Intern – Inclusive Community Microfinance for Sustainable Development (ICOMED) Project at Inades Formation International

This project addresses financial access gaps especially among rural communities.

Interns’ eligibility

Those eligible to apply and participate in the internship program shall be Kenyan citizens who meet the following criteria:

• Graduates from Kenyan universities/reputable colleges with preference on finance related degrees e.g. Bachelor of Commerce.
• Graduates who are 27 years old or younger, and willing to commit to the program for a maximum of six months.
• Graduates with demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty and integrity, positive attitude, ability to learn

Roles and Responsibilities

The SOFDEV intern shall be engaged with Kitui County SOFDEV units including Kauma, Musengo and Yatta / Kwa Vonza units.

He/she shall perform the following roles and responsibilities;

• Prepare relevant excel templates to record the units’ actual and updated membership, savings and loans data, the members’ interaction with the different savings and loan products, total loan uptake, level of loan repayment and rate of loan repayment.
• Travel to the units’ location to record data according to the schedule provided
• Provide weekly reports of the units to the national office through the SOFDEV project officer
• Accompany the project officer to the field to address emerging issues whenever required

NB. Potential candidates will be required to declare any potential conflicts of interest e.g. a relative working for INADES FORMATION KENYA etc.

Duty Location: The successful candidate shall be based in Kitui town with frequent travels