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.
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.
Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality, business-focused coaching to youth-led MSMEs and community groups.
Strengthen business fundamentals, including recordkeeping, costing and pricing, and cashflow management.
Work directly with youth entrepreneurs and facilitate structured learning sessions.
Conduct field-based diagnostics and support enterprise action planning.
Contribute to building credible enterprise pipelines for market linkage and SACCO finance readiness.
Translate complex accounting and enterprise concepts into simple, action-oriented coaching for entrepreneurs.
Ensure strict adherence to safeguarding, inclusion, and ethical engagement standards.
Requirements
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in one of the following mandatory 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 work effectively with youth-led community-based organizations.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the recruitment portal here: Apply to EAMDA.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the following link: Apply to EAMDA. Ensure that you meet the mandatory educational requirements before submitting your application.
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