Consultancy – BDS Analysis for Childcare Sector at WUSC (7+ Years Experience)

Consultancy, Project Management
Nairobi
September 1, 2025
Contract Hybrid
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Job Description

 

Company: World University Service of Canada (WUSC)
Job Title: Business Development Services (BDS) Analysis for the Childcare Sector
Qualification: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, International Development, or related field (Bachelor’s with extensive experience may be considered)
Experience: Minimum 7 years in business development, SME support, or consultancy roles
Application Deadline: Not specified
Job Field: Consultancy / Project Management

Role Summary

WUSC is seeking an experienced Consultant/Consultancy Firm to lead a Business Development Services (BDS) Analysis for the childcare sector in Kenya and Malawi. The role will strengthen business ecosystems that serve childcare providers, with a strong focus on gender equality, inclusivity, and women’s economic empowerment under the ACT Project.

Key Responsibilities

  • BDS Ecosystem Mapping: Identify key BDS providers and stakeholders in Kenya and Malawi; assess their services for childcare businesses.

  • Needs Assessment: Analyze business, finance, and entrepreneurship skill gaps for women childcare providers.

  • Review Training Approaches: Evaluate and adapt existing BDS training methodologies for inclusivity and gender responsiveness.

  • Develop Frameworks: Design a comprehensive BDS capacity-strengthening framework tailored for childcare providers.

  • Support Matching Grant Program: Provide technical input on design, eligibility criteria, and gender-responsive grant utilization.

  • Deliver Reports: Produce inception, ecosystem mapping, training materials review, and final consultancy reports.

Consultant Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Business, Gender Studies, International Development, Social Sciences, or related field.

  • At least 7 years’ experience in SME support, capacity strengthening, or business development.

  • Proven expertise in gender analysis, intersectional approaches, and program design.

  • Experience working in East Africa, especially Kenya and Malawi, is an advantage.

  • Demonstrated experience with grant design, training curriculum development, and stakeholder engagement.

  • Knowledge of childcare sector, social enterprises, or early childhood development projects is highly desirable.

Contract Duration

  • Expected period: 25th September 2025 – 31st March 2026.

  • Deliverables include detailed reports, training frameworks, and matching grant design inputs.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the WUSC career portal:
👉 WUSC Careers – BDS Analysis

Why Join WUSC?

By consulting with WUSC, you will directly contribute to building gender-transformative solutions for the childcare sector in East Africa, supporting women entrepreneurs and advancing inclusive business ecosystems.

 

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