Technical Assistance Coordinator

Technical Assistance Coordinator

Location

Kenya

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Technical Assistance Coordinator

About DT Global

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About the Role

DT Global is seeking expression of interest from qualified candidates for the role of a Technical Assistance Coordinator for the ongoing Jiinue Growth Program (JGP). The Technical Assistance Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating capacity building activities to targeted youth and women micro-entrepreneurs – mainly through investor readiness capacity building, entrepreneurship, life skills, digitization and small business management training, mentorship, and coaching, across the country.

The position will primarily be stationed in Nairobi County but will require regular travel to other counties. Contract duration is approximately 3 years.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:

·Plan, support, and coordinate technical assistance activities.

·Ensure technical assistance staff understand and work towards achievement of TA goals for JGP.

·Contribute to the development of TA policies, systems, and procedures.

·Support regional teams in the development of Regional TA implementation plans.

·Participate in the development and update of training materials, curriculum, and tools.

·Provide internal capacity building for the Regional Coordinators and trainers.

·Support and participate in continuous evaluation of the technical assistance/ capacity building activities in conjunction with the monitoring and evaluation team.

·Guide, manage and oversee assigned resources for effectiveness and efficiency.

·Ensure proper continuous documentation and dissemination/ reporting of activities such as lesson learnt, successes and challenges.

·Awareness creation amongst relevant stakeholders of existing and upcoming capacity building activities

·Support 10 Regional Coordinators across the country

·Facilitate expense claims approvals for regional coordinators.

About You

Selection Criteria:

Qualifications:

·University degree preferably in commerce related course; business management or entrepreneurship or project management

·A master’s degree is desirable.

·Other business-related professional qualifications are an added advantage.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

·At least 10 years of experience working with micro-enterprises and offering advisory/technical assistance/capacity building.

·At least 5 years of experience as a program coordinator or manager.

·Experience in preparing training curricular and manuals for micro-enterprises.

·Training and facilitation skills – International Labor Organization (ILO) Certification or any other global best practice training/mentorship/coaching certification.

·Experience in facilitation of ToTs is a mandatory requirement for this role.

·Experience in supporting access to finance/financial inclusion of youth and women-led micro-enterprises.

·Leadership skills.

·Team player.

·Self-motivated.

·Organized with good planning skills.

·Coordination and communication

·Passion for youth economic empowerment

·Track record in similar initiatives.

HOW TO APPLY

To express interest,click the ‘ Apply Now’ button below. Interested parties must submit:

1)Your CV

2)A cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

3)Copies of academic and professional certificates and work references.

4)A write up of not more than one A4 page detailing relevant achievements.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 15th March 2024, at 5PM East Africa Time (EAT)

We thank all applicants for their interest. Kindly note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Any enquiries about this role may be sent to

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