The Equity Group
Foundation was established in 2006 in recognition of the need to scale up the
existing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives of the Equity Bank
Group.
The Foundation acts as the institutional home for the Group’s social initiatives and interventions.
The Foundation’s aim is to catalyse the socio-economic prosperity of the people
of Africa by giving opportunity to the millions at the bottom of the pyramid to
be incorporated into the modern economy. This is by leveraging on the Equity
Bank Group’s infrastructure.The Foundation acts as the institutional home for the Group’s social initiatives and interventions.
The Foundation recognises the diverse nature of the socio-economic needs of the people of Africa and has identified six programme areas on which it lays its emphasis.
These are: Education and leadership development, agriculture, financial literacy & entrepreneurship, health, innovation and environmental sustainability. These programme areas support the Foundation in realising its vision and mission.
The Foundation is currently seeking to recruit a talented, innovative and results oriented individual to fill the following position:
Program Manager - Financial Literacy
The Position
To direct and ensure effective coordination and implementation of the Financial literacy programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Effective
planning and implementation of the programme
- Ensure
effective leadership and team building
- Effective
and timely coordination and communication about the programme
- Sound
resource mobilisation and management
- Appropriate
monitoring and evaluation of the programme
- Preparation
of timely reports of the programme
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Degree
in Business Administration, Microfinance, Entrepreneurship or related
courses.
- Masters
degree will be an added advantage .
- At
least five years experience in programme management
- At
least three years in managing a training programme
- Ability
to work independently and meet deadlines
Desired Skills and Ability
- Effective
report writing and presentation skills
- Able to
work independently, with minimum supervision and demonstrate a good level
of maturity
- Team
player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Computer
Proficiency
- Proven
analytical skills
- High
degree of organization and initiative
- Excellent
communication skills
- Proven
leadership skills
- Planning
and organization skills
Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.
All applications should be through the email indicated below.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Email to: jobs@equitybank.co.ke
Equity Group Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values and what they bring to the workplace.