Senior Business Development Advisor - Lodwar at Inkomoko

Lodwar, Turkana County, Kenya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coaching, Mentoring, Advising, Team Management, Capacity Building, Training, Consulting, Client Relationship Management, Business Assessment, Growth Plan Development, Stakeholder Reporting, Community Representation, Trend Analysis, Performance Monitoring, Critical Thinking, Presentation Skills

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

ABOUT INKOMOKO Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in order to improve livelihoods, create jobs, and help communities thrive. In 2025, Inkomoko was listed by the Financial Times as the 8th fastest-growing company in Africa, supporting entrepreneurs across East and Central Africa to grow thriving businesses and build inclusive, resilient economies. Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has worked with more than 100,000 entrepreneurs, including thousands of refugee entrepreneurs. Inkomoko provides a combination of training, consulting, access to finance, and market-level systems change. We are the largest investor to refugee entrepreneurs in Africa. Inkomoko has 750+ staff in 40 offices across Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Through Inkomoko’s 2030 strategic plan, we are adding 3 additional countries to serve more than 550,000 entrepreneurs and growing our $30M loan fund to impact 7M lives. INKOMOKO VALUES All staff at Inkomoko are connected to a shared set of organizational values: Purpose: be solutions-oriented, produce high-quality work, be a global leader. Achievement: push yourself to reach beyond what you previously thought possible. Improvement: be humble, engage in continuous growth through open & accurate feedback. Bravery: willing to take risks, create a safe space for others, be compassionate, inclusive. We Eat Goat: we celebrate success and support each other in hard times. We do this work together in the spirit of turikumwe, tuko pamoja, abren nen, urang babarengan. Inkomoko reflects the communities we serve. Displaced persons and women are strongly encouraged to apply. ABOUT THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Inkomoko Kenya seeks a highly talented and experienced Senior Business Development Advisor to work directly with our entrepreneur clients. The Senior Business Development Advisor will join a growing start-up team with core responsibilities as follows. MANAGEMENT & GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (50% time) Serve as a coach, mentor, and advisor to Business Associates (BAs) and Business Development Advisors (BDAs) to help them improve their capabilities and skills Assist BDAs/BAs and review work as needed to ensure high-quality work is delivered to clients. Coordinate the BDAs and BAs activities with other department activities, ensuring the highest quality of organization and client services outcomes Work with the Business Development Manager and Executive team to develop annual goals for the BGS department Build the capacity of BDAs and BAs team to reach Inkomoko Kenya’s annual objectives, in particular providing training on matters related to Business Growth Services. Additionally, support BDAs/BAs assist Inkomoko Kenya and Inkomoko management in Micro Business Solutions projects, including recruitment,training, consulting and representation of our organization in Lodwar and attend different meetings, i.e. partners/county government meetings Represent Inkomoko Kenya in the local business community, conferences, and other events Maintain and develop relationships with business community leaders in Lodwar Keep up to date on the latest business and industry trends in Kenya and across East Africa Manage and supervise agreed upon locations in and around Lodwar Ensure set KPIs are met in the locations under his/her supervision STRATEGIC ADVISING & CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (20% time) Regularly communicate with BDAs and BAs to conduct site visits as needed to keep clients engaged and deliver services as planned and promised to clients Connect clients to other Inkomoko Kenya services as appropriate Review weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to stakeholders in a timely manner BUSINESS ASSESSMENT & BUSINESS/GROWTH PLAN DEVELOPMENT (30% time) Conduct site visits and client interviews to fully understand business needs, challenges, and opportunities Review BDAs & BAs consulting work that defines the strengths & weaknesses of the clients Assist BDAs & BAs to implement recommendations of businesses and help clients to navigate. challenges, make sound business decisions and achieve their business/growth goals Manage the schedule and delivery of services throughout client engagements Regularly track and report on the progress of client work and project deliverables WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for candidates who will navigate fast-paced and resource-constrained environments with enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor, and imagination. The ideal candidate will fulfill the following requirements: 3+ years of work experience in relevant or applicable field Experience in consulting, business planning, and providing business advice Excellent computer skills, especially with MS Excel and Word Good written and oral communications skills Good presentation and training skills Shows perseverance, personal integrity, and critical thinking skills Must be able to legally work in Kenya Fluent and Excellent communicator to audiences in English, Swahili, Turkana highly desirable Bachelor Degree in Business Administration/Accounting or related field COMPETENCIES We are looking for someone who; Instills Trust - Follows through on commitments, builds credibility by being direct and truthful, and shows genuine care for staff members. Acts with Courage - Steps up to address difficult issues and speaks openly with bravery; takes the initiative to pursue new opportunities; takes full ownership of own work Makes Informed Decisions - Seeks relevant data and input when needed, takes appropriate action within their area of responsibility, and knows when to escalate issues or seek guidance. This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes a great working environment and competitive compensation: Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus Benefits including health insurance, annual leave, staff savings program, parental leave for men and women, sabbatical program, and more. Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and opportunities for career growth; Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals across the region; Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth; TO APPLY If you’re excited about this role, please submit your cover letter and CV through the application portal. Application Deadline is 15th February 2026 Tell us about what you’ll bring to this growing company. Inkomoko is committed to justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. As we seek to reflect the communities we serve, refugees and women are strongly encouraged to apply. As a company we have policies that ensure fair treatment in the application process. NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment is conditional upon successful background checks and other verification as needed. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and background screening checks. Inkomoko also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual misconduct, fraud, or abuse. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Responsibilities

The role involves managing and mentoring Business Associates and Advisors to ensure high-quality client service delivery, while also coordinating departmental activities and developing annual goals for the Business Growth Services department.