Business Development Consultant
Part-Time | Nairobi, Kenya
Détails du poste
- Localisation : Nairobi, Kenya
- Citizenship: Applicants must be citizens of Kenya
- Daily Rate: KES 15,000 per day
- Term: Up to 90 days of level of effort in first year
- Date limite de dépôt des candidatures : February 23, 2026
Comment postuler
À propos de Youth Challenge International
Youth Challenge International (YCI) accélère l'innovation des jeunes pour le bien. Avec les jeunes leaders et innovateurs, nous créons un avenir meilleur où les gens, la planète et le profit peuvent prospérer. Nous misons sur les idées audacieuses, les compétences et les entreprises qui nous permettront d'y parvenir. Dans plus de 30 pays, YCI a fait équipe avec des jeunes et des organisations partenaires pour transformer des défis complexes en solutions durables ; collectivement, nous apprenons vite, échouons intelligemment et transformons les idées en actions. Nous croyons qu'un monde meilleur peut être - et sera - construit par la prochaine génération.
YCI has a proven track record of successful programs, strong partnerships and a deep commitment to youth economic empowerment. With a solid foundation in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Uganda, Tanzania and Ghana, YCI has built youth entrepreneurship ecosystems in collaboration with governments, funders and local partners
Aperçu des services de conseil
To further expand our impact, YCI is exploring Kenya as a strategic and programming hub for innovation and enterprise development. We believe that by anchoring operations in Kenya, YCI can enhance resource mobilization, knowledge-sharing and ecosystem building, while ensuring sustainable impact across East Africa.
This expansion is being undertaken in partnership with Kayana Create, an entrepreneurship development organization whose mission is to enable and empower female entrepreneurs through enterprise support, capacity building, market access and ecosystem collaboration. Working collaboratively, Kayana Create and YCI are aligning their shared commitment to youth and women’s economic empowerment to strengthen enterprise development and innovation ecosystems in Kenya and the region.
As part of this joint effort we are seeking Business Development Consultant(s) to support growth in Kenya and regional expansion.
Scope of the Consultancy
This consultancy will focus on:
- Support the development of a strategic roadmap for Kayana Create and YCI’s growth, outlining future partnership, programming and innovation models for business development;
- Identify and respond to funding opportunities, including leading proposal development processes, funding partnership development and financing solutions;
- Strengthening regional partnerships by engaging key stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector actors, NGOs and regional networks.
Key details:
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Citizenship: Applicants must be citizens of Kenya
Daily Rate: KES 15,000 per day
Term: Up to 90 days of level of effort in first year
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate(s) should possess:
- 10+ years proven experience in business development, market research, program design and proposal development, specifically in Kenya and East Africa;
- A strong understanding of youth economic ecosystems, including employment, entrepreneurship and enterprise development in Kenya and surrounding economies;
- Strong knowledge of donor priorities, funding mechanisms and regional economic trends and private sector ecosystems;
- Demonstrated success in securing funding from institutional donors, private sector partners and impact investors;
- Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills.
Comment postuler
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures : Monday, February 23, 2026
Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis; we highly encourage early submissions. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed will be contacted. No phone calls or emails about the position can be accepted.
Soumission de la candidature : Cliquez sur le bouton ci-dessous pour commencer votre candidature
Within the application form, please submit your CV and cover letter as a single PDF document, maximum four (4) pages, saved in the following format: First Name Last Name_BD Consultant Kenya.
YCI encourage les candidatures de tous horizons. Pour atteindre nos objectifs, nous nous appuyons sur les expériences et les points de vue uniques de notre personnel, de nos volontaires et de nos partenaires. Nous comprenons que la diversité des points de vue est nécessaire au développement d'une culture inclusive - une culture respectueuse et accueillante pour tous. Nous nous engageons à créer un lieu d'inclusion pour les employés, les candidats, les bénévoles, les partenaires et les participants de tous horizons, âges, religions, races, identités de genre, capacités physiques et orientations sexuelles.
YCI utilise une approche centrée sur les personnes pour évaluer les candidats. Nous n'utilisons pas d'intelligence artificielle au cours du processus de recrutement.
