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
Coaching and Support: Deliver high-quality, business-focused coaching and enterprise development support to youth-led MSMEs and community groups.
Learning Facilitation: Facilitate structured learning sessions and conduct field-based diagnostics for youth entrepreneurs.
Business Strengthening: Help strengthen business fundamentals including recordkeeping, costing and pricing, cashflow management, and market readiness.
Action Planning: Support participants in action planning to progress toward sustainable market engagement.
Linkage and Readiness: Contribute to building credible enterprise pipelines for market linkage and SACCO finance readiness.
Standards Adherence: Maintain strict adherence to safeguarding, inclusion, and ethical engagement standards.
Technical Acumen
This is a technically demanding role requiring:
Strong financial literacy and practical business acumen.
The ability to translate accounting and enterprise concepts into simple, action-oriented coaching.
Experience in field-based diagnostics and business support.
Qualifications and Requirements
Mandatory Education
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in one of the following disciplines is required (Degrees outside these fields will not be considered):
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
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the CVViz recruitment portal at the provided link.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply by visiting the East Africa Market Development Associates (EAMDA) career portal on CVViz at https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1158469. Ensure your application is submitted by February 27, 2026.
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