Oxfam
Job Description :
The core objective is to provide Business Development Services (BDS) to small businesses in Kenya to help them grow, access finance, and increase their social impact—especially for women and youth.
Key Interventions
- Business support for 75–100 impact SMEs through training and mentorship
- Access to finance via tailored investment readiness support
- A supportive ecosystem through network strengthening and advocacy
- In 2025–2026, the project will support 5 enterprises from an existing pool of 260 applications, and additionally 2 enterprises selected through a Superstar Competition.
More on the project: https://www.oxfamnovib.nl/impact-sme-development-programme
Objectives of the Project
- Improve impact SMEs' performance and social/environmental impact
- Enhance access to financing
- Build a more supportive ecosystem for impact SMEs
Overview of the Work
- Oxfam in Kenya seeks a BDS service provider to work with:
- 5 enterprises in Year 4
- 2 Superstar Competition winners
Scope of Work
- Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the BDS provider will:
- Conduct a needs assessment for 5 pre-selected enterprises
- Develop training modules for 10 participants (2 per enterprise)
- Provide 3 weeks of tailored, one-on-one support per enterprise
Support the Superstar Competition:
- Shortlist applicants
- Facilitate pitching
- Provide tailored support to 2 winners
- Draft case studies
- Facilitate an investment readiness talk with impact investors
- Help identify co-funding partners
Deliverables
- Needs assessment
- Training agenda and materials
- Tailored support plans
- Case studies for competition winners
- Map of potential partners
Final report
Assignment Duration & Schedule
Start: 1st July 2025 – January 2026
Support per SME: 3 weeks
Estimated Level of Effort (LOE)
Activity Days
Needs assessment for 5 SMEs 3
Training materials development 3–5
Tailored support 20
Superstar Competition support 8
Financial readiness convening/talk 2
Partner co-funder identification and fundraising support 1
Total 39
Tax and VAT Arrangements
A 5% withholding tax will be deducted from consultancy fees and remitted to the Government of Kenya. A tax submission certificate will be available upon request.
Remuneration
Payment terms will be discussed with the selected provider in line with Oxfam’s policies. The 5% withholding tax is applicable.
Qualifications of the Consultant
- Bachelor’s in Business, Economics, or related field
- 5–10 years working with MSMEs; 3+ years in BDS support
- Experience in financial inclusion, development, and market access
- Communication, analysis, and strategic skills
- Proven record managing competitions for MSMEs
- Must be based in Kenya
- Commitment to Oxfam's safeguarding and ethical policies
Application Process
Submit:
- Technical proposal (including 3 examples of past work and CVs)
- Financial proposal (in KES with detailed costs and deliverables)
Deadline: 30th May 2025
Send to:
Only applications meeting all the requirements will be considered.
Job Overview
Company:
Oxfam
Posted On:
9 May 2025
Location:
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Job Category:
Skilled Trades and Technical Services
Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree
Employment Type:
Contract
Experience:
8 Years
Salary:
Not mentioned
Closing Date:
2025-05-30