Key Roles and responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tSupporting the Country Management team (CMU) and the Business Coaches with the 2026 workplan.
\n\tFacilitating the national ToT refresher and supporting Business development providers with contextualisation of curricula.
\n\tSupporting the Country management Team with selection and onboarding days of programme participants.
\n\tShe\/he will visit the implementing locations quarterly for observations and quality assurance, specifically the Entrepreneurship track and Milestone Based Funding.
\n\tAn advisor for the Business development providers while running the WCW Academy, together with the Academy coordinator.
\n\tAttending monthly community of practice to exchange cross-country learnings with all Entrepreneurship Advisors and bimonthly conducting community of practice with Business development service providers.
\n\tLeading the capacity strengthening strategies of Business service providers, together with DIAs, based on DISCs and action plans.
\n\tSupporting alumni with referral pathways and building bridges to foster transitions to work after the Entrepreneurship track (START & GROW).
\n\tLeading mapping and engagement with financial institutions, VSLAs, microfinance providers, and youth-serving organisations.
\n\tSupporting CMU with learning agenda – depending on focus chosen in yearly action learning framework.
\n\tSupporting the after-action review, 6\/12 months after outcome data synthesis for recommendations and future workplan(s) for Pillar 1.<\/p>\n
Specific Activities: Preparation Phase<\/p>\n
Ahead of the training, the Entrepreneurship Advisor is expected to:<\/p>\n
\tResponsible for selecting business development service providers who are experienced, competent, and possess adequate entrepreneurship skills to effectively support persons with disabilities
\n\tEnsure that the Business development service providers follow all Mastercard Foundation Child and Youth Safeguarding Guidelines. Namely:\u00a0Prevention measures will include detailed screening procedures for all Organization Personnel who will come into contact with Children and Youth, including the following, as may be applicable in each country: certificate of good conduct, police reference checks or equivalent, verification that applicants are not listed in national registries of Child offenders; a detailed application and interview process; references who support the applicant\u2019s suitability to work with Children and Youth.\u00a0The certificates must be provided to CMU.
\n\tIndicate when the Business development service providers require more Safeguarding and\/or Disability Inclusion training.
\n\tHost and conduct the national ToT for the Business development service providers with a specific emphasize on contextualisation of the training materials from a quality assurance perspective.
\n\tSupport the Business development service providers and Academy coordinator with coordinating the timing of each Academy cohort and track to assure a timely delivery.<\/p>\n
Phase B<\/p>\n
\tThe EA supported scoping of new locations related to Phase B in 2025 together with the CMU and BDS providers by executing the previously mentioned market assessment. The market assessment is relevant for Entrepreneurship track participants to understand market demand, to inform the technical skilling opportunities, as well as inform agri-value chain opportunities for the rural academy.
\n\tThe EA with support of the CMU will discuss with existing partners (CLS providers as well as BDS providers) if and what role their responsibilities could expand to when starting Phase B.
\n\tThe EA and ESO will support longlisting and Information and Enrolment days for the CLS providers if this is deemed necessary.
\n\tThe EA will support the scoping with assessing possible new ESOs for the WCW (rural) academy.
\n\tThe EA will support the scoping with assessing possible rural academy agri-experts.
\n\tThe EA and BDS providers will support the identification of new technical skilling opportunities.<\/p>\n
Participant Recruitment & Selection<\/p>\n
\tAttend the information and enrolment days together with the CMU (including the WCW Academy Coordinator, Disability Inclusion Advisor, MERLA Officer) and BDS providers. Participants will be interviewed, a functional assessment conducted, participants will indicate which stream they may be interested in and consent forms will be captured by the CMU or the participant confirmation in both the rural and urban areas selected for training.
\n\tThe EAs role during these days is focusing on explaining the Entrepreneurship track, managing expectations towards the Start-Up Support and share examples of alumni and\/or opportunities within the ecosystem.<\/p>\n
Core Life Skills Training<\/p>\n
\tDuring the final session of CLS, the WCW Academy Coordinator, Inclusive Employment Advisor and EA will support the youth with disabilities to identify their preference for the entrepreneurship, technical skilling or employment streams at the end of the CLS training. The decision will rest solely with the participant.<\/p>\n
Start\u00a0Entrepreneurship<\/p>\n
\tThe EA will suggest entrepreneurs with disabilities, possibly WCW Academy Alumni, that can be approached by the BDS providers to join specific sessions as role models.<\/p>\n
Technical Skilling<\/p>\n
\tThe EA supported by the WCW coordinator are expected to identify an 5-10 technical skilling partners per location, while mapping market opportunities in the urban and rural area. Technical skilling providers should ideally be small business owners or artisans. It\u2019s important these opportunities are market driven and not solely based on participants\u2019 preferences.<\/p>\n
Start-up support<\/p>\n
\tThe EA is responsible for the overall quality assurance of the instrument; this relates to efficiency and effectiveness and so to the CMU responsibilities as well as the BDS providers responsibilities.
\n\tTechnical skilling participants will also be eligible for up to 400 USD if the business plan includes in-kind contributions, such as buying stock, material or equipment necessary for the business. The EA will be responsible for agreeing to milestones and reviewing the business plans, whereas the CMU would be responsible for buying and providing the in-kind contributions.
\n\tThe EA will lead in mapping and engagement with financial institutions, VSLAs, microfinance providers, and youth-serving organisations.
\n\tThe EA will lead in the development of the graduate registry.
\n\tThe EA will support the implementation of the Access to Finance strategy 2.0, helping in the coordination\/design of VSLA pilots and explore other pilots (eg. asset sharing)<\/p>\n
Alumni Engagement and Referral<\/p>\n
\tThe EA will support strengthening of post-graduation mentorship(s) and Alumni-led coaching initiatives.
\n\tThe EA will support the youth-led alumni engagement activities by pro-actively building bridges within the inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem.<\/p>\n
Education and Professional Background<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree in business administration, Entrepreneurship, Agribusiness, Economics, Community Development, or a related field from a recognized Kenyan institution.
\n\tAdditional training or certification in Disability Inclusion, Agribusiness Development, Business Coaching, or Youth Empowerment is an added advantage.
\n\tKnowledge of Kenyan national disability policies and frameworks (e.g., PWD Act 2003, CRPD, National Youth Policy) is desirable.<\/p>\n
Work Experience<\/p>\n
\tMinimum 3\u20135 years of practical experience in entrepreneurship development, MSME support, business coaching, or youth livelihoods programs in Kenya.
\n\tProven experience working with persons with disabilities, preferably through inclusive economic empowerment or skills development projects.
\n\tExperience supporting entrepreneurs in agricultural value chains, rural enterprises, or agribusiness startups.
\n\tExperience in identifying, engaging, and supervising Business Development Service Providers or local business mentors.<\/p>\n
Technical Skills<\/p>\n
\tStrong understanding of Kenya\u2019s business environment, including county-level enterprise opportunities, youth enterprise schemes, and markets.
\n\tGood knowledge of business planning, financial literacy, record-keeping, marketing, savings groups, and startup sustainability.
\n\tFamiliarity with climate-smart agriculture, value addition, and market linkages for agri-enterprise development.
\n\tAbility to conduct business needs assessments, design tailored support packages, and provide coaching adapted to different disability types.<\/p>\n
Soft Skills<\/p>\n
\tExcellent communication skills in English and Kiswahili; knowledge of local languages in the project area is an advantage.
\n\tInclusive facilitation and mentorship skills, with the ability to adapt materials for youth with various disabilities.
\n\tStrong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity when working with communities and county-level stakeholders.
\n\tCommitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and non-discrimination.<\/p>\n
Other Requirements<\/p>\n
\tKnowledge of government and non-government actors supporting youth and disability inclusion (e.g., NCPWD, YEDF, NGAAF, County Enterprise Offices).
\n\tAbility to collaborate with county governments, private sector actors, farmer organizations, and vocational training centres (TVETs).
\n\tWillingness and ability to travel to rural and agricultural project sites within Kenya.<\/p>\n
How to apply<\/p>\n
\tA cover letter explaining their motivation and suitability for the role.
\n\tAn updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including at least three professional referees.
\n\tAny relevant certifications or evidence of training (optional).<\/p>\n
Apply Through:<\/p>\n
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