Business Advisor


Job Title:
Business Advisor


Reports To:
Regional Coordinator


Location:
North Rift Region (based in Eldoret):â¨Covering Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Baringo and Trans Nzoia

Deadline: 16th January 2026

Job Purpose


The Business Advisor provides structured, hands-on advisory and coaching support to programme-supported enterprises, with the objective of improving business performance, profitability, sustainability, and market integration.

The role directly supports youth entrepreneurs and MSMEs to strengthen financial management, operations, market access, and growth strategies, while contributing to programme results, learning, and reporting.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Enterprise Advisory and Coaching

Deliver tailored business advisory services including diagnostics, action planning, and follow-up coaching
Support development of business plans, growth strategies, cost structures, and pricing models
Coach entrepreneurs on governance, operations, and risk management

Financial and Operational Support

Support enterprises to strengthen basic financial systems, record-keeping, and cash-flow management
Assist enterprises to prepare financial projections and growth plans
Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend improvements

Market Access and Value Chain Integration

Support enterprises to identify and access markets, buyers, and value chain opportunities
Facilitate linkages with off-takers, service providers, and ecosystem actors
Support participation in B2B forums, exposure visits, and buyer engagement platforms

Monitoring, Documentation, and Reporting

Track enterprise performance indicators and advisory outcomes
Document progress, challenges, and success stories
Contribute data and qualitative insights to MEAL and reporting teams

Required Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Economics, Agribusiness, or related field

Required Experience

Minimum five (5) years of experience in business advisory, MSME development, or enterprise support
Experience working with youth-owned or growth-oriented enterprises is an advantage

Key Competencies And Skills

Strong business acumen and coaching skills
Financial literacy and analytical thinking
Excellent communication and facilitation skills

Privacy Notice

EAMDA is committed to protecting your personal information. All applications will be handled in strict confidence and used solely for the purposes of recruitment.

Your data will not be shared with third parties without your consent and will be securely stored in accordance with our privacy policy.

By applying, you consent to the processing of your data for recruitment purposes.

Shortlisting

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EAMDA Africa is an equal opportunity employer. Women and members of vulnerable and marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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