About the project: The Women in Climate Entrepreneurship (WiCE) project by Imarisha program is dedicated to supporting early and growth-stage green enterprises in the waste management and circular economy sectors. This initiative aims to empower women-led businesses by equipping them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and access to capital to drive sustainable practices and foster economic growth. The project features an intensive 1-week training session and business advisory post training. To ensure field officers are well-prepared, they will be expected to participate in a 4-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop, where they will familiarize themselves with the curriculum, project code of conduct, and set clear expectations for the project.
Ongoza Hiring WiCE Project Field Officers – Imarisha Program-Deadline 17th June, 2024.
We are seeking to hire two Field Officers to support our Women in Climate Entrepreneurship (WiCE) Accelerator Program. One Field Officer will be stationed in Kisumu, and the other in Uasin Gishu. The primary responsibilities of the Field Officers will be to mobilize entrepreneurs, provide training support, assist with logistics and coordination, and conduct in-person advisory sessions with selected entrepreneurs post-training to ensure their continued success.
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Roles & Responsibilities
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Key Responsibilities
- Mobilizing and recruiting entrepreneurs for the WiCE Accelerator Program in the designated region.
- Scoping for training venues as per training requirements.
- Providing on-the-ground support during training sessions, workshops, and other program activities.
- Assisting with logistical arrangements, including venue setup, equipment procurement, and participant registration.
- Coordinating with program organizers, trainers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of activities.
- Conducting in-person advisory sessions and support with virtual sessions as well, with selected entrepreneurs post-training to provide ongoing support and guidance..
- Collecting feedback from participants and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and optimization of program delivery.
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to program activities, participant attendance, and advisory sessions.
- Submitting monthly reports detailing program activities, participant progress, challenges encountered, and recommendations for improvement.
- Representing the organization professionally and ethically in all interactions with participants, partners, and the community.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in business administration, entrepreneurship, development studies, or a related field.
- Proven experience in community mobilization, event coordination, or similar roles, preferably within the entrepreneurship or development sector.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in training, business advisory, or consultancy, preferably within the waste management, circular economy, or entrepreneurship sectors.
- Demonstrated expertise in areas such as business model development, financial literacy, sustainable operations, regulatory compliance, and pitching skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with the local context and networks in the designated region is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in local languages spoken in the region is an advantage.
- Fluency in English and Swahili.
About Ongoza
Ongoza (www.ongoza.org) is an Entrepreneur Support Organisation that provides customized advice, expertise, and guidance to young, ambitious entrepreneurs. We think about sustainable solutions, focusing on the long-term growth and development of the businesses we work with. Our approach is tailored to entrepreneurs to ensure we provide the best package of expertise, knowledge, and advice.
We provide SMEs with capacity building through customized business training, business development support and market linkages. Ongoza, to lead in Kiswahili, represents our belief that young entrepreneurs are the business leaders that drive Kenya’s economy.
The Ongoza Way
We base our work and internal culture on four fundamental values and take them very seriously. If these resonate well with you, you will fit well at Ongoza!
1. Act Together. We are open and inclusive. We prize ideas over hierarchy, value differences, and proactively support each other to achieve team goals.
2. Improve Always. We actively seek and implement quick feedback for learning, innovation, and improvement in what we do and how we do it. We evolve based on data, our experience, customer feedback, research, and industry trends.
3. Don’t Solve the Same Problem Twice. We proactively communicate problems and build structures to address them in a consistent, systematic way.
4. Demand Excellence. We consistently go above and beyond expectations to deliver the highest quality and professionalism in everything we do. - Mobilizing and recruiting entrepreneurs for the WiCE Accelerator Program in the designated region.
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