Expert Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Access to Finance
Nairobi
Posted 28 February, 2026
Deadline 14 March, 2026
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FinanceFull-TimeMid-level(3-5 yrs)
Job Description
With your support, we contribute to improving health systems, enabling education for all, and amplifying the voices of people with disabilities in the workplace and beyond. In short: we break down unjust barriers to unlock the potential in all of us! This role provides strategic leadership on disability-inclusive entrepreneurship and access to finance in line with Light for the World’s Economic Empowerment Strategy.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership on disability-inclusive entrepreneurship and access to finance in line with Light for the World’s Economic Empowerment Strategy.
Support country teams and partners to design and implement inclusive business development and self-employment initiatives.
Develop and promote technical guidance, tools, and quality standards for inclusive entrepreneurship and finance.
Design and deliver capacity-building activities, including training, learning events, and Communities of Practice.
Provide advisory services to donors, entrepreneurship support organisations, and financial service providers.
Coordinate technical inputs to the Entrepreneurship track of the We Can Work Academy.
Contribute to knowledge generation, partnerships, and resource mobilisation in the field of inclusive economic empowerment.
Requirements
University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in entrepreneurship, business development, or economic empowerment programming.
Proven experience in capacity building, training, and coaching.
Knowledge and experience of disability inclusion and/or working with organisations of persons with disabilities.
Experience engaging with financial institutions, entrepreneurship ecosystems, or public-private partners.
Strong strategic, analytical, and facilitation skills.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Fluency in English; French is an advantage.
Commitment to Light for the World’s values and mandate.