Lead County Assistant - Jiinue Growth Program (JGP)

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is the apex body of the private sector in Kenya, working with government and other stakeholders to improve the business environment, attract investment, and promote economic development. Through the Jiinue Growth Program (JGP), KEPSA supports Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through business development services, access to finance, capacity building, mentorship, and market linkages.
Position: Lead County Assistant - Jiinue Growth Program (JGP)Locations: Kiambu, Tana River, Kwale, Nyamira, Migori, Vihiga, Bomet, Homa Bay, Busia, and Baringo counties.
Job Summary

• KEPSA seeks Lead County Assistants to coordinate field implementation, supervise Field Assistants, and oversee mobilization, verification, training, mentorship, and monitoring activities within assigned counties.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate county-level program implementation and supervise Field Assistants.
• Develop implementation plans, mobilization schedules, and monitor progress against targets.
• Mobilize and verify eligible young women-owned MSMEs while ensuring inclusion of persons with disabilities, refugees, and displaced persons.
• Maintain accurate participant records and address data quality issues.
• Coordinate business training, mentorship, coaching, and peer-to-peer learning activities
• Recruit and coordinate mentors, coaches, and trainers where necessary.
• Organize training logistics, including venues, materials, participant communication, and attendance.
• Engage county governments, business associations, community groups, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor participant progress and coordinate market linkages and networking activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports, consolidate field updates, and support monitoring and evaluation exercises.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Development Studies, Community Development, Project Management, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in community mobilization, field coordination, MSME development, or enterprise support programs.
• Demonstrated experience supervising field teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Experience in data collection and quality assurance.
• Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.
• Practical experience and knowledge of the targeted counties will be an added advantage, with priority given to youth with relevant experience.

Application Instructions

• Applicants must indicate their preferred county in their application letter.