Social Enterprise Advisor, Sisters Blended Value Project (SBVP) at Strathmore Business School

JOB PURPOSE:

The job holder is responsible for providing advisory and technical support to Catholic Sisters managing social enterprises in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education, hospitality, manufacturing, fashion and design, and retail. The role entails guiding congregations in refining business models, improving operational efficiency, and aligning ventures with social impact goals, while also facilitating access to finance, partnerships, and markets. The incumbent will collaborate with the SBVP M&E team to track progress, document learnings, and develop impact reports, while advising on governance, risk management, and sustainable practices to ensure the effective growth and scaling of the enterprises

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide advisory support to Catholic Sisters who have completed SBVP training and are actively managing social enterprises, particularly in the sectors of agriculture, healthcare, education, hospitality, manufacturing, and fashion and design, and retail.
• Guide congregations in refining business models, improving operational efficiency, and aligning ventures with social impact goals.
• Support congregations in identifying partnership opportunities and preparing for investment. This includes access to finance through financial institutions, impact investment, and fundraising.
• Link enterprises with relevant factors such as mentors, markets, funders, and ecosystem enablers.
• Collaborate with the SBVP M&E team to track progress, document learnings, and identify challenges and opportunities for improvement.
• Advise on risk management and governance of the enterprises.
• Support the application of acquired skills in business operations, marketing, sustainable practices, and digital tools by linking sisters to financial resources, mentorship, and platforms that enable them to implement these practices effectively, scale their enterprises, and demonstrate measurable impact.
• Contribute to documentation of success stories, impact reports, and technical briefs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• The post holder will be required to have and demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:
• Must be based in one of the target countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, or Malawi.
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Social Entrepreneurship, or other enterprise-related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in social enterprise advisory, entrepreneurship development, or management consulting. Experience working with faith-based organizations, women-led enterprises, or community-driven initiatives is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience working in at least two of the following sectors: agriculture, healthcare, education, hospitality, manufacturing, fashion and design, and retail trade.
• Strong knowledge of social enterprises, impact-driven business models, and strategies for sustainability.
• Proven experience in financial management, investment readiness, and sustainability planning for mission-aligned ventures, as well as expertise in customer development and retention, talent management, leadership and governance structures, and strategic partnerships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in market research, business development, and digital tools for business management.
• Outstanding communication, stakeholder engagement, and networking skills, with the
• ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams and contexts.
• Proficiency in using financial management software, impact measurement tools, data collection platforms, and digital solutions that support enterprise operations.
• Experience working with Catholic Sisters or within faith-based organizations is an added advantage.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of business development, social enterprise management, and impact investment.
• Ability to analyze business models and provide practical, context-specific advisory support.
• Skills in partnership building, stakeholder engagement, and ecosystem mapping.
• Proficiency in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of enterprise performance and social impact.
• Financial literacy with the ability to guide fundraising, access to finance, and resource mobilization.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for capacity building, mentorship, and technical support.
• Competence in applying digital tools, marketing strategies, and sustainable business practices.