Vacancies at Inkomoko

About the Opportunity

Investment Manager will be a trusted partner of Inkomoko Garissa/Dadaab clients with the responsibilities below:

Responsibilities

DUE DILIGENCE AND FACILITY/INVESTMENT PREPARATION (40%) 

• Respond to inquiries from prospective borrowers, support them to apply for our investment products, 
• Introduce the investment products to entrepreneurs, explaining the requirements for repayment and the seriousness of taking on debt financing, 
• Conduct due diligence on prospective borrowers, including site visits, document preparation, coordination with the Business Development Associates and Business Associates, etc. 
• Communicate all materials to the Senior Portfolio Manager/ Regional Portfolio Director and assist in preparing credit reports for Investment Committee meetings,
• Take photos of entrepreneurs, have them sign photo waivers, and post their stories on the Kiva platform.

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT (30%) 

• Offer excellent customer service through daily conversations, correspondence, and site visits as needed to maintain strong positive relationships with borrowers, 
• Work with Business Development Services team to ensure borrower success, and Visit clients for monitoring, 
• Track information about borrowers and communicate effectively with key stakeholders about client status, 
• Actively participate as key staff in the weekly Portfolio Review Meeting, 
• Maintain a tracking system of borrower payments and contact information, 
• Interact with government leaders, the court system, refugees and host communities’ stakeholders and others for follow up on lack of payments, 
• Work with the Finance Director/Senior Finance Associate to produce invoices for payments, 
• Ensure that we are adhering to the requirements of our Kiva partnership, including reporting and journaling, 
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor. 

TEAM AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT (20%) 

• Supervising and training Investment Officers staff in all steps of the investment granting cycle including: 
• Acquisition and screening of potential clients, 
• Active monitoring of investment repayments and overall performance, 
• Investment assessment, appraisal and disbursement.
• Chairing credit/facility committees under the portfolio manager’s approval rights. 

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (10%) 

• Update both disbursements and investment repayments in the Investment Management System (LMS-powered by odoo)
• Maintain and demonstrate proficiency with investment software applications
• Work with system providers to utilize applications to fullest capacity, streamlining processes and procedures, ensuring accuracy and compliance 
• Assist with system parameters and design to meet the needs of multiple departments. 
• Manage user security access
• Ensure proper segregation of duties, develop and maintain work flows for all stages of investment 
• Advise the Management team how to automate key lending processes
• Supervise all aspects of the investment operations. This supervision includes posting of payment, payoffs, and balancing, disbursing investment funds
• Ensure lending team is provided with updates and procedural changes
• Participates in the review and recommendations of operational systems and procedures
• Successfully interact with lending staff to improve accuracy and efficiencies of Investment management system 
• Prepare related reports and administer the system
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Investment Manager will be a trusted partner of Inkomoko Kenya clients; basic qualifications include: 

• University degree in Finance or another related field 
• Must speak fluent English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of other local languages will be an added advantage 
• 5+ years of work experience in the relevant or applicable field 
• Experience in Islamic lending and practice is STRONGLY preferred
• Experience in investment management, microfinance, capital leases, and access to finance for Micro businesses and SMEs is STRONGLY preferred 
• Experience in lending, group savings is strongly preferred 
• Experience in lending products development is a MUST 
• Experience in managing investment staff 
• Experience providing business advice to entrepreneurs and dealing with customers/debt 
• Prior experience in using Investment management system software 
• Experience in partnerships management is STRONGLY preferred
• Decisive individuals with the ability to deliver unpleasant messages to the debtors and assertive enough to get the debtors to pay off the entire debt 
• Experience in managing difficult clients and reaching positive outcomes 
• Very strong attention to details and good follow-through, 
• Comfort with the civil court system, collateral registration and previous experience in litigation is preferred
• Unrelenting perseverance, personal integrity, and critical thinking skills. 
• Must be able to legally work in Kenya.

What You'll Get

This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes both a great culture and a competitive market-based package, including:

• Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity
• Opportunity to work with a talented, passionate, and committed team of professionals across the region
• Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth
• Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus
• Favorable policies like health insurance, staff savings program, parental leave, sabbatical program, and more.

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About the Opportunity

We are pleased to announce the Driver vacancy within the Administration & Operations Department. Reporting to the Administrative & Procurement Officer, the position holder will support our team in the day today operations and movement of staff. This position is based in Garissa- Kenya.

The position responsibilities will include but are not limited to;

Responsibilities

• Drive authorized Inkomoko staff to and from various destinations in and around the Inkomoko operating camps  and any other assigned destinations.
• Run office errands as required
• Safely drive assigned office vehicle, following set rules and regulations
• Ensure the compliance to the fleet management policy
• Conducting basic maintenance checks to ensure vehicle safety and hygiene
• Perform both preventative and regular maintenance on assigned vehicles and ensure that proper detailing is performed.
• Ensure that the vehicle is always properly equipped with spare tire, tool kit, jacks, wheel spanner, tow rope, jump lead, belts, fire extinguisher, and first aid toolboxes
• Regularly keep vehicle maintenance records and fuel consumption records
• Schedule and update major car service appointments and report any issues
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the immediate line supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who will navigate fast-paced and resource-constrained environments with commitment and patience. The ideal candidate will have an impeccable driving record, knows the  communities in which we operate, and can have both mechanical skills and good judgment, additionally the candidate should fulfill the following requirements:

• Valid driver’s license issued in Kenya 
• Basic mechanic training is required. 
• 5 years experience as a driver
• Clean driving record, without any accidents in the past five years 
• Previous training in defensive driving and driving for security of passengers 
• Basic writing, reading skills and basic education 
• Good communicator in Swahili and English 
• Ability to access and use a smartphone 24/7.
• Knowledge and ability to use radio, email, telephone and other applications
• Must be willing to live in Garissa , and have flexible working hours 
• Candidate should not work for any other organization while working for Inkomoko
• Must have good knowledge of Garissa.