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

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.