Social Enterprise Advisor, Sisters Blended Value Project (SBVP) PART-TIME at Strathmore University

JOB TITLE: Social Enterprise Advisor, Sisters Blended Value Project (SBVP)
DEPARTMENT: Strathmore University Business School
REPORTING TO: Principal Investigator, SBVP
JOB PURPOSE:

The job holder is responsible for providing advisory and technical support to Catholic Sisters managing social enterprises in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education, hospitality, manufacturing, fashion and design, and retail. The role entails guiding congregations in refining business models, improving operational efficiency, and aligning ventures with social impact goals, while also facilitating access to finance, partnerships, and markets. The incumbent will collaborate with the SBVP M&E team to track progress, document learnings, and develop impact reports, while advising on governance, risk management, and sustainable practices to ensure the effective growth and scaling of the enterprises. This is a part-time consultancy position. Depending on project needs, one or more advisors will be engaged in their respective countries-Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, or Malawi.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide advisory support to Catholic Sisters who have completed SBVP training
and are actively managing social enterprises, particularly in the sectors of
agriculture, healthcare, education, hospitality, manufacturing, and fashion and
design, and retail.
• Guide congregations in refining business models, improving operational efficiency,
and aligning ventures with social impact goals.
• Support congregations in identifying partnership opportunities and preparing for
investment. This includes access to finance through financial institutions, impact
investment, and fundraising.
• Link enterprises with relevant factors such as mentors, markets, funders, and
ecosystem enablers.
• Collaborate with the SBVP M&E team to track progress, document learnings, and
identify challenges and opportunities for improvement.
• Advise on risk management and governance of the enterprises.
• Support the application of acquired skills in business operations, marketing,
sustainable practices, and digital tools by linking sisters to financial resources,
mentorship, and platforms that enable them to implement these practices effectively,
scale their enterprises, and demonstrate measurable impact.
• Contribute to documentation of success stories, impact reports, and technical briefs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The post holder will be required to have and demonstrate evidence of the following
qualifications, attributes, and skills:
• Must be based in one of the target countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, or
Malawi.
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Social
Entrepreneurship, or other enterprise-related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in social enterprise advisory, entrepreneurship
development, or management consulting. Experience working with faith-based
organizations, women-led enterprises, or community-driven initiatives is highly
desirable.
• Demonstrated experience working in at least two of the following sectors: agriculture,
healthcare, education, hospitality, manufacturing, fashion and design, and retail trade.
• Strong knowledge of social enterprises, impact-driven business models, and strategies for sustainability.
• Proven experience in financial management, investment readiness, and sustainability
planning for mission-aligned ventures, as well as expertise in customer development and retention, talent management, leadership and governance structures, and strategic
partnerships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solution-oriented
mindset.
• Proficiency in market research, business development, and digital tools for business
management.
• Outstanding communication, stakeholder engagement, and networking skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams and contexts.
• Proficiency in using financial management software, impact measurement tools, data
collection platforms, and digital solutions that support enterprise operations.
• Experience working with Catholic Sisters or within faith-based organizations is an added advantage.

Key Competencies and Skills:
• Strong knowledge of business development, social enterprise management, and impact investment.
• Ability to analyze business models and provide practical, context-specific advisory
support.
• Skills in partnership building, stakeholder engagement, and ecosystem mapping.
• Proficiency in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of enterprise performance and social impact.
• Financial literacy with the ability to guide fundraising, access to finance, and resource
mobilization.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for capacity building, mentorship, and
technical support.
• Competence in applying digital tools, marketing strategies, and sustainable business
practices.

Apply
If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward an application letter together with a copy of your updated resume quoting ‘Social Enterprise Advisor, SBVP’ to the People and Culture Manager, Strathmore University Business School, on careerssbs@strathmore.edu by end of the day (5.30 pm) Tuesday, 30th September 2025.
Due to the large number of applications we may receive, only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Please be advised that Strathmore University Business School is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT ask for money from applicants under any circumstances during its recruitment process. Interested applicants are encouraged to exercise caution upon receiving any such interview opportunity that requires payment of any money