Smart Regional Consultants (SRC) is a leading business support and advisory services consulting firm in Kenya with experience working with small holder farmers in the various agricultural value chains.
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The Head of Investor Readiness and Access to Finance will lead the design and implementation of integrated SME support programs across three core areas: access to finance and investment, market access and growth, and business model strengthening. The role is responsible for ensuring that SMEs progress from foundational business readiness to bankable, investable, and market-responsive enterprises.
The incumbent will work closely with SMEs to strengthen financial and operational systems, develop investment-ready business cases, and structure appropriate financing pathways, while simultaneously building and managing partnerships with financial institutions, investors, insurers, fintechs, and market actors.
The role will play a critical translation function—converting enterprise-level needs into credible, de-risked, and bankable opportunities that align with the requirements of capital providers and buyers.
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