Microfinance Officers at K-Rep Development Agency

The candidates will be responsible for providing our target beneficiaries with microfinance services, skills and knowledge to create an enabling business environment to start up viable businesses, generate income and gain key experience as entrepreneurs.

Requirements:

• Must be a University graduate with at least a Bachelors in Entrepreneurship, co-operative Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Microfinance or Project Management with good academic results.
• Persons with over 3-years’ experience in microfinance.
• Aged between 22-35 years of age
• Willing to travel and work outside Kenya for a period of not less than 13 months.
• Innovativeness and creative throughout the program and organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, a keen eye for detail, good presentation and interpersonal skills and excellent report writing skills.
• Proven success in delivering microfinance services.
• Ready to learn as well as train others.
• A sensitive and patient approach to advising and mentoring of other staff.
• Has a valid passport (Not mandatory) but which will be an added advantage.
• Ready and willing to accept the terms of engagement of the project.

Knowledge / Skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office and internet usage.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Able to work collaboratively with others.
• Good personality, positive mindset and independent thinker.