DRC Economic Recovery Coordinator Jobs Kenya 2024

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DRC Economic Recovery Coordinator Jobs Kenya 2024

DRC Economic Recovery Coordinator Jobs

DRC Economic Recovery Coordinator Jobs Kenya 2024: Danish Refugee Council has announced latest Job vacancy in Mandera, Kenya. You can apply to the job before the Application deadline Sep 25th, 2024. Before applying we suggest read the job description very carefully and also requirements about this position.

Position Quick Info

  • Job Title: Economic Recovery Coordinator
  • Duty Station: Mandera
  • Country: Kenya
  • Contract Type: National
  • Duration: 3 months
  • Deadline: Sep 25, 2024

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide technical guidance on financial inclusion activities, including technical design of connecting entrepreneurs to formal financial institutions.

Provide technical guidance on the training and establishment of Community Savings & Loans Associations (CSLAs), their running and managing their growth.

Liaise with formal financial institutions to support access to finance for hard-to-reach customers, building trust and setting up dialogue with target communities.

Support small businesses to access finance and repay credit facilities; providing mentorship where necessary to support growth and repayment.

Develop a pipeline of businesses in target areas that can access formal finance and support the connection of these businesses to financial institutions.

Provide technical guidance around KYC (Know-Your-Customer) requirements for access to formal finance.

Lead the development of a Revolving Fund to support financial inclusion in Mandera.

In collaboration with the Project Manager, provide technical leadership related to project design, development, planning, implementation, reporting and overall project management of the financial inclusion portfolio.

Develop technically sound work plans consistent with programme goals and objectives in coordination with the Economic Recovery staff & the MEAL team.

Develop high-quality concept notes, proposals, strategies, monitoring and evaluation plans and ensure their appropriate and timely implementation.

Closely monitor the implementation of financial inclusion activities to timely identify any problems that may affect the achievement of intended outputs and results.

Submit timely weekly, monthly, quarterly & annual reports to the Project Manager.

With support from field staff and the MEAL team, ensure robust monitoring & evaluation of all Economic Recovery activities.

Ensure timely and quality procurement of sector items and services in liaison with the Supply Chain department.

Ensure harmonious working of the team members with other consortium partners and stakeholders.

Lead in private sector partner engagement.

Education:

At least a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Development, Economic Development, Community Development from a recognized university.

A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be a plus.

Knowledge of English, Kiswahili and the Somali language is an advantage.

Experience:

At least five years’ experience working in banking, financial inclusion, access to finance programmes, sustainable and alternative livelihoods resilience, economic recovery and self-reliance programming.

Good working knowledge of the Village Savings & Loans Association methodology, with excellent understanding of market systems development (MSD) approach and the Graduation model.

Must have substantial previous experience in implementing financial inclusion and MSD programmes with good understanding of access to finance.

Excellent analytical and writing skills; cultural sensitivity and have respect for diversity.

Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local partners and other stakeholders.

Experience and willingness to work in the field with proficient programme management skills.

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