The Socio-Enterprise Manager is responsible for leading and managing the organization's income

generating initiatives, specifically the Seaweed Program and the Sexual and Reproductive Health

(SRH) Project on reusable sanitary pads. The role ensures that both projects achieve financial

sustainability, product quality, and measurable social impact, while aligning with the organization's

mission of empowering communities through inclusive economic development. 

1. Program Alignment and Strategic Alignment

• Design, plan, and implement socio-enterprise models for the Seaweed Program and SRH Project in alignment with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Develop innovative approaches to scale income-generating activities while ensuring sustainability and community impact.
• Ensure integration of social, economic, and environmental objectives in program execution.

2. Business Development and Market Linkages

• Identify, develop, and maintain market opportunities for seaweed products and reusable

sanitary pads.

• Forge partnerships with buyers, distributors, and private sector actors.
• Support branding, packaging, quality standards, and certifications to enhance competitiveness.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies to inform enterprise growth.

3. Financial and Resource Management

• Develop, implement, and monitor program budgets.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and compliance with financial/accounting standards.
• Track revenue, expenses, and profitability of socio-enterprise activities.
• Mobilize resources through proposals, fundraising, and partnerships.

4. Community Engagement and Capacity Building 

• Work closely with women, youth, and community groups involved in farming and production.
• Provide training in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, cooperative management, and

quality assurance.

• Strengthen community ownership and leadership to ensure long-term sustainability. 

5. Quality Assurance and Control

• Establish and enforce quality control systems for both seaweed and reusable sanitary pad production.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Develop and maintain product testing, inspection, and certification processes to meet

market and regulatory requirements.

• Provide continuous training to staff and producers on quality improvement and risk

mitigation.

6. Innovation and Sustainability

• Promote environmentally friendly practices in seaweed farming and reusable pad production.
• Explore new product lines (e.g., seaweed-based cosmetics/food products, innovative

menstrual health solutions.

• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations

7. Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with government institutions, private sector players, donors, and community-based organizations.
• Represent the organization in key forums, trade fairs, and networking events.
• Develop contracts and agreements with partners, vendors, and customers.

8. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Develop KPIs and track the performance of both the seaweed and pad-making programs.
• Conduct regular monitoring of production, sales, and social outcomes.
• Prepare and submit timely reports to management, donors, and stakeholders.
• Document best practices, challenges, and lessons learned.  

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Enterprise, and Development

Studies, Gender & Development, Marine Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in managing social enterprises,

community-based programs, or SME development.

• Leadership & Management: Proven ability to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and foster partnerships.
• Communication: Excellent report writing skills, written and verbal communication skills in

English and Kiswahili as well as Microsoft Proficiency.

• Added Advantage: Experience in the blue economy sector (e.g., aquaculture, marine

enterprises) and sexual reproductive health programming.

• Quality Assurance and Quality Control

• innovation

• Women & Youth Empowerment Initiatives

• Financial Risk Management

• Leadership & Management Skills

• Communication, Negotiation and Persuasion, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Leadership, Ability to work under pressure, Perseverance and motivation.

• Monitoring & Reporting