Echo Network Africa County Project Assistant – Busia Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary
The Project Assistant will handle all the assigned activities and initiatives under Financial Inclusion and Community Resilience at County Level.
Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Assistant is responsible for:
Training
To assist in training on Financial, Aquaculture and Climate Change Adaptation programmes for women and communities
Training on group formation, group dynamics and enhancing capacity for women to participate effectively in financial inclusion initiatives
Financial Literacy and entrepreneurial skills.
Credit Provision
Disburse loans of different products to different women groups as per the budget.
To provide a financial health check after the receipt of financial support to ensure that the women continue to manage their finances effectively.
Business assessment of all the women groups eligible for the Revolving Loan Fund
Create linkages with financial and non-financial institutions
Support fundraising for implementation of the Programme Centres’ mandate as per the ENA Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027.
Working in collaboration with Local Implementing Partners to plan and implement activities
Support identification of women groups to receive cages and fish ponds and management of fish farming
Conduct follow-ups on loan disbursements & repayment and ensure clean portfolio
Advocacy and Networking
Facilitate market Linkages to our beneficiaries
Assist in lobbying and advocacy towards women-responsive laws and policies on financial inclusion.
Build linkages with the informal sectors to train on savings schemes amongst the informal groups
Client Engagement
Contributing in the development of a policy for the Revolving Loan Fund for the LIPs.
Involvement in documentation of the success stories within the communities.
Mapping of new women groups to strengthen and ensure continuous growth.
Manage and update County Contact Database.
Mobilize participants and stakeholders to attend programme meetings and forums.
Reporting
Preparing documentation for Financial and Programmatic reporting in close working collaboration with ENA’s County Local Implementing Partners.
Qualifications
Academic: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Co-operative Business, Social Studies, Economics or related field.
Experience
Solid knowledge of the financial inclusion sector as evidenced by minimum 3 years of professional experience in reputable financial institutions.
Practical experience in conducting needs assessments of microfinance clients and analysis of results.
At least 2 years related experience in report writing and knowledge of project life cycle in addition to programme planning and implementation, would be an added advantage.
Professional/ Functional Competencies:
Ability to evaluate businesses and business plans
Good written and oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili
Strong presentation, training and facilitation skills
Mobilization and coordination skills
Personal Attributes
Tech savvy
Attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills
Work independently with minimum supervision
High integrity and ethical conduct
Accountable for results
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Echo Network Africa County Project Assistant – Busia Jobs in Kenya
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