Financial Inclusion Advisor - Mombasa at Volunteer Service Overseas (VSO)

Role Overview

Working at project location – In this role, you will provide on-site support in the project location and/or VSO office, (full-time unless otherwise specified) for a set period of time.

Please note this role is based in Mombasa, you must either already be in or be willing to relocate to Mombasa. To provide support and guidance on accessing finance for emerging small enterprises /entrepreneurs in the waste management sector.

Essential

Skills, qualifications and experience

• A bachelor degree in finance or related subject.
• Some relevant professional experience in a comparable position or working with start-ups/small enterprises.
• Experience in helping small enterprises access funding
• Fluent in speaking and writing in English

Desirable

• Previous experience in working in a multicultural environment.
• Experience in working in a developing country
• Understanding of the particular barriers facing youth lead MSME

Competencies and Behaviour

Whether You Want To Join Us As An Employee, Or As a Volunteer Working In Your Own Country, Overseas Or Online, Our Selection Process Includes An Assessment Based On These Core Competencies

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together.

• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge