Project Coordinator at Strathmore University

JOB PURPOSE:

• Lead the day-to-day implementation of the Financial Inclusion Fund - SBDC Pilot Programme across Uasin Gishu, Nyeri, and Mombasa counties, coordinating field teams and programme activities to ensure 150 SMEs receive end-to-end diagnostic, advisory, coaching, and market linkage support. The role drives execution across all programme phases, translating plans into action, resolving operational challenges, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery of all workplan activities and outputs. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead day-to-day implementation of all programme activities across Uasin Gishu, Nyeri, and Mombasa counties, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of the workplan. 
• Supervise and coordinate field teams and functional units, including County Business Advisors, consultants, and support staff, to ensure aligned execution of programme objectives. 
• Drive delivery across all four programme phases (Setup & Diagnostics, Expert Advisory, Execution & Growth, and Impact & Close), ensuring 150 SMEs receive end-to-end support services. 
• Maintain real-time tracking of all programme activities, SME engagements, and deliverables, ensuring accurate reporting and early identification of risks or delays. 
• Coordinate SME data collection, monitoring, and performance tracking in collaboration with M&E and field teams, ensuring accurate and timely evidence generation. 
• Manage operational coordination including logistics, internal communication, partner engagement, and administrative support to enable smooth field implementation. 
• Prepare consolidated field reports, updates, and stakeholder briefs for the Project Manager, ensuring accurate documentation of progress, outcomes, and challenges. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 
The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills: 

• 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, programme implementation, or field operations management in multi-site or multi-county environments. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Development Studies, Economics, Commerce, or a related field. 
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and field activities, with exposure to MSME development, financial inclusion, or enterprise support programmes as an added advantage. 
• Strong skills in programme tracking, reporting, and MEL data collection, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools. 
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with 
• willingness to travel frequently across Uasin Gishu, Nyeri, and Mombasa counties.