Business Mentor
Looking for your next big break? Consider the Consultancy for Business Mentor at Mentors International based in Dowa & Kasungu. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date on April 18, 2026. See the guidelines below to submit your application successfully. Please ensure to mention you found this opportunity on NyasaJobs.com website when submitting your CV and application to the employer or when making online applications for organizations.
Position: Business Mentor
Location: Central Region (Dowa & Kasungu)
Employment Type: Part-Time (8 months)
About Us:
Mentors International is a vibrant organization dedicated to empowering families and individuals to break free from poverty and achieve self-reliance and prosperity. Through our Giving Machine initiative, we aim to distribute goats and sewing materials to selected rural farmers and skilled tailors in Dowa, Kasungu, and Lilongwe districts. The project includes group and personalized business mentoring visits designed to help participants develop essential financial management skills, leading to increased business revenues, savings, and reduced debts.
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Business Mentor with strong financial mentoring skills to join our team and support our initiatives.
Job Description:
As a Business Mentor, you will provide group and one-on-one training to selected participants, playing a crucial role in achieving the project’s goals and fostering business growth among beneficiaries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial assessments of participants
- Register participants into the Mentors International database
- Maintain updated records of each visit
- Lead group mentoring sessions during the project’s initial phase
- Provide personalized training by visiting participants’ businesses or homes at least once a month throughout the project duration
- Assist the project coordinator in compiling monthly field reports.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Community Development, Project Management or any related field
- Proven experience in customer service, mentoring or coaching roles
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong leadership and coaching abilities to motivate and inspire others
- Demonstrated experience in personal or business financial management
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
Key Skills:
- Ability to engage participants and adapt to diverse learning styles
- Proficiency in MS Office and HR management software
- Passion for helping others
- Integrity and strong values
- Commitment to creating transformative impacts
- Willingness to pursue continuous learning.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to recruitmentmw@mentorsinternational.org with the subject line “Business Mentor Position” by April 18, 2026.