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    County Project Assistant - Nairobi, Kenya - Echo Network Africa

    Echo Network Africa
    Echo Network Africa Nairobi, Kenya

    4 hours ago

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    Full time
    Description
    Echo Network Africa (ENA) formerly Kenya Women Holding (KWH) is a woman led, women serving development institution that works with other like minded stakeholders to empower, position and advocate for women with specific focus on young women, women with disabilities and women from marginalized communities

    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


    SUPERVISION GIVEN

    The job holder directly supervises:
    None

    LIMITS OF AUTHORITY/ CONTACTS

    Programme Centre Documents

    ENA Programme Policy
    Programme Centre Reporting Databases


    OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    Certificate of Good Conduct
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