Business Coach – CASHA (Makueni)

About the role

The CASHA Business Coach will work within BOMA’s Rural Entrepreneur Access Project (REAP) to support ultra‑poor women in Kenya’s arid and semi‑arid lands. The coach will mentor micro‑enterprises, guide market entry, and use data‑driven insights to improve livelihoods.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver business development services (BDS) to SMEs, especially in livestock and agriculture value chains.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to young entrepreneurs, fostering growth and social inclusion.
• Collect, enter, and analyse field data to generate actionable insights for decision‑making.
• Support cash‑flow management, savings association activities, and shock‑response planning.
• Utilise mobile data collection tools and Microsoft Office for reporting.
• Travel within the assigned county on a motorcycle, ensuring regular field presence.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Agriculture or Livestock.
• 3‑5 years experience working with SMEs, youth, and value‑chain actors in ASAL regions.
• Proven track record in delivering BDS and fostering market entry for micro‑enterprises.
• Valid A1/A2 motorcycle licence and residency in the implementation county.
• Strong interpersonal skills, self‑driven, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Salesforce (preferred)
• Mobile data collection
• Data analysis