Programme Assistant, Financial Inclusion at Echo Network Africa

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