Financial Inclusion Officer at Echo Network Africa

Key Responsibilities

• Training and Capacity Building
• Design and deliver financial and non-financial training programmes for women and communities.
• Conduct training on group formation, group dynamics, and financial literacy/entrepreneurial skills to enhance women's participation in financial inclusion initiatives.
• Credit Provision and Management
• Assess business and creditworthiness of women groups and design programmes to address identified capacity gaps.
• Provide prudent budgeting, money management advice, and financial health checks to ensure effective finance management.
• Conduct follow-ups on loan disbursements and repayments to ensure a clean portfolio.
• Mobilize resources for the initiative and create linkages with financial and non-financial institutions.
• Advocacy, Networking, and Client Engagement
• Facilitate market linkages and build connections with the informal sector to train on savings schemes.
• Provide evidence for issue-based lobbying and advocacy towards women-responsive laws on financial inclusion.
• Contribute to the development of policy for the Revolving Loan Fund.
• Document success stories and map new women groups for continuous growth.
• Qualifications Education: University degree in a related field, preferably Business Administration, Social Studies, Economics, or Finance.
• Experience: At least 3 years of related experience within a busy organization.
• Technical Skills: Practical experience in conducting needs assessments of Microfinance clients. Computer literate (specifically Word & Excel).
• Communication: Strong written and spoken English and Kiswahili. Good report writing, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills as well as familiarity with financial accounting.
• Behavioral Competencies: Ability to work without constant supervision, strong problemsolving skills, and the ability to evaluate business plans.