Graduate Trainee

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Graduate Traineeship at Inkomoko is a strategic entry point for emerging professionals to drive measurable impact within refugee and host communities. Trainees work directly with entrepreneurs across Inkomoko’s communities, contributing to the growth of micro and small enterprises and strengthening local economic ecosystems in Kenya.
• We are seeking high-potential graduates who are deeply committed to social impact and the refugee sector, and who are motivated to contribute meaningfully to sustainable change.
• This traineeship provides structured, hands-on exposure across both program implementation and core support functions, equipping participants with strong technical skills, operational insight, and cross-functional experience.
• Opportunities are available within the Program Department (Business Growth Services Department).

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Program; Business Growth Services Department

The Department works directly with communities to thrive by supporting micro and small entrepreneurs develop the skills, access resources and networks necessary to successfully grow their businesses. The team is responsible for training, consulting, Market Linkages and advocacy. We are looking for candidates based in Dadaab, Garissa, Kakuma, Lodwar & Nairobi

Should you be placed in this department, you will;

• Develop a practical understanding  of Inkomoko’s business growth model by supporting entrepreneur mobilization, onboarding, and ongoing client engagement in refugee and host communities.
• Strengthen client-facing and business development skills by supporting entrepreneurs to identify market opportunities, expand customer bases, and pursue new revenue streams.
• Build experience in training and advisory support by assisting in workshop coordination, facilitation support, and follow-up with entrepreneurs to reinforce learning outcomes.
• Gain exposure to field-based business performance monitoring through data collection, basic financial review, and progress tracking to support informed program decisions.
• Deepen knowledge of market-linkage strategies by identifying partnership opportunities, connecting entrepreneurs to buyers and suppliers, and supporting follow-ups.
• Enhance cross-functional collaboration skills by working closely with Finance, Investment, MERL, Operations, Communication and other teams to ensure smooth program implementation and strong client experience.

Requirements

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We’re seeking candidates who can thrive in fast-paced environments with energy, resilience, creativity, and a good sense of humor.

The ideal candidate will fulfill the following requirements:

• Must have graduated within the past year or be currently awaiting graduation with a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience either at an internship capacity or graduate traineeship
• Highly energetic: someone who thrives in being on the field and talking to people
• Someone who enjoys building relationships 
• Opportunistic: Someone with an ability to spot and communicate opportunities quickly. 
• Self Starter: Someone who will need minimal training and will be ready to learn on the fly. 
• Excellent computer skills, especially with MS Excel and Word
• Good written and oral communications skills

The ideal candidate should be;

• Communicate with Confidence – Express ideas clearly and effectively across written, verbal, and collaborative settings.
• Drive Results Through Collaboration – Partner with others, influence constructively, and turn concepts into tangible outcomes.
• Build Meaningful Relationships – Foster strong connections and proactively manage expectations with colleagues, leaders, and clients.
• Take Ownership and Grow – Show initiative, continuously develop, and contribute to a culture grounded in trust, teamwork, and outstanding customer experiences.