Enterprise Development Officer – Equity Bank
Job Purpose
To mobilize, train, mentor, and support MSMEs and entrepreneurs by delivering integrated enterprise development, financial literacy, and digital capability interventions—facilitating financial inclusion, business growth, and access to Equity Group products and services.
Roles & Responsibilities
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Mobilization & Participant Enrollment: Mobilize, recruit, and enroll eligible MSMEs and entrepreneurs through targeted sensitization, screening, registration, and baseline data collection against program targets.
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Needs Assessment & Training Delivery: Conduct business, financial literacy, and digital literacy needs assessments; design and deliver integrated training interventions covering entrepreneurship, financial readiness, and digital business tools.
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Coaching, Mentorship & Advisory Services: Provide individualized and group coaching, mentorship, and business advisory services to strengthen enterprise management, financial decision-making, and operational sustainability.
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Financial Inclusion & Product Linkage: Facilitate access to finance by linking MSMEs to relevant Equity Group financial solutions, including accounts, credit, savings, insurance, and payment services based on assessed needs.
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Digital Adoption & Stakeholder Engagement: Promote the adoption of digital technologies for business efficiency; build effective working relationships with Equity Bank branches, local partners, and community organizations.
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Documentation, Monitoring & Reporting: Maintain accurate program documentation, training records, and data systems; collect high-quality monitoring data, success stories, and contribute to continuous program improvement.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Commerce, Economics, Finance, ICT, Information Systems, Community Development, or a related field (or relevant diplomas/certifications in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, or MSME development for candidates with other degree disciplines).
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Mandatory Certification in ILO Start & Improve Your Business (SIYB) (additional certifications in business training, coaching, mentorship, or digital literacy are advantageous).
Skills, Experience & Competences
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in enterprise development, MSME support, financial literacy, digital literacy, business advisory, banking, or related fields.
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Proven experience in training and facilitating adult learners and entrepreneurs, alongside practical coaching and mentoring expertise.
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Solid understanding of banking products, financial services, MSME financing, and digital business tools.
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Strong interpersonal, communication, and reporting skills, with specialized experience working in marginalized regions or supporting inclusive, disability-responsive programming considered an added advantage.