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AMI seeks a driven and skilled Financial Inclusion and Fintech Expert (Consultant) to create practical, accessible, and actionable learning tools and resources tailored to empower young women entrepreneurs in Kenya, enabling them to better comprehend, access, and confidently utilize available financial and fintech solutions.
Responsibilities
Develop the Fintech Knowledge Layer by spearheading the establishment of the foundational fintech understanding within the Digitize initiative.
Design comprehensive learning resources that elucidate access-to-finance prerequisites, borrowing protocols, loan parameters, repayment frameworks, and sustainable financing methodologies.
Conduct in-depth market scans to analyze fintech solutions and financial service providers in Kenya, specifically focusing on their relevance to agri-food micro-enterprises.
Identify and establish relationships with esteemed financial institutions and innovative fintech organizations that align with the program’s objectives and meet the needs of participants.
Establish definitive selection criteria tailored to fintech solutions, specifically addressing the financial challenges encountered by young women entrepreneurs operating within the agriculture value chain.
Engage directly with fintech providers to obtain comprehensive insights regarding their product portfolios, user experience, and eligibility criteria.
Develop a meticulously organized and intuitive product directory, featuring a carefully selected range of pertinent financial products and services tailored for ease of access and navigation.
Develop safeguarding advisory memorandums that outline risks associated with predatory lending, outline responsible usage practices, and identify key warning signs to ensure comprehensive risk mitigation.
Guarantee that all deliverables are gender-responsive, practical, and easily comprehensible for entrepreneurs with limited financial or digital literacy.
Collaborate with the team to consolidate learning content into a standalone, accessible e-booklet, incorporating fintech profiles and responsible borrowing guidance.
Seeking a candidate with a minimum of five years of experience in a relevant field, preferably holding a degree in a related discipline. The ideal applicant should demonstrate proficiency in project management software and possess strong analytical skills. Additionally, excellent communication abilities and the capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment are essential. Familiarity with industry regulations and emerging trends is highly desirable. The role demands adaptability, problem-solving acumen, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Highly proficient in Kenya’s digital financial services and fintech landscape, with demonstrated success in the MSME sector.
Experienced in designing and developing practical toolkits, e-books, and instructional learning resources specifically tailored for micro-enterprises and entrepreneurs.
Demonstrates exceptional research and analytical skills, with the ability to independently develop comprehensive profiles, conduct detailed mapping, and assess financial products and services effectively.
Proficient in distilling intricate financial concepts into concise, understandable, and practical insights tailored for audiences without specialized expertise.
Professional rewrite:
Candidates should possess expertise in creating training or educational materials customized for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), demonstrating insight into the operational obstacles commonly encountered by owners of micro-enterprises.
Proficient in gender-responsive programming frameworks and women’s economic empowerment (WEE) strategies is required.
Proficiency in agribusiness or the agri-food value chain ecosystem within Kenya would be highly beneficial for this role.
Prior experience with donor-funded or development-oriented initiatives within the financial inclusion sector would be highly beneficial.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
