Posted:Wed at 2:04 PM
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Non-Profit Organization Management
Description:
TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. Our work is rooted in the idea that hardworkingย people can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives. Our success in creating business solutions to poverty is due in large part to our talented and highly committed team. TechnoServe employs more than 900 people, the vast majority of them host-country nationals working in the field. Our staff combine business expertise with local knowledge, relationships and context to help hardworking men and women generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. In 2014, TechnoServe's work made a difference in the lives of 1.7 million people in more than 29 countries, cre
Job Description
Key Roles and Responsibilities
The Business Counselor will be responsible for the following duties:
- Support area mapping, mobilization, and onboarding of dukas participating in Smart Duka waste management activities.
- Sensitize dukas on waste segregation, storage, and handling practices in line with program guidelines.
- Coordinate implementation of waste collection and aggregation activities across assigned locations.
- Identify, onboard, and support community aggregators working with Smart Duka dukas.
- Facilitate linkages between dukas, aggregators, and recyclers to ensure regular off-take of waste.
- Support engagement with county waste programs and private-sector actors to align activities with local systems and regulations.
- Support the delivery of training sessions and provide follow-up advisory support to dukas and aggregators.
- Collect and report routine data on waste volumes, participation, and income generated.
- Prepare weekly activity updates and contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting.
- Maintain project work plans and support the timely implementation of assigned activities.
- Identify risks in field implementation and work with the Business Advisor to address them.
- Understand, respect, and promote TechnoServe’s values, safeguarding principles, and inclusion standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Business Advisor or Program Manager.
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, business, community development, or a related field.
- At least 2 years’ experience working with community-based programs, informal enterprises, or waste management initiatives.
- Familiarity with circular economy, waste aggregation, or environmental sustainability practices is an advantage.
- Experience working in informal settlements or low-income communities.
- Strong coordination, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Demonstrable report writing and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
- Ability to work independently and travel frequently within assigned locations.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
