Vacancies at Boma Projects

JOB SUMMARY

• The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (M&E) Officer is a key position for partner and project staff capacity building, data quality assurance, accountability, documentation, research and learning. The position holder will provide support to The BOMA Project (BOMA) team and its partners in design, planning, and execution of monitoring and evaluation activities and the deployment and use of technology tools to ensure quality implementation of programs in accordance with accepted standards, providing essential feedback for learning, accountability and data decision making.
• The MEL Officer will be responsible for providing input on Changing Lives Project program specific M&E system design and adaptation, defining, and designing technology tools that support the program specific design, program specific capacity building for staff on data analysis, technology and tools, and monitoring and evaluation processes for accountability and program execution integrity, and capturing learning in line with project and organizational learning agendas. Under the overall leadership and direction of BOMA M&E Manager, and in close collaboration with the Changing Lives Project consortium and partner staff.  The position holder will champion, rigorous measurement of the Changing Lives Project activities, research and learning and outcomes through data and analytics and development of team capacity in monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and learning that is adapted to the program and ensuring effective field-level ownership of activities and data enabled decision making. 

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitoring Evaluation and Learning

• Support in the design and definition of product/ project level M&E processes, related data requirements for quality and outcome measurement. 
• Definition of data requirements and technology tools for data collection
• Testing, training, and launching of the developed tools.
• Continuous iteration and improvement of tools to meet the requirements of outcome measurement.
• Organize and lead implementation of M&E activities – including but not limited to assessment of project activity execution, evaluation of outcomes achieved, surveys, and routine monitoring - on the assigned portfolio (Product) in line with BOMA standards, policies, and practices, donor requirements, and industry good practices.
• Support development and adaptation of monitoring and evaluation SOPs, data collection tools, and reports in line with specific project and partner needs.
• Ensure alignment of M&E activities with project objectives and development of monthly, quarterly, and annual work plans.
• Perform data quality management strategy and routine data quality assurance for assigned projects.
• Support monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) analysis and use of data for adaptive management for assigned projects.
• Working with the Research and Leaning teams, ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle.
• Support research, evaluations, and other learning initiatives, including development and pursuit of learning agendas, identification and documentation of lessons learned, after action reviews, midterm reviews and final evaluations.
• Assist the preparation of case studies and promising practices.

Reporting

• Support BOMA and its partners in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and/or annual activity reports and verification of reported data. 
• Ensure timely documentation of M&E activities is completed, reviewed, and submitted in line with BOMA, partner, and donor requirements.

​​​​​​​Technology, Data, and Insight

• Champion the use of program data analytics to enable day to day program progress and outcome measurement and overall decision making.
• Undertake portfolio level data management and analysis customized/ adapted to the needs of the portfolio.
• Champion capacity building, data literacy and adoption of data driven actions within the portfolio you are responsible for.
• Ensure consistent utilization of the BOMA field systems including Taroworks, Performance Insights and related systems for M&E data submissions. This includes identifying and logging areas of improvement and/or support required and working with IT to ensure resolution.
• Where relevant, support partners use their existing ICT4D systems to support project MERL systems and activities.
• Collaborate with IT staff and partners to develop and adapt digital data collection tools for use by field staff.
• Provide a single point of contact for technology and M&E issue identification, logging, and resolution.
• Provide the first level support for both M&E and Technology issues including hardware and software.

Staff and Partner Training and Capacity Building

• Assess the technology and MERL the training needs based on continuous engagements to ensure that emerging needs are taken care of.
• Build capacity of partners and BOMA staff to ensure MERL project activities are implemented per guidelines and standards, including use of technology tools used in the management of the project, digital data collection tools and data analytics and quality assurance procedures.
• Coordinate MERL-related working relationships with project partners and stakeholders.
• Facilitate in-person and remote trainings on MERL to partners and BOMA staff.
• Coordinate provision of MERL-related logistical and administrative support to partners and BOMA staff.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS  

• Bachelor of Arts/Science required in Information systems, Business Information Technology statistics, public health, development economics, international development, sociology, business/project management, monitoring and evaluation or similar.

​​​​​​​MINIMUM REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar position, staff supervision or multi-country projects are a plus. 
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft desktop technologies, Salesforce, Data analytics and visualization tools and technologies such as Microsoft Power BI, STATA, and digital data collection. Proficiency and interest in data analytics programming languages (Python, SQL, R, JavaScript) will be a definite advantage.
• Superior skills in data analysis, critical thinking, and report writing.
• Demonstrated experience in proactive, results-oriented relationship management and capacity building with partners.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities in a context of competing priorities.
• Proven track record in analyzing complex data and producing reports.
• Proven competency/experience in leveraging technology in development or social entrepreneurship, including promoting adoption of new technologies by others.
• Demonstrated ability and flexibility to work in a multi-cultural team in a hybrid in-person/remote working context. 
• Innovative self-starter.

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 JOB SUMMARY 

• The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management,  group savings and loaning linkages to markets and financial institutions to enable participants build viable, scalable, and resilient enterprises. He/She will work closely with consortium partners and technical experts for participants to access technical skills and support required in growing their businesses.
• This role is highly field-based and requires strong technical understanding of livestock/agri-business, financial inclusion, value chain development, private sector engagement, and youth-focused coaching.
• The Business Coach will ensure participants acquire the practical knowledge, resources, and linkages needed to access markets, increase incomes, and sustainably grow their enterprises.

Responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participant Selection, Training & Enterprise Coaching 

• Lead in participant identification and onboarding using the program selection criteria.
• Collaborate with training and curriculum development staff to customize training content to align with market demand, context relevance and participants’ needs
• Deliver structured business training and coaching using the REAP model, integrating climate action and gender-responsive approaches.
• Conduct enterprise assessments and develop tailored coaching plans for individual entrepreneurs, groups, and MSMEs.
• Provide coaching support to participants to identify, establish, grow and manage viable livestock and agri-enterprises.
• Provide participants with technical skills to adopt of climate-smart livestock and agri-business practices.

Market Systems & Value Chain Development 

• Conduct value chain and market systems analyses to identify constraints and opportunities.
• Identify and conduct linkages with off-takers, processors, traders, aggregators, financial institutions, input providers, and other ecosystem actors.
• Promote inclusive, youth- and women-friendly business models within livestock and agri-markets.
• Identify and establish aggregation initiatives with cooperatives, market and producer groups, private sector, county government and business networks to strengthen market access. 

Business Development Services & Financial Inclusion 

• Guide participants to develop business models, financial planning, cost analysis, and cashflow management for their businesses
• Strengthen participants access to savings, loans, digital finance, insurance, and other formal and informal financial services including grant funds and government affirmative action funds
• Take lead in the formation, strengthening, and training of VSLAs, including registration, financial literacy, life skills , mental health and psychosocial skills
• Guide participants to develop viable business plans and apply for the Challenge Fund grant.
• Monitor effective utilization of Challenge Fund grants.

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 

• Ensure quality delivery of the program outcomes with accountability in time, on budget and within the scope
• Deliver training on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, livestock and agri-enterprise management, and business growth strategies.
• Facilitate monthly mentorship sessions with business groups and savings groups.
• Collaborate with county governments, TVETs, research institutions, and private sector actors to unlock technical skills, markets, and employment opportunities. 

​​​​​​​Monitoring, Learning & Reporting 

• Collect high-quality data in line with M&E protocols and maintain business/VSLA KPIs.
• Utilize assigned digital tools for data capture (tablets, digital forms, Salesforce).
• Participate in weekly/monthly/quarterly review meetings and contribute data insights.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, adaptations, and emerging market insights.
• Maintain all assigned tools, including motorcycles and tablets.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock Production, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, or related fields.

​​​​​​​Experience

• Prior 3-5 years of work experience in the Livestock and agri-related value chain development within ASALs.
• Business coaching, MSME support, or Business Development Services (BDS).
• Market Systems Development (MSD/M4P).
• Working with youth, women, refugees, pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities.
• Building market and financial linkages with private sector actors.

​​​​​​​Additional Required Competencies 

• Strong coaching and mentorship skills.
• Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise growth strategies, and financial literacy.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and insight generation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid A1/A2 license.
• Basic digital literacy (mobile data collection, MS Office; Salesforce is an added advantage).
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• MUST be a resident of respective Counties and speak one local language of the county identified in the application out of the 15 counties in which CASHA project is being implemented. 

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 JOB SUMMARY 

• The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management,  group savings and loaning linkages to markets and financial institutions to enable participants build viable, scalable, and resilient enterprises. He/She will work closely with consortium partners and technical experts for participants to access technical skills and support required in growing their businesses.
• This role is highly field-based and requires strong technical understanding of livestock/agri-business, financial inclusion, value chain development, private sector engagement, and youth-focused coaching.
• The Business Coach will ensure participants acquire the practical knowledge, resources, and linkages needed to access markets, increase incomes, and sustainably grow their enterprises.

Responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participant Selection, Training & Enterprise Coaching 

• Lead in participant identification and onboarding using the program selection criteria.
• Collaborate with training and curriculum development staff to customize training content to align with market demand, context relevance and participants’ needs
• Deliver structured business training and coaching using the REAP model, integrating climate action and gender-responsive approaches.
• Conduct enterprise assessments and develop tailored coaching plans for individual entrepreneurs, groups, and MSMEs.
• Provide coaching support to participants to identify, establish, grow and manage viable livestock and agri-enterprises.
• Provide participants with technical skills to adopt of climate-smart livestock and agri-business practices.

Market Systems & Value Chain Development 

• Conduct value chain and market systems analyses to identify constraints and opportunities.
• Identify and conduct linkages with off-takers, processors, traders, aggregators, financial institutions, input providers, and other ecosystem actors.
• Promote inclusive, youth- and women-friendly business models within livestock and agri-markets.
• Identify and establish aggregation initiatives with cooperatives, market and producer groups, private sector, county government and business networks to strengthen market access. 

Business Development Services & Financial Inclusion 

• Guide participants to develop business models, financial planning, cost analysis, and cashflow management for their businesses
• Strengthen participants access to savings, loans, digital finance, insurance, and other formal and informal financial services including grant funds and government affirmative action funds
• Take lead in the formation, strengthening, and training of VSLAs, including registration, financial literacy, life skills , mental health and psychosocial skills
• Guide participants to develop viable business plans and apply for the Challenge Fund grant.
• Monitor effective utilization of Challenge Fund grants.

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 

• Ensure quality delivery of the program outcomes with accountability in time, on budget and within the scope
• Deliver training on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, livestock and agri-enterprise management, and business growth strategies.
• Facilitate monthly mentorship sessions with business groups and savings groups.
• Collaborate with county governments, TVETs, research institutions, and private sector actors to unlock technical skills, markets, and employment opportunities. 

​​​​​​​Monitoring, Learning & Reporting 

• Collect high-quality data in line with M&E protocols and maintain business/VSLA KPIs.
• Utilize assigned digital tools for data capture (tablets, digital forms, Salesforce).
• Participate in weekly/monthly/quarterly review meetings and contribute data insights.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, adaptations, and emerging market insights.
• Maintain all assigned tools, including motorcycles and tablets.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock Production, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, or related fields.

​​​​​​​Experience

• Prior 3-5 years of work experience in the Livestock and agri-related value chain development within ASALs.
• Business coaching, MSME support, or Business Development Services (BDS).
• Market Systems Development (MSD/M4P).
• Working with youth, women, refugees, pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities.
• Building market and financial linkages with private sector actors.

​​​​​​​Additional Required Competencies 

• Strong coaching and mentorship skills.
• Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise growth strategies, and financial literacy.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and insight generation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid A1/A2 license.
• Basic digital literacy (mobile data collection, MS Office; Salesforce is an added advantage).
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• MUST be a resident of respective Counties and speak one local language of the county identified in the application out of the 15 counties in which CASHA project is being implemented. 

go to method of application »

 JOB SUMMARY 

• The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management,  group savings and loaning linkages to markets and financial institutions to enable participants build viable, scalable, and resilient enterprises. He/She will work closely with consortium partners and technical experts for participants to access technical skills and support required in growing their businesses.
• This role is highly field-based and requires strong technical understanding of livestock/agri-business, financial inclusion, value chain development, private sector engagement, and youth-focused coaching.
• The Business Coach will ensure participants acquire the practical knowledge, resources, and linkages needed to access markets, increase incomes, and sustainably grow their enterprises.

Responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participant Selection, Training & Enterprise Coaching 

• Lead in participant identification and onboarding using the program selection criteria.
• Collaborate with training and curriculum development staff to customize training content to align with market demand, context relevance and participants’ needs
• Deliver structured business training and coaching using the REAP model, integrating climate action and gender-responsive approaches.
• Conduct enterprise assessments and develop tailored coaching plans for individual entrepreneurs, groups, and MSMEs.
• Provide coaching support to participants to identify, establish, grow and manage viable livestock and agri-enterprises.
• Provide participants with technical skills to adopt of climate-smart livestock and agri-business practices.

Market Systems & Value Chain Development 

• Conduct value chain and market systems analyses to identify constraints and opportunities.
• Identify and conduct linkages with off-takers, processors, traders, aggregators, financial institutions, input providers, and other ecosystem actors.
• Promote inclusive, youth- and women-friendly business models within livestock and agri-markets.
• Identify and establish aggregation initiatives with cooperatives, market and producer groups, private sector, county government and business networks to strengthen market access. 

Business Development Services & Financial Inclusion 

• Guide participants to develop business models, financial planning, cost analysis, and cashflow management for their businesses
• Strengthen participants access to savings, loans, digital finance, insurance, and other formal and informal financial services including grant funds and government affirmative action funds
• Take lead in the formation, strengthening, and training of VSLAs, including registration, financial literacy, life skills , mental health and psychosocial skills
• Guide participants to develop viable business plans and apply for the Challenge Fund grant.
• Monitor effective utilization of Challenge Fund grants.

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 

• Ensure quality delivery of the program outcomes with accountability in time, on budget and within the scope
• Deliver training on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, livestock and agri-enterprise management, and business growth strategies.
• Facilitate monthly mentorship sessions with business groups and savings groups.
• Collaborate with county governments, TVETs, research institutions, and private sector actors to unlock technical skills, markets, and employment opportunities. 

​​​​​​​Monitoring, Learning & Reporting 

• Collect high-quality data in line with M&E protocols and maintain business/VSLA KPIs.
• Utilize assigned digital tools for data capture (tablets, digital forms, Salesforce).
• Participate in weekly/monthly/quarterly review meetings and contribute data insights.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, adaptations, and emerging market insights.
• Maintain all assigned tools, including motorcycles and tablets.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock Production, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, or related fields.

​​​​​​​Experience

• Prior 3-5 years of work experience in the Livestock and agri-related value chain development within ASALs.
• Business coaching, MSME support, or Business Development Services (BDS).
• Market Systems Development (MSD/M4P).
• Working with youth, women, refugees, pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities.
• Building market and financial linkages with private sector actors.

​​​​​​​Additional Required Competencies 

• Strong coaching and mentorship skills.
• Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise growth strategies, and financial literacy.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and insight generation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid A1/A2 license.
• Basic digital literacy (mobile data collection, MS Office; Salesforce is an added advantage).
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• MUST be a resident of respective Counties and speak one local language of the county identified in the application out of the 15 counties in which CASHA project is being implemented. 

go to method of application »

 JOB SUMMARY 

• The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management,  group savings and loaning linkages to markets and financial institutions to enable participants build viable, scalable, and resilient enterprises. He/She will work closely with consortium partners and technical experts for participants to access technical skills and support required in growing their businesses.
• This role is highly field-based and requires strong technical understanding of livestock/agri-business, financial inclusion, value chain development, private sector engagement, and youth-focused coaching.
• The Business Coach will ensure participants acquire the practical knowledge, resources, and linkages needed to access markets, increase incomes, and sustainably grow their enterprises.

Responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participant Selection, Training & Enterprise Coaching 

• Lead in participant identification and onboarding using the program selection criteria.
• Collaborate with training and curriculum development staff to customize training content to align with market demand, context relevance and participants’ needs
• Deliver structured business training and coaching using the REAP model, integrating climate action and gender-responsive approaches.
• Conduct enterprise assessments and develop tailored coaching plans for individual entrepreneurs, groups, and MSMEs.
• Provide coaching support to participants to identify, establish, grow and manage viable livestock and agri-enterprises.
• Provide participants with technical skills to adopt of climate-smart livestock and agri-business practices.

Market Systems & Value Chain Development 

• Conduct value chain and market systems analyses to identify constraints and opportunities.
• Identify and conduct linkages with off-takers, processors, traders, aggregators, financial institutions, input providers, and other ecosystem actors.
• Promote inclusive, youth- and women-friendly business models within livestock and agri-markets.
• Identify and establish aggregation initiatives with cooperatives, market and producer groups, private sector, county government and business networks to strengthen market access. 

Business Development Services & Financial Inclusion 

• Guide participants to develop business models, financial planning, cost analysis, and cashflow management for their businesses
• Strengthen participants access to savings, loans, digital finance, insurance, and other formal and informal financial services including grant funds and government affirmative action funds
• Take lead in the formation, strengthening, and training of VSLAs, including registration, financial literacy, life skills , mental health and psychosocial skills
• Guide participants to develop viable business plans and apply for the Challenge Fund grant.
• Monitor effective utilization of Challenge Fund grants.

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 

• Ensure quality delivery of the program outcomes with accountability in time, on budget and within the scope
• Deliver training on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, livestock and agri-enterprise management, and business growth strategies.
• Facilitate monthly mentorship sessions with business groups and savings groups.
• Collaborate with county governments, TVETs, research institutions, and private sector actors to unlock technical skills, markets, and employment opportunities. 

​​​​​​​Monitoring, Learning & Reporting 

• Collect high-quality data in line with M&E protocols and maintain business/VSLA KPIs.
• Utilize assigned digital tools for data capture (tablets, digital forms, Salesforce).
• Participate in weekly/monthly/quarterly review meetings and contribute data insights.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, adaptations, and emerging market insights.
• Maintain all assigned tools, including motorcycles and tablets.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock Production, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, or related fields.

​​​​​​​Experience

• Prior 3-5 years of work experience in the Livestock and agri-related value chain development within ASALs.
• Business coaching, MSME support, or Business Development Services (BDS).
• Market Systems Development (MSD/M4P).
• Working with youth, women, refugees, pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities.
• Building market and financial linkages with private sector actors.

​​​​​​​Additional Required Competencies 

• Strong coaching and mentorship skills.
• Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise growth strategies, and financial literacy.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and insight generation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid A1/A2 license.
• Basic digital literacy (mobile data collection, MS Office; Salesforce is an added advantage).
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• MUST be a resident of respective Counties and speak one local language of the county identified in the application out of the 15 counties in which CASHA project is being implemented. 

go to method of application »

 JOB SUMMARY 

• The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management,  group savings and loaning linkages to markets and financial institutions to enable participants build viable, scalable, and resilient enterprises. He/She will work closely with consortium partners and technical experts for participants to access technical skills and support required in growing their businesses.
• This role is highly field-based and requires strong technical understanding of livestock/agri-business, financial inclusion, value chain development, private sector engagement, and youth-focused coaching.
• The Business Coach will ensure participants acquire the practical knowledge, resources, and linkages needed to access markets, increase incomes, and sustainably grow their enterprises.

Responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participant Selection, Training & Enterprise Coaching 

• Lead in participant identification and onboarding using the program selection criteria.
• Collaborate with training and curriculum development staff to customize training content to align with market demand, context relevance and participants’ needs
• Deliver structured business training and coaching using the REAP model, integrating climate action and gender-responsive approaches.
• Conduct enterprise assessments and develop tailored coaching plans for individual entrepreneurs, groups, and MSMEs.
• Provide coaching support to participants to identify, establish, grow and manage viable livestock and agri-enterprises.
• Provide participants with technical skills to adopt of climate-smart livestock and agri-business practices.

Market Systems & Value Chain Development 

• Conduct value chain and market systems analyses to identify constraints and opportunities.
• Identify and conduct linkages with off-takers, processors, traders, aggregators, financial institutions, input providers, and other ecosystem actors.
• Promote inclusive, youth- and women-friendly business models within livestock and agri-markets.
• Identify and establish aggregation initiatives with cooperatives, market and producer groups, private sector, county government and business networks to strengthen market access. 

Business Development Services & Financial Inclusion 

• Guide participants to develop business models, financial planning, cost analysis, and cashflow management for their businesses
• Strengthen participants access to savings, loans, digital finance, insurance, and other formal and informal financial services including grant funds and government affirmative action funds
• Take lead in the formation, strengthening, and training of VSLAs, including registration, financial literacy, life skills , mental health and psychosocial skills
• Guide participants to develop viable business plans and apply for the Challenge Fund grant.
• Monitor effective utilization of Challenge Fund grants.

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 

• Ensure quality delivery of the program outcomes with accountability in time, on budget and within the scope
• Deliver training on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, livestock and agri-enterprise management, and business growth strategies.
• Facilitate monthly mentorship sessions with business groups and savings groups.
• Collaborate with county governments, TVETs, research institutions, and private sector actors to unlock technical skills, markets, and employment opportunities. 

​​​​​​​Monitoring, Learning & Reporting 

• Collect high-quality data in line with M&E protocols and maintain business/VSLA KPIs.
• Utilize assigned digital tools for data capture (tablets, digital forms, Salesforce).
• Participate in weekly/monthly/quarterly review meetings and contribute data insights.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, adaptations, and emerging market insights.
• Maintain all assigned tools, including motorcycles and tablets.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock Production, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, or related fields.

​​​​​​​Experience

• Prior 3-5 years of work experience in the Livestock and agri-related value chain development within ASALs.
• Business coaching, MSME support, or Business Development Services (BDS).
• Market Systems Development (MSD/M4P).
• Working with youth, women, refugees, pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities.
• Building market and financial linkages with private sector actors.

​​​​​​​Additional Required Competencies 

• Strong coaching and mentorship skills.
• Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise growth strategies, and financial literacy.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and insight generation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid A1/A2 license.
• Basic digital literacy (mobile data collection, MS Office; Salesforce is an added advantage).
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• MUST be a resident of respective Counties and speak one local language of the county identified in the application out of the 15 counties in which CASHA project is being implemented. 

go to method of application »

 JOB SUMMARY 

• The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management,  group savings and loaning linkages to markets and financial institutions to enable participants build viable, scalable, and resilient enterprises. He/She will work closely with consortium partners and technical experts for participants to access technical skills and support required in growing their businesses.
• This role is highly field-based and requires strong technical understanding of livestock/agri-business, financial inclusion, value chain development, private sector engagement, and youth-focused coaching.
• The Business Coach will ensure participants acquire the practical knowledge, resources, and linkages needed to access markets, increase incomes, and sustainably grow their enterprises.

Responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participant Selection, Training & Enterprise Coaching 

• Lead in participant identification and onboarding using the program selection criteria.
• Collaborate with training and curriculum development staff to customize training content to align with market demand, context relevance and participants’ needs
• Deliver structured business training and coaching using the REAP model, integrating climate action and gender-responsive approaches.
• Conduct enterprise assessments and develop tailored coaching plans for individual entrepreneurs, groups, and MSMEs.
• Provide coaching support to participants to identify, establish, grow and manage viable livestock and agri-enterprises.
• Provide participants with technical skills to adopt of climate-smart livestock and agri-business practices.

Market Systems & Value Chain Development 

• Conduct value chain and market systems analyses to identify constraints and opportunities.
• Identify and conduct linkages with off-takers, processors, traders, aggregators, financial institutions, input providers, and other ecosystem actors.
• Promote inclusive, youth- and women-friendly business models within livestock and agri-markets.
• Identify and establish aggregation initiatives with cooperatives, market and producer groups, private sector, county government and business networks to strengthen market access. 

Business Development Services & Financial Inclusion 

• Guide participants to develop business models, financial planning, cost analysis, and cashflow management for their businesses
• Strengthen participants access to savings, loans, digital finance, insurance, and other formal and informal financial services including grant funds and government affirmative action funds
• Take lead in the formation, strengthening, and training of VSLAs, including registration, financial literacy, life skills , mental health and psychosocial skills
• Guide participants to develop viable business plans and apply for the Challenge Fund grant.
• Monitor effective utilization of Challenge Fund grants.

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 

• Ensure quality delivery of the program outcomes with accountability in time, on budget and within the scope
• Deliver training on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, livestock and agri-enterprise management, and business growth strategies.
• Facilitate monthly mentorship sessions with business groups and savings groups.
• Collaborate with county governments, TVETs, research institutions, and private sector actors to unlock technical skills, markets, and employment opportunities. 

​​​​​​​Monitoring, Learning & Reporting 

• Collect high-quality data in line with M&E protocols and maintain business/VSLA KPIs.
• Utilize assigned digital tools for data capture (tablets, digital forms, Salesforce).
• Participate in weekly/monthly/quarterly review meetings and contribute data insights.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, adaptations, and emerging market insights.
• Maintain all assigned tools, including motorcycles and tablets.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock Production, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, or related fields.

​​​​​​​Experience

• Prior 3-5 years of work experience in the Livestock and agri-related value chain development within ASALs.
• Business coaching, MSME support, or Business Development Services (BDS).
• Market Systems Development (MSD/M4P).
• Working with youth, women, refugees, pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities.
• Building market and financial linkages with private sector actors.

​​​​​​​Additional Required Competencies 

• Strong coaching and mentorship skills.
• Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise growth strategies, and financial literacy.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and insight generation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid A1/A2 license.
• Basic digital literacy (mobile data collection, MS Office; Salesforce is an added advantage).
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• MUST be a resident of respective Counties and speak one local language of the county identified in the application out of the 15 counties in which CASHA project is being implemented. 

go to method of application »

 JOB SUMMARY 

• The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management,  group savings and loaning linkages to markets and financial institutions to enable participants build viable, scalable, and resilient enterprises. He/She will work closely with consortium partners and technical experts for participants to access technical skills and support required in growing their businesses.
• This role is highly field-based and requires strong technical understanding of livestock/agri-business, financial inclusion, value chain development, private sector engagement, and youth-focused coaching.
• The Business Coach will ensure participants acquire the practical knowledge, resources, and linkages needed to access markets, increase incomes, and sustainably grow their enterprises.

Responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participant Selection, Training & Enterprise Coaching 

• Lead in participant identification and onboarding using the program selection criteria.
• Collaborate with training and curriculum development staff to customize training content to align with market demand, context relevance and participants’ needs
• Deliver structured business training and coaching using the REAP model, integrating climate action and gender-responsive approaches.
• Conduct enterprise assessments and develop tailored coaching plans for individual entrepreneurs, groups, and MSMEs.
• Provide coaching support to participants to identify, establish, grow and manage viable livestock and agri-enterprises.
• Provide participants with technical skills to adopt of climate-smart livestock and agri-business practices.

Market Systems & Value Chain Development 

• Conduct value chain and market systems analyses to identify constraints and opportunities.
• Identify and conduct linkages with off-takers, processors, traders, aggregators, financial institutions, input providers, and other ecosystem actors.
• Promote inclusive, youth- and women-friendly business models within livestock and agri-markets.
• Identify and establish aggregation initiatives with cooperatives, market and producer groups, private sector, county government and business networks to strengthen market access. 

Business Development Services & Financial Inclusion 

• Guide participants to develop business models, financial planning, cost analysis, and cashflow management for their businesses
• Strengthen participants access to savings, loans, digital finance, insurance, and other formal and informal financial services including grant funds and government affirmative action funds
• Take lead in the formation, strengthening, and training of VSLAs, including registration, financial literacy, life skills , mental health and psychosocial skills
• Guide participants to develop viable business plans and apply for the Challenge Fund grant.
• Monitor effective utilization of Challenge Fund grants.

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 

• Ensure quality delivery of the program outcomes with accountability in time, on budget and within the scope
• Deliver training on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, livestock and agri-enterprise management, and business growth strategies.
• Facilitate monthly mentorship sessions with business groups and savings groups.
• Collaborate with county governments, TVETs, research institutions, and private sector actors to unlock technical skills, markets, and employment opportunities. 

​​​​​​​Monitoring, Learning & Reporting 

• Collect high-quality data in line with M&E protocols and maintain business/VSLA KPIs.
• Utilize assigned digital tools for data capture (tablets, digital forms, Salesforce).
• Participate in weekly/monthly/quarterly review meetings and contribute data insights.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, adaptations, and emerging market insights.
• Maintain all assigned tools, including motorcycles and tablets.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock Production, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, or related fields.

​​​​​​​Experience

• Prior 3-5 years of work experience in the Livestock and agri-related value chain development within ASALs.
• Business coaching, MSME support, or Business Development Services (BDS).
• Market Systems Development (MSD/M4P).
• Working with youth, women, refugees, pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities.
• Building market and financial linkages with private sector actors.

​​​​​​​Additional Required Competencies 

• Strong coaching and mentorship skills.
• Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise growth strategies, and financial literacy.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and insight generation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid A1/A2 license.
• Basic digital literacy (mobile data collection, MS Office; Salesforce is an added advantage).
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• MUST be a resident of respective Counties and speak one local language of the county identified in the application out of the 15 counties in which CASHA project is being implemented. 

go to method of application »

 JOB SUMMARY 

• The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management,  group savings and loaning linkages to markets and financial institutions to enable participants build viable, scalable, and resilient enterprises. He/She will work closely with consortium partners and technical experts for participants to access technical skills and support required in growing their businesses.
• This role is highly field-based and requires strong technical understanding of livestock/agri-business, financial inclusion, value chain development, private sector engagement, and youth-focused coaching.
• The Business Coach will ensure participants acquire the practical knowledge, resources, and linkages needed to access markets, increase incomes, and sustainably grow their enterprises.

Responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participant Selection, Training & Enterprise Coaching 

• Lead in participant identification and onboarding using the program selection criteria.
• Collaborate with training and curriculum development staff to customize training content to align with market demand, context relevance and participants’ needs
• Deliver structured business training and coaching using the REAP model, integrating climate action and gender-responsive approaches.
• Conduct enterprise assessments and develop tailored coaching plans for individual entrepreneurs, groups, and MSMEs.
• Provide coaching support to participants to identify, establish, grow and manage viable livestock and agri-enterprises.
• Provide participants with technical skills to adopt of climate-smart livestock and agri-business practices.

Market Systems & Value Chain Development 

• Conduct value chain and market systems analyses to identify constraints and opportunities.
• Identify and conduct linkages with off-takers, processors, traders, aggregators, financial institutions, input providers, and other ecosystem actors.
• Promote inclusive, youth- and women-friendly business models within livestock and agri-markets.
• Identify and establish aggregation initiatives with cooperatives, market and producer groups, private sector, county government and business networks to strengthen market access. 

Business Development Services & Financial Inclusion 

• Guide participants to develop business models, financial planning, cost analysis, and cashflow management for their businesses
• Strengthen participants access to savings, loans, digital finance, insurance, and other formal and informal financial services including grant funds and government affirmative action funds
• Take lead in the formation, strengthening, and training of VSLAs, including registration, financial literacy, life skills , mental health and psychosocial skills
• Guide participants to develop viable business plans and apply for the Challenge Fund grant.
• Monitor effective utilization of Challenge Fund grants.

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 

• Ensure quality delivery of the program outcomes with accountability in time, on budget and within the scope
• Deliver training on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, livestock and agri-enterprise management, and business growth strategies.
• Facilitate monthly mentorship sessions with business groups and savings groups.
• Collaborate with county governments, TVETs, research institutions, and private sector actors to unlock technical skills, markets, and employment opportunities. 

​​​​​​​Monitoring, Learning & Reporting 

• Collect high-quality data in line with M&E protocols and maintain business/VSLA KPIs.
• Utilize assigned digital tools for data capture (tablets, digital forms, Salesforce).
• Participate in weekly/monthly/quarterly review meetings and contribute data insights.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, adaptations, and emerging market insights.
• Maintain all assigned tools, including motorcycles and tablets.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock Production, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, or related fields.

​​​​​​​Experience

• Prior 3-5 years of work experience in the Livestock and agri-related value chain development within ASALs.
• Business coaching, MSME support, or Business Development Services (BDS).
• Market Systems Development (MSD/M4P).
• Working with youth, women, refugees, pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities.
• Building market and financial linkages with private sector actors.

​​​​​​​Additional Required Competencies 

• Strong coaching and mentorship skills.
• Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise growth strategies, and financial literacy.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and insight generation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid A1/A2 license.
• Basic digital literacy (mobile data collection, MS Office; Salesforce is an added advantage).
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• MUST be a resident of respective Counties and speak one local language of the county identified in the application out of the 15 counties in which CASHA project is being implemented. 

go to method of application »

 JOB SUMMARY 

• The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management,  group savings and loaning linkages to markets and financial institutions to enable participants build viable, scalable, and resilient enterprises. He/She will work closely with consortium partners and technical experts for participants to access technical skills and support required in growing their businesses.
• This role is highly field-based and requires strong technical understanding of livestock/agri-business, financial inclusion, value chain development, private sector engagement, and youth-focused coaching.
• The Business Coach will ensure participants acquire the practical knowledge, resources, and linkages needed to access markets, increase incomes, and sustainably grow their enterprises.

Responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participant Selection, Training & Enterprise Coaching 

• Lead in participant identification and onboarding using the program selection criteria.
• Collaborate with training and curriculum development staff to customize training content to align with market demand, context relevance and participants’ needs
• Deliver structured business training and coaching using the REAP model, integrating climate action and gender-responsive approaches.
• Conduct enterprise assessments and develop tailored coaching plans for individual entrepreneurs, groups, and MSMEs.
• Provide coaching support to participants to identify, establish, grow and manage viable livestock and agri-enterprises.
• Provide participants with technical skills to adopt of climate-smart livestock and agri-business practices.

Market Systems & Value Chain Development 

• Conduct value chain and market systems analyses to identify constraints and opportunities.
• Identify and conduct linkages with off-takers, processors, traders, aggregators, financial institutions, input providers, and other ecosystem actors.
• Promote inclusive, youth- and women-friendly business models within livestock and agri-markets.
• Identify and establish aggregation initiatives with cooperatives, market and producer groups, private sector, county government and business networks to strengthen market access. 

Business Development Services & Financial Inclusion 

• Guide participants to develop business models, financial planning, cost analysis, and cashflow management for their businesses
• Strengthen participants access to savings, loans, digital finance, insurance, and other formal and informal financial services including grant funds and government affirmative action funds
• Take lead in the formation, strengthening, and training of VSLAs, including registration, financial literacy, life skills , mental health and psychosocial skills
• Guide participants to develop viable business plans and apply for the Challenge Fund grant.
• Monitor effective utilization of Challenge Fund grants.

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 

• Ensure quality delivery of the program outcomes with accountability in time, on budget and within the scope
• Deliver training on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, livestock and agri-enterprise management, and business growth strategies.
• Facilitate monthly mentorship sessions with business groups and savings groups.
• Collaborate with county governments, TVETs, research institutions, and private sector actors to unlock technical skills, markets, and employment opportunities. 

​​​​​​​Monitoring, Learning & Reporting 

• Collect high-quality data in line with M&E protocols and maintain business/VSLA KPIs.
• Utilize assigned digital tools for data capture (tablets, digital forms, Salesforce).
• Participate in weekly/monthly/quarterly review meetings and contribute data insights.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, adaptations, and emerging market insights.
• Maintain all assigned tools, including motorcycles and tablets.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock Production, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, or related fields.

​​​​​​​Experience

• Prior 3-5 years of work experience in the Livestock and agri-related value chain development within ASALs.
• Business coaching, MSME support, or Business Development Services (BDS).
• Market Systems Development (MSD/M4P).
• Working with youth, women, refugees, pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities.
• Building market and financial linkages with private sector actors.

​​​​​​​Additional Required Competencies 

• Strong coaching and mentorship skills.
• Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise growth strategies, and financial literacy.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and insight generation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid A1/A2 license.
• Basic digital literacy (mobile data collection, MS Office; Salesforce is an added advantage).
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• MUST be a resident of respective Counties and speak one local language of the county identified in the application out of the 15 counties in which CASHA project is being implemented. 

go to method of application »

 JOB SUMMARY 

• The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management,  group savings and loaning linkages to markets and financial institutions to enable participants build viable, scalable, and resilient enterprises. He/She will work closely with consortium partners and technical experts for participants to access technical skills and support required in growing their businesses.
• This role is highly field-based and requires strong technical understanding of livestock/agri-business, financial inclusion, value chain development, private sector engagement, and youth-focused coaching.
• The Business Coach will ensure participants acquire the practical knowledge, resources, and linkages needed to access markets, increase incomes, and sustainably grow their enterprises.

Responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participant Selection, Training & Enterprise Coaching 

• Lead in participant identification and onboarding using the program selection criteria.
• Collaborate with training and curriculum development staff to customize training content to align with market demand, context relevance and participants’ needs
• Deliver structured business training and coaching using the REAP model, integrating climate action and gender-responsive approaches.
• Conduct enterprise assessments and develop tailored coaching plans for individual entrepreneurs, groups, and MSMEs.
• Provide coaching support to participants to identify, establish, grow and manage viable livestock and agri-enterprises.
• Provide participants with technical skills to adopt of climate-smart livestock and agri-business practices.

Market Systems & Value Chain Development 

• Conduct value chain and market systems analyses to identify constraints and opportunities.
• Identify and conduct linkages with off-takers, processors, traders, aggregators, financial institutions, input providers, and other ecosystem actors.
• Promote inclusive, youth- and women-friendly business models within livestock and agri-markets.
• Identify and establish aggregation initiatives with cooperatives, market and producer groups, private sector, county government and business networks to strengthen market access. 

Business Development Services & Financial Inclusion 

• Guide participants to develop business models, financial planning, cost analysis, and cashflow management for their businesses
• Strengthen participants access to savings, loans, digital finance, insurance, and other formal and informal financial services including grant funds and government affirmative action funds
• Take lead in the formation, strengthening, and training of VSLAs, including registration, financial literacy, life skills , mental health and psychosocial skills
• Guide participants to develop viable business plans and apply for the Challenge Fund grant.
• Monitor effective utilization of Challenge Fund grants.

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 

• Ensure quality delivery of the program outcomes with accountability in time, on budget and within the scope
• Deliver training on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, livestock and agri-enterprise management, and business growth strategies.
• Facilitate monthly mentorship sessions with business groups and savings groups.
• Collaborate with county governments, TVETs, research institutions, and private sector actors to unlock technical skills, markets, and employment opportunities. 

​​​​​​​Monitoring, Learning & Reporting 

• Collect high-quality data in line with M&E protocols and maintain business/VSLA KPIs.
• Utilize assigned digital tools for data capture (tablets, digital forms, Salesforce).
• Participate in weekly/monthly/quarterly review meetings and contribute data insights.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, adaptations, and emerging market insights.
• Maintain all assigned tools, including motorcycles and tablets.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock Production, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, or related fields.

​​​​​​​Experience

• Prior 3-5 years of work experience in the Livestock and agri-related value chain development within ASALs.
• Business coaching, MSME support, or Business Development Services (BDS).
• Market Systems Development (MSD/M4P).
• Working with youth, women, refugees, pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities.
• Building market and financial linkages with private sector actors.

​​​​​​​Additional Required Competencies 

• Strong coaching and mentorship skills.
• Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise growth strategies, and financial literacy.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and insight generation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid A1/A2 license.
• Basic digital literacy (mobile data collection, MS Office; Salesforce is an added advantage).
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• MUST be a resident of respective Counties and speak one local language of the county identified in the application out of the 15 counties in which CASHA project is being implemented. 

go to method of application »

 JOB SUMMARY 

• The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management,  group savings and loaning linkages to markets and financial institutions to enable participants build viable, scalable, and resilient enterprises. He/She will work closely with consortium partners and technical experts for participants to access technical skills and support required in growing their businesses.
• This role is highly field-based and requires strong technical understanding of livestock/agri-business, financial inclusion, value chain development, private sector engagement, and youth-focused coaching.
• The Business Coach will ensure participants acquire the practical knowledge, resources, and linkages needed to access markets, increase incomes, and sustainably grow their enterprises.

Responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participant Selection, Training & Enterprise Coaching 

• Lead in participant identification and onboarding using the program selection criteria.
• Collaborate with training and curriculum development staff to customize training content to align with market demand, context relevance and participants’ needs
• Deliver structured business training and coaching using the REAP model, integrating climate action and gender-responsive approaches.
• Conduct enterprise assessments and develop tailored coaching plans for individual entrepreneurs, groups, and MSMEs.
• Provide coaching support to participants to identify, establish, grow and manage viable livestock and agri-enterprises.
• Provide participants with technical skills to adopt of climate-smart livestock and agri-business practices.

Market Systems & Value Chain Development 

• Conduct value chain and market systems analyses to identify constraints and opportunities.
• Identify and conduct linkages with off-takers, processors, traders, aggregators, financial institutions, input providers, and other ecosystem actors.
• Promote inclusive, youth- and women-friendly business models within livestock and agri-markets.
• Identify and establish aggregation initiatives with cooperatives, market and producer groups, private sector, county government and business networks to strengthen market access. 

Business Development Services & Financial Inclusion 

• Guide participants to develop business models, financial planning, cost analysis, and cashflow management for their businesses
• Strengthen participants access to savings, loans, digital finance, insurance, and other formal and informal financial services including grant funds and government affirmative action funds
• Take lead in the formation, strengthening, and training of VSLAs, including registration, financial literacy, life skills , mental health and psychosocial skills
• Guide participants to develop viable business plans and apply for the Challenge Fund grant.
• Monitor effective utilization of Challenge Fund grants.

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 

• Ensure quality delivery of the program outcomes with accountability in time, on budget and within the scope
• Deliver training on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, livestock and agri-enterprise management, and business growth strategies.
• Facilitate monthly mentorship sessions with business groups and savings groups.
• Collaborate with county governments, TVETs, research institutions, and private sector actors to unlock technical skills, markets, and employment opportunities. 

​​​​​​​Monitoring, Learning & Reporting 

• Collect high-quality data in line with M&E protocols and maintain business/VSLA KPIs.
• Utilize assigned digital tools for data capture (tablets, digital forms, Salesforce).
• Participate in weekly/monthly/quarterly review meetings and contribute data insights.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, adaptations, and emerging market insights.
• Maintain all assigned tools, including motorcycles and tablets.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock Production, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, or related fields.

​​​​​​​Experience

• Prior 3-5 years of work experience in the Livestock and agri-related value chain development within ASALs.
• Business coaching, MSME support, or Business Development Services (BDS).
• Market Systems Development (MSD/M4P).
• Working with youth, women, refugees, pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities.
• Building market and financial linkages with private sector actors.

​​​​​​​Additional Required Competencies 

• Strong coaching and mentorship skills.
• Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise growth strategies, and financial literacy.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and insight generation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid A1/A2 license.
• Basic digital literacy (mobile data collection, MS Office; Salesforce is an added advantage).
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• MUST be a resident of respective Counties and speak one local language of the county identified in the application out of the 15 counties in which CASHA project is being implemented. 

go to method of application »

 JOB SUMMARY 

• The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management,  group savings and loaning linkages to markets and financial institutions to enable participants build viable, scalable, and resilient enterprises. He/She will work closely with consortium partners and technical experts for participants to access technical skills and support required in growing their businesses.
• This role is highly field-based and requires strong technical understanding of livestock/agri-business, financial inclusion, value chain development, private sector engagement, and youth-focused coaching.
• The Business Coach will ensure participants acquire the practical knowledge, resources, and linkages needed to access markets, increase incomes, and sustainably grow their enterprises.

Responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participant Selection, Training & Enterprise Coaching 

• Lead in participant identification and onboarding using the program selection criteria.
• Collaborate with training and curriculum development staff to customize training content to align with market demand, context relevance and participants’ needs
• Deliver structured business training and coaching using the REAP model, integrating climate action and gender-responsive approaches.
• Conduct enterprise assessments and develop tailored coaching plans for individual entrepreneurs, groups, and MSMEs.
• Provide coaching support to participants to identify, establish, grow and manage viable livestock and agri-enterprises.
• Provide participants with technical skills to adopt of climate-smart livestock and agri-business practices.

Market Systems & Value Chain Development 

• Conduct value chain and market systems analyses to identify constraints and opportunities.
• Identify and conduct linkages with off-takers, processors, traders, aggregators, financial institutions, input providers, and other ecosystem actors.
• Promote inclusive, youth- and women-friendly business models within livestock and agri-markets.
• Identify and establish aggregation initiatives with cooperatives, market and producer groups, private sector, county government and business networks to strengthen market access. 

Business Development Services & Financial Inclusion 

• Guide participants to develop business models, financial planning, cost analysis, and cashflow management for their businesses
• Strengthen participants access to savings, loans, digital finance, insurance, and other formal and informal financial services including grant funds and government affirmative action funds
• Take lead in the formation, strengthening, and training of VSLAs, including registration, financial literacy, life skills , mental health and psychosocial skills
• Guide participants to develop viable business plans and apply for the Challenge Fund grant.
• Monitor effective utilization of Challenge Fund grants.

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 

• Ensure quality delivery of the program outcomes with accountability in time, on budget and within the scope
• Deliver training on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, livestock and agri-enterprise management, and business growth strategies.
• Facilitate monthly mentorship sessions with business groups and savings groups.
• Collaborate with county governments, TVETs, research institutions, and private sector actors to unlock technical skills, markets, and employment opportunities. 

​​​​​​​Monitoring, Learning & Reporting 

• Collect high-quality data in line with M&E protocols and maintain business/VSLA KPIs.
• Utilize assigned digital tools for data capture (tablets, digital forms, Salesforce).
• Participate in weekly/monthly/quarterly review meetings and contribute data insights.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, adaptations, and emerging market insights.
• Maintain all assigned tools, including motorcycles and tablets.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock Production, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, or related fields.

​​​​​​​Experience

• Prior 3-5 years of work experience in the Livestock and agri-related value chain development within ASALs.
• Business coaching, MSME support, or Business Development Services (BDS).
• Market Systems Development (MSD/M4P).
• Working with youth, women, refugees, pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities.
• Building market and financial linkages with private sector actors.

​​​​​​​Additional Required Competencies 

• Strong coaching and mentorship skills.
• Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise growth strategies, and financial literacy.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and insight generation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid A1/A2 license.
• Basic digital literacy (mobile data collection, MS Office; Salesforce is an added advantage).
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• MUST be a resident of respective Counties and speak one local language of the county identified in the application out of the 15 counties in which CASHA project is being implemented. 

go to method of application »

 JOB SUMMARY 

• The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management,  group savings and loaning linkages to markets and financial institutions to enable participants build viable, scalable, and resilient enterprises. He/She will work closely with consortium partners and technical experts for participants to access technical skills and support required in growing their businesses.
• This role is highly field-based and requires strong technical understanding of livestock/agri-business, financial inclusion, value chain development, private sector engagement, and youth-focused coaching.
• The Business Coach will ensure participants acquire the practical knowledge, resources, and linkages needed to access markets, increase incomes, and sustainably grow their enterprises.

Responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participant Selection, Training & Enterprise Coaching 

• Lead in participant identification and onboarding using the program selection criteria.
• Collaborate with training and curriculum development staff to customize training content to align with market demand, context relevance and participants’ needs
• Deliver structured business training and coaching using the REAP model, integrating climate action and gender-responsive approaches.
• Conduct enterprise assessments and develop tailored coaching plans for individual entrepreneurs, groups, and MSMEs.
• Provide coaching support to participants to identify, establish, grow and manage viable livestock and agri-enterprises.
• Provide participants with technical skills to adopt of climate-smart livestock and agri-business practices.

Market Systems & Value Chain Development 

• Conduct value chain and market systems analyses to identify constraints and opportunities.
• Identify and conduct linkages with off-takers, processors, traders, aggregators, financial institutions, input providers, and other ecosystem actors.
• Promote inclusive, youth- and women-friendly business models within livestock and agri-markets.
• Identify and establish aggregation initiatives with cooperatives, market and producer groups, private sector, county government and business networks to strengthen market access. 

Business Development Services & Financial Inclusion 

• Guide participants to develop business models, financial planning, cost analysis, and cashflow management for their businesses
• Strengthen participants access to savings, loans, digital finance, insurance, and other formal and informal financial services including grant funds and government affirmative action funds
• Take lead in the formation, strengthening, and training of VSLAs, including registration, financial literacy, life skills , mental health and psychosocial skills
• Guide participants to develop viable business plans and apply for the Challenge Fund grant.
• Monitor effective utilization of Challenge Fund grants.

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 

• Ensure quality delivery of the program outcomes with accountability in time, on budget and within the scope
• Deliver training on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, livestock and agri-enterprise management, and business growth strategies.
• Facilitate monthly mentorship sessions with business groups and savings groups.
• Collaborate with county governments, TVETs, research institutions, and private sector actors to unlock technical skills, markets, and employment opportunities. 

​​​​​​​Monitoring, Learning & Reporting 

• Collect high-quality data in line with M&E protocols and maintain business/VSLA KPIs.
• Utilize assigned digital tools for data capture (tablets, digital forms, Salesforce).
• Participate in weekly/monthly/quarterly review meetings and contribute data insights.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, adaptations, and emerging market insights.
• Maintain all assigned tools, including motorcycles and tablets.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock Production, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, or related fields.

​​​​​​​Experience

• Prior 3-5 years of work experience in the Livestock and agri-related value chain development within ASALs.
• Business coaching, MSME support, or Business Development Services (BDS).
• Market Systems Development (MSD/M4P).
• Working with youth, women, refugees, pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities.
• Building market and financial linkages with private sector actors.

​​​​​​​Additional Required Competencies 

• Strong coaching and mentorship skills.
• Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise growth strategies, and financial literacy.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and insight generation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid A1/A2 license.
• Basic digital literacy (mobile data collection, MS Office; Salesforce is an added advantage).
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• MUST be a resident of respective Counties and speak one local language of the county identified in the application out of the 15 counties in which CASHA project is being implemented. 

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 JOB SUMMARY 

• The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management,  group savings and loaning linkages to markets and financial institutions to enable participants build viable, scalable, and resilient enterprises. He/She will work closely with consortium partners and technical experts for participants to access technical skills and support required in growing their businesses.
• This role is highly field-based and requires strong technical understanding of livestock/agri-business, financial inclusion, value chain development, private sector engagement, and youth-focused coaching.
• The Business Coach will ensure participants acquire the practical knowledge, resources, and linkages needed to access markets, increase incomes, and sustainably grow their enterprises.

Responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participant Selection, Training & Enterprise Coaching 

• Lead in participant identification and onboarding using the program selection criteria.
• Collaborate with training and curriculum development staff to customize training content to align with market demand, context relevance and participants’ needs
• Deliver structured business training and coaching using the REAP model, integrating climate action and gender-responsive approaches.
• Conduct enterprise assessments and develop tailored coaching plans for individual entrepreneurs, groups, and MSMEs.
• Provide coaching support to participants to identify, establish, grow and manage viable livestock and agri-enterprises.
• Provide participants with technical skills to adopt of climate-smart livestock and agri-business practices.

Market Systems & Value Chain Development 

• Conduct value chain and market systems analyses to identify constraints and opportunities.
• Identify and conduct linkages with off-takers, processors, traders, aggregators, financial institutions, input providers, and other ecosystem actors.
• Promote inclusive, youth- and women-friendly business models within livestock and agri-markets.
• Identify and establish aggregation initiatives with cooperatives, market and producer groups, private sector, county government and business networks to strengthen market access. 

Business Development Services & Financial Inclusion 

• Guide participants to develop business models, financial planning, cost analysis, and cashflow management for their businesses
• Strengthen participants access to savings, loans, digital finance, insurance, and other formal and informal financial services including grant funds and government affirmative action funds
• Take lead in the formation, strengthening, and training of VSLAs, including registration, financial literacy, life skills , mental health and psychosocial skills
• Guide participants to develop viable business plans and apply for the Challenge Fund grant.
• Monitor effective utilization of Challenge Fund grants.

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 

• Ensure quality delivery of the program outcomes with accountability in time, on budget and within the scope
• Deliver training on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, livestock and agri-enterprise management, and business growth strategies.
• Facilitate monthly mentorship sessions with business groups and savings groups.
• Collaborate with county governments, TVETs, research institutions, and private sector actors to unlock technical skills, markets, and employment opportunities. 

​​​​​​​Monitoring, Learning & Reporting 

• Collect high-quality data in line with M&E protocols and maintain business/VSLA KPIs.
• Utilize assigned digital tools for data capture (tablets, digital forms, Salesforce).
• Participate in weekly/monthly/quarterly review meetings and contribute data insights.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, adaptations, and emerging market insights.
• Maintain all assigned tools, including motorcycles and tablets.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock Production, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, or related fields.

​​​​​​​Experience

• Prior 3-5 years of work experience in the Livestock and agri-related value chain development within ASALs.
• Business coaching, MSME support, or Business Development Services (BDS).
• Market Systems Development (MSD/M4P).
• Working with youth, women, refugees, pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities.
• Building market and financial linkages with private sector actors.

​​​​​​​Additional Required Competencies 

• Strong coaching and mentorship skills.
• Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise growth strategies, and financial literacy.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and insight generation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid A1/A2 license.
• Basic digital literacy (mobile data collection, MS Office; Salesforce is an added advantage).
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• MUST be a resident of respective Counties and speak one local language of the county identified in the application out of the 15 counties in which CASHA project is being implemented. 

go to method of application »

 JOB SUMMARY 

• The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management,  group savings and loaning linkages to markets and financial institutions to enable participants build viable, scalable, and resilient enterprises. He/She will work closely with consortium partners and technical experts for participants to access technical skills and support required in growing their businesses.
• This role is highly field-based and requires strong technical understanding of livestock/agri-business, financial inclusion, value chain development, private sector engagement, and youth-focused coaching.
• The Business Coach will ensure participants acquire the practical knowledge, resources, and linkages needed to access markets, increase incomes, and sustainably grow their enterprises.

Responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participant Selection, Training & Enterprise Coaching 

• Lead in participant identification and onboarding using the program selection criteria.
• Collaborate with training and curriculum development staff to customize training content to align with market demand, context relevance and participants’ needs
• Deliver structured business training and coaching using the REAP model, integrating climate action and gender-responsive approaches.
• Conduct enterprise assessments and develop tailored coaching plans for individual entrepreneurs, groups, and MSMEs.
• Provide coaching support to participants to identify, establish, grow and manage viable livestock and agri-enterprises.
• Provide participants with technical skills to adopt of climate-smart livestock and agri-business practices.

Market Systems & Value Chain Development 

• Conduct value chain and market systems analyses to identify constraints and opportunities.
• Identify and conduct linkages with off-takers, processors, traders, aggregators, financial institutions, input providers, and other ecosystem actors.
• Promote inclusive, youth- and women-friendly business models within livestock and agri-markets.
• Identify and establish aggregation initiatives with cooperatives, market and producer groups, private sector, county government and business networks to strengthen market access. 

Business Development Services & Financial Inclusion 

• Guide participants to develop business models, financial planning, cost analysis, and cashflow management for their businesses
• Strengthen participants access to savings, loans, digital finance, insurance, and other formal and informal financial services including grant funds and government affirmative action funds
• Take lead in the formation, strengthening, and training of VSLAs, including registration, financial literacy, life skills , mental health and psychosocial skills
• Guide participants to develop viable business plans and apply for the Challenge Fund grant.
• Monitor effective utilization of Challenge Fund grants.

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 

• Ensure quality delivery of the program outcomes with accountability in time, on budget and within the scope
• Deliver training on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, livestock and agri-enterprise management, and business growth strategies.
• Facilitate monthly mentorship sessions with business groups and savings groups.
• Collaborate with county governments, TVETs, research institutions, and private sector actors to unlock technical skills, markets, and employment opportunities. 

​​​​​​​Monitoring, Learning & Reporting 

• Collect high-quality data in line with M&E protocols and maintain business/VSLA KPIs.
• Utilize assigned digital tools for data capture (tablets, digital forms, Salesforce).
• Participate in weekly/monthly/quarterly review meetings and contribute data insights.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, adaptations, and emerging market insights.
• Maintain all assigned tools, including motorcycles and tablets.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock Production, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, or related fields.

​​​​​​​Experience

• Prior 3-5 years of work experience in the Livestock and agri-related value chain development within ASALs.
• Business coaching, MSME support, or Business Development Services (BDS).
• Market Systems Development (MSD/M4P).
• Working with youth, women, refugees, pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities.
• Building market and financial linkages with private sector actors.

​​​​​​​Additional Required Competencies 

• Strong coaching and mentorship skills.
• Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise growth strategies, and financial literacy.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and insight generation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid A1/A2 license.
• Basic digital literacy (mobile data collection, MS Office; Salesforce is an added advantage).
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• MUST be a resident of respective Counties and speak one local language of the county identified in the application out of the 15 counties in which CASHA project is being implemented. 

go to method of application »

 JOB SUMMARY 

• The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management,  group savings and loaning linkages to markets and financial institutions to enable participants build viable, scalable, and resilient enterprises. He/She will work closely with consortium partners and technical experts for participants to access technical skills and support required in growing their businesses.
• This role is highly field-based and requires strong technical understanding of livestock/agri-business, financial inclusion, value chain development, private sector engagement, and youth-focused coaching.
• The Business Coach will ensure participants acquire the practical knowledge, resources, and linkages needed to access markets, increase incomes, and sustainably grow their enterprises.

Responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participant Selection, Training & Enterprise Coaching 

• Lead in participant identification and onboarding using the program selection criteria.
• Collaborate with training and curriculum development staff to customize training content to align with market demand, context relevance and participants’ needs
• Deliver structured business training and coaching using the REAP model, integrating climate action and gender-responsive approaches.
• Conduct enterprise assessments and develop tailored coaching plans for individual entrepreneurs, groups, and MSMEs.
• Provide coaching support to participants to identify, establish, grow and manage viable livestock and agri-enterprises.
• Provide participants with technical skills to adopt of climate-smart livestock and agri-business practices.

Market Systems & Value Chain Development 

• Conduct value chain and market systems analyses to identify constraints and opportunities.
• Identify and conduct linkages with off-takers, processors, traders, aggregators, financial institutions, input providers, and other ecosystem actors.
• Promote inclusive, youth- and women-friendly business models within livestock and agri-markets.
• Identify and establish aggregation initiatives with cooperatives, market and producer groups, private sector, county government and business networks to strengthen market access. 

Business Development Services & Financial Inclusion 

• Guide participants to develop business models, financial planning, cost analysis, and cashflow management for their businesses
• Strengthen participants access to savings, loans, digital finance, insurance, and other formal and informal financial services including grant funds and government affirmative action funds
• Take lead in the formation, strengthening, and training of VSLAs, including registration, financial literacy, life skills , mental health and psychosocial skills
• Guide participants to develop viable business plans and apply for the Challenge Fund grant.
• Monitor effective utilization of Challenge Fund grants.

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 

• Ensure quality delivery of the program outcomes with accountability in time, on budget and within the scope
• Deliver training on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, livestock and agri-enterprise management, and business growth strategies.
• Facilitate monthly mentorship sessions with business groups and savings groups.
• Collaborate with county governments, TVETs, research institutions, and private sector actors to unlock technical skills, markets, and employment opportunities. 

​​​​​​​Monitoring, Learning & Reporting 

• Collect high-quality data in line with M&E protocols and maintain business/VSLA KPIs.
• Utilize assigned digital tools for data capture (tablets, digital forms, Salesforce).
• Participate in weekly/monthly/quarterly review meetings and contribute data insights.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, adaptations, and emerging market insights.
• Maintain all assigned tools, including motorcycles and tablets.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock Production, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, or related fields.

​​​​​​​Experience

• Prior 3-5 years of work experience in the Livestock and agri-related value chain development within ASALs.
• Business coaching, MSME support, or Business Development Services (BDS).
• Market Systems Development (MSD/M4P).
• Working with youth, women, refugees, pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities.
• Building market and financial linkages with private sector actors.

​​​​​​​Additional Required Competencies 

• Strong coaching and mentorship skills.
• Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise growth strategies, and financial literacy.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and insight generation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid A1/A2 license.
• Basic digital literacy (mobile data collection, MS Office; Salesforce is an added advantage).
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• MUST be a resident of respective Counties and speak one local language of the county identified in the application out of the 15 counties in which CASHA project is being implemented. 

go to method of application »

 JOB SUMMARY 

• The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management,  group savings and loaning linkages to markets and financial institutions to enable participants build viable, scalable, and resilient enterprises. He/She will work closely with consortium partners and technical experts for participants to access technical skills and support required in growing their businesses.
• This role is highly field-based and requires strong technical understanding of livestock/agri-business, financial inclusion, value chain development, private sector engagement, and youth-focused coaching.
• The Business Coach will ensure participants acquire the practical knowledge, resources, and linkages needed to access markets, increase incomes, and sustainably grow their enterprises.

Responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participant Selection, Training & Enterprise Coaching 

• Lead in participant identification and onboarding using the program selection criteria.
• Collaborate with training and curriculum development staff to customize training content to align with market demand, context relevance and participants’ needs
• Deliver structured business training and coaching using the REAP model, integrating climate action and gender-responsive approaches.
• Conduct enterprise assessments and develop tailored coaching plans for individual entrepreneurs, groups, and MSMEs.
• Provide coaching support to participants to identify, establish, grow and manage viable livestock and agri-enterprises.
• Provide participants with technical skills to adopt of climate-smart livestock and agri-business practices.

Market Systems & Value Chain Development 

• Conduct value chain and market systems analyses to identify constraints and opportunities.
• Identify and conduct linkages with off-takers, processors, traders, aggregators, financial institutions, input providers, and other ecosystem actors.
• Promote inclusive, youth- and women-friendly business models within livestock and agri-markets.
• Identify and establish aggregation initiatives with cooperatives, market and producer groups, private sector, county government and business networks to strengthen market access. 

Business Development Services & Financial Inclusion 

• Guide participants to develop business models, financial planning, cost analysis, and cashflow management for their businesses
• Strengthen participants access to savings, loans, digital finance, insurance, and other formal and informal financial services including grant funds and government affirmative action funds
• Take lead in the formation, strengthening, and training of VSLAs, including registration, financial literacy, life skills , mental health and psychosocial skills
• Guide participants to develop viable business plans and apply for the Challenge Fund grant.
• Monitor effective utilization of Challenge Fund grants.

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building 

• Ensure quality delivery of the program outcomes with accountability in time, on budget and within the scope
• Deliver training on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, livestock and agri-enterprise management, and business growth strategies.
• Facilitate monthly mentorship sessions with business groups and savings groups.
• Collaborate with county governments, TVETs, research institutions, and private sector actors to unlock technical skills, markets, and employment opportunities. 

​​​​​​​Monitoring, Learning & Reporting 

• Collect high-quality data in line with M&E protocols and maintain business/VSLA KPIs.
• Utilize assigned digital tools for data capture (tablets, digital forms, Salesforce).
• Participate in weekly/monthly/quarterly review meetings and contribute data insights.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, adaptations, and emerging market insights.
• Maintain all assigned tools, including motorcycles and tablets.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock Production, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, or related fields.

​​​​​​​Experience

• Prior 3-5 years of work experience in the Livestock and agri-related value chain development within ASALs.
• Business coaching, MSME support, or Business Development Services (BDS).
• Market Systems Development (MSD/M4P).
• Working with youth, women, refugees, pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities.
• Building market and financial linkages with private sector actors.

​​​​​​​Additional Required Competencies 

• Strong coaching and mentorship skills.
• Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise growth strategies, and financial literacy.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and insight generation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid A1/A2 license.
• Basic digital literacy (mobile data collection, MS Office; Salesforce is an added advantage).
• Ability to work independently in remote field environments.
• MUST be a resident of respective Counties and speak one local language of the county identified in the application out of the 15 counties in which CASHA project is being implemented.