TechnoServe, a global leader in harnessing the power of the private sector to drive economic development, is currently inviting applications for several positions to support its programs in Kenya. These roles are central to advancing inclusive economic growth by empowering micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), strengthening value chains, and ensuring impactful monitoring and evaluation of projects.
The organization is looking for dedicated professionals who can work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, design innovative solutions, and deliver measurable outcomes that enhance livelihoods across communities. The available positions include Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist, Senior MSME Training Coordinator, and Value Chain Specialists.
Each role is designed to make a meaningful contribution toward TechnoServe’s mission in Kenya. Detailed job descriptions for all positions are provided below.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist
Job category: Programs
Requisition number: MONIT005083
Schedule: Full-time
Job location type: Hybrid
Location: Kenya Main Office, Nairobi, 00800, Kenya
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist will lead the design and implementation of the program’s MEL system. This role is crucial in ensuring rigorous tracking of results, effective delivery of the learning agenda, and timely preparation of both donor and internal reports.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning framework for the program, ensuring it aligns with donor requirements and internal standards.
- Develop and refine performance indicators, data collection methodologies, and tools to measure progress across program objectives.
- Coordinate regular monitoring exercises, ensuring accurate data collection, validation, and timely reporting to stakeholders.
- Lead program learning initiatives by generating evidence-based insights and ensuring these are incorporated into ongoing program design and implementation.
- Provide technical guidance to program staff and partners on MEL practices, capacity building, and data management.
- Produce high-quality MEL reports, briefs, and presentations tailored to donor expectations and internal strategic planning.
- Collaborate with program managers and technical teams to ensure program adaptations are informed by real-time evidence and learning.
- Build partnerships with external evaluators, consultants, and relevant government agencies to strengthen MEL outcomes and alignment with national frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with data protection standards, ethical considerations, and donor regulations when managing and reporting program information.
The role demands a combination of strong technical expertise in MEL design and analysis, practical program coordination skills, and the ability to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Senior MSME Training Coordinator
Job category: Programs
Requisition number: SENIO005080
Schedule: Full-time
Location: Kenya Main Office, Nairobi, 00800, Kenya
The Senior MSME Training Coordinator will play a pivotal role in delivering training and advisory services to Tier 1 and Tier 2 MSMEs within TechnoServe’s value chain programs. This position will focus on building the capacity of enterprises, strengthening their business operations, and enabling them to access and utilize growth opportunities more effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and facilitate group training sessions targeting MSMEs across designated value chains, ensuring content delivery is practical, relevant, and tailored to business needs.
- Provide one-on-one advisory support to individual MSMEs, helping them develop clear and actionable business plans that enhance their operations and competitiveness.
- Support MSMEs in implementing business action plans, offering consistent follow-up and coaching to ensure progress is achieved against agreed milestones.
- Build strong working relationships with MSMEs, understanding their unique challenges and designing interventions that respond effectively.
- Monitor MSME performance by tracking progress against training outcomes, identifying capacity gaps, and designing targeted solutions to address these gaps.
- Facilitate linkages between MSMEs and financial institutions, investors, and funding opportunities to enable access to capital for business expansion.
- Connect MSMEs to market opportunities and buyers, strengthening their integration into value chains.
- Encourage MSMEs to adopt industry best practices in business operations, financial management, and production processes.
- Collaborate with other program staff to share lessons learned, refine training methodologies, and scale successful approaches to reach more businesses.
- Document success stories, progress reports, and insights from training and advisory activities for reporting to donors and stakeholders.
This role requires a strong ability to engage with entrepreneurs, deliver high-impact training, and foster an environment where businesses can thrive and scale sustainably.
Value Chain Specialists (2 Positions)
Job category: Programs
Requisition number: VALUE005081
Schedule: Full-time
Location: Kenya Main Office, Nairobi, 00800, Kenya
Two Value Chain Specialists are required to play a central role in the design and delivery of interventions within TechnoServe’s leather and essential oils value chains. These roles involve sector-specific leadership, stakeholder coordination, and facilitation of market linkages to ensure stronger, more sustainable supply chains.
Essential Oils Value Chain Specialist – Key Responsibilities
- Lead farmer engagement initiatives, building capacity at the grassroots level to enhance essential oil production.
- Support the development of local processing capabilities, ensuring MSMEs and farmer groups are equipped to meet industry quality standards.
- Facilitate certification pathways for producers and processors, enabling them to access international markets.
- Establish and strengthen market linkages with industry players, buyers, and anchor firms to expand opportunities for producers.
- Provide technical support on agronomic practices, harvesting techniques, and post-harvest handling to improve product quality.
- Collaborate with research institutions and regulatory bodies to support innovation, compliance, and sector growth.
- Monitor performance of producers and processors, ensuring interventions deliver measurable business and income improvements.
Leather Value Chain Specialist – Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with slaughterhouses, artisans, and manufacturers to strengthen supply chains and ensure quality hides and leather products.
- Support anchor firms in building capacity, improving production processes, and expanding their outreach to smaller enterprises.
- Implement training-of-trainers (TOT) sessions to disseminate best practices in hide preservation, leather production, and value addition.
- Facilitate the introduction and adoption of hide quality grading systems, ensuring consistency and improved standards across the sector.
- Support enterprises and stakeholders in achieving Leather Working Group (LWG) certification, strengthening international competitiveness.
- Drive production upgrades within the leather value chain by facilitating access to modern technologies, equipment, and innovations.
- Foster partnerships between MSMEs, industry associations, and government agencies to promote sustainable growth of the sector.
- Oversee monitoring and reporting of value chain activities, documenting lessons and successes for program learning.
These two roles are instrumental in enabling TechnoServe’s sector programs to achieve tangible, long-term impact by improving livelihoods, strengthening enterprises, and enhancing value chain competitiveness.
Conclusion
TechnoServe Kenya is offering these career opportunities to professionals who are eager to contribute to economic transformation through innovation, collaboration, and sustainable solutions. Each position is designed to play a unique role in strengthening value chains, empowering MSMEs, and ensuring program accountability through evidence-based learning.
Candidates who are passionate about driving positive change in Kenya’s business and enterprise ecosystem are encouraged to apply for these opportunities.
