Republic of Kenya
Kenya Cereal Enhancement Programme
Recruitment of Programme
Coordination Unit Staff
The
programme is funded by European Union through IFAD.
The
Ministry wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to the following
position:
Financial Services
Specialist (FSE) – Nairobi
Ref: FSS06
The
Financial Services Specialist will report to Programme Coordinator.
S/he will
coordinate the implementation of Financial Inclusion in collaboration with the
Programme for Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies
(PROFIT).
Duties and Responsibilities
include:-
(a)
Liaising with the Value Chain Development Specialist and the Agri-business
Officers to ensure adequate synergies between Postharvest Management and Market
Linkages and Financial Inclusion;
(b)
Monitoring the performance of the partners and service providers intervening in
the implementation of the Component;
(c)
Monitoring the performance of limited liability companies set up by the
project;
(d)
Developing knowledge management on innovative financial instruments in
collaboration with the Knowledge Management, Communication and Visibility
Officer and partners/service providers of Financial Inclusion; and
(e)
Contributing to the preparation of the AWPB and progress reports;
For appointment to this position,
applicants must have:-
(a)
Bachelor’s degree in either Commerce (Finance Option) or Business
Administration with Finance or Agricultural sciences or any other
relevant/equivalent field from a recognized institution; a relevant post graduate
qualification will be an added advantage;
(b) Eight
(8) years’ experience in the financial sector on financial sector development,
microfinance, rural finance or banking, three (3) of which must have been at a
senior management level and preferably in an international development project
setting;
(c)
Demonstrated experience in training and capacity building of rural clients on
financial services ; and
(d) Strong
computer application and communications skills (oral, written, presentation).
Application Process
i. Female
candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
ii. Each
application should have a CV and covering letter indicating the Reference
Number for the position.
Applicants
for positions in the Nakuru or Siakago Town sub-units should clearly indicate
the preference (N or S) as in the reference numbers.
Photocopies
of relevant credentials should be enclosed.
iii. Each
application in a sealed envelope should be submitted to:
Principal
Secretary
Ministry of
Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
State
Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box
30028-00100
Nairobi
Not later
than 10.00 a.m. on 11th April 2014.
iv. Only
shortlisted candidates shall be invited for the interview