# Business Development Advisor Job Inkomoko, Garissa, Kenya Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/business-development-advisor-job-inkomoko-garissa-kenya Company: Inkomoko, Garissa, Kenya Category: Sales Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-17 Expires: 2026-10-01 ## Job Description About The Opportunity & Responsibilities This position provides you with the opportunity to work directly with our entrepreneur clients in Inkomoko communities.  As a member of the Business Growth Services team this role will contribute to the direct impact of Kenyan micro and small entrepreneurs to create thriving communities.  ### Responsibilities ### Specifically, the positions responsibilities include Client Mobilization (10%) - Identify and enroll entrepreneurs based on the criteria to be enrolled in the program. - Communicate program details to the community participants and confirm messages have been received. - Represent Inkomoko as an Ambassador, outreach to existing structures in the communities. - Advise on participants’ criteria to fit the culture and existing businesses in the community. - Communicate to Inkomoko leadership about any challenge faced by participants during program implementation Training (40%) - Ensure that all the entrepreneurs in the program are informed and attend all the training - Organize all the training logistics: printing training materials, setting up the training venue, recording attendance, and starting the training on time - Provide the training using Inkomoko training materials in Somali, Kiswahili and English - Review and advise the Senior trainer on necessary changes to the training modules. - Complete all the training programs in the due time and within budget. Business Consulting & Client Relationship Management (40%) - The intake process for entrepreneurs, including baseline M&E and tracking in our electronic system - Conducting monthly site visits to assess business need and opportunity -  Generate cash flow statements and profitability analyses with clients - Provide informed, strategic, and realistic advice to help the client meet their objectives, or shift their objectives towards better sustainability/profitability - Ongoing site visits to provide real-time advising to solve business changes and grow businesses - Connect clients to other Inkomoko services, including training and access to finance - Keep up-to-date the clients’ business information in an accurate manner - Assist investment colleagues with investment applications, due diligence, and clients’ credit Payment Community Activities Coordination and Administration (10%) - Develop a good relationship with all partners and local authorities in Garissa. - Provide weekly and monthly reports on time. - Represent Inkomoko in Garissa. - Work closely with the Senior Business Development Advisor and Senior Trainer  to organize community activities - Assist Inkomoko staff with all in-county communications. - Make sure activities in the community are done in a timely manner. - Assist the M&E team with surveys and data collection in Garissa. - Provide administrative support as needed. - Perform any other duties as assigned Requirements - Digital literacy (basic IT skills for Microsoft office, Excel, PPT) - Relationship skills (coaching, listening, empathy, trust) - Fluency and Excellent communicator to audiences in English,  Swahili, Somali highly desirable - Basic understanding and interest of micro and small businesses - Show personal drive, initiative and learning agility  - Strong financial and accounting skills; familiarity with business financial policies in Kenya  - Flexible and able to deliver results under pressure - Good written and oral communications skills - Shows perseverance, personal integrity, and critical thinking skills - Outgoing and Social - Honest and professional - University education/or currently pursuing  Business Administration, Entrepreneurship or any other relevant field  - Must be based in the respective location. - Access to a smartphone 24/7 is a plus. - The Candidate should not be employed by any other organization currently. Competencies We are looking for someone who; - Manages Diverse Relationships – Relates well to a wide variety of personalities, values differences, and communicates effectively across diverse communication styles, cultures, and backgrounds. - Takes initiatives to Deliver – Thinks several months in advance, prioritizes objectives, implements reliably, and quickly identifies what will help or hinder goal accomplishment. - Fluent in Technology  – Uses technology effectively to work efficiently and achieve desired outcomes. ### How to Apply Click here to apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.