Finn Church Aid (FCA) is the largest Finnish international aid organization. We operate in 13 countries, where the needs are most dire. We work with the poorest people, regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic background, or political convictions. Our work is based on rights, which means that our operations are guided by equality, non-discrimination, and responsibility.
We contribute to positive change by supporting people in the most vulnerable situations within fragile and disaster-affected areas. We consider three thematic areas as central to sustainable change: the right to peace (R2P), livelihood (R2L) and quality education (R2QE).
Background information on FCA Country Office requesting the services.
In Kenya, FCA has been working since 2014 in all three thematic areas, supporting local communities and governments to resolve and prevent conflicts in five counties of northern Kenya; providing access to primary education in Turkana, Garissa, Marsabit, West Pokot and Samburu, Kenya’s poorest counties; and improving access to quality education for children, youth, and their families with holistic support mechanisms. FCA also provides emergency cash assistance to drought-affected families in Garissa.
FCA is implementing Women in Creative Enterprises (WICE) program in Nairobi and Turkana counties The program targets 800 women aged 18-40, organized into four cohorts of 200 participants each—100 in each county—across two project phases. Each phase is expected to last 5-6 months. The aim of the 3-year project is to provide emerging women creative entrepreneurs with the technical and entrepreneurship skills, knowledge, resources, and access to networks necessary to tap into economic opportunities in Kenya’s creative industry.
Objectives & Deliverables
1.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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
For the full Term of Reference (TOR) which includes the instructions for the preparation and submission of the proposal, the rules that govern the application process and the relevant forms please do write an email to [email protected]
For all enquires, we ask that you clearly state in the subject line of the email “Enquiries – Business Trainers and Coaches” and the area of concern in the body.
All proposals must be submitted by mail and please state in the subject line “Business Trainers and Coaches”.
All applications must be received no later than 2259 hours on July 17, 2024.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
