JOB TITLE: County Business Advisor

DEPARTMENT: Research & Innovation

REPORTING TO: Project Coordinator

JOB PURPOSE:

Design and deliver specialized advisory support to SMEs under the Financial Inclusion Fund – SBDC Pilot Programme across Uasin Gishu, Nyeri, and Mombasa counties, strengthening business performance, financial management, and growth capabilities for 150 high-potential enterprises through structured coaching, diagnostics, and hands-on technical assistance.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the setup and operationalization of the SBDC Center in the assigned county, ensuring all systems, logistics, and infrastructure are in place for program delivery.
• Identify, onboard, and manage a portfolio of 50 SMEs, conducting structured business diagnostics and developing individual growth roadmaps.
• Deliver hands-on, one-on-one business advisory support to SMEs, including coaching, problem-solving, and linking them to relevant resources and opportunities.
• Coordinate and schedule all specialist consultant engagements, ensuring effective delivery of Phase 2 advisory services and tracking SME progress.
• Support SMEs in executing growth activities under Phase 3, including market linkages, technology adoption, investor readiness, and access to finance facilitation.
• Maintain accurate programme records and manage all M&E data collection, including SME tracking, attendance, performance indicators, and outcome reporting.
• Build and manage local stakeholder relationships with financial institutions, business associations, county government, and market partners to support SME growth.
• Prepare regular county-level reports and contribute to Phase 4 activities, including impact reporting and programme learning.

PRE-REQUISITE JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies, or a related field; a postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
• 3–5 years of experience in MSME development, business advisory, enterprise support, financial inclusion, or related fields.
• Proven experience delivering business advisory or technical assistance to SMEs across areas such as finance, operations, market development, or compliance.
• Experience in program implementation and field-based M&E activities, including data collection, reporting, and record management.
• Strong communication, organizational, and digital skills (Microsoft Office and data collection tools), with good knowledge of the MSME and business environment in the assigned county.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward an application letter together with a copy of your updated resume quoting ‘County Business Advisor’ to the Hiring Team, Strathmore University Business School, on careerssbs@strathmore.edu by end of the day (5.30pm) Thursday, 4th June 2026.

Due to the large number of applications we may receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please be advised that Strathmore University Business School is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT ask for money from applicants under any circumstances during its recruitment process. Interested applicants are encouraged to exercise caution upon receiving any such interview opportunity that requires payment of any money.