Purpose of the job
To economically empower the community through entrepreneurial education, provision of micro loans and ongoing business support to HopeCore clients
Job Responsibilities
Actively engage the community to mobilise existing groups and support formation of groups to ensure a consistent pipeline of groups for future funding
Train groups on loan policies and procedures
Promote self-sufficiency and self-reliance of the Associate and Partner Self Help Groups
Monitor loan client businesses and assist with business support and mentoring
Plan, manage and oversee loan collection meetings to ensure full recovery of amounts due
Conduct and evaluate pre-funding/post-funding assessments, business monitoring, community mobilization and default management activities
Implement education and empowerment programs in the community
Support the development of courses, curriculum and training materials
Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, and knowledge sharing of the impact of the educational programs
Support the compilation of periodic performance reports, group profiles and success stories
Collaborate and build relationships with relevant stakeholders in the provision of Micro Enterprise services and training
Support the associate business educator in updating of the characteristic database/loan client’s database
Provide technical support and backstopping for education and empowerment programs focused on youth and marginalized populations
Academic and Professional Qualification
A bachelor’s degree in Business field related field with at least 2 year’s work experience
OR
A diploma in a business related field with at least 3 years’ work experience
Applicants with a background in economics and with micro finance experience will have an added advantage
Other Competencies
Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interact with community members effectively
Innovative, quick learner, self-starter and result oriented
Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
Flexibility and adaptability
Demonstrate high levels of integrity
Good documentation and report writing skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point and ability to work with large and complex spreadsheets
