Technical Experts in Key Fields at Inkomoko: Closing date: Oct 31, 2023

Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in order to improve livelihoods, create jobs, and help communities thrive.

Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has worked with more than 60,000 entrepreneurs across East Africa, including thousands of refugee entrepreneurs. Inkomoko provides a combination of training, consulting, access to finance, and market-level systems change.  We are the largest lender to refugee entrepreneurs in Africa.

Inkomoko has +300 staff in 20 offices across Rwanda, Kenya, and Ethiopia, and is expanding in 2023 into South Sudan. Through Inkomoko’s 2030 strategic plan, we are adding 4 additional countries to serve more than 550,000 entrepreneurs and growing our $30M loan fund.  

All staff at Inkomoko are connected to a shared set of organizational values:

• Purpose: be solutions-oriented, produce high-quality work, be a global leader.

• Achievement: push yourself to reach beyond what you previously thought possible.

• Improvement: be humble, engage in continuous growth through open & accurate feedback.

• Bravery: willing to take risks, create a safe space for others, be compassionate, inclusive.

• We Eat Goat:  we celebrate success and support each other in hard times. We do this work together in the spirit of turikumwe, tuko pamoja, abren nen, urang babarengan.

  Inkomoko reflects the communities we serve.  Displaced persons and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
  
  
  
  

Inkomoko is seeking to create a pool of Inkomoko-affiliated subject-matter technical experts to support the conceptualization and implementation of specific projects requiring technical expertise in the following key fields:

(1) Technology: ICT, Tech-enabled, digital businesses

(2) Farming: Climate Smart Agriculture & Sustainable livestock production 

(3) Modern Energy: Access to clean cooking solution, production of renewable energy, access to off-grid electrification 

(4) Environment: Environment health Sciences, Waste management, ecology, conservation, carbon management 

(5) Circular Economy 

(6) TVET: Vocational training expertise in fields such as in agro-processing,  textile and other

As part of this initiative, Inkomoko will hire selected experts that can provide valuable services, provide insights, guidance, and implementation expertise as needed as per the requirements of available projects.

The technical subject-matter experts will be responsible of the following:

1. Providing technical expertise and guidance in the design of Inkomoko projects, proposals and tender bids especially on the components of their expertise, working with Inkomoko Development Team.

2. Working on required assessments, research tasks, and/or feasibility studies that may be required.

3. Serve as technical experts during the implementation of confirmed projects in specific areas of expertise based on the project scope, and specific Inkomoko’s project-related responsibilities.

4. Work with Inkomoko’s institutional and large individual clients of Inkomoko in designing and deploying sustainable technical solutions within projects under Inkomoko implementation.

5. Advising on emerging industry trends, and best practices relevant to the project scope.

6. Collaborating with other project teams and stakeholders to develop and refine project strategies and roadmaps, technical implementation strategies, and/or impact evaluations.

7. Providing subject-matter training and capacity building to project teams and end-users

8. Contributing to required project documentation, reports, and presentations.
   
   
   

   DELIVERABLES:
   

   The subject-matter technical experts will be expected to deliver on the following:

   1. 1. Timely and high-quality delivery on assigned technical tasks under Inkomoko implementation,

   2. Delivery of top-notch technical consulting services to assigned Inkomoko clients

   3. Working on project materials, including but not limited to: presentations, training materials, and capacity building sessions.

   4. Regular technical recommendations and reports as required.

   5. Monitoring reports on the progress and impact of assigned projects.

   6. Regular updates to project documentation and deliverables related to assigned tasks in each specific Inkomoko projects.
      
      
      

   SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT WITH INKOMOKO

   Selected experts in key fields will join a pool of Inkomoko-affiliated expert consultants, with the following scope of engagement with Inkomoko:

   1. Selected subject-matter technical experts will be considered as “Inkomoko-affiliated Expert Consultants” on an “as-needed” basis; and called for their involvement in selected projects matching their areas of expertise.

   2. The duration of engagement and responsibilities will vary depending on assigned project requirements.

   3. The expert consultant’s remuneration will be based on expert days assigned and worked, in accordance the consulting contract with Inkomoko, paid upon the presentation of an approved timesheet

   4. Subject-matter experts will report to the designated project manager or team leader within Inkomoko.

   5. Any documents or intellectual property resulting from the official pro-bono or paid engagement between the Subject-matter experts and Inkomoko will remain the property of Inkomoko.

   6. Engaged experts will be required to adhere to strict confidentiality agreements and maintain the privacy and security of any sensitive information accessed during the engagement.

   7. The performance of the experts will be evaluated based on their adherence to timelines, quality of deliverables, and their ability to effectively contribute to the success of projects.
      
      
      

The subject-matter technical expert consultant we are seeking should possess the following qualifications and requirements:

1. Extensive subject-matter expert consulting and/or industry expertise in the following fields:

   1. Category 1: Technology: ITC, Tech-enabled, digital businesses

   2. Category2 : Farming: Climate Smart Agriculture & Sustainable livestock production

   3. Category3: Modern Energy: Access to clean cooking solution, production of renewable energy, access to off-grid electrification

   4. Category4: Environment: Environment health Sciences, Waste management, ecology, conservation, carbon management

   5. Category 5:  Circular Economy

   6. Category 6: TVET: Vocational training expertise in fields such as in agro-processing,  textile and other

2. Education & Experience: Master’s degree from a reputed university with 5+ years of consulting/industry experience OR at least a 2:1 Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years of experience. The degree and experience should have been gained in one of the highlighted areas above. 

3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address technology-related challenges.

4. Proven track record of successful consulting assignments and project implementations in a similar capacity.

5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with project teams, stakeholders, and beneficiaries/end-users.

6. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

7. Familiarity with consulting and project management methodologies and tools.

8. A commitment to staying updated on advancements and industry trends.

9. Previous experience working on institutionally funded projects such as FCDO, USAID, ENABEL, GIZ, SIDA would be a plus.

This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes both a great culture and a competitive market-based package, including:

• Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity

• Opportunity to work with a talented, passionate, and committed team of professionals across the region.
  
  
  

How to Apply
Please submit the following in a proposal (in PDF format in 5 pages or less) by no later than 10 JULY 2023.  You can either upload the PDF as one document through email to recruitment@inkomoko.com with the subject “Consultant application – [field]”

• Introduction of the consultant or firm, including, CV of individual(s) who would carry out the work

• Description of similar projects completed in last 3 years

• List of 2-3 references and/or testimonials of previous clients

• Fee structure and pricing for the project in USD

• Contact information

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