International Trade Centre (ITC)
Terms of Reference
Business and Entrepreneurship Consultant (National
Consultant) – Dadaab, for Refugee Employment and Skills Initiative – Kenya
Division of Country Programmes (DCP/OD)
Duration: 6 months, extension possible
Duty Station: Dadaab Town, Kenya
Period: 01 September 2019 – 29 February 2020
Background
About ITC: The International Trade Centre (ITC) is a joint agency of the
United Nations and the World Trade Organization, focusing in particular on
developing the export capabilities of small and medium-sized businesses in
developing and transition economies. ITC is 100% “Aid for Trade”, supporting
trade that delivers inclusive and sustainable development results.
About the assignment: The Refugee Employment & Skills Initiative (RESI) deploys
innovative ways to address livelihoods development in protracted humanitarian
situations. The RESI approach harnesses productive potential and works towards
building market connections for the benefit of refugees and local communities
to enhance shared growth.
Central to RESI’s approach is its
two-fold intervention; promoting the development of commercially valuable
skills for refugees and host communities alike while supporting local small and
medium size enterprises (SMEs) in creating value and employment in the host
countries through increased national, regional and international business.
The RESI Phase I project was launched
in Dadaab in 2017 and worked with refugees and host community members to
support them to build digital skills for online freelancing and then connect to
international markets and jobs.
RESI Dadaab Phase II will continue to
build on this work, targeting new freelancing markets and working to enhance
the business ecosystem of Dadaab. A key component of this work is the business
and entrepreneurship development support provided for both freelancers in
training and local micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs).
After joining the RESI team, the RESI
Business and Entrepreneurship Consultant will provide localized trainings using
ITC methodologies and content for entrepreneurship and business
development. The consultant will provide trainings, workshops and mentorship for freelancers, entrepreneurs and small businesses in Dadaab in order to improve their capacities and contribute to building a competitive and inclusive business environment.
development. The consultant will provide trainings, workshops and mentorship for freelancers, entrepreneurs and small businesses in Dadaab in order to improve their capacities and contribute to building a competitive and inclusive business environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The National Consultant will work
under the overall supervision of the ITC Project Manager, RESI -Kenya.
The National Consultant will:
·
Adapt business development and
entrepreneurship trainings to Dadaab context, using innovative approaches to
enhance delivery;
·
Provide trainings to local
freelancers and businesses on business development and improving business
competitiveness;
·
Provide mentorship and support to
students participating in the ITC eLearning Entrepreneurship programme;
·
Provide ongoing business and
entrepreneurship advisory and mentorship services to RESI participants through
in person and remote support by advising them on business topics such as
developing business plans, client communications, business management and
quality assurance, etc.;
·
Support linkage of targeted MSMEs to
markets and existing business development service providers within and outside
Dadaab;
·
Support the preparation and reporting
on entrepreneurial development activities;
·
Identify gaps and lead the delivery
of business development services for freelancers and targeted business.
Qualifications, Competencies and
experience required
·
Bachelor’s degree in Economics,
Commerce, or Business Administration, or any other relevant area
·
Minimum 2 years’ experience working
on business development or entrepreneurship preferably with rural population
through participatory and continuous learning approach.
·
Past experience working on a project
similar in scope and mission
·
High proficiency in computer skills
particularly MS-Office
·
Strong research, analytical and
reporting skills
·
Ability to work independently, with
flexibility and deliver results under time pressure
·
Excellent verbal and written
communication
·
Strong attention to detail
·
Knowledge of the refugee context in
Kenya, specifically in Dadaab desirable
Languages: Written and spoken fluency in English and Swahili.
Knowledge of Somali a plus.
Application
Qualified applicants may submit their
CV and a cover letter to Katherine Schlinder at kschlinder@intracen.org.
Applications close at midnight EAT on 10 July 2019.
Terms of Reference
Professional and Life Skills Development Officer (National Consultant) – Dadaab, for Refugee
Employment and Skills Initiative – Kenya
Division of Country Programmes (DCP / OD)
Duration: 6
months, extension possible
Duty station: Dadaab
Town, Kenya
Period: 01
September 2019 – 29 February 2020
Background
About ITC: The
International Trade Centre (ITC) is a joint agency of the United Nations and
the World Trade Organization, focusing in particular on developing the export
capabilities of small and medium-sized businesses in developing and transition
economies. ITC is 100% “Aid for Trade”, supporting trade that delivers
inclusive and sustainable development results.
About the assignment: The Refugee Employment & Skills Initiative (RESI)
deploys innovative ways to address livelihoods development in protracted
humanitarian situations. The RESI approach harnesses productive potential and
works towards building market connections for the benefit of refugees and local
communities to enhance shared growth.
Central
to RESI’s approach is its two-fold intervention; promoting the development of
commercially valuable skills for refugees and host communities alike while
supporting local small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) in creating value and
employment in the host countries through increased national, regional and
international business.
The
RESI Phase I project was launched in Dadaab in 2017 and worked with refugees
and host community members to support them to build digital skills for online
freelancing and then connect to international markets and jobs. RESI Dadaab
Phase II will continue to build on this work, targeting new freelancing markets
and working to enhance the business ecosystem of Dadaab.
A
key component of this work is the business and entrepreneurship development
support provided for both freelancers in training and local micro, small and
medium sized enterprises (MSMEs).
After
joining the RESI team, the RESI Professional and Life Skills Development
Officer will provide localized trainings using ITC methodologies and content
for professional, business and life skills development and mentorship. The
consultant will provide mentorship workshops for freelancers, entrepreneurs and
small businesses in Dadaab in order to improve their capacities and contribute
to building a competitive and inclusive business environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The
National Consultant will work under the overall supervision of the ITC Project
Manager, RESI – Kenya.
The
National Consultant will:
·
Assess training needs and requirement
of various individuals within the project (freelancers, entrepreneurs etc.);
·
Adapt professional and life skills
development trainings to Dadaab context and target individuals and support
emerging mentorship related activities;
·
Review equipment and mentorship
spaces as needed and support the organization of professional and life skills
mentorship activities;
·
Provide trainings and interactive
mentorship sessions to local freelancers and businesses on professional and
life skills;
·
Collect feedback from participants
and provide inputs to Mentorship Coordinator in order to tailor the RESI
mentorship program;
·
Support the monitoring and reporting
of professional and life skills mentorship activities by collecting data and
communications materials from mentorship activities and participants.
Qualifications, Competencies and experience required
·
Bachelor’s degree in Sociology,
Psychology, Social Development, or Business Administration, or any other
relevant area
·
Minimum 2 years’ experience working
on life skills or professional mentorship
·
Past experience working on a project
similar in scope and mission
·
High proficiency in computer skills
particularly MS-Office
·
Strong research, analytical and
reporting skills
·
Ability to work independently, with
flexibility and deliver results under time pressure
·
Excellent verbal and written
communication
·
Strong attention to detail
·
Knowledge of the refugee context in
Kenya, specifically in Dadaab desirable
·
Self-motivated with genuine interest
and willingness to share skills, knowledge and expertise to unleash the
potential of mentees
Languages: Written
and spoken fluency in English and Swahili. Knowledge of Somali a plus.
Application
Qualified
applicants may submit their CV and a cover letter to Katherine Schlinder at
kschlinder@intracen.org.
Applications
close at midnight EAT on 10 July 2019.