The Youth Enterprise Coach (YEC) is responsible for delivering high-quality, business-focused coaching and enterprise development support to youth-led MSMEs and groups (including self-help groups and community-based organizations). The role is designed to strengthen business fundamentals, such as recordkeeping, costing and pricing, cashflow management, and market readiness, while supporting participants to progress toward sustainable market engagement and responsible access to finance.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality, business-focused coaching and enterprise development support to youth-led MSMEs and groups.
Strengthen business fundamentals, including recordkeeping, costing and pricing, and cashflow management.
Support participants to progress toward sustainable market engagement and market readiness.
Facilitate responsible access to finance and SACCO finance readiness.
Work directly with youth entrepreneurs and facilitate structured learning sessions.
Conduct field-based diagnostics and support action planning.
Contribute to building credible enterprise pipelines for market linkage.
Translate complex accounting and enterprise concepts into simple, action-oriented coaching.
Adhere strictly to safeguarding, inclusion, and ethical engagement standards.
Requirements and Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in one of the following disciplines:
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Business Management (BBM)
Bachelor of Economics)
Bachelor of Business and Economics
Bachelor of Agribusiness Management
Bachelor of Cooperative Management
Note: Degrees outside these specific fields will not be considered for this role.
Strong financial literacy and practical business acumen.
Ability to translate accounting and enterprise concepts into simple, action-oriented coaching.
Experience in field-based diagnostics and action planning.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official portal at East Africa Market Development Associates (EAMDA) on jobs.cvviz.com by clicking the apply link provided.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the portal: Apply Here. The application process is managed through the cvviz platform.
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