Main Tasks and Responsibilities of BDS Providers
Conduct verification and due-diligence on all MSEs selected by WUSC to participate in the innovation fund
Identify BDS priority needs of assigned project MSEs across target locations including support for pitch-deck preparation
Develop an agreed upon detailed business delivery plan for each MSE with short and medium- term goals
Design and implement tailor made BDS delivery modules as per the MSEs needs
Facilitate identification and training of a local refugee led BDS provider. The technical BDS provider will collaborate with WUSC in the identification of a promising local BDS provider, mentor and build their capacity within the grant period.
Advise WUSC on how to Conduct BDS promotional activities and the best channels to use in order to generate awareness among potential MSEs. Lead all necessary logistics arrangements regarding service delivery with MSEs.
Complying with all financial reporting obligations. Reporting and submitting monthly financial reports to WUSC as well as monthly advances requested. Advance request templates will be provided by WUSC
Monthly reporting: collect and report BDS evaluation data provided by MSEs
Participate in learning forums where best practices will be discussed and shared
Submit quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress reports to DREEM and engage in regular check in and planning meetings with the project team
Roles and responsibilities
DREEM
Develop clear selection criteria, terms and conditions of the grant and conduct selection of applicants
Through the selection committee, determine grant participants and eligibility amounts
Develop SMART indicators and targets for the grant and entrepreneurs
BDS provider
Conduct verification and due diligence for all businesses that apply for the grant and advice on the cohorts
Assist in preparation of pitch decks with entrepreneurs before meeting selection committee
Conduct assessment of all cohorts and develop BDS modules
With support from the MERL team conduct follow up and monitoring of entrepreneurs based on agreed deliverables and timeframes
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
At least 5 years of experience as a business service development provider, experience providing BDS to refugee entrepreneurs preferred
Ability/experience developing successful BDS programming for young women (18-35 years old) entrepreneurs
Track record of BDS service provision to MSEs (demonstrated capacity in Nairobi and socio-economic context is preferred)
Demonstrated understanding of current global best practices in BDS provision for MSEs
Demonstrated experience of staff in business, business mentorship or other BDS field
Having trainers and/or mentors with lived experience as successful entrepreneurs is an asset
Successful partnership experience on grant funding mechanism in other international funded programmes/ projects