Enterprise Development Advisor (SAY WEE)

at  Technoserve

JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUIREMENTS

Job Title: Enterprise Development Advisor
Project: Skilling Adolescents and Young Women for Entrepreneurship and Employability (SAY-WEE)
Location: Kano & Lagos, Nigeria
Reports to: Senior Enterprise Development Specialist
Number of positions: 8
About TechnoServe:
Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.
The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing…when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.
Job Summary:
The Enterprise Development Advisor will work with the Senior Enterprise Development Specialist to provide capacity building and aftercare coaching support to the project participants. S/he will facilitate business linkages, gather market intelligence and monitor performance. It should be understood that the tasks outlined below are the key responsibilities, but the employee will be expected to perform any tasks that are necessary within the context of the evolving needs of the project.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business Management, Marketing, Business Enterprise, or relevant Social Sciences/ Humanities related discipline with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with rural communities and supporting micro, small-growing businesses in Nigeria. Alternatively, 1 year experience with a Masters’ degree.
Required Languages: Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English with Proficiency in hausa or Yoruba
Travel: Long-distance travel is not anticipated. Subject to program demands.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experienced in writing excellent reports. Must have strong interpersonal skills. Proven skills with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge in the use of Comcare, KoBoCollect will be an advantage. Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English. Ability to engage and advise a broad range of stakeholders, including senior management of private sector companies, community leaders, and others; Demonstrated understanding of the micro, small and growing business environment in Nigeria. Demonstrated experience in data collection and analyses. Demonstrated experience with digital training and delivery mechanisms. Demonstrated experience in report writing.
Supervisory Responsibilities – None

Please refer the Job description for details