GROOTS Kenya is a grassroots women movement that was founded in 1995 to respond to the invisibility of grassroots women in development processes and decision making. Our mission is to facilitate grassroots women effective engagement in development. GROOTS Kenya works in rural areas and informal settlement where gender and intersecting inequalities are highest. GROOTS Kenya is implementing Jiinue Growth Program(JGP) that seeks to address the funding gap for 120,000 young micro-entrepreneurs (young women and men) through access to financial capital and well-tailored technical assistance.
Responsibilities
– Induct young micro-entrepreneurs into the project and equip them will all the necessary information on the project products and services
– Identifying pipeline of youth micro- entrepreneurs within respective counties and onboard them as possible borrowers.
– Collectively organizing youth micro- entrepreneurs into groups per localities and initiate business networks across counties of interest.
– Work plans- develop schedules for group meetings to identify and explore their needs and recommend solution.
– financial literacy skills and entrepreneurship trainings (Technical assistance) to youth micro- entrepreneurs.
– Support Youth-Micro entrepreneurs to initiate a fundable business proposal
– Induct young micro entrepreneurs into the project and project products
– Go the “extra mile” to build trust relationships, loyalty and satisfaction with the youth microentrepreneurs throughout the project cycle. -Customer satisfaction survey
– Support the lending partner in maintaining a healthy loan book as requested
– Prepared and submit weekly progress reports to the program manager/ team leader.
– Operate in compliance with policies, code of conduct and work culture of the organization.
*Professional Qualifications*
Degree in Development Finance /commerce/ banking/ business management or relevant field
Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook · Good command of Microsoft Excel and basic understanding of any other data management software
Other Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, Strong critical thinking and Analytical skills time management skills, multi-stakeholder engagement skills; conversant with relevant local language.
Personal Traits: A fast leaner, result oriented, self-driven, team player, problem solver, agile and flexible, high integrity
Other relevant information:
The role is field based. The applicant must be based in one of counties in their region of interest.
Regions
· Region 5: (Laikipia/Nyandurua /Samburu)
· Region 6: (Meru /Embu/ Tharaka-Nithi)
· Region 7: (Kisumu/ Siaya/Homabay)
· Region 8: (Nyamira/Kisii/Migori/Narok)
· Region 9: (Vihiga/Kakamega/Busia/Bungoma)
· Region 14: (Makueni/Kitui)
· Region 15: (Elgeyo Marakwet/Baringo)
How to apply
Applicants should send their CVs ONLY to talent@grootskenya.org by C.O.B 21st June 2024. Applicants must indicate the position and region of interest in the Email Subject. Kenyan youth (young women and men) are encouraged to apply. Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis
