Business Coach

The Nawaya Network is an NGO based in Beirut that develops the skills of underprivileged Lebanese and refugee youth. One of our programs, GIL: Generation of Innovation Leaders, in partnership with UNICEF, is designed to address the high youth unemployment rates and the inaccessibility of the knowledge economy for the youth population across Lebanon through entrepreneurship.

At Nawaya, marginalized youth first go through a 13-day Entrepreneurship Training where they come up with a project idea which they then refine so it becomes a viable project. After the Entrepreneurship Training phase, youth with a viable project idea can apply to the next phase of the training which is a 6 day Financial Boot Camp, and at the end of this training, teams will be selected to move to the Incubation Phase. In the Incubation phases, teams receive further support to launch their micro-enterprises with a possibility of receiving a minor seed-funding to help with the launch. 

Business Coach Job description (AREA):

• Work closely with selected youth teams to refine and further develop their enterprise ideas
• Review business models to ensure financial viability and sustainability
• Guide youth on developing budgets for their pilot projects
• Guide youth on their operational planning, HR requirements, sales approach, and marketing plan.
• Prepare youth to launch their pilot projects and offer mentorship during pilot period
• Communicate progress and needs of youth to Program Manager and Incubation Coordinator
• In consultation with a lawyer, offer guidance and advice on legally establishing and registering enterprises
• Refer and connect teams to potential investors and mentorship opportunities
• Conduct alumni surveys with incubated youth after 3 months, 6 months, and a year through personal interviews

Qualifications and Experience:

• Min. Bachelor Degree in business, finance or related field
• Min. 2-3 years of experience in business development, entrepreneurship or related fields.
• Solid communication skills and participatory training skills
• Fluency in Arabic and English is a must.
• Experience in running a startup or an SME is a plus
• Motorized (Have a car) - Essential 
• Must be willing to travel across Beirut and to the Chouf & South