinics, and group coaching sessions.
Enterprise Coaching and
Mentorship
Conduct
regular business follow-up visits and mentorship sessions.
Assess
enterprise performance and identify business growth opportunities.
Support
entrepreneurs to improve business systems, profitability, and customer
retention.
Provide
individualized coaching to entrepreneurs facing operational
challenges.
Support
participants to strengthen business records and financial management
practices.
Assist
entrepreneurs to identify and access new markets and supply chains.
Business Performance Monitoring
Track
business growth indicators including:
Sales
performance
Profitability
Customer
growth
Savings
practices
Inventory
management
Business
sustainability
Maintain
updated participant and enterprise performance records.
Document
success stories, lessons learned, and case studies.
Prepare
training reports, field visit reports, and donor updates.
Support
monitoring and evaluation activities for livelihoods and enterprise
programming.
Market Linkages and Business
Networking
Facilitate
linkages between entrepreneurs and:
Local
markets
Suppliers
Savings
and credit groups
Financial
institutions
Business
associations
Mastercraft
support services
Organize
networking forums, business exhibitions, and mentorship engagements.
Promote
entrepreneurship ecosystems that support refugee women-owned
enterprises.
Community Engagement and Participant
Support
Mobilize
and support eligible participants for IYB interventions.
Coordinate
with protection, case management, and psychosocial teams to support vulnerable
participants.
Promote
inclusive, trauma-informed, and survivor-centered approaches during training
and coaching activities.
Encourage
peer support and collaborative learning among entrepreneurs.
Safeguarding and Compliance
Ensure
adherence to RefuSHE safeguarding, child protection, PSEA, and code of conduct
policies.
Promote
safe participation and confidentiality during program implementation.
Uphold
ethical and professional standards in all interactions with participants and
stakeholders.
Qualifications
Education
Minimum
Diploma in business administration, Entrepreneurship, Economics commerce,
Community Development, Development Studies, Project Management, Or related
field.
ILO/SIYB
Training Certification is desirable
Experience
Minimum
2-3 years of experience in enterprise development, business coaching, or
entrepreneurship training.
Experience
supporting micro and small enterprises (MSMEs) and women-led
businesses.
Experience
facilitating GET Ahead, IYB, SIYB, or similar business improvement
methodologies is highly desirable.
Experience
working with refugees, youth, women, persons with disabilities, or vulnerable
communities is an added advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
Strong
business coaching and mentorship skills.
Excellent
facilitation and adult learning skills.
Strong
understanding of small business operations and enterprise growth.
Knowledge
of bookkeeping, costing, marketing, and business management.
Strong
analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability
to assess business performance and identify growth strategies.
Excellent
report writing and documentation skills.
Strong
interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficiency
in Microsoft Office applications.
Fluency
in English and Swahili; additional refugee community languages are an
advantage.
