Microfinance Credit Officers Jobs in Kenya (Machakos, Tala and Kathiani)

Experienced Microfinance Credit Officers 3 Posts

UTS SACCO is the leading sacco in lower eastern province. 

We were the first Sacco in the former eastern province to be licensed by SASRAto conduct Sacco deposit taking business. We have presence in Machakos county, Makueni county, Kitui county and Embu county. We are seeking to fill to fill the following positions based in Machakos, Tala and Kathiani Branches: Department: Credit

Job Purpose Statement: To manage assigned Credit function of UTS SACCO Ltd, by ensuring that the Microfinance function is well developed, ably managed and the business growth is stable, sustainable and profitable.
The job holder will responsible for the following:-
a) Responsibility for all new and existing microfinance business, customer satisfaction and retention.
b) Responsibility for revenue growth and profitability of the microfinance business.

Key Performance Areas
 Number of new members registeredNumber of members in a groupVolume of new loans disbursed, average size and distributionVolume of LGF, average size and distributionVolume of products soldRevenue generated, Overall, per product, per customer, per field officer.Level of specific provisioningLevel of PAR. Loan write offsLevel of customer satisfaction and complaints.Repeat business from customers and loyalty and number of referrals.Rate of customer loss3. Administration and people managementNumber of customer compliments, complaints, satisfaction staff complaints and satisfactionCompliance to procedures, deadlines and usage of timeNumber of audit exceptions.A minimum Diploma or a degree in Business related course.At least  one year experience in microfinance sector. Those with knowledge of Machakos area will have a definite advantage.Kindly send your applications to : microcreditjobs@gmail.com, by latest Tuesday 10/12/2013.
Canvassing either directly or indirectly will lead to automatic disqualification.

All applications should be through EMAIL. 

Hard copies will not be accepted
Head office-  Traders House
P.O. Box 2119 – 90100
Machakos, Kenya
Tel: 044 20571
Office cell phone: 0738 110 775 / 0716 985 215
Fax: 044 21350
www.universaltraders.co.ke

FSD ILO IRA Kenya Micro Insurance Specialist Job Vacancy

The opportunity

Data from several studies suggests that among the many livelihood threats faced by low income households and enterprises are those arising from illness and death.

FSD, International Labour Organisation (ILO) and Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) are collaborating to support development of micro health and life insurance market ¡n Kenya.

We are looking for a micro-insurance specialist who will take the lead in exploring the market potential for health and life micro-insurance products to reduce vulnerability among low income households in Kenya.

The micro-insurance specialist will:

• Lead in undertaking detailed research analysis work to establish an in-depth understanding of the potential market for micro health and life insurance products.
• Assess the policy, legal and regulatory framework to identify any potential gaps;
• Apply market insights to new product development;
• Manage external stakeholder relationships; and,
• Establish and maintain strong linkages with key institutional sources of expertise on micro-insurance.

Who we need

At a minimum you will have:

• Relevant qualifications in social sciences (minimum bachelors degree in economics, banking, insurance and other related studies);
• Experience working in risk management sector;
• Strong quantitative research and financial analysis skills; and,
• Ability to communicate well in written and oral form in English.

Interested applicants are encouraged to consult the ToRs for this post from our website (under Opportunities).

Candidates must demonstrate their ability to meet the terms of this assignment as stipulated in the ToRs. A covering letter and CV should be sent by email to Lydiah Kioko (Lydiah@fsdkenya.org).

Please put “Micro-insurance Specialist” in the subject line.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date: Tuesday 13th December 2011.

FSD Kenya operates as an independent Trust registered in Kenya under the supervision of professional trustees, with policy guidance from its programme investment committee.

Finance is provided by a number of leading development agencies including the UK’S Department for International Development (DFID), the World Bank, the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation together with the Government of Kenya.

Further information can be obtained from our website: www.fsdkenya.org

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Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Social studies Jobs in kenya - Micro Credit officer Vacancy (KShs 20K)

Reporting to the Credit / Business Development Manager the Micro Credit Officer shall have an overall responsibility of promoting and marketing the company products and services effectively and professionally to maximize volumes, sustainability, and profitability.

He/she shall initially carry out the duties and functions of a credit officer as stated here-below.

The duties and functions may be altered at the discretion of the management.

Competencies

• Good leadership and business skills,

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CREDIT OFFICERS JOB VACANCIES IN KENYA Re-advertisement

Our client, a fast growing Microfinance company, requires suitable
candidates to fill in the following positions to be based in all the
47 counties within Kenya on permanent and pensionable terms.
Credit Officers. (Ksh. 54,800 p.m)
Reporting to the Regional Branch Manager, the successful candidate
will have the following responsibilities:
       Marketing of the company’s products in the area of operation.
       Facilitate recruitment of new clients/ accounts.
       Loan disbursements and deposit mobilization that meet defined growth
& quality targets.
       Submission of weekly and monthly performance reports.
       Responsible for cumulating and maintaining client information.

Qualification and Experience.
       Have a diploma in a business related field. Bachelors degree is an
added advantage.
       Prior sales experience  in a financial institution is an added
advantage.( not mandatory)
       Marketing/ accounting skills required.
       Must be computer literate.
       Excellent oral and written communication skills.
       Self driven and possess the ability to work with minimum supervision.
       Self starter who possesses excellent presentation skills.
       Customer care skills.

How to apply.
If you meet the above qualifications, please send a cover letter, plus
a fully detailed CV indicating daytime telephone contact and e-mail
address to bluejobs2011@gmail.com  by latest 21st September 2011.
Please indicate your desired location (county) to work, plus the
position you are applying for in the subject line of your e-mail. E.g.
NAIROBI/ CREDIT OFFICER.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Loan Officer Job opportunity in Kenya - Micro Credit Programme

A starting Micro Credit Programme is seeking to employ a loan officer to assist in the management of their Data Bank.

See duties and qualification for the job as below.

Duties of Loan Officer:

• Promote efficient implementation and management Micro loaning programme
• Assist in data input and management of the data bank
• Prepare weekly/Monthly reports for Management
• Verify loan application from the branches before ratification of the same
• Assist in production of monthly reports and give feedback to branches
• In-charge of documentation and filing of all correspondences within the programme
• Represent organization on any forum related to credit programme
• Prepare books of account for auditing purposes
• Prepare loan disbursements
• Maintain bookkeeping for programme operation

Qualification:

• Diploma in Co-operative/Business management
• At least 2 years experience in working with Loan Performer as a microfinance Software
• CPA 1 and above
• Computer literate
• Have worked with Micro Finance Institution for at least 2 years

If interested and qualified, apply via email only to:

The SED Director
YWCA Nairobi, Kenya
Email: thomas.okoth@ywcakenya.org

We regret to announce that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Jobs in KWFT Kenya : Records Manager , Marketing Manager, HR General Manager, Research Manager, Agronomist, Insurance Manager, and Security Officer

Kenya Women Finance Trust Limited (KWFT-DTM) is a Deposit Taking Microfinance, licensed to conduct nationwide deposit taking microfinance business by the Central Bank of Kenya.

In line with our strategy of expanding the range of services offered to the Kenyan financial sector and our long term commitment to eradication of poverty, we are looking to recruit dynamic individuals to join a large but close family for the following positions:

1. General Manager - Human Resources

Ref: HRD/GMHR/09/11

Reporting to the Managing Director, the GMHR will provide guidance on overall human resources management policies and strategies in order to support smooth running of the institution.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulate and review the human resource policies and ensure proper implementation.
• Forecasting the institution manpower needs, incorporating the same in the Corporate Plan and maintaining liaison with all departments to ensure their manpower and other logistics needs are met.
• Oversee the institution’s manpower planning, recruitment and placement.
• Facilitate performance management processes within the institution.
• Develop and advise on reward policies and systems.

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ECLOF Kenya Church Loan Officer and Individual Lending Officer Jobs

ECLOF Kenya, a Christian Microfinance Institution with an increasing presence in the Country is seeking the services of a market research firm and additional talent in the following roles;

Church Loan Officer

The position will serve ECLOF’s Church market profile and ensure efficient delivery of both financial and non financial services and manage a healthy portfolio that meets organization’s standard for healthy portfolio management.

Individual Lending Officer

The position will grow ECLOF’s Individual Lending portfolio in the selected markets.

The successful candidate shall be in possession of a business related first degree with prior experience in Individual Lending in a financial Institution.

Mode of Application

Qualified candidates should submit their applications quoting the job applied for to the

Human Resource & Administration Manager,
ECLOF Kenya
P.O Box 34889-00100,
Nairobi

or email to hr@eclof-kenya.org

by 20th September 2011.

Please include detailed CV, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.

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Real People Operations Manager Job Vacancy in Tanzania

Real People is a growing Multinational Company in Africa dealing with Micro Enterprise Finance.

In East Africa we are specializing in offering Business Finance solutions through lending to Micro Enterprises, Working Capital and Fixed Asset Loans.

Main Purpose of the Job:

• Managing the profitability and operational efficiency of a Branch operation by achieving and exceeding production targets on a regular basis.
• To manage the client and production portfolio of a Branch to ensure quality business with collections rates achieving or exceeding targets set.
• Ensuring the establishment of a ‘client service’ culture in the Branch.
• Ensuring that all standard operating procedures are adhered to in the Branch.

Reports To: General Manager

Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Minimum Required Experience: 3 Years Managerial Experience in a financial institution preferably a Micro Finance setting.

Required Competencies:

• Sound financial understanding
• Planning and organizing / Workflow management skills
• Analytical / Structured thought processes
• Problem solving
• Customer service focused
• Self starter / Goal focused / Target driven
• Ability to work in a competitive and challenging environment
• High level of resilience
• Assertive
• Strong interpersonal skills / Ability to energize and motivate a team
• Integrity
• Strong management capabilities
• High level of computer literacy
• Valid driver’s license

If you meet the above requirements, please send an application letter specifying your current and expected salary and a detailed CV with three professional referees including daytime contacts to recruitment@realpeople.co.ke specifying the position and location as the subject title.

All applications should be received by 9th September 2011 4.00pm.

Only qualifying candidates will be contacted.

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Microfinance Organization - Accounts Assistant Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya -

Position: Accounts Assistant 

A fast growing microfinance organization wishes to recruit a self driven accountant to run the accounts function at our Nairobi Head office

Duties & responsibilities: 

• Processing of invoices through an integrated computer System
• Daily cash and cheques collection and proper receipting of the same
• Supervise Banking of receipts and reconciling to the daily receipt summary
• Reconciliation of debtors accounts by ensuring all receipts are allocated to the relevant loans
• Maintenance of company’s fixed assets register and verification of the assets physical existence on monthly basis
• Maintaining files for payments and accounting correspondences
• Handling client’s queries relating to loan and savings accounts balances and payments
• Payroll processing and management of statutory deductions
• Daily mobile money and cash reconciliation
• Monitoring branch expenses
• Management reporting
• Daily bank reconciliation

Minimum Accounts Assistant required qualifications & experience 

• CPA part II or its equivalent
• Computer skills particularly on spreadsheets and automated accounting software systems
• Candidates must preferably be between 24 and 30 years old.
• Keen on details with high level of initiative.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision.
• At least 1 year experience in a busy accounting department
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Presentable and excellent communications skills
• And above all, a person of honesty and integrity
• Bachelor degree will be an added advantage
• Any customer service/sales experience/skills will be an added advantage

Application details

Apply to hr@speedcapital.co.ke before 20th August 2011

Applicants must indicate current and expected remuneration & benefits 

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Research Lead Job in Kampala- MFSI Project Grameen Foundation Uganda

Position Title: Research Lead, Mobile Financial Services Incubator (MFSI) project

Status: Full time project contractor (18 months)

Location: Uganda (based in Kampala)

Classification: Exempt

Job Summary: The Research Lead will be responsible for managing all stages of the research process for the Mobile Financial Services Incubator (MFSI), from initial design to data collection and dissemination. He/she is expected to have strong analytical and communicative skills and experience designing and analyzing quantitative research.

The project:

Recently, there has been some concern about the lack of innovation within the branchless banking space.

Very few service providers have gone beyond payments in their service offerings and explored the latent demand for other products—from savings to micro-insurance and loans.

Research conducted by CGAP also shows that many of the existing products have not reached the poor.

To address this problem, CGAP and GF are working together to lower the cost threshold of experimentation and set up an incubator that tests innovations in mobile financial services.

The incubator will combine in-depth research approaches with rapid product testing and aim to develop mobile financial services that are appropriate for the poor and that move the industry beyond payments.

Reporting and relationships: The position will report directly to the Project Director.

Availability:

The MFSI Research Lead will be expected to work a typical work week of 37.5 hours plus additional hours to get the job done.

The position will be based in Kampala, Uganda. This position will need to be flexible to work in local conditions, and be available to work across different time zones.

This position will require travel (20%-30%) within Uganda, and periodic travel to other countries as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop a research plan for the incubator
• Work with the AppLab team to determine product ideas that could be tested
• Work with Research Coordinator to hire and monitor researchers in the field
• Facilitate data collection process
• Analyze data collected
• Write-up research findings in various forms (blogs, monthly updates, reports etc.)
• Design monitoring and evaluation framework
• Monitor and write-up user feedback from the field
• Share feedback with designers who will make alteration to product prototypes

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep commitment to eradication of poverty and alignment with Grameen Foundation’s mission
• Experience working in developing countries
• Belief in the potential to leverage information and communication technology (ICTs) for the benefit of poor people –with practical experience
• Extensive knowledge of various quantitative data collection methods (i.e. surveys, data mining)
• Ability to triangulate research methods to strengthen reliability of research outputs
• Experience in the dissemination of research findings, both through formal (academic publications) and informal (blogs etc.) channels
• Strong writing skills
• Understanding of technology, particularly mobile money applications
• Experience managing fieldworkers

Education and Experience

• At least post-graduate degree with research PhD preferred
• 5+ years experience in research role

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

This position does not require unusual demands for physical effort.

This position may occasionally require physical effort to lift and transport boxes weighing no more than 50 pounds.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of places such as offices, meeting or training rooms, residences, or commercial vehicles; e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations and traffic signals.

Additional Comment:

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Interested candidates may apply by email to Dr. Olga Morawczynski (olga@applab.org).

Please put “MFSI - RL” in the subject line. No calls please.

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Micro Credit Officer Job Vacancy in Kenya (KShs 20K)

Reporting to the Operations Manager the Micro Credit Officer shall have an overall responsibility of promoting and marketing the company products and services effectively and professionally to maximize volumes, sustainability, and profitability.

He/she shall initially carry out the duties and functions of a credit officer as stated here-below.

The duties and functions may be altered at the discretion of the management.

Competencies

• Good leadership and business skills,
• High initiative and ability to work independently with minimum supervision,
• A person of high integrity and ethical behavior is a key requirement,
• Be result oriented and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A good understanding of credit with relevant skills in lending and recovery.

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ECLOF Kenya Human Resource and Administration Manager Job Vacancy

ECLOF Kenya, an established and fast growing Christian Microfinance company seeks to recruit a Human Resource and Administration Manager.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the individual is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to the organization’s human capital to meet the present and future business needs and demands, and is charged with overall general administration duties.

The major roles and responsibilities include:

• Spearhead the development and implementation of the company’s human capital strategy.
• Develop, implement and update strategies, policies, systems and procedures within the human resources function in supporting the organizations business strategy.
• Participate in change management programs/processes to support the company’s strategic direction, and support the building and maintenance of the desired corporate culture.
• Develop and manage effective, competitive and sustainable staff compensation scheme.
• Carry out periodic HR Audits
• Undertake period analysis of human capital issues and submit reports for the Senior Management Team and the Board.
• Manage the manpower planning process, selection and recruitment of staff.
• Develop/update, implement and coordinate staff performance management and monitoring system including the staff performance appraisal system and competency building.

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Maisha Bora Sacco Loans Officer Job in Kenya

We are a fast growing SACCO providing innovative financial services to our members.

We are looking for an energetic and proactive Loans Officer to support full implementation of the Credit Policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end to end credit process.
• Manage the Loans portfolio to ensure nil loans delinquency.
• Maintain custody of all loans information and supporting documents in a secure complete, orderly and accessible manner.
• Make loan decisions in a timely fashion to meet member needs.
• Maintain accurate members' statements.
• Play a key role in business development and direct customer relationship management for the SACCO.
• Coordinate and assign roles and tasks to assisting officers.

Qualifications & competencies required

• Relevant business degree
• CPA(K)
• Minimum of 5 years experience in credit management (preferably in a financial institution) with a track record of performance
• Undivided passion to serve the members
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills (should be a team player)
• Current certificate of good conduct

To apply, send application and detailed CV to:

General Manager
Maisha Bora Sacco Ltd
P.O Box 30062 -00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Or email: hr@maishaborasacco.com

To reach him by 22nd April 2011

Kindly indicate the minimum salary expectation.

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ECLOF Kenya Area Manager, Credit Risk Supervisor job and Credit Risk Officer Job Vacancies

We are an established and fast growing Christian Microfinance company seeking to recruit dynamic and talented staff with drive and passion for microfinance development, to the following positions.

Area Manager

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and talented staff with drive and passion for microfinance development, to the position of Area Manager.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate shall be responsible for providing leadership to respective business units in the Western Area, planning and co-ordinating activities and ensure efficiency and effectiveness in all operations within the Area.

The position is based in Nakuru, with frequent travel to the units (branches).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure organization’s policy, procedures, and business plans are clearly explained, understood and implemented by all Business Units.
• Set realistic targets for each Business Unit under their jurisdiction, and manage the performance management process including, appraisals and evaluation
• Establish and nurture productive relationships with key stakeholders in the Area
• Ensure an effective staff management process is in place and operational for the Area including recruitment, induction/orientation, training, discipline and growth and development.
• Advice the supervisor on matters related to credit operations and provide market intelligence information to guide in policy formulation.
• Ensure adherence to effective checks and balances, procedures and clear audit trails within the Business Units.
• Coordinate market surveys for new areas, potential markets and credit needs analysis within the Area.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing or Social Science and a Diploma in microfinance or banking field
• At least five (5) years work experience in a micro-finance institution two (2) years of which must have been as a branch/unit manager
• In addition, the successful candidate shall possess excellent communication skills, group mobilization skills, leadership & management skills, training and facilitation skills, good public relation and negotiation skills

Interested candidates should forward applications detailing their suitability together with a copy of the CV including day time telephone contact and email address and contacts of 3 referees, addressed to

The Human Resource and Administration Manager
ECLOF Kenya
P. O. Box 34889-00100
Nairobi

E-mail: hr@eclof-kenya.org OR info@eclof-kenya.org

to be received on or before 8th April 2011. (Only short listed candidates will be contacted)

Credit Risk Supervisor

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the position is responsible for developing strategies in identifying, assessing, managing and minimizing the company’s exposure to credit risk which leads to financial loss.

The position is based in the Head Office, with travel to the field.

The successful candidate should be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Development Finance or equivalent plus CPA Section III qualification, or its equivalent.

It requires relevant work experience of 5 years, within the microfinance context.

Credit Risk Officer

Reporting to the Credit Risk Supervisor, the position is responsible for providing credit administration to the company.

The position is based in the Head Office, with travel to the field. The successful candidate shall be in possession of a Bachelors degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Development Finance or equivalent plus CPA Section III qualification, or its equivalent.

It requires relevant work experience of 3 years, within the microfinance context.

Applications should be addressed to

The Human Resource and Administration Manager
ECLOF Kenya
P. O. Box 34889-00100
Nairobi

E-mail: hr@eclof-kenya.org

to be received on or before Wednesday 20th April 2011.

(Only short listed candidates will be contacted)

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Regional Program Officer, Africa, Bankers without Borders® Job in Nairobi Kenya

Position Title: Regional Program Officer, Africa, Bankers without Borders®

Status: Full Time, Project Based (Project end date December 30, 2011

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime Pay)

Job Summary: The Regional Program Officer, Africa, will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and monitoring Bankers without Borders® (“BwB”) volunteer projects in the Africa region.

BwB is Grameen Foundation’s initiative to engage business professionals in skills-based volunteer projects that support microfinance and technology-for-development initiatives and organizations. He/she also will develop and liaise with local sources for volunteers including but not limited to companies, associations, microfinance clubs, and institutions of higher education.

Reporting: The BwB Regional Program Officer will report to the Director of Bankers without Borders® while working directly with other members of BwB, the Africa Regional Team, and other departments within Grameen Foundation.

Availability: The BwB Regional Program Officer will be expected to work a standrard 40 hour workweek plus additional hours as necessary to get the job done. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, and will require travel within the region and abroad. It will also require availability for overseas phone conversations in the evenings.

Essential Job Functions

The Regional Program Officer will be directly engaged in or support the following activities:

• Manage a portfolio of BwB project activities with MFIs, local and regional microfinance networks, and other pro-poor organizations whose mission and interests are aligned with the Grameen Foundation.
• Build relationships with and actively educate local MFIs and microfinance networks about BwB.
• Review and respond to requests for support from partners and others.
• Conduct due diligence on potential BwB client organizations where appropriate, including preparing/reviewing due diligence reports in close coordination with the regional staff and other product/service teams.
• Serve as primary liaison to and provide logistical support to volunteers assigned to BwB projects in the region.
• Cultivate local sources of volunteers in the region.
• Perform monitoring and evaluation of ongoing BwB projects in the region.
• Obtain client feedback and document learning.
• Serve as the BwB liaison to Grameen Foundation staff operating in the region.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of latest industry developments related to microfinance and technology-for-development in all countries of responsibility.
• Assist in fundraising activities for BwB work in the region in coordination with the Regional CEO and the Director of BwB.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep commitment to eradication of poverty and alignment with Grameen Foundation’s mission
• Experience in one or more of the following fields: volunteer management, project management, customer relations, or marketing and recruitment.
• Exceptional representational and customer relationship skills at the executive and decision-maker levels.
• Strong startup mentality: agile and able to do whatever is needed to get the job done.
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate priorities, delivery expectations, risks and concerns to multiple stakeholders.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and interact with various levels of management.
• Ability to gain working knowledge of the fundamentals of microfinance and technology-for-development efforts as well as understanding of the latest industry issues and trends.
• Ability to gain working knowledge of GF's policies, procedures, and practices.
• Commitment to GF’s mission and the eradication of poverty on a global basis.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Fluency in English and French is required.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with a degree in a related field is preferred.
• Five or more years of work experience in related field; graduate degree may require less experience;
• Microfinance experience preferred;
• International work or volunteer experience in emerging markets a plus.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

This position does not require unusual demands for physical effort. This position may occasionally require physical effort to lift and transport boxes weighing no more than 50 pounds.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of places such as offices, meeting or training rooms, residences, or commercial vehicles; e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations and traffic signals.

Additional Comment:

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

For more information about Grameen Foundation please visit our website at www.grameenfoundation.org

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This job advert is available at the Grameen Foundation website here.

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Microfinance Specialist / Trainer Job Vacancy in South Sudan

Position: Microfinance Specialist/Trainer

Location: Gogrial East, South Sudan

Reports To: Sudan Country Director

Supervises: Program and field supervisors

Contract Length: 12 months (renewable)

Introduction

World Concern is an International Christian humanitarian relief and development organization working in Africa, Asia and the Americas. Established in 1955, World Concern works to alleviate suffering among the poor in developing countries and to address the root causes in each context.

The organization’s primary strategy is community-based integrated development. It works in multiple-sectors to build the capacity of village-based groups, non-governmental partners and other counterparts to lead and sustain their development.

World Concern is committed to best practices of inclusive, participatory and accountable relief and development programming and maintains rigorous standards of both financial, monitoring, reporting and all aspects of its programming. Program assistance is provided on the basis of need alone, without regard to race, creed or religion.

The Productive Assets Recovery and Institutional Strengthening (PARIS) project is an ongoing 3 year project that is funded by EC. The project is facilitating rural communities in Gogrial East, South Sudan recover from the effects of the 20 years of war through provision of support to their livelihood systems mainly agriculture, livestock production and enterprise development.

The project has a strong component of building local institutions as one way of enhancing sustainable community development.

Job Purpose:

To manage the microfinance sector of the project and be responsible for planning and execution of the sectoral project activities to fit coherently with other sector activities, World Concern Sudan Country strategy and the overall organizational goals, and achieve desired goals and objectives.

Summary of Main Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and direct the successful implementation of PARIS Microfinance sector and roll out project activities within the project area as well as initiate sustainable economic activities that empower communities in focus;
• Ensure quality, focus and feasibility in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of PARIS Microfinance sector interventions in target communities;
• Ensure that the project interventions are designed and developed in conformity with World Concern ministry priorities and industry accepted norms and standards in community-based microfinance programming model;
• Actively engage with grass root communities to understand their needs and ensure project activities make the greatest impact among the beneficiaries served
• Identify and/or develop required project tools and methodological approaches, and provide technical assistance and training/capacity building to ensure project interventions achieve or surpass established objectives;
• Provide effective leadership to project staff and enhance a learning culture - based upon evidenced based best practices and industry standards - to enable project staff achieve established targets and standards;
• Impart appropriate mentoring, coaching and supervision among community resource persons in order to equip, motivate and empower them for program sustainability
• Ensure full compliance with project donor’s requirement in accordance with the project contract.
• Collaborate with other local development players and actors seeking and maximizing opportunities for synergy creation and efficiency in our programming.
• Coordinate different projects and activities in Gogrial East County to ensure their smooth implementation, harmony and optimum impact
• Function as the team leader for World Concern in Gogrial East County

Required Education, Skills & Experience:

• A relevant university degree, preferably in Social Sciences/Community Development/ entrepreneurship
• At least 3 years experience in managing a microfinance and micro enterprise development project targeting post conflict communities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills, adult training and community mobilization skills.
• Able to design and plan new projects using log frame methodology and implement the plans to achieve established objectives
• Must be disciplined, proactive, able to work with little supervision, and resolve conflicts.
• Proven ability to write project proposals and donor reports.
• Highly motivated in changing lives at the grassroots level and among people in a post-conflict area/country through transformational development processes
• Identification with the values of World Concern, commitment to leadership and mentoring skills and a strong willingness to learn, tolerate and deal with complex socio-political issues in a cross-cultural, sometimes, unstable environment.

All application letters, testimonials and detailed current CV’s together with the names of three referees (one of whom must be a Pastor) and a daytime telephone, should be emailed to worldconcernhr@wcdro.org not later than 25th April,2011.

Please quote the position in the subject matter of your email.

Those who will not have heard from us by 31st May, 2011 should consider themselves unsuccessful.

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• NGO Personal Assistant Job Vacancy
• Safety, Health & Environment Advisor Job in Kenya
• Expression of Interest To Develop Risk Management Policy – Municipal Council of Mombasa
• Provision of Information Systems (IS) Audit Consultancy on HELB’s IT Systems
• Ministry of Industrialization – Industrial Property Tribunal – Logo Design Competition
• Expression of Interest to Develop NACC Corporate Social Responsibility Policy

Coast Hotel Job Vacancies Posted: 03 Apr 2011 05:10 AM PDT A medium sized Hotel at the Coast requires: Receptionist Cooks Waiters Room Stewards Preference will be given to Kenya Utalii College Graduates Apply to: DN.A/943 P.O. Box 49010 – 00100 to reach not later than 14th April, 2011 Read more on Coast Hotel Job Vacancies…

Microfinance Institution Job Vacancies Posted: 03 Apr 2011 05:09 AM PDT A Fast growing Microfinance Institution requires: Marketing Officers Credit Officers Motor vehicles Import Officer Apply to: DN.A/942 P.O. Box 49010 – 00100 to reach not later than 14th April 2011

NGO Personal Assistant Job Vacancy Posted: 03 Apr 2011 05:07 AM PDT A very busy NGO would like to recruit a PA to the Executive Director. Requirements: Degree or Diploma in Administration (or equivalent), from a reputable institution 3 years experience Organized, keen to detail and must possess computer skills Read more on NGO Personal Assistant Job Vacancy…

Safety, Health & Environment Advisor Job in Kenya Posted: 03 Apr 2011 05:05 AM PDT Safety, Health & Environment Advisor required by a leading consultancy firm. Requirements: Masters degree in Safety, Health and Environment or Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline with postgraduate training in Safety, Health, Environment Read more on Safety, Health & Environment Advisor Job in Kenya…

Expression of Interest To Develop Risk Management Policy – Municipal Council of Mombasa Posted: 03 Apr 2011 05:03 AM PDT Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) To Develop Risk Management Policy Introduction The Municipal Council of Mombasa requires a consultant to develop the Council’s Risk Management Policy. By embarking on this exercise the Municipal Council of Mombasa signifies its recognition that we live in an uncertain world where the people, environment and its communities may be at risk. Read more on Expression of Interest To Develop Risk Management Policy – Municipal Council of Mombasa…

Provision of Information Systems (IS) Audit Consultancy on HELB’s IT Systems Posted: 03 Apr 2011 04:52 AM PDT Expression of Interest for the Provision of Information Systems (IS) Audit Consultancy on HELB’s IT Systems The Higher Education Loans Board is a state corporation whose mandate is to source for funds and provide loans, scholarships and bursaries to Kenyans studying in recognized institutions higher learning. Read more on Provision of Information Systems (IS) Audit Consultancy on HELB’s IT Systems…

Ministry of Industrialization – Industrial Property Tribunal – Logo Design Competition Posted: 03 Apr 2011 04:46 AM PDT Republic of Kenya Ministry of Industrialization Industrial Property Tribunal Logo Design Competition The Industrial Property Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body established under the Industrial Property Act, 2001 to hear and determine intellectual property rights disputes relating to patents, industrial designs and utility models. Its jurisdiction, powers and procedures are provided for in the above named Act and the Industrial Property Tribunal Rules, 2002. Read more on Ministry of Industrialization – Industrial Property Tribunal – Logo Design Competition…

Expression of Interest to Develop NACC Corporate Social Responsibility Policy Posted: 03 Apr 2011 04:37 AM PDT Office of the President National Aids Control Council Request for Expression of Interest to Develop NACC Corporate Social Responsibility Policy The mission of National AIDS Control Council is to provide policy and a strategic framework and leadership for mobilizing and coordinating resources for prevention of HIV transmision and provision of care and support to the infected and affected in Kenya. Read more on Expression of Interest to Develop NACC Corporate Social Responsibility Policy…

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