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    Programme Assistant, Financial Inclusion at - Nairobi, Kenya - Echo Network Africa

    Echo Network Africa
    Echo Network Africa Nairobi, Kenya

    5 days 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 Programme Assistant is responsible for handling all the assigned activities and initiatives that promote affordable and accessible financial and non-financial services for women and their families.

    KEY TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    The Financial Inclusion Programme Assistant is responsible for:
    Training

    To assist in training on financial and non-financial 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
    Mobilize resources for the initiative.
    Working in collaboration with LIPs Local Implementing Partners to ensure flow of activities
    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.


    QUALIFICATIONS

    ACADEMIC:
    Diploma in Business Administration, Social studies, Economics or related field. A degree is an added advantage.


    EXPERIENCE
    At least 2 years related experience in programme planning and implementation
    Report writing and knowledge of project life cycle
    Solid knowledge of the financial inclusion sector as evidenced by minimum 3 years of professional experience in the sector as a researcher or provider
    Practical experience in conducting needs assessments of Microfinance clients and analysis of results


    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 RECEIVED
    The job holder is accountable to the Programme Centre Manager – Community Resilience and Livelihoods.


    SUPERVISION GIVEN

    The job holder directly supervises the following:
    None

    LIMITS OF AUTHORITY/ CONTACTS

    Programme Center Documents

    ENA Programme Policy
    Programme Center Reporting Data Bases


    OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    Certificate of Good Conduct
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