Inkomoko’s vision is an Africa with thriving communities where young people and refugees are engaged, communities have access to relevant innovations for self-determination, and where African solutions are unleashed to solve African problems. Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has provided business advisory and access to finance for thousands of entrepreneurs across East Africa. As the largest investor in refugee businesses, we have disbursed more than $6M in capital to more than 3000 clients. This affordable finance for Inkomoko entrepreneurs helps them grow their businesses, create jobs, and improve their livelihoods. As we look forward, Inkomoko is developing new ways to engage communities to thrive. Creating meaningful market linkages, expanding to secondary cities, and advocating for economic inclusion, Inkomoko has added these community-based approaches to our enterprise development work. By 2030, Inkomoko will be in 8 countries, serving more than half a million small businesses, creating a positive impact for more than 7 million people across the Continent.CORE CONSULTANCY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Business Assessment & Needs Identification Engage in intensive, one-on-one virtual discovery meetings with assigned young entrepreneurs to assess their baseline business health and operational bottlenecks. Conduct a diagnostic evaluation of the venture's current stage (Idea vs. Build stage) and identify areas requiring critical development. Formulate an initial Assessment Report highlighting strategic focus areas where your mentorship will yield the highest impact. Hands-on Technical Assistance Provide practical, tailored advisory support across critical business functions to assist founders in utilizing their FAST grant funding effectively: Business regulations: Support the entrepreneurs in navigating country-specific business regulations, including taxes and licenses. Business Modeling & Strategic Planning: Refine value propositions and develop actionable plans for long-term sustainability. Financial Management: Guide founders through basic budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and managing early-stage capital. Sales & Marketing: Aid in building target customer acquisition strategies, digital positioning, and localized revenue growth. Product & Market Development: Offer strategic insights on Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development, localized market research, and supply chain/inventory management. Investment Readiness: Prepare young founders to structure their operations to become attractive for follow-on funding. Connection Facilitation Actively bridge connections between your assigned mentees and external industry experts, regional corporate networks, and potential ecosystem partners. Maintain a structured log of these introductions, updating the program team on the progress and outcomes of each network connection. Group masterclass & Workshops (Optional / Separately Billed) Participate occasionally as an expert guest speaker or facilitator in cohort-wide webinars or workshops. Note: Leading these broader group learning experiences is optional and will be contracted and compensated under an independent billing structure separate from 1-on-1 mentor sessions. EXPECTED DELIVERABLES & TIMELINE All deliverables must be completed and submitted directly to the Program Manager according to the schedule below: Tailored Mentorship Plan (End of Week 1): A customized roadmap for each assigned mentee detailing identified gaps, strategic goals, and execution steps for the 6-month period. Monthly Progress Reports (Monthly): Concise updates tracking milestone achievements, tracking metrics, business challenges, and suggested course corrections. Final Consultancy Report (End of Month 6): A comprehensive closing evaluation detailing the overall development of the enterprise, goals achieved, and explicit next-step recommendations for the entrepreneur’s continued growth. Requirements WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Established Entrepreneurship Background: Must be a founder, co-founder, or prominent leader of an established, operating business. Real-world experience building and scaling a company is required. Passion for Youth Development: A demonstrable motivation to give back, coach, and champion young African leaders, especially those from marginalized backgrounds. Empathy & Cultural Agility: Prior experience or high comfort working with diverse, vulnerable populations—specifically youth, women, refugees, displaced communities, and people with disabilities. Regional Context: Deep familiarity with the socio-economic, business regulations, and market dynamics of the East & Horn of Africa region (specifically across the 7 target countries). Reliable Remote Infrastructure: Since this role is 100% remote, consultants must possess stable internet connectivity and the hardware required to conduct consistent weekly virtual meetings. Language: Fluency in English is required; knowledge of regional languages (such as Swahili, Amharic, Luganda, Kinyarwanda, or Arabic) is a major asset. Benefits WHAT YOU’LL GET: This consultancy is inside a mission-driven social enterprise, with an incredible team across Africa. By joining, you’ll access: The chance to create meaningful results for a high-impact organization at a moment of critical growth Incredible company culture – casual yet hard-working environment with plenty of autonomy  Diverse colleagues and policies that show our commitment to inclusion Talented, passionate, and committed team of colleagues across Africa.