The East Africa Market Development Associates (EAMDA) is a research, programmes implementation and management company working across multiple industries and agricultural value chains in Africa. We specialise in development implementation initiatives in partnership with public and private sector actors.
Role Overview
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 community groups.
Strengthen business fundamentals including recordkeeping, costing and pricing, cashflow management, and market readiness.
Facilitate structured learning sessions for youth entrepreneurs.
Conduct field-based diagnostics and support action planning for various enterprises.
Contribute to building credible enterprise pipelines for market linkage and SACCO finance readiness.
Adhere strictly to safeguarding, inclusion, and ethical engagement standards.
Qualifications and Requirements
This is a technically demanding role requiring strong financial literacy, practical business acumen, and the ability to translate accounting and enterprise concepts into simple, action-oriented coaching.
Mandatory Education:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in one of the following specific 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.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online through the East Africa Market Development Associates (EAMDA) recruitment portal on jobs.cvviz.com.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting the EAMDA recruitment page at https://jobs.cvviz.com/apply-now/1158467. Ensure you submit your application before the deadline of February 27, 2026.
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