Business Trainers and Coaches at Finn Church Aid (FCA)

Objectives & Deliverables
Learning Design & Delivery:

• Develop and deliver a training and coaching curriculum (focusing on entrepreneurship, business model generation, business-model validation, business startup & management, financial literacy, sales/marketing and business development, access to markets, and investor-readiness) especially tailored to the needs of women in the creative industry.
• Utilize a variety of teaching and adult-learning methods to accommodate different learning styles and ensure maximum comprehension.

 Coaching and Mentorship:

• Provide virtual coaching in phase 1 and hybrid coaching and mentorship sessions in phase 2 for each cohort to creative entrepreneurs to support their business growth and development, offering personalized support and guidance to help them overcome business challenges and achieve their goals.
• Offer personalized guidance on overcoming challenges, setting goals, and implementing effective strategies.
• Foster a supportive and collaborative environment to encourage continuous learning and improvement.

 Linkages and Networking:

• Help facilitate connections between creative entrepreneurs and relevant stakeholders, including clients, industry experts, and potential collaborators.
• Help participants identify and promote opportunities for finance, partnerships, and market access to enhance the sustainability and success of creative enterprises.
• Help participants to leverage the WICE Network and other platforms to showcase the work of creative entrepreneurs and promote their products and services to wider audiences.
•  Expand Access to Resources
• Help establish partnerships with local financial institutions to provide access to microloans or grants for women entrepreneurs.
• Help facilitate networking events and industry exhibitions to connect women entrepreneurs with potential investors, suppliers, and customers.
• Help provide guidance on accessing government support programs and incentives available for small businesses in the creative industry.

 Foster a Supportive Ecosystem

• Help women creative entrepreneurs to establish peer support groups or forums where they can share experiences, challenges, and best practices.
• Help facilitate regular networking sessions and meetups to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange among women in creative enterprises.
• Help build an online platform or community forum to provide ongoing support, resources, and opportunities for networking and collaboration beyond the duration of the project.
• Help build an online platform or community forum to provide ongoing support, resources, and opportunities for networking and collaboration beyond the duration of the project.

Skills and qualifications required

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, entrepreneurship, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) as a business trainer, coach, or consultant, preferably within the creative industry or entrepreneurship ecosystem. Preference will be given to a business trainer, coach, or consultant with existing business training curriculum and content, preferably relevant to the creative sector.
• Strong understanding of business principles, including but not limited to marketing, finance, operations, and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and motivate participants from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with the local business environment in Nairobi and Turkana Counties, with a focus on the creative sector, is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English and Swahili required. Knowledge of local languages spoken in Turkana County is an advantage.
• All proposals must be submitted by mail and please state in the subject line “Business Trainers and Coaches”.