Business Development Advisor at Youth Changers Kenya (YCK)

Overview

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES NEEDED Understanding of Youth Changers Kenya Demonstrated professional, executive, or leadership experience and accomplishments in fundraising, monitoring and evaluation, and finance. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in one or more key functional areas: fundraising, monitoring and evaluation, and business development in the development sectors. Demonstrated creative, strategic, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to actively listen, consider diverse perspectives, ask relevant questions to foster mutual understanding, and synthesize information to build consensus. Personal qualities should include integrity, credibility, and a demonstrated passion for enhancing the professionalism and capacity of Youth Changers Kenya’s beneficiaries and partners. Fluency in English and strong communication skills are required. Board of Directors experience is a plus. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Growth Planning: Advise on long-term strategies to identify and seize new opportunities, markets, and partnerships. Market Insight & Analysis: Provide expertise on market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to inform board decisions. Partnership Development: Leverage personal and professional networks to facilitate strategic alliances, joint ventures, and collaborations. Revenue Diversification: Recommend approaches to broaden the organization’s income streams beyond current sources and promote sustainability. Governance and Oversight: Ensure that YCK’s strategies align with the organization’s mission, values, and compliance requirements. Performance Monitoring: Regularly review and assess the effectiveness of YCK’s activities, offering guidance for improvement. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application COMMITMENT: Board members are expected to serve at least one 3-year term. The time commitment is approximately 5 hours per month. Each board member should be available to serve on at least one committee. Attend the in-person annual board meeting. Interested candidates should submit a CV and Cover Letter to opportunities@youthchangerskenya.org by 26 June 2026