Latest Recruitment at Inkomoko

About the Opportunity

This position provides you with the opportunity to work directly with our entrepreneur clients in Inkomoko communities.  As a member of the Business Growth Services team this role will contribute to the direct impact of Kenyan micro and small entrepreneurs to create thriving communities.
Specifically, the positions responsibilities include:  

Responsibilities

Client Mobilization (30%)

• Identify and enroll entrepreneurs based on the criteria to be enrolled in the program.
• Communicate program details to the community participants and confirm messages have been received.
• Represent Inkomoko as an Ambassador, outreach to existing structures in the communities.
• Advise on participants’ criteria to fit the culture and existing businesses in the community.
• Communicate to Inkomoko leadership about any challenge faced by participants during program implementation

Training (20%)

• Ensure that all the entrepreneurs in the program are informed and attend all the training
• Organize all the training logistics: printing training materials, setting up the training venue, 
• recording attendance, and starting the training on time
• Provide the training using Inkomoko training materials in Somali, Kiswahili and English
• Review and advise the Senior trainer on necessary changes to the training modules.
• Complete all the training programs in the due time and within budget.

Business Consulting & Client Relationship Management (40%)

• The intake process for entrepreneurs, including baseline M&E and tracking in our electronic system
• Conducting monthly site visits to assess business need and opportunity
• Generate cash flow statements and profitability analyses with clients
• Provide informed, strategic, and realistic advice to help the client meet their objectives, or shift their objectives towards better sustainability/profitability
• Ongoing site visits to provide real-time advising to solve business changes and grow businesses
• Connect clients to other Inkomoko services, including training and access to finance
• Keep up-to-date the clients’ business information in an accurate manner
• Assist investment colleagues with investment applications, due diligence, and clients’ credit Payment

Community Activities Coordination & Administration(10%)

• Develop a good relationship with all partners and local authorities in Eldoret.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports on time.
• Represent Inkomoko in Eldoret at stakeholder meetings.
• Work closely with the Senior Business Development Advisor and Senior Trainer  to organize community activities
• Assist Inkomoko staff with all in-county communications.
• Make sure activities in the community are done in a timely manner.
• Assist the M&E team with surveys and data collection in Eldoret
• Provide administrative support as needed.
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• University education/or currently pursuing  Business Administration, Entrepreneurship or any other relevant field 
• Digital literacy (basic IT skills for Microsoft office, Excel, PPT)
• Experience in consulting, business planning, and providing business advice
• Relationship skills (coaching, listening, empathy, trust)
• Fluency and Excellent communicator to audiences in English and Swahili.
• Basic understanding and interest of micro and small businesses
• Show personal drive, initiative and learning agility 
• Strong financial and accounting skills; familiarity with business financial policies in Kenya 
• Flexible and able to deliver results under pressure
• Good written and oral communications skills
• Shows perseverance, personal integrity, and critical thinking skills
• Outgoing and Social
• Honest and professional
• Must be based in the respective location.
• Access to a smartphone 24/7 is a plus.

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About the Opportunity

Inkomoko Kenya seeks a highly talented, organized Senior Trainer who will manage and train a team of Business Development Advisors and Training Support Associates in the livelihood program in Eldoret, replicating the success of Inkomoko in Rwanda and Dadaab refugee complex.

Responsibilities

Management (40% time)

Supervision and Team Management:

• Oversee the Training Support Associates team in Uasin Gishu county, including setting work plans, contributing to quarterly performance reviews, and conducting weekly staff check-ins to ensure their alignment with objectives.

Strategic Planning and Goal Alignment:

• Maintain continuous awareness of key program goals, developing daily strategies to achieve targets in line with the allocated budget and organizational culture.

Resource Management and Compliance:

• Collaborate with the Training Manager to plan and manage budgetary allocations, staffing, and other essential resources required to achieve program outcomes effectively.
• Interpret, apply, and ensure departmental compliance with relevant donor guidelines, local policies, laws, and regulations.

Leadership and Communication:

• Lead local staff meetings and organizational activities, effectively disseminating information and encouraging collaboration among team members.
• Ensure strict adherence to organizational HR policies among supervised staff, taking necessary disciplinary actions as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement and Representation:

• Work closely with the Training Manager to ensure seamless operations across various departments such as Managing Director, Loan Department, Finance Department, etc.
• Serve as a strong ambassador for the organizational culture, ensuring its understanding and adherence among all supervised staff.
• Represent the company professionally in stakeholders’ meetings, government events, and other official engagements when the Regional Director or Training Manager is absent.

Reporting and Strategic Insight:

• Continuously monitor industry trends, identify potential risks, and highlight significant activities, promptly escalating these insights to higher management for strategic considerations.

Training Implementation (50% Time)

• Develop and curate tailored content aligned with the unique requirements of clients and the dynamic landscape of refugee businesses in Kenya, Rwanda, and Ethiopia.
• Oversee comprehensive training sessions across all locations within Uasin Gishu county for incoming clients, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Facilitate the continuous professional development of Business Development Advisors (BDAs) by implementing a structured training of trainers program within ongoing classes.
• Utilize a diverse array of innovative training methodologies across multiple locations to cater to varying learning styles and needs effectively.
• Lead training sessions while closely observing and mentoring all Business Development Advisors throughout the training conducted across different sites.
• Identify and prioritize clients requiring specialized attention, directing them to the appropriate Business Development Advisors based on location-specific needs.
• Collaborate with Business Development Advisors and Training Support Associates to orchestrate training activities for clients and partners, ensuring their active engagement and participation.
• Produce comprehensive training reports for designated locations, maintaining up-to-date online documentation to track progress and insights effectively.

Operations & Administration (10% Time)

• Accurately log billable hours and activities into organizational tracking systems such as Odoo, ensuring precise records for invoicing and reporting purposes.
• Ensure the training schedule is consistently updated and accessible on both the calendar and the organization's website, ensuring transparency and accessibility for all stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning department to evaluate the impact and value of training programs for entrepreneurs, contributing to comprehensive assessments.

Logistical Coordination and Support:

• Efficiently coordinate and manage Training Support Associates and other training staff or instructors, ensuring seamless logistics for all training activities.
• Attend all Company-wide meetings, actively upholding and promoting organizational values in various situations and interactions.

Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Provide comprehensive participant or financial reports to funders and partners as required, ensuring transparency and accountability in line with organizational commitments.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will fulfill the following requirements:

• 5+ years of work experience in relevant fields and serving entrepreneurs
• Education requirement: University degree, Project Management, and other relevant academic qualification
• Experience business training, facilitation, content development, business consulting,
  business planning, and providing business advice
• Strong financial and accounting skills; familiarity with business financial policies
  in Uasin Gishu county
• Flexible and able to deliver results under pressure
• Experience working and managing teams remotely
• Excellent computer skills, especially with MS Excel, Word, project management tools(ie: Trello, etc.)
• Good written and oral communications skills
• Good presentation and training skills
• Shows perseverance, personal integrity, and critical thinking skills
• Outgoing and Social
• Honest and professional
• Excellent communicator to audiences in Swahili and English.
• Access to a smartphone 24/7
• Candidate should not be employed by any other organization with Camp activities currently.

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About the Opportunity

Reporting to the CFO, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of internal audit, risk management, and compliance activities. The ideal candidate should possess excellent leadership skills, strong knowledge of audit practices, and a thorough understanding of compliance requirements. Specific tasks include:

Responsibilities

Internal Audit and Compliance (70% time)

• Develop and implement comprehensive internal audit and compliance strategies, policies, and procedures for Inkomoko, ensuring Inkomoko’s adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and its own internal policies
• Design and execute audit plans to assess and monitor the effectiveness of internal controls in finance and operations
• Participate in the annual external audit process, and implement improvements based on audit findings, compliance issues, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and implement effective control systems across IT, program, finance, and operation, and HR. 
• Manage and oversee investigations of suspected fraudulent activities or irregularities.
• Provide timely and accurate reports to senior management on any control breaches or vulnerabilities.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance staff understanding of compliance, new policies, and procedures
• Ensure regulatory compliance including the central bank and the tax administration in all countries of operation

Planning & Risk management (30% time)

• Develop risk management strategies, policies and control frameworks in alignment with Inkomoko's risk appetite
• Conduct regular risk assessments reviews to identify areas of weakness and implement corrective actions.
• Provide guidance and support to the organization's management team on risk 
• Conduct risk assessment in existing and new locations that the organisation expands 
• Monitor and regularly update the company wide risk management framework.
• Keep management updated on risk management best practices.
• Recommend and implement risk management solutions such as insurance, business continuity plans and recovery measures.
• Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding governance and associated rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.
• Instil a risk awareness culture across the organisation.

Minimum Qualifications

The Internal Auditor poised for success in this role will have both technical skills in audit, accounting, finance, or any other relevant field. Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, risk, or a related field. 
• Certification required  – such as Certified Internal Auditor, CPA, ACCA, CISA, Certified Compliance Professional 
• 7+ years experience in internal audit and compliance, in a managerial position.
• Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, risk management, and compliance 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficient in the use of audit software and technology to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Understanding of the various financial and tax laws across East Africa
• Fluent in written and spoken English and at least one East African language.