Green Enterprise Development and Access to Finance Consultant
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Contracted
Senior Manager/Supervisor
CONSULTANCY TITLE: GREEN ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AND ACCESS TO FINANCE CONSULTANT
1. Background
The International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) is an international development organization that works with communities and partners to strengthen livelihoods and promote inclusive, sustainable development in rural communities.Green RISE Africa – GROW Pillar seeks to strengthen competitive green enterprises, improve access to markets and finance, and create dignified work for young people, especially women. IIRR Kenya’s approved proposal targets 1,500 nano- and micro-enterprises in regenerative agriculture and the circular economy in Kiambu, Nakuru and Nyeri Counties. It prioritizes entrepreneurs aged 18–35, women-owned/led businesses and underserved groups, with portfolio targets of at least 70% women, 7% forcibly displaced persons and 3% persons with disabilities. With recruitment and training planned to start in November 2026, IIRR seeks a consultant to develop practical training materials, train staff and strengthen staff capacity in finance readiness.
2. Objective of the Assignment
The objective is to equip IIRR staff and County-Based Green Enterprise Advisors with practical, ready-to-use training materials and skills to train participating entrepreneurs in regenerative agriculture and circular economy, while building staff knowledge to support enterprise financial readiness and access-to-finance facilitation.3. Scope of Work
The consultant will work closely with the Project Manager and relevant IIRR technical staff and will:• Review the approved technical proposal and existing programme materials, then agree a concise workplan and training outline with IIRR.
• Develop a practical, user-friendly curriculum/training module covering regenerative agriculture and circular economy enterprise opportunities, relevant green practices, resource efficiency, waste reduction and recovery, viable business models, value addition, and enterprise sustainability.
• Prepare facilitator notes, session plans, practical demonstrations and exercises, local case examples, checklists and simple assessment tools. Participant training must be practical and tailored to completed business diagnostics, addressing each enterprise’s identified needs, constraints and growth opportunities.
• Deliver a practical Training of Trainers (ToT) for IIRR staff and County-Based Green Enterprise Advisors. Then co-facilitate the first few entrepreneur cohorts, demonstrate hands-on delivery, observe staff facilitation and provide coaching and feedback so staff can independently train subsequent cohorts.
• Build staff capacity to support finance readiness, including assessing enterprise financing needs, basic recordkeeping and cash-flow information, understanding finance-provider requirements and product terms, preparing application documentation and making appropriate referrals
• Advise and guide staff on where and how participants can access quick, affordable loans; facilitate linkages to suitable lenders and provide simple checklists/tools.
4. Key Deliverables and Timeline
| Deliverable | Expected output | Timeline |
| 1. Inception and module outline | Brief workplan, module outline and proposed practical training approach agreed with IIRR. | Within 3 working days |
| 2. Training curriculum and module | Final practical curriculum/module for regenerative agriculture and circular economy, including facilitator guide, session plans, demonstrations, exercises, case examples and assessment tools. | Draft within 5 working days; final within 10 working days |
| 3. Staff Training of Trainers and initial cohort support | Deliver ToT, then co-facilitate the first few entrepreneur cohorts with staff. Tailor sessions to enterprise diagnostics; demonstrate practical delivery, observe staff facilitation and coach staff to lead later cohorts independently. Submit attendance and brief evaluation/action points. | ToT before rollout; co-facilitate the first few cohorts during the initial 2-month engagement, starting November 2026 |
| 4. Access-to-finance capacity support and handover | Conduct staff knowledge-transfer session on finance readiness and facilitation; provide simple checklists/job aids and a concise completion note with recommendations for follow-up support. | Within the 2-month engagement |
5. Duration and Further Support
The initial consultancy will run for two (2) months from the agreed commencement date. The consultant must prioritize completion of the curriculum and staff ToT so IIRR can begin training entrepreneurs in November 2026. After the initial two months, IIRR may engage the consultant on a need basis for specific technical support.6. Required Qualifications and Experience
• A Master’s degree in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Environmental/Natural Resource Management, Business Administration, Finance, Development Studies or a related field.• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in green enterprise development, regenerative agriculture, circular economy, climate-smart agriculture or related enterprise support.
• Demonstrated experience developing practical curricula/training modules and facilitating Training of Trainers or adult-learning sessions, preferably for staff who will train entrepreneurs.
• Practical knowledge of enterprise financial management and access-to-finance facilitation, including finance readiness, application requirements and referrals to financial service providers.
• Strong facilitation, writing and communication skills, with experience supporting women- and youth-led enterprises. Experience in Kenya and use of practical, locally relevant examples are required.
7. Management and Reporting
The consultant will report to the IIRR Kenya Project Manager and work with relevant programme staff and County-Based Green Enterprise Advisors. IIRR will provide available programme documents and timely feedback. The consultant will submit editable materials, incorporate agreed feedback, maintain confidentiality, comply with IIRR safeguarding requirements and ensure the materials are practical and ready for use.8. Application Requirements and Evaluation
Interested consultants should submit a brief technical proposal (maximum 3 pages) outlining their approach and workplan, an updated CV, a financial proposal showing fees and reimbursable costs separately, and at least two professional references. A sample of work done relating to the above mentioned thematic focus areas should be included.| Evaluation criterion | Weight |
| Technical approach and workplan | 30% |
| Qualifications and relevant experience | 30% |
| Financial proposal and value for money | 40% |
| Total | 100% |
Interested applicants who meet the above job criteria are invited to submit the following requirements through the application portal at https://iirr.applytojob.com/apply
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Subject line: Application - Green Enterprise Development and Access to Finance Consultant - Green RISE Africa
Application deadline: Thursday 5th November 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EAT.
IIRR is an equal opportunity organization.
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