Jobs Kenya

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  • Legal Counsel

    Legal Counsel

    About the job

    The Legal Counsel is part of the Legal & Compliance team, which is part of the Finance & Risk Unit, and reports directly to the Senior Legal Counsel Africa & Asia. This unit is responsible for providing excellent legal and compliance services and support to Oikocredit including all regional offices, branches and subsidiaries while at the same time being critical in monitoring the Legal, Regulatory and Compliance risks.
    The Legal Counsel- EA will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, our Africa regional office.

    Main responsibilities
    As the legal counsel, you will be responsible for: –

    Analyzing, developing, maintaining and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines for own discipline while considering the business needs.
    Selecting, structuring, combining and interpreting external and internal data, information and developments.
    Acting as functional expert or liaison with managers, advise and support them concerning relevant matters relating to own discipline, including the effective application of policies, procedure and / or guidelines.
    Contributing to the implementation of processes relating to own discipline within Oikocredit and carry out the work within the assigned work field.
    Providing insights at request or at own initiative regarding quantitative and qualitative developments by means of periodical and ad hoc reports and / or analyses.
    Building and maintaining a network of relevant (internal and external) stakeholders.
    Collaborating and cooperating across multiple departments in projects, knowledge sharing and process optimization.

    Education, skills and experience
    It is essential that you have:- 

    Masters’ Degree in the field of law, preferably with a specialization in corporate, financial or civil/ commercial law
    3-5 years of relevant work experience- legal knowledge in commercial transactions is key
    Excellent written and verbal command English
    Regional professional experience
    Ability to work independently and with great sense of responsibility

    Desirable

    Work experience in a financial institution or a law firm working with banking, finance, corporate or tax related practice.
    Working knowledge or exposure to equity, renewable energy transactions.
    Good written and verbal command of French

    Competencies

    Initiative, client and service orientation, result orientation, cooperation, building and maintaining networks and relations, verbal communication and presentation, written communication.

    Apply via :

    jobs.oikocredit.coop

  • Senior Project Officer Agriculture

    Senior Project Officer Agriculture

    The Senior Project Officer will work with internal and external experts as required in the best interests of our partners and Oikocredit. He/she will act as a relationship manager, translating market developments and client needs into opportunities to create impact and do business. Although specialized in the agriculture sector, the Senior Project Officer will be conversant with Oikocredit’s strategy, sectors, and its products & services.

    Main responsibilities
    As a Senior Project Officer, you will be responsible for:

    Collecting data and information from the market; researching and approaching new clients to identify investment opportunities in the market taking into account the interests and investment parameters of Oikocredit.
    Collecting data related to clients, conducting due diligence and comprehensive analysis including risk analysis, financial analysis and business analysis including social performance and environmental criteria.
    Managing and monitoring the investments, reviewing clients’ financial situation, capacity and business status and providing recovery advice (if applicable).
    Designing and/or reviewing disbursement proposals, analyzing disbursement proposals, negotiating terms, preparing and submitting proposals to the relevant committee(s) for approval.
    Providing insights upon request or on own initiative regarding quantitative and qualitative developments within the portfolio and or investment by means of periodic and ad hoc reports and/or analyses.
    Monitoring and implementing compliance guidelines and standards for processes and investments within own area of expertise, based on Oikocredit’s procedures and regulations.
    Initiating, developing and maintaining partnerships with a variety of internal departments and external stakeholders, in line with business needs, policies and external developments.

    Qualifications
    It is essential that you have:

    A minimum of 6 years relevant work experience in financing agricultural businesses
    Advanced knowledge of inclusive agriculture/ agri-business
    Strong analytical skills
    Extensive user skills in Microsoft Excel and computer literacy in general
    Advanced university degree in the field of finance and banking, business, economics or economic development
    Fluent in both written and spoken English.

    Additional Remarks

    This role is a project-based role.
    This role is a 1-year contract role with possible extension to 3 years.
    Willingness to travel within country/internationally up to 15-20% of the time.

    Apply via :

    jobs.oikocredit.coop

  • Operations Officer

    Operations Officer

    About the job

    You will be mainly handling the lending administration, using technology as we are gradually moving from manual work to (semi) automated processes. Your will deal with the exceptions, monitor the robots and continue building the automation journey.
    In order to achieve the coordination of the full approval and pre-disbursement processes, as an Operations Officer you will have knowledge of the various relevant cross unit processes.
    You will follow the overarching business process and escalate issues to the Senior Operations Officer as required.

    Main Responsibilities

    To support the credit and equity approval process, the Operations Officer schedules and organizes the Credit Committee and Equity Investment Committee meetings, coordinates the approvals required to allow the investment to go ahead, develops the contract sheet in line with business unit requirements and transposing all relevant data into Efront, cross-checks the data with other relevant systems such as WebEPT and Efront, coordinates the pre-disbursement process with input from other relevant departments and coordinates payment with Financial Accounting.
    Typical administrative activities include ensuring system updates, running and distributing standard reports, coordination of invoices, statements and other letters to external parties as well as executing approved requests for changes in access permissions for various systems.
    The Operations team produces and distributes partner invoices and legal demand letters as per the agreed payment schedule and passes cases to the Special Collections Unit where required for further follow up.
    Additionally he/she performs operational and administrative tasks on behalf of Integrated Investments Analysis to support the wind down portfolio.
    For Capacity Building (CB) projects the Operations Officer ensures the relevant CB database is updated in liaison with SPI, the regional CBSP office and Financial Accounting.
    The Operations Officer is also responsible for executing the Oikocredit procurement procedures to centralize contract and purchase order administration. He/she interfaces with Financial Accounting to coordinate the approval of invoices for payments and store related documentation (e.g. proof of delivery) through a centralized archiving system.
    The Operations Officer also coordinates the update of the Chasqui newsletter by requesting input from the investments community and publishing updates on the relevant system.

    Qualifications

    Vocational degree.
    More than 4 years’ experience in an administrative or operational environment, preferably with lending administration.
    Sufficiently IT literate to make effective use of the applications and systems required, knowledge of Excel is a must.
    Good understanding of (financial) business processes.
    Experience with workflow automation is an advantage.
    A continuous improvement mindset, experience with continuous improvement methodologies or initiatives is desirable.
    Conscientious personality, eye for detail.
    Fluency in English.

    Please submit your application in English, including your CV and a letter of motivation.Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. 

    Apply via :

    oikocredit.softgarden.io

  • Investment Officer

    Investment Officer

    Responsibilities

    As an Investment Officer, you will be responsible for:

    Collecting data and information from the market; researching and approaching new clients to identify investment opportunities in the market taking into account the interests and investment parameters of Oikocredit.
    Collecting data related to clients, conducting due diligence and comprehensive analysis including risk analysis, financial analysis and business analysis including social performance and environmental criteria.
    Managing and monitoring the investments, reviewing clients’ financial situation, capacity and business status and providing recovery advice (if applicable).
    Designing and/or reviewing disbursement proposals, analysing disbursement proposals, negotiating terms, preparing and submitting proposals to the relevant committee(s) for approval.
    Providing insights upon request or on own initiative regarding quantitative and qualitative developments within the portfolio and or investment by means of periodic and ad hoc reports and/or analyses.
    (Monitoring and) implementing compliance guidelines and standards for processes and investments within own area of expertise, based on Oikocredit’s procedures and regulations.
    Initiating, developing and maintaining partnerships with a variety of internal departments and external stakeholders, in line with business needs, policies and external developments.

    This job might be for you if:

    You are service and detail oriented, have demonstratable ability to multi-task, good communication and relationship management skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
    You have an entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiastic personality.
    You have an interest in the impact investing sector and are committed to the values of Oikocredit.

    Education and experience

    It is essential that you have:

    A minimum of 4 years relevant work experience in financing businesses, market analysis and/ or economic development in East Africa
    Advanced knowledge of inclusive finance
    Strong analytical skills
    Extensive user skills in Microsoft Excel and computer literacy in general
    Advanced university degree in the field of finance and banking, business, economics or economic development
    Fluent in both written and spoken English

    Additional remarks

    Willingness to travel within country/internationally up to 15-20% of the time.

    Core competencies:

    Initiative; cooperation; problem analysis and assessment; client and service orientation; result orientation; market orientation; persuasive skills; building and maintaining networks and relations.

    To apply, please send your application in English, including your CV and letter of motivation, to vacancies@oikocredit.org, no later than 30th June 2023.

    Apply via :

    vacancies@oikocredit.org

  • Investment Officer

    Investment Officer

    Responsibilities

    As an Investment Officer, you will be responsible for:

    Collecting data and information from the market; researching and approaching new clients to identify investment opportunities in the market taking into account the interests and investment parameters of Oikocredit.
    Collecting data related to clients, conducting due diligence and comprehensive analysis including risk analysis, financial analysis and business analysis including social performance and environmental criteria.
    Managing and monitoring the investments, reviewing clients’ financial situation, capacity and business status and providing recovery advice (if applicable).
    Designing and/or reviewing disbursement proposals, analysing disbursement proposals, negotiating terms, preparing and submitting proposals to the relevant committee(s) for approval.
    Providing insights upon request or on own initiative regarding quantitative and qualitative developments within the portfolio and or investment by means of periodic and ad hoc reports and/or analyses.
    (Monitoring and) implementing compliance guidelines and standards for processes and investments within own area of expertise, based on Oikocredit’s procedures and regulations.
    Initiating, developing and maintaining partnerships with a variety of internal departments and external stakeholders, in line with business needs, policies and external developments.

    This job might be for you if:

    You are service and detail oriented, have demonstratable ability to multi-task, good communication and relationship management skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
    You have an entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiastic personality.
    You have an interest in the impact investing sector and are committed to the values of Oikocredit.

    Education and experience

    It is essential that you have:

    A minimum of 4 years relevant work experience in financing businesses, market analysis and/ or economic development in East Africa
    Advanced knowledge of inclusive finance
    Strong analytical skills
    Extensive user skills in Microsoft Excel and computer literacy in general
    Advanced university degree in the field of finance and banking, business, economics or economic development
    Fluent in both written and spoken English

    Additional remarks

    Willingness to travel within country/internationally up to 15-20% of the time.

    Core competencies:

    Initiative; cooperation; problem analysis and assessment; client and service orientation; result orientation; market orientation; persuasive skills; building and maintaining networks and relations.

    To apply, please send your application in English, including your CV and letter of motivation, to vacancies@oikocredit.org, no later than 30th June 2023.

    Apply via :

    vacancies@oikocredit.org

  • Equity Analyst

    Equity Analyst

    The Equity Department is responsible for developing and managing an impactful equity portfolio. The team focuses on building, monitoring and managing the equity investment portfolio, taking into account the risk and the triple bottom line impact (social performance, financial and environmental).
    Responsibilities
    The Equity Analyst is responsible for providing support to Equity Officers in Africa in identifying, screening, assessing, negotiating, structuring, recommending and closing investment opportunities, in managing, monitoring and reporting on investment, as well as for availability and analysis of relevant information.
    If you join our team, you will be mainly responsible for:

    Supporting Equity Officers based in Kenya, in Ivory Coast, and in our European HQ:
    general assessment and financial analysis of potential investees,
    due diligence processes,
    trips to potential investees
    market analysis research
    identification of prospects or pipeline development.
    Monitoring and managing portfolio holdings:
    Providing analytical support for portfolio holding investments and investment opportunities
    Implementing and managing regular reporting formats and procedures
    Reviewing and summarizing monthly reports prepared by Investees
    Preparing portfolio review reports
    Planning and monitoring legal closing processes, elaborating AML- CDD packages of approved investments based on Oikocredit’s legal guidelines and handling the hiring process of external consultants, if needed.
    Assisting social performance issues management as appropriate and supporting value creation of portfolio holdings for possible exit with solid social and financial returns.
    Promoting the long-term success of Oikocredit’s equity endeavours; Collaborating with internal and external colleagues to maximize impact and promoting Oikocredit’s reputation in the industry.

    Education and experience

    Master degree in the field of finance, accounting or economics
    2 years of working experience in a relevant field such as corporate finance, or banking
    Experience in structuring financial models and in financial analysis
    English proficiency, verbal and written
    Regional professional experience
    Ability to work independently and with a great sense of responsibility

    Desirable (added advantage)

    French proficiency, verbal and written
    Regional professional experience

    This job might be for you if you:

    Seek to advance your career in finance, equity investments or economics.
    Have a keen interest in environmental, social and development issues.
    Enjoy building and maintaining business relations.
    Are willing to travel frequently (up to 25% of the time).
    Are committed to the mission of Oikocredit.
    You want to join a professional organization with social goals
    You want to work in an international and highly diverse environment
    You will work across different sectors of economy in many different countries

    Apply via :

    oikocredit.softgarden.io

  • Regional Operations Officer – Nairobi

    Regional Operations Officer – Nairobi

    The Regional Operations Officer – Kenya is part of the regional team for Africa and reports to the Portfolio Manager Africa.
    Responsibilities
    As Regional Operations Officer based in Kenya, you will provide operational and paralegal support to the regional office. In this role, you will be responsible for:

    Filing all the required know your customer and due diligence (KYC and DD) documentation of potential partners, which are collected by investment officers.
    Supporting investment staff who perform the KYC risk assessment of potential partners.
    Liaising with our Legal & Compliance unit for more complex KYC risk assessment cases.
    Giving training on KYC and DD related matters.
    Planning and monitoring the periodic reviews of KYC files and KYC for repeat deals while these assessments are performed by investment officers.
    Overseeing guarantees and releases.
    Supporting the disbursement of loans.
    Supporting efforts to standardise the terms sheets.
    Developing the agenda and writing the minutes of regional credit committee meetings.
    Supporting the collection of documents in problem projects.

    Education and experience
    The essential requirements for the role are:

    Bachelor’s degree.
    Minimum of five years relevant work experience in the financial industry.
    5 years’ experience with paralegal work in KYC support.
    High computer literacy in general.
    Fluency in English and French (verbal and written).
    Working for a professional international organisation which sets social goals as its priority.
    Meeting sector leaders and gain field experience in impact financing.
    Access to training and learning opportunities.

  • Investment Officers

    Investment Officers

    The Job Role
    To strengthen our operations in East Africa, we are looking for two Investment Officers who will work in the East Africa region. You will be responsible for building pipeline, analyzing and presenting investment proposals, monitoring your portfolio performance and building the capacity of your portfolio clients. This will be achieved through partnerships and provision of specialist advice to the relevant internal or external stakeholders. The ultimate goal is to create social impact with a sufficient financial return while delivering services in (new and) existing markets in full compliance with investment mandates, local law, regulation and Oikocredit policies and guidelines.
    The Key Responsibilities
    More specifically, you will have the following responsibilities:

    Building pipeline through collection of data and information from the market and identification of investment opportunities that are in line with Oikocredit policies on Risk, Impact and Profitability
    Conducting due diligence, carrying out comprehensive analysis, preparing and presenting investment proposal to the relevant committee for review and approval
    Managing and monitoring the investment portfolio’s performance and taking the necessary corrective actions
    Designing/reviewing/analysing disbursement proposals, negotiating terms, preparing and submitting proposals to the relevant committee for approval
    Preparing and presenting regular and ad hoc quantitative and qualitative reports and/or analyses as may be required for effective decision making
    Ensuring compliance at all time to guidelines and standards for processes and investments within own area of work based on Oikocredit procedures and regulations
    Initiating, developing and maintaining partnerships with a variety of internal departments and external stakeholders, in line with business needs, policies and external developments.

    The Requirements
    The Investment Officer we seek will be a customer-focused, self-driven, action-oriented, results-focussed professional with a passion for investing in people whilst maintaining a commercial mind-set.
    You will also have:

    Advanced university degree in the field of finance and banking, business, economics or economic development,
    4 – 6 years of relevant work experience in banking, market analysis and/ or economic development;
    Knowledge of inclusive finance/renewable energy/agriculture finance
    Extensive user skills of Microsoft Excel and computer literacy in general
    Proven experience of building networks, ensuring accountability
    Demonstrable communication, interpersonal, self-organization and analytical skills
    Willingness to travel within country/internationally up to 40% of the time (for the regional role)
    This position is open to citizens of the Eastern African region.

  • Investment Officers

    Investment Officers

    The Job Role
    To strengthen our operations in East Africa, we are looking for two Investment Officers who will work in the East Africa region. You will be responsible for building pipeline, analyzing and presenting investment proposals, monitoring your portfolio performance and building the capacity of your portfolio clients. This will be achieved through partnerships and provision of specialist advice to the relevant internal or external stakeholders. The ultimate goal is to create social impact with a sufficient financial return while delivering services in (new and) existing markets in full compliance with investment mandates, local law, regulation and Oikocredit policies and guidelines.
    The Key Responsibilities
    More specifically, you will have the following responsibilities:

    Building pipeline through collection of data and information from the market and identification of investment opportunities that are in line with Oikocredit policies on Risk, Impact and Profitability
    Conducting due diligence, carrying out comprehensive analysis, preparing and presenting investment proposal to the relevant committee for review and approval
    Managing and monitoring the investment portfolio’s performance and taking the necessary corrective actions
    Designing/reviewing/analysing disbursement proposals, negotiating terms, preparing and submitting proposals to the relevant committee for approval
    Preparing and presenting regular and ad hoc quantitative and qualitative reports and/or analyses as may be required for effective decision making
    Ensuring compliance at all time to guidelines and standards for processes and investments within own area of work based on Oikocredit procedures and regulations
    Initiating, developing and maintaining partnerships with a variety of internal departments and external stakeholders, in line with business needs, policies and external developments.

    The Requirements
    The Investment Officer we seek will be a customer-focused, self-driven, action-oriented, results-focussed professional with a passion for investing in people whilst maintaining a commercial mind-set.
    You will also have:

    Advanced university degree in the field of finance and banking, business, economics or economic development,
    4 – 6 years of relevant work experience in banking, market analysis and/ or economic development;
    Knowledge of inclusive finance/renewable energy/agriculture finance
    Extensive user skills of Microsoft Excel and computer literacy in general
    Proven experience of building networks, ensuring accountability
    Demonstrable communication, interpersonal, self-organization and analytical skills
    Willingness to travel within country/internationally up to 40% of the time (for the regional role)
    This position is open to citizens of the Eastern African region.