Project Assistant at GROOTS Kenya

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 microentrepreneurs within respective counties and onboard them as possible borrowers.
• Collectively organizing youth microentrepreneurs into groups per localities and initiate business networks across counties of interest.
• Work plansdevelop schedules for group meetings to identify and explore their needs and recommend solution.
• financial literacy skills and entrepreneurship trainings (Technical assistance) to youth microentrepreneurs.
• 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)