1. Objective of the Assignment
The objective of the Business Mentor role is to support MSME owners and key staff in applying improved business practices, resolving operational challenges, and strengthening market readiness through individualized mentoring.
2. Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities
The Business Mentor will undertake the following tasks:
a. Mentoring Planning
- Review MSME profiles, needs assessment results, and training outputs.
- Develop a simple mentoring plan for each assigned MSME, aligned with identified gaps and priorities.
b. One-on-One Mentoring Sessions
- Conduct 3–4 mentoring sessions per MSME over the project period.
- Provide hands-on guidance on:
Business plan refinement and implementation
Financial management and cash-flow tracking
Marketing strategies and customer outreach
Operational problem-solving and productivity improvement
- Engage MSME owners and relevant staff to ensure institutional learning.
c. Action Planning and Follow-Up
- Support each MSME to develop a practical, time-bound action plan.
- Track progress against agreed actions and provide follow-up support.
- Identify challenges and propose corrective measures.
d. Coordination and Reporting
- Coordinate closely with OWE project staff and Master Trainer to ensure coherence between training and mentoring.
- Submit brief mentoring reports after each session, highlighting progress, challenges, and recommendations.
3. Deliverables
- Individual mentoring plans for assigned MSMEs.
- Completion of 3–4 mentoring sessions per MSME.
- Session reports and MSME action plans.
4. Duration and Level of Effort
Each MSME will receive mentoring over a period of approximately 4–6 months, with sessions conducted monthly or as agreed with OWE.
