Business Development Advisor-Bor

ABOUT INKOMOKO 

Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in order to improve livelihoods, create jobs, and help communities thrive. 

In 2026, Inkomoko was listed by the Financial Times as the 5th fastest-growing company in Africa, supporting entrepreneurs across East and Central Africa to grow thriving businesses and build inclusive, resilient economies. 

Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has worked with more than 100,000 entrepreneurs, including thousands of refugee entrepreneurs. Inkomoko provides a combination of training, consulting, access to finance, and market-level systems change.  We are the largest investor to refugee entrepreneurs in Africa.  

Inkomoko has 850+ staff in 50 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.  Refugees, women, and persons who reflect the diverse communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.

THE JOB OPPORTUNITY & RESPONSIBILITIES

Inkomoko South Sudan seeks a highly talented and experienced Business Development Advisor to work directly with entrepreneurs to help them develop the skills to scale their businesses. 

Current responsibilities include:

TRAINING (30% time)

• Manage training for all incoming IDPs, refugees, returnees and host entrepreneurs in the Business Growth Department
• Implement training as part of the ongoing classes scheduled for Inkomoko entrepreneurs.
• Identify and enroll entrepreneurs to join INKOMOKO program
• Deploy a wide variety of training methods both in person and digital - iterating as needed
• Develop new and review existing content to match entrepreneurs' needs and refugees, IDPs and returnees’ business dynamics.
• Draft training reports and update the online reports;
• Mobilize and follow up on entrepreneurs to ensure high attendance;
• Coordinate with Training Support Associate for smooth logistics;
• Participate in capacity-building workshops on a range of topics related to business growth, including P&C, accounting, finance, marketing, human-centered design, and innovation.

STRATEGIC ADVISING & ENTREPRENEUR RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (40% time)

• Conduct business assessments to identify entrepreneurs' needs and market opportunities
• Develop and implement accurate financial reporting and bookkeeping systems for entrepreneurs.
• Assist entrepreneurs with the setting of business growth goals and implementation of business plan recommendations.
• Advise entrepreneurs on financing and investment opportunities/challenges;
• Help entrepreneurs prepare for financing or investment opportunities (Investment and equity financing Provide expert advice; help entrepreneurs to navigate challenges and make sound business decisions);
• Conduct assessments of entrepreneur businesses to understand business needs, challenges, and opportunities.
• Conduct research on the industry, competitors, and customers;
• Manage entrepreneur relationships and provide a single point of contact for assigned entrepreneurs;
• Manage the schedule and delivery of services throughout entrepreneur engagements;
• Regularly track and report on the progress of entrepreneur work and deliverables;
• Maintain and organize entrepreneur files
• Participate in the development and testing of new advisory tools with Inkomoko technical team and entrepreneurs

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (20% time)

• General maintenance of entrepreneur files, reports, and coordination with colleagues.
• Contribute to staff meetings, annual retreats, and monthly entrepreneur Services meetings. 
• Participation in ongoing entrepreneur tracking and implementing Inkomoko’s impact evaluation programs every quarter/year 
• Participate in the development of Inkomoko goals, strategies, and planning
• Represent Inkomoko in the local business community and at conferences or other events
• Represent Inkomoko in partner meetings and any other events in camps as assigned
• Keep up to date on the latest business and industry trends in South Sudan and across Africa

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about entrepreneurship and have the skills and experience to help entrepreneurs make lasting changes to their businesses. We are seeking candidates who work quickly and thoroughly, collaborate, and are both kind and serious.  The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: 

• Proficient in Juba Arabic, and English;
• Experience working in refugee and IDPs, returnees and host community settings.
• Deep understanding of go-to-market strategies and growth strategies for businesses in the area of consumer goods; 
• Excellent computer skills – including Power point, Word, Excel, Odoo, Kobo-collect, Google Drive, etc.;
• 3+ years’ experience, in working with MSMEs is required; 
• Bachelor’s degree required in a Business-related field; 
• Good at translation from English to local languages like South Sudan Arabic and others would be an advantage.
  

COMPETENCIES
We are looking for someone who.

• Manages Diverse Relationships – Relates well to a wide variety of personalities, values differences, and communicates effectively across diverse communication styles, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Takes initiatives to Deliver – Thinks several months in advance, prioritizes objectives, implements reliably, and quickly identifies what will help or hinder goal accomplishment.
• Fluent in Technology –Uses technology effectively to work efficiently and achieve desired outcomes.

This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. 

• Our compensation includes a great working environment and competitive compensation:
• Competitive salary, and potential performance-based bonus
• Benefits include health insurance, annual leave, a staff savings program, parental leave for men and women, a sabbatical program, and more.
• Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and opportunities for career growth; 
• Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals across the region; 
• Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth;