Graduate Trainee-Market Linkages | Jigjiga

Inkomoko is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Refugees, women, and persons who reflect the diverse communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and link our clients with local business opportunities. This will involve meeting buyers of different kinds to understand their supply needs. The buyers may include local hotels and restaurants, bars, schools, small processing companies, among others.
• Build long-term business relationships with local micro and small buyers.
• Work with the Business Development and Investment teams to identify and create a list of clients with market linkages potential.
• Share and help our clients to apply for tender opportunities in local markets.
• Supports the development of digital technology solutions for business to business (B2B) & business to customer (B2C) linkage.
• Collaborates and participates in different platforms and enhances synergy between the market related objective in respective regions.
• Initiates and assists with special projects, such as trade fairs, promotional events, advertising, and product development support in close collaboration with BGS team and clients.

We are looking for someone who;

• Manages Diverse Relationships – Relates well to a wide variety of personalities, values differences, and communicates effectively across diverse communication styles, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Takes initiatives to Deliver – Thinks several months in advance, prioritizes objectives, implements reliably, and quickly identifies what will help or hinder goal accomplishment.

• Fluent in Technology – Uses technology effectively to work efficiently and achieve desired outcomes.

The ideal candidate will fulfill the following requirements:

• Highly energetic: We want someone who thrives from being on the field and talking to people.
• Sales-oriented: We are looking for people who will be able to secure contracts/deals for our clients.
• Relationship-building: we are looking for relationship builders. Someone who is no stranger to strangers.
• Opportunistic: Someone with an ability to spot and communicate opportunities quickly.
• Self-Starter: Someone who will need minimal training and will be ready to learn on the fly.
• Field-based: All graduate trainees will be based on the field, and ideally from locations where they are posted.
• Language proficiency: Basic or advanced level the local language capabilities is a big plus.
• Up to 1 year of work experience
• College degree in any field – marketing and sales preferred.
• Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

WHAT YOU’LL GET

This role is inside a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining, you’ll access:

• Meaningful work that directly contributes to sustainable livelihoods and job creation across East and Central Africa.
• Competitive salary, and potential Performance-based bonus
• Incredible company culture, with opportunities for learning and growth
• Diverse colleagues across the region, and policies that demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion
• A dynamic and entrepreneurial team environment committed to innovation and social impact
• Health insurance for self and family
• Staff savings and provident fund, negotiated bank rates for long-term employees
• Generous annual leave, parental leave, and sabbatical options.

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re excited about this role, please submit: >>HERE your CV, and tell us why you are the right fit for this opportunity.

Inkomoko is committed to justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.  As we seek to reflect the communities we serve, refugees and women are strongly encouraged to apply. As a company we have policies that ensure fair treatment in the application process.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment is conditional upon successful background checks and other verification as needed.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and background screening checks. Inkomoko also participates in the , In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual misconduct, fraud, or abuse. By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Application Deadline: April 20, 2026