Job Responsibilities
Lead the enhancement and growth of entrepreneurship components of all the organizations youth employability programs
Training, coaching and support for the entrepreneurship team and other staff in order to grow the entrepreneurship program
Work with the Programs Director and the senior team to further develop the core components of Entrepreneurship Program;
Promote the Youth Entrepreneurship Program through traditional and social media outlets,
Develop financial linkages with banks and local institutions
Develop collaboration and networking with other organizations and corporates to enhance the livelihood benefits of entrepreneurship for youth.
Develop and mentor youth micro businesses and track their progress and impact
Ensure maintenance of up-to-date database for youth alumni and partners engaged in the entrepreneurship pathway
Design and implement new initiatives to further grow the business/livelihoods pathway of the program
Research models for youth entrepreneurial support programs and lead the integration of best practices to improve the program and benefit more youth
Setting outcomes for entrepreneurship within the program and working with facilitators, partners and youth to ensure they are met
Review of entrepreneurship curriculum and processes and development of a network of SME labs, youth business clusters, mentor and alumni teams to serve as support and practical training platforms
Provide ideas for business development and market linkages to enable youth to successfully set up and grow businesses
Providing regular reports on the programs progress
Design and implement alumni and youth and partners events and activities to support growth of the entrepreneurship programs
Coordinating and/or recruiting volunteers and partners needed to deliver the programs
Establish and develop documenting processes and implementation strategies for the Entrepreneurship portfolio
Others as may agreed with Supervisor

Required skills and experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and implementing community development programs
A proven ability to work with marginalized youth
Demonstrated people leadership skills
A solid foundation in the fundamentals of entrepreneurship
A post-graduate degree or a combination of relevant experiences and related education
A proven ability to mentor, coach or train individuals in business concepts, leadership etc
Experience in skills training or workshop facilitation
The ability to build partnerships and deliver collaborative programming
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Personal commitment to the values and mission
Experience in starting a small business, working within a start-up business or academic training in business methods would be a strong asset.
Monitoring and Evaluation skills
Competency in Entrepreneurship curriculum development.
Excellent documentation skills.

Qualified candidates to send their cvs and cover letters to recruitment@cdl.co.ke on or before 4th October stating your current and expected salary