ABOUT INKOMOKO
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 and Central 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 650+ staff in 40 offices across Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Through Inkomoko’s 2030 strategic plan, we are adding 3 additional countries to serve more than 550,000 entrepreneurs and growing our $30M loan fund to impact 7M lives.
INKOMOKO VALUES
All staff at Inkomoko are connected to a shared set of organizational values:
- Purpose: be solutions-oriented, produce high-quality work, and 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, and 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, Kula na sawa, On est ensemble.
Inkomoko is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Persons who reflect the diverse communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.
THE ROLE DESCRIPTION
As a new organisation, Inkomoko is currently seeking a dynamic, accomplished and extensively experienced Business Development Manager as a key person in our leadership team. This position is based in JAMJANG.
The successful candidate will have the following duties:
DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT (20% TIME)
- Provide strategic direction and leadership for Inkomoko South Sudan’s operations and programming.
- Manage the schedule and delivery of services to achieve organisation-wide goals, raising concerns and creating solutions to overcome barriers to delivery and improve efficiency.
- Elevate trends and insights to senior management, helping to inform future strategies.
- Support the leadership in managing the budget, keeping all costs within allocated expense limits.
- Cooperate closely with the Director of BGS on activities and performance.
- Prepare regular reports and presentations for the Regional BGS Director to keep updated on the progress of projects.
- Incorporate lessons learned from MEL into new solutions for impact and efficiency.
- Coordinate with the Investment Department to decrease the risk for the organisation.
- Identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions to enhance overall performance and client satisfaction.
STAFF MANAGEMENT (40% TIME)
- Supervise all staff operating within the Inkomoko South Sudan Jamjang office
- Provide support in the hiring process, conduct performance reviews, approve/deny time off, and manage other People & Culture matters to ensure the department meets its goals.
- Manage, coach, and develop Business Development Associates (BDAs) to provide high-quality services to at least 2,000 refugees, IDPs, and South Sudanese host community entrepreneurs annually.
- Provide expert advice and help BDAs, and BAs to navigate challenges/make sound business decisions with their clients.
- Advise staff on how to serve entrepreneurs on operations, sales, and bookkeeping processes.
- Advise staff on how to serve entrepreneurs on financing and investment opportunities/challenges.
- Train and coach staff to optimise usage of reporting tools, Business Advisor Academy, and other organisation standards.
- Identify professional development opportunities for staff and support their growth and career advancement.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the organisation.
MONITORING & EVALUATION (20% TIME)
- Serve as the local lead for MEL, coordinating with the Inkomoko MEL Manager in Juba.
- Ensure local MEL staff have sufficient tools and plan for both control and test groups, and that protocols are carried out perfectly.
- Work closely with the MEL consultancy firm in South Sudan in data analysis, understanding trends of qualitative and quantitative data.
- Create meaningful reports with insight for senior management and partners as needed.
- Use data insights to inform decision-making and make recommendations for program improvements.
EXTERNAL RELATIONS (10% TIME)
- Maintain and grow Inkomoko South Sudan’s relationships with various program partners and external stakeholders – particularly in the areas of Jamjang coordinating with the BGS Director and the Regional BGS Director.
- Stay up-to-date with entrepreneurship trends across South Sudan.
- Connect our entrepreneurs to new insights in trade strategies and other initiatives.
- Support external communications efforts, working with communications experts to provide case studies and data to support public relations on social media, blogs, and other forums.
- Collaborate with partners to develop joint initiatives and leverage resources to maximise impact.
ADMINISTRATION (10% TIME):
- Work with the South Sudan BGS Director to plan and manage the budget, staffing, and other resource needs to deliver program outcomes.
- Work with South Sudan Headquarters Finance Department to manage client payments and local expenses.
- Set up a new Branch Office; negotiate office lease, purchase needed equipment, etc.
- Manage and oversee Jamjang office logistics.
- Other duties to support organisational culture and leadership.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We are seeking individuals who can bring lasting impact to our work. We are looking for candidates who will navigate fast-paced, challenging and resource-constrained environments with enthusiasm, resilience, a sense of humour, and adaptability.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate previous experience with:
- Proven track record of independently managing large-scale projects.
- Exceptional ability to lead and supervise diverse teams with a strong emphasis on cultural sensitivity.
- Background in finance or ability to produce financial reports/projections for entrepreneurs;
- Skilled/ with expertise in market linkages and value chain management to MSMEs;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exhibits perseverance, personal integrity, problem-solving skills, and critical-thinking abilities.
- Minimum a Bachelor’s Degree, advanced degree strongly preferred
- Experience in the entrepreneurship industry (consulting, business planning, finance).
- Fluency in both English and Juba Arabic is a MUST.
Additionally, the successful candidate will most likely also have:
- 5+ years of work experience in relevant or applicable field
- Experience partnering with UNHCR, CRA and RRC is preferred
- Excellent computer skills, especially with MS Excel and Word
- Strong presentation and training skills, and ability to train others on business concepts;
- Demonstrate high levels of ethical behaviour.
- Any other most spoken language in South Sudan is an added advantage.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organisation. Our compensation includes both great culture and a competitive market-based package, including:
- Incredible organisation 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.
- Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth.
- Competitive salary, and potential performance-based bonus
- Favourable policies like health insurance, staff savings program, parental leave, sabbatical program, and more.
TO APPLY
If you’re excited about this role, please submit your cover letter and CV to Inkomoko Office at APTECH Africa Building 5th Floor, Plot 63 Block AXIII Hai Malakal, Juba, South Sudan by 5th March 2025. Please clearly indicate the position you’re applying for at the right corner of the envelope.
You can as well submit your cover letter and CV through the application portal https://inkomoko-job-portal.web.app/home. Tell us about what you’ll bring to this growing organization.
This position is for South Sudanese Nationals only.
Inkomoko is committed to justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. As we seek to reflect the communities we serve, refugees and women are strongly encouraged to apply. As an INGO we have policies that ensure fair treatment in the application process.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment is conditional upon successful background checks and other verification as needed.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and background screening checks. Inkomoko also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual misconduct, fraud, or abuse. By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
