Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Area mapping, mobilization and recruitment of program beneficiaries at inception and in between cohorts using set criteria.
• Support the Senior Enterprise Development Specialist and Program Manager in developing the project work plan.
• Implement the digital strategy of the project and ensure adoption by the beneficiaries.
• Engage the beneficiaries consistently on the selected social media platform.
• Support beneficiaries’ training sessions on the selected and agreed platforms as well as monitor attendance according to the program guidelines.
• Provide linkages support to the micro retailers including connection to financial institutions, suppliers and other ecosystem players according to the program guidelines.
• Conduct training of trainers (ToT) of instructors and monitor training delivery of the trained instructors.
• Work with identified partners and participants during the aftercare phase.
• Identify with stakeholders and perform a thorough assessment (initial and subsequent) of existing and envisaged problematic situations and offer solutions.
• Support in all types of monitoring and evaluation activities, surveys and in reporting, weekly, monthly and in developing program success stories and lessons learnt.
• Follow and maintain the program work plan.
• Work closely with the Senior Enterprise Development specialist to ensure program deliverables are met through a critical review of project activities in the field and eliminate any risks that may hinder the effective implementation of the Project.
• Understand, respect, and promote TechnoServe’s values, vision, and strategy in the implementation of assigned duties.
• Perform other duties in line with the evolving needs of the program.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business Management, Marketing, Business Enterprise, or relevant Social Sciences/ Humanities related discipline with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with rural communities and supporting micro, small-growing businesses in Nigeria.
• Alternatively, 1 year experience with a Masters’ degree.

Required Languages: Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English with Proficiency in hausa or Yoruba

Travel: Long-distance travel is not anticipated. Subject to program demands.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experienced in writing excellent reports.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven skills with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge in the use of Comcare, KoBoCollect will be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Ability to engage and advise a broad range of stakeholders, including senior management of private sector companies, community leaders, and others;
• Demonstrated understanding of the micro, small and growing business environment in Nigeria.
• Demonstrated experience in data collection and analyses.
• Demonstrated experience with digital training and delivery mechanisms.
• Demonstrated experience in report writing.