Objective of the Programme:

DAI is preparing for an anticipated DFID programme to strengthen entrepreneurship in Africa, titled StartUP!, through regional hubs in Kenya, Ghana and South Africa. The programme will improve support for early stage companies by creating local environments in which entrepreneurs can access financial capital, skills and professional networks required to grow and scale business ideas. The programme work with in-country intermediaries, such as incubators and investment funds, generating financial and non-financial support and encouraging investment into early stage companies.

Scope of Work:

We are seeking applications from experienced business experts for Business Advisors in Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa. The Business Advisors will be responsible for working with incubators/accelerators/hubs for early stage companies in one of the three countries. They will provide services to these organisations in, amongst others: business planning, financial modelling, product development, and marketing strategy, They will also work with the incubator and accelerator communities in each country to extend additional services to early stage companies, which can help them improve their efficiency and business strategy.

Requirements:

· Approximately 10 years or more working with (M)SMEs and/or startup companies.

· Experience of working with business accelerators and incubators would be highly desirable. Particularly work done on defining service offerings and sustainability planning for such organisations.

· Previous experience with the Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) approach would be desirable.

· Expert knowledge of the (M)SME growth markets in Kenya, South Africa, or Ghana.

· Knowledge of product prototyping and testing would be advantageous

· Experience working with high growth tech enabled businesses would be advantageous.

· Previous experience with donor funded economic growth projects in Africa.

· Excellent English communication skills required.

· Strong qualitative and quantitative skills.

· Proven leadership, management, and communication experience

· Excellent communication skills, including strong presentation, networking and facilitation skills

· Understand key approaches to monitoring & evaluation

Education:

Degree qualified with relevant subject in Business, or Economic Development. MBA would be beneficial but not required.

Project Location: 1 position in each country, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa

How to Apply:http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...

**Please note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change.

Country Managers – Entrepreneurship Development Programme in Africa

Objective of the Programme:

DAI is preparing for an anticipated DFID programme to strengthen entrepreneurship in Africa, titled StartUP!, through regional hubs in Kenya, Ghana and South Africa. The programme will improve support for early stage companies by creating local environments in which entrepreneurs can access financial capital, skills and professional networks required to grow and scale business ideas. The programme work with in-country intermediaries, such as incubators and investment funds, generating financial and non-financial support and encouraging investment into early stage companies.

Scope of Work:

We are seeking applications from highly experienced technical and managerial experts for the Country Manager positions in Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa. The Country Managers will be responsible for driving the effective overall delivery of the programme’s technical and managerial outputs at a country level, as well as overall management of country programme staff.

Requirements:

Approximately 10 or more years of experience working in private sector development, a majority of which focusing on enterprise development, market development, access to finance, product design and/or business systemsExperience working with startup/early stage companies, focusing on business incubation and acceleration, and/or investment preparation/investment mobilisationKnowledge of product prototyping and testing would be advantageousExperience with DFID, USAID and/or other leading international donors would be idealExperience working with high growth tech-enabled businesses would be idealExtensive experience and knowledge of working in one of the three geographies (Kenya, Ghana, South Africa) highly preferred.Proven experience building high-level private sector partnershipsProven leadership, management, and communication experienceUnderstand key approaches to monitoring & evaluationExcellent communication skills, strong presentation, networking and facilitation ability

Education: Advanced Degree in Economics, Management, Finance or Business or other related field preferred

Project Location:Kenya, Ghana and South Africa (3 hubs)

How to Apply: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...

Please note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change.

Investment Advisor - Entrepreneurship Development Programme in Africa

Objective of the Programme:

DAI is preparing for an anticipated DFID programme to strengthen entrepreneurship in Africa, titled StartUP!, through regional hubs in Kenya, Ghana and South Africa. The programme will improve support for early stage companies by creating local environments in which entrepreneurs can access financial capital, skills and professional networks required to grow and scale business ideas. The programme work with in-country intermediaries, such as incubators and investment funds, generating financial and non-financial support and encouraging investment into early stage companies.

Scope of Work:

We are seeking applications from experienced investment experts for Investment Advisor positions in Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa. The role will consist of working with investors and intermediaries delivering business services. On the investment side, work will entail, amongst other responsibilities, support with opportunity identification and due diligence, advising on investment facility/product structuring, equity and debt transactions, supporting the development of angel and venture capital investor networks, and generating awareness about opportunities with early stage companies. With intermediaries, the work will include assisting businesses with becoming investment ready, through business plan development, product advice, investor linkages, and deal facilitation.

Requirements:

Approximately 10 years working in investment advisory/management, with a demonstrable track record in investment preparation/investment mobilisation.Expert knowledge of investment fund structures, and equity and debt investment instruments.Experience in conducting due diligence on investment opportunities, ability to advise/broker transactions, and build capacity of enterprises to receive investment, is highly desirable.Strong knowledge of the investment market in Kenya, South Africa, or Ghana.Strong qualitative and quantitative skills.Previous experience with donor funded economic growth/financial services projects in Africa is desirable.Knowledge of product prototyping and testing would be advantageous.Proven leadership, management, and communication experience.Excellent English required.Excellent communication, presentation, networking and facilitation skills.Understanding of key approaches to monitoring & evaluation

Education:Degree qualified with relevant subject in Business, Investment, Finance, or Economic Development. MBA would be beneficial but not required.

Project Location:one person in each country, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa

How to Apply: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...

**Please note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change.**

Posted on 4/04/2014 05:53:00 am by Kenya NGO Jobs Position: Youth Entrepreneurship & Leadership Hubs Program CoordinatorReporting to: Executive Director
Our client is an international non-profit organization intended to promote world peace and cooperation under the motto “one family under God” is seeking to fill the position of a Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership Hubs Program Coordinator.Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesBench marking from the best entrepreneurship programs in the local and international universities and other institutions.Creating an incubator space in the secondary schools.Developing a framework for the criteria of selection and recruitment.Building a national advisory council.Generating an entrepreneurship curriculum and the student’s business plan.Skills and Qualification Required.Bachelor or master’s in degree in business administration or equivalent.2+ years’ work experience in an entrepreneurship environment with experience in social enterprise/business venture.Ability to successfully create and build new initiatives, businesses, and / or program.Excellent planning and organization skills.Logical and creative thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset.A high level of passion and commitment to the vision of the organization.To apply, send your CV and Cover letter ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before 16th April, 2014.Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

Position: Youth Entrepreneurship & Leadership Hubs Program Coordinator
Reporting to: Executive Director
Salary: (1,000 - 1,500 USD)

Our client is an international non-profit organization intended to promote world peace and cooperation under the motto “one family under God” is seeking to fill the position of a Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership Hubs Program Coordinator.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Bench marking from the best entrepreneurship programs in the local and international universities and other institutions.Creating an incubator space in the secondary schools.Developing a framework for the criteria of selection and recruitment.Building a national advisory council.Generating an entrepreneurship curriculum and the student’s business plan.Skills and Qualification RequiredBachelor or master’s in degree in business administration or equivalent.2+ years’ work experience in an entrepreneurship environment with experience in social enterprise/business venture.Ability to successfully create and build new initiatives, businesses, and / or program.Excellent planning and organization skills.Logical and creative thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset.A high level of passion and commitment to the vision of the organization.  To apply, send your CV and Cover letter ONLY to jobs@flexi-personnel.com before 16th April, 2014. Clearly indicate the position applied for and the minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

CAP Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and positive futures. The key purpose of the organization is to assist 10,000 disadvantaged youth to make informed choices, develop labour-market oriented employability skills and access job placements, savings and enterprise development support. The incumbent will be posted in one of the CAP Centers currently operational as an Entrepreneurship / IT Trainer. The right candidate must be self-driven and must work with minimal Supervision.We are looking for people who have pride, passion and energy, but mostly love TEACHING. Take responsibility for the quality of teaching delivered. Guidance and skills development to ensure that standards are maintained and improved. To act as a personal tutor to CAP students. Developing, customizing and Delivering Entrepreneurship curriculum. Assist students get internships and placements. Link the youth with potential employers. Adequately equipping the students with Entrepreneurial skills. Assist in the design and preparation of materials, resources and information to be used in respect of programmed delivery. Carry out monitoring, guidance, support and mentoring of the learners and take action as required. Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously using prioritization. Strong oral and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal, leadership, and motivational skills. Excellent Presentation skills. Dynamism, creativity and flexibility. Networking skills a must.Must be flexible. One (1) year working experience as a trainer. Aged 26 - 33 years. Extensive background in Entrepreneurship. Must have ICT Skills. Must be mature and with the right attitude. Must have passion of working with young people. Past experience working with NGO will be an added advantage. Demonstrated Experience in transferring Entrepreneurship knowledge. Degree in Entrepreneurship/Business or related field.To express interest in this opportunity, send your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com by 20th April 2013.
Cover letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an attachment.Applicants are required to quote their current and expected salary. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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CAP Youth Empowerment Institute a registered non – government Organization is looking for the Trainer – Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship and Savings.

Job Responsibilities

Imparting Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship and Savings curriculum.Forming the groups and encouraging the savings behavior.Helping the trainees in setting up Enterprises.Linking the trainees to Banks / MFIs and Government Funding agencies.Excellent Presentation skills are must.Very good written and proven documentation skills.Networking skills.Proficient in using Internet.Demonstrated Experience in delivering he financial literacy module, entrepreneurship and have helped a group of trainees in setting up enterprises.All the above positions require diploma / post graduation in Entrepreneurship with 2 to 3 yrs of working experience in a hotel. Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills are must. 
Networking skills are compulsory. Please apply with in a Tuesday (13th November 12) online hrcapyei@gmail.com

I Choose Life – Africa (ICL) is one of the leading Non-Governmental Organizations that has contributed greatly to HIV prevention efforts among the youth in Kenya today. 

The organization has programs in over 100 institutions (University, tertiary institutions and high schools) across Kenya and reaches over 1 million youth annually with behavior change communication messages.
ICL’s vision is to see ‘AN AIDS free Africa. Her goal is to contribute to the Kenya National AIDS Strategic Plan III. ICL’s mission is to create a movement of caring communities among youth that make responsible and informed choices with regard to Life and HIV & AIDS through prevention, care and support and mitigation of socio-economic impact. The organization’s programs are anchored around four pillars: Sexual and Reproductive Health, Economic Empowerment, Academic and Career mentoring and Leadership and Governance (SEAL).We invite applications for the following position;

Entrepreneurship Training Officer 


1 Position


Ref: ETO/HR/2012

We are seeking to recruit an Entrepreneurship Training Officer who will be responsible for providing the youth and our target beneficiaries with the skills and knowledge to create an enabling business environment to start up viable businesses, to generate income and gain key experience as entrepreneurs

Main Responsibilities;

Spearhead the development of the Entrepreneurship Training Manual / Module.Develop, conduct and manage the delivery of Entrepreneurship Training Coaching and mentoring entrepreneursFacilitation of market linkages and business networks for the micro and small enterprises.Conduct training need assessments, identify areas that require strengthening, develop a capacity building strategy, assist in its implementation to address   the identified gaps and submit reports.Train the target groups in the implementation of group savings, loans and business development skillsParticipate in the development and update of training materials.Ensure proper documentation and dissemination of lessons learnt.Evaluation of trainings conducted.Monitoring and reviewing the progress of trainees.
Person specifications - Academic Qualifications, Experience and Personality desired:- A Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences.A minimum of two years Entrepreneurship training experience. Experience in working with a financial institution will be an added advantage.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, a keen eye for detail, good presentation and interpersonal skills and excellent report   writing skills.Ability to work with a team, foster a team approach and incorporate capacity building activities into the programme.Ability to forge partnership and negotiations between NGO, corporate and institutions Innovativeness throughout the program and organizationA sensitive and patient approach to advising and mentoring of the target population.Ability to analyze and utilize programme development gaps for designing Programmes.Ability to manage heavy workloads, to multitask and to meet deadlines.Capacity to be flexible and adaptable to changing contexts and priorities.Capacity to be flexible and adaptable to changing contexts and priorities.Proficiency in MS Office
Application and contact details

If you feel you are the right candidate, please send your CV and cover letter quoting your current and expected salary to hr@ichooselife.or.ke to reach us on or before 22nd June, 2012. 

The Subject of your email should read ‘Entrepreneurship Training Officer’.  

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

I Choose Life Africa is an equal opportunity employer.

Vacancy: National Project Coordinator - Kenya
Women’s Entrepreneurship Development and Economic Empowerment
Since 2002, the ILO has been promoting women’s entrepreneurship development (WED). Women’s entrepreneurship development contributes to outcome 3: Sustainable enterprises create productive and decent jobs. Through its dedicated programme, the ILO works to enhance economic opportunities for women by carrying out affirmative action in support of women starting, formalizing and growing their enterprises, and by
mainstreaming gender equality issues into its work in enterprise development. Through its partners, ILO aims to create an enabling environment for women’s entrepreneurship that generates quality jobs, builds institutional capacity and provides tools and support services in order to serve
the strategic needs of women entrepreneurs.
A new two-year project financed by Irish Aid will enable the ILO’s WED programme to reach scale and access a new target population, by building off of existing networks of trainers and WED tools introduced in the past in the country and reaching out to new partners serving young women through the ongoing ILO-Africa Commission Youth Entrepreneurship Facility (YEF). The WED country projects (Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda) will be closely linked to a global component, focussing on knowledge sharing and generation.
The project will be based in ILO’s sub regional office in Dar-es-Salaam. The national WED project coordinator (NPC) will work within the YEF team, which covers the same countries, and implement the project’s specific activities, outputs and outcomes to further strengthen women’s entrepreneurship development and gender mainstreaming. The NPC is supervised by the Chief Technical Advisor of YEF and falls under the overall responsibility of the ILO director in Dar-es-Salaam.
A National Project Coordinator will be recruited for Kenya and be based in Nairobi. The position has been graded as NOB and the contract is for one year, with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:Coordinate and ensure the timely delivery of the WED project’s outputs in the project country, working together with partners.Actively promote the project and its partners in the country in order to gain visibility for the ILO and the donor agency.Identify problems, propose solutions and actions, and follow up with the Chief Technical Advisor, technical specialists in headquarters and Pretoria, the ILO country office in Dar-es-salaam, and project partners as appropriate to expedite implementation and meet targets and deadlines.Assist the Youth Entrepreneurship Facility (YEF) to further mainstream gender in their workplans and activities.Monitor progress in implementation of activities with national partners by reviewing, verifying and analyzing work plans, writing progress and final reports in association with the YEF Chief Technical Advisor and backstopping global coordination unit in headquarters.Provide programming and administrative support and ensure synergies are created with the YEF project, other relevant ILO projects in the country as well as with the UN joint programming process (especially with other UN agencies working on women’s and youth entrepreneurship development).Undertake missions to project sites independently or accompanying other ILO officials and members of team as required.Assist in updating and validating the national WED assessment by government, constituents and other key partners in the country.Coordinate the collection of baseline data and ensure the ongoing collection of data and reporting to monitor and ensure progress of the project’s activities towards it set goals.Coordinate the gathering of profiles of women entrepreneurs linked to the project through written documents and videos highlighting how the project is or has positively influenced or helped them.Coordinate and support the launching of campaigns that raise awareness about women entrepreneurs.Supervise the work of external consultants and project support staff.Assist in the programming and control of resources, prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts by analysing and monitoring situation of resources as compared to planned activities and making recommendations to Chief Technical Advisor for remedial action.Perform other duties assigned by the YEF Chief Technical Advisor and the ILO office Director.Qualifications: BA degree in social sciences or another relevant degree, with technical training and experience in gender mainstreaming.Previous working experience in the technical area of women’s entrepreneurship development and gender equality. At least three years of experience implementing technical cooperation projects in this technical area.Good knowledge of project formulation, implementation, administration and evaluation techniques and practices; good knowledge of the role and operations of the UN system activities for development; knowledge of office financial rules and regulations; ability to perform various conceptual analyses required for the formulation, administration and evaluation of projects; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing (see languages below); excellent analytical skills; good computer application skills, ability to work individually and as part of a team; ability to forge relations with diverse stakeholder groups; excellent time management and organizational skills.Languages: Excellent command of English and one local language is required.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and a one-page letter of motivation, detailing how their work experience and qualifications meet the specific duties of this post to wedgeky@ilo.org by June 1, 2012. Please include in the title of the message, ‘Recruitment of National Project Coordinator for Women’s Entrepreneurship Development and Economic Empowerment’. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
*This is an extension of a previous recruitment call. Candidates who already submitted to the early call are not required to resubmit.

National Project Coordinator - Kenya Women's Entrepreneurship Development and Economic Empowerment
Since 2002, the ILO has been promoting women's entrepreneursnip development (WED). Women's entrepreneurship development contributes to outcome 3: Sustainable enterprises create productive and decent jobs. Through its dedicated programme, the ILO works to enhance economic opportunities for women by carrying out affirmative action in support of women starting, formalizing and growing their enterprises, and by mainstreaming gender equality issues into its work in enterprise development. Through its partners, ILO aims to create an enabling environment for women's entrepreneurship that generates quality jobs, builds institutional capacity and provides tools and support services in order to serve the strategic needs of women entrepreneurs.
A new two-year project financed by Irish Aid will enable the ILO's WED programme to reach scale and access a new target population, by building off of existing networks of trainers and WED tools introduced in the past in the country and reaching out to new partners serving young women through the ongoing ILO-Africa Commission Youth Entrepreneurship Facility (YEF). The WED country projects (Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda) will be closely linked to a global component, focussing on knowledge sharing and generation.
The project will be based in ILO's sub regional office in Dar-es-Salaam. The national WED project coordinator (NPC) will work within the YEF team, which covers the same countries, and implement the project's specific activities, outputs and outcomes to further strengthen women's entrepreneurship development and gender mainstreaming. The NPC is supervised by the Chief Technical Advisor of YEF and falls under the overall responsibility of the ILO director in Dar-es-Salaam.
A National Project Coordinator will be recruited for Kenya and be based in Nairobi. The position has been graded as NOB and the contract is for one year, with the possibility of extension.The successful candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:Coordinate and ensure the timely delivery of the WED project's outputs in the project country, working together with partners.Actively promote the project and its partners in the country in order to gain visibility for the ILO and the donor agency.Identify problems, propose solutions and actions, and follow up with the Chief Technical Advisor, technical specialists in headquarters andPretoria, the ILO country office in Dar-es-salaam, and project partners as appropriate to expedite implementation and meet targets anddeadlines.Assist the Youth Entrepreneurship Facility (YEF) to further mainstream gender in their workplans and activities.Monitor progress in implementation of activities with national partners by reviewing, verifying and analyzing work plans, writing progress and
final reports in association with the YEF Chief Technical Advisor and backstopping global coordination unit in headquarters.Provide programming and administrative support and ensure synergies are created with the YEF project, other relevant ILO projects
in the country as well as with the UN joint programming process (especially with other UN agencies working on women's and youth
entrepreneurship development).Undertake missions to project sites independently or accompanying other ILO officials and members of team as required.Assist in updating and validating the national WED assessment by government, constituents and other key partners in the country.Coordinate the collection of baseline data and ensure the ongoing collection of data and reporting to monitor and ensure progress of theproject's activities towards it set goals.Coordinate the gathering of profiles of women entrepreneurs linked to the project through written documents and videos highlighting how theproject is or has positively influenced or helped them.Coordinate and support the launching of campaigns that raise awareness about women entrepreneurs.Supervise the work of external consultants and project support staff.Assist in the programming and control of resources, prepare budget estimates and expenditure forecasts by analysing and monitoringsituation of resources as compared to planned activities and making recommendations to Chief Technical Advisor for remedial action.Perform other duties assigned by the YEF Chief Technical Advisor and the ILO office Director.BA degree in social sciences or another relevant degree, with technical training and experience in gender ma ins (ream ing. Previous working experience in the technical area of women's entrepreneurship development and gender equality. At least three years of experience implementing technical cooperation projects in this technical area.Good knowledge of project formulation, implementation, administration and evaluation techniques and practices; good knowledge of the role and operations of the UN system activities for development; knowledge of office financial rules and regulations; ability to perform various conceptual analyses required for the formulation, administration and evaluation of projects; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing (see languages below); excellent analytical skills; good computer application skills, ability to work individually and as part of a team; ability to forge relations with diverse stakeholder groups; excellent time management and organizational skills.Excellent command of English and one local language is required.Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume and a one-page letter of motivatiorf, detailing how their work experience and qualifications meet the specific duties of this post to wedgeky@ilo.org by June 1, 2012. Please include in the title of the message, 'Recruitment of National Project Coordinator for Women's Entrepreneurship Development and Economic Empowerment'. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.This is an extension of a previous recruitment call. Candidates who already submitted to the early call are not required to resubmit.

Equity Group Foundation recognizes the diverse nature of the socio-economic needs of the people of Africa and has identified six programme areas on which it lays its emphasis.

These are: Education and leadership development, agriculture, entrepreneurship, health, innovation and environmental sustainability.

These programme areas support the Foundation in realizing its vision and mission.

The Foundation is implementing the Financial Education and Entrepreneurship program that has a holistic focus of creating a pathway to greater financial access (financial literacy training and access to savings and loans services) as well as providing financial advisory services to help develop, strengthen and grow women and youth micro enterprises.

Master Trainer (Various Positions)

The Position

The role holder will be responsible for training in a particular region. He or she will also be responsible for managing Financial Literacy Trainers in that particular region.

Candidate’s Qualifications Knowledge and Experience

A university degree preferably in Education, Entrepreneurship or Business Management with a strong bias in Finance and entrepreneurship.Experience in Training of Trainers(TOT) and adult learning methodologiesExperience in training micro and small business owners will be an added advantageOver 2 years working experience in Credit will be an added advantageHands on experience in preparing training curriculum and manuals for micro and small enterprises.Extensive experience on group lending methodologies with a deep understanding of clients needs.Good understanding of the provision of financial services to micro and small enterprisesConduct Training Needs Assessment for the assigned regionDesign and develop curricula to address the identified training needsDevelop the training calendar and course brochuresDevelop and update training materials, curricula and training manualsCoordinate training in the assigned regionTrain, mentor and supervise trainers in the region and regularly review their performanceEnsure proper documentation of training activitiesCoordinate and conduct impact assessmentsDevelop training evaluation tools and ensure that all the trainings have been evaluated and prepare training reports for discussion with the Training CoordinatorStrong leadership and people management skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent organization and planning skillsNegotiation and problem solving skillsCommunity mobilization skillsTeam player with excellent interpersonal skillsComputer proficiencyFinancial Literacy Trainer (Various Positions)

The Position

Reporting to the Master Trainer, the role holder will be responsible for building the capacity of micro and small entrepreneurs through financial literacy training.

Candidate’s Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

A university degree preferably in Education, Entrepreneurship or Business Management with a strong bias in financial and entrepreneurship support.At least 2 years experience in training micro and small business owners.Extensive experience in group lending methodologies.Strong understanding of the provision of financial services to micro and small enterprises.Conduct and manage the delivery of Financial Literacy trainings.Conduct training need assessments, prepare and submit reports.Develop and implement lessons plans.Monitoring and reviewing the progress of trainees.Ensuring that expected training requirements are met.Evaluation of train ings conducted.Mobilize groups for training.Experience in preparation of training curricula and manuals for micro and small enterprises.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Community mobilization skills.Excellent organization and planning skills.Computer proficiency.Entrepreneurship Trainer (Various Positions)

The Position

Reporting to the Program Manager— Entrepreneurship Program, the role holders will be responsible for training entrepreneurs in entrepreneurship and small business management.

Candidate’s Qualifications Knowledge and Experience

A university degree preferably in Entrepreneurship or Business Management.At least five years work experience with micro, small and medium sized enterprises.Experience in preparing training curricula and manuals for micro and small enterprises.Practical experience in offering business advisory.Practical experience in business management.Develop, conduct and manage the delivery of Entrepreneurship Training in a region.Coaching and mentoring entrepreneurs.Facilitation of market linkages and business networks for the micro and small enterprises.Conduct training need assessments, prepare and submit reports.Participate in the development and update of training materials.Ensure proper documentation and dissemination of lessons learnt.Evaluation of trainings conducted.Monitoring and reviewing the progress of trainees.Strong leadership and people management skillsTraining and facilitation skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent organization and planning skillsNegotiation and problem solving skillsCommunity mobilization skillsTeam player with excellent interpersonal skillsComputer proficiencyIf you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the address below by 26th August 2011.

Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.

Applicants to the Entrepreneurship Trainers position should also include a brief write up of not more than one A4 page detailing achievements and support they have given to the SME’s in the course of their work and why you consider yourself to be a resource to SMEs.

All applications should be in soft and through the email indicated below.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Apply to:

General Manager- HR, Training & Development
Equity Bank Ltd
P.O. Box 75104-00200
Nairobi

And email to: jobs@equitybank.co.ke

Visit www.kenyan-jobs.com for many more jobs in Kenya

The Equity Group Foundation was established in 2006. It is the institutional home for Equity Group’s social initiatives and interventions.

The Foundation’s aim is to catalyse the socio-economic prosperity of the people of Africa by giving opportunity to the millions at the bottom of the pyramid to be incorporated into the modern economy.

Having demonstrated scalability, impact and high return on investment, the Foundation has started attracting organisations and development partners who wish to do good to society without duplicating and/or investing in infrastructure. This is by leveraging on the Equity Group’s infrastructure.

The Foundation recognises the diverse nature of the socio-economic needs of the people of Africa and has identified six programme areas on which it lays its emphasis.

These are: Education and leadership development, agriculture, entrepreneurship, health, innovation and environmental sustainability. These programme areas support the Foundation in realising its vision and mission.

Vision: To champion the social and economic transformation of the people of Africa.

Mission: We champion the transformation of lives and livelihoods through development and implementation of innovative programmes that leverage existing infrastructure and link partners to the bottom of the pyramid.

The Foundation is implementing the Financial Education and Entrepreneurship program that has a holistic focus of creating a pathway to greater financial access (financial literacy training and access to savings and loans services) as well as providing financial advisory services to help develop, strengthen and grow women and youth microenterprises.

The Entrepreneurship Trainer will deliver training under the financial literacy and entrepreneurship programme to women and youth in Kenya.

The Position

Reporting to the Master Trainer, the role holder will be responsible for building the capacity of micro and small entrepreneurs through training in an assigned branch.

Candidate’s Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

A diploma or university degree preferably in Education, Entrepreneurship or Business Management with a strong bias in financial and entrepreneurship support.At least 2 years experience in training micro and small business owners.Should have extensive experience in group lending methodologies.Should have strong understanding of provision of financial services to micro and small enterprises.Must be above 28 years of ageConduct and Manage the delivery of trainings in the branch as shall be assigned by the Master TrainersConduct training need assessment and submit reports to the Master TrainersDevelop individual learning/ Lessons plansMonitoring and reviewing the progress of trainees through questionnaires and discussions with Master Trainers.Ensuring that statutory training requirements are metEvaluation of trainings conductedMobilize groups for training.Should have either written or participated in preparation of training curriculum and manual for micro and small enterprises.Community mobilization skillsHigh degree of organization and initiativeAbility to communicate in the local languageGood knowledge of Microsoft OfficeIf you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the address below by 24th March 2011.

Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address. All applications should be in soft and through the email indicated below.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Apply to:

General Manager- HR, Training & Development
Equity Bank Ltd
P.O Box 75104-00200
Nairobi

And email to:- jobs@equitybank.co.ke

For more jobs in Kenya, visit http://www.kenyan-jobs.com/ today.

Equity Group Foundation recognises the diverse nature of the socioeconomic needs of the people of Africa and has six programme areas on which it lays its emphasis.

These are: Education and leadership development, agriculture, entrepreneurship, health, innovation and environmental sustainability.

These programme areas support the Foundation in realising its vision and mission. To achieve this, the Foundation is seeking for additional talent.

The Foundation is implementing the Financial Education and Entrepreneurship program that has a holistic focus of creating a pathway to greater financial access (financial literacy training and access to savings and loans services) as well as providing financial advisory services to help develop, strengthen and grow women and youth microenterprises.

The Position

Reporting to the Master Trainer, the role holder will be responsible for building the capacity of micro and small entrepreneurs through training

Candidate’s Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

A diploma or university degree preferably in Education or Entrepreneurship.At least 2 years experience in training micro and small business owners.Should have extensive experience in group lending methodologies.Must be above 28 years of age.Conduct and Manage the delivery of trainingConduct training needs assessment.Develop learning/lesson plans.Monitor, review and evaluate the progress of trainees.Ensure that statutory training requirements are met.Curriculum design and development.Planning and organisational skills.Excellent communication skills.Trained trainer.Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the address below by 3rd December 2010.

Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.

All applications should be in soft and through the email indicated below.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Apply to:

General Manager
HR-Training & Development
Equity Bank Ltd
P.O Box 75104-00200 Nairobi

email to:jobs@equitybank.co.ke

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