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 and conduct field-based diagnostics.
Support action planning and build credible enterprise pipelines for market linkage and SACCO finance readiness.
Work directly with youth entrepreneurs to progress toward sustainable market engagement and responsible access to finance.
Adhere to strict safeguarding, inclusion, and ethical engagement standards.
Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory)
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 fields will not be considered for this role.
Skills and Competencies
Strong financial literacy and practical business acumen.
Ability to translate accounting and enterprise concepts into simple, action-oriented coaching.
Technically proficient in field-based diagnostics and action planning.
Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and ethical engagement standards.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the EAMDA portal on cvviz. Applications can be submitted through the following link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1158483
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the East Africa Market Development Associates (EAMDA) portal on cvviz by visiting: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1158483.
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