Micro - Enterprises Support Programme
Trust (MESPT)
Contribute to poverty eradication
Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to poverty eradication and at the same time love what you do?
Contribute to poverty eradication
Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to poverty eradication and at the same time love what you do?
Read on and see how you can become
part of a leading development organization in Kenya that is focused on poverty
reduction through sustainable micro-enterprise development activities.
Micro-Enterprise Support Programme
Trust (MESPT) was established in 2002 by the Government of Kenya and the
European Union to continue with the activities of the Micro-Enterprises Support
Programme (MESP), previously implemented by the founders between 1997 and 2002.
In 2012, the European Union
relinquished its rights as a founder and passed those rights to the Danish
Representation in Nairobi.
The mandate of MESPT is alleviation
of poverty and creation of employment through support of micro, small and medium
enterprises.
Building on MESPT’s vision and our
great success over the past 13 years, the organization has set its eyes on an
exciting growth plan into the future as articulated through our new brand and
strategy.
It is against this background that we
are looking for high quality individuals to join our existing team of inspired
and talented professionals at MESPT and be part of our growing and exciting
future.
Procurement Officer
Ref: MESPT/PO/07
Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Finance and
Administration, the jobholder manages sourcing activities on a for entire
procurement function day-to-day basis and executes standardized strategic
sourcing processes focusing on value for money
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide advisory services to line managers and
project teams on procurement of all goods; works; service and logistical
matters;
- Maintains and updates bi-annually an approved
list of registered suppliers required by MESPT;
- Prepare and implements a Procurement Plan;
- Prepare, publishes and distributes clear
technical specifications for procurement of goods and services including
invitations to tenders; pre-qualification documents and invitation for
expression of interest;
- Coordinate the receiving and opening of tender
documents; and coordinate the evaluation of tenders, quotations and
proposals;
- Prepare contract documents, variations and
modifications in line with award decisions;
- Develop and implement a mechanism for use
organization wide for measuring and improving purchasing performance.
- Participate in supplier qualification and
selection process by developing a supplier evaluation system;
- Ensure that MESPT has reliable and efficient
suppliers with documented quality systems and a sound financial base.
- Participate in the review and development of
contracting strategies through analysis of the value chain and identifying
new opportunities for procurement efficiencies.
- Formulates Service Level Agreements in
consultation with other departments to meet the expectations of internal
customers;
- Monitor Service Level Agreements management by
user departments to observe consistency and ascertain that MESPT is
getting value for money from procured services or products;
- Pursue and develop cooperative relationships
and interchange of information between the procurement function and other
departments of the Trust with a view to giving exceptional customer
service.
- Ensure adherence to the procurement procedures
as required by procurement policy and grant agreement.
- Conduct market surveys and analysis which will
assist in monitoring and forward planning for supplies
- Ensures smooth supply chain procedures within
the and coordination among staff to ensure successful requisition
Desired competencies and experience
- Business degree or equivalent plus full
professional qualifications is procurement or equivalent
- Professional Membership in Purchasing and
Supplies; CIPS or KISM
- Five (5) years progressive work experience.
- Pragmatic and honest behaviour
- Knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations
- Knowledge of relevant statutory laws e.g. Tax;
NSSF;NHIF
- Impeccable organisational skill and proven
analytical ability;
- A Strong team player with demonstrated
experience in leading teams
- Results oriented with proven track record of
working to achieve targets
Head of Programmes
Ref: MESPT/HOP/03
Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the CEO, the jobholder is responsible
for delivering all MESPT’s Programmes for achieving agreed strategic and
operational goals by developing, expanding and refining existing programme
structures, processes and procedures to ensure an efficient working
environment.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Participate in formulation and implementation
of strategic aspects of all programs;
- Manage end-to-end project management of
multiple large programs and projects;
- Lead cross functional teams to complete
projects or program deliverables within allotted timeline and budget.
- Identify key internal/external stakeholders
necessary for project completion and develops overall strategy for
executive of high value projects/program;
- Define project/program scope and objectives,
guides activities of a project/program team including delegating tasks to
team members, identifies resources, and establishes master timeline for
deliverables;
- Create work plans for complex Projects/programs
spanning multiple business units and new concepts;
- Prepare donor reports
- Work with external vendors and internal
stakeholders to champion project(s) across the entire organization;
- Conduct project/program meetings and is
responsible for project/program tracking and analysis;
- Ensure adherences to quality standards and
reviews project/program deliverables;
- Manage the integration of vendor tasks and
tracks and reviews vendor deliverables;
- Responsible for each project process in the
region, including the definition, resource mobilization, monitoring,
closure and budget for all projects;
- Provide technical and analytical guidance to
project team; and
- Recommend and takes action to direct the
analysis and solutions of major problems.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Masters Degree or equivalent in relevant
area of study
- Bachelor’s Degree in Program Management,
Economics, Business or equivalent;
- Demonstrated 13 years’ experience in program
management, 5 years’ of which should be in leadership position.
- A Strong team player with demonstrated
experience in leading teams;
- Demonstrated experience in managing multiple
donor projects.
- Results oriented with proven track record of
working to achieve project targets
- Demonstrated knowledge of devolution of functions
of national vs. county governments and proven ability to create buy-in and
build consensus among stakeholders.
ICT Manager
Ref: MESPT/ICTM/08
Overall Job Purpose: Reporting
to the CEO, the jobholder manages, delivers and evaluates a wide variety of IT
infrastructure, systems, and applications and advises the management on
strategic IT solutions to improve MESPT performance and efficiency.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Participate in formulation and implements an
Information Communication and Technology Strategy
- Evaluate user needs and system functionality
and ensures that MIS/IT facilities are aligned with the organizational
goals.
- Coordinate implementation of all computerized
information systems within MESPT network.
- Implement computer systems in accordance with
the business strategies.
- Liaises with the policy makers to determine
hardware, software and access requirements for staff members.
- Consult with the Management Team; advises and
assists in design and training of MESPT staff in the implementation of new
MIS/IT procedures, software or MIS/IT changes within the Trust’s core
business.
- Create computer usage best practices for MESPT
staff and coordinating sensitization on the same.
- Introduces new online platforms and
technologies such as credit online applications, online customer
interaction platforms, e-learning, online staff discussion forums,
conference registration to digitize the Trust.
- Coordinate the development, implementation and
expansion of social media strategy to raise the Trust’s profile and market
its activities.
- Ensure that all systems are integrated and
operates efficiently in accordance with global IT guidelines.
- Co-ordinate training activities in office
automation, hardware and software installation in consultation with the
Resource center.
- Participate in preparation of budgets and
implementation of effective controls to achieve financial targets.
- Responsible for the provision of MIS/IT
infrastructure services including desktop, laptops etc
- .Formulate and reviews disaster recovery plan.
- Ensure proper maintenance of all electronic
records.
- Arrange for software maintenance services for
packages and application systems as well as repairs and servicing of hard
wares.
- Formulate and implements MIS/IT Policy
Desired competencies and experience
- Masters degree in Information Technology; an
MBA or related field of study
- A minimum of 10 years work experience in a
similar set up of which 5 years should be in a managerial position
- CISA Certification
- Pragmatic and honest behaviour
- Good analytical skills
- Independent thinker
Internal Audit & Risk Compliance
Manager
Ref: MESPT/IARCM/04
Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the Audit, Risk & Governance
Committee, the jobholder will provide independent assurance on the
effectiveness of the governance, risk management and internal control
processes.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop annual internal audit plans for
approval by appropriate authority and ensuring that routine audits are
carried out as per agreed plan.
- Review all Trust policies and other statutory
requirements to ensure compliance with the laid down internal controls;
- Review operations and programs activities to
ensure they are consistent with established objectives and goals.
- Check the soundness of accounting procedures
and reliability of financial records and reports.
- Conduct audit reviews of policy and compliance
to standards/regulatory requirements;
- Regularly inspects Trust records and
transactions and evolve scrutiny methodology to ensure compliance;
- Carry out audits and investigations and
recommends remedial actions as per operational procedures
requirements;
- Audit the utilization of donor funds disbursed
to various projects.
- Responsible for Business Continuity Plans for
MESPT
- Develop and ensure implementation of a risk
and compliance framework on the Trust’s overall risk management strategies
and annual work plans;
- Report to the Board Audit Committee in a
timely manner on any risk related threats and advice on risk mitigation
plans of identified risks;
- Create risk awareness to managers and staff on
risks relevant to their departments and at individual level to enhance
understanding of their accountability for their departments’ risks;
- Assist in developing policy, procedure and
systems for the departments, including documentation where necessary,
revise operations, accounting, procurement, HR and IT manuals in order to
ensure they cover all possible risks at the Trust
- Ensure appropriate controls and procedures are
established in the key departments of organization;
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounts,
Actuarial Science or equivalent;
- A CPA (K) holder or equivalent;
- 8 years in internal or external audit
position;
- 3 years’ experience in a managerial position;
- Impeccable organisational skill and proven
analytical ability;
- Conviction and confidence to make
recommendations based on findings.
- High integrity personality
- A Strong team player with demonstrated
experience in leading teams;
- Demonstrated experience in managing multiple
donor projects.
- Results oriented with proven track record of
working to achieve project targets
Finance Manager
Ref: MESPT/FM/06
Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Finance and
Administration, the jobholder provides leadership and guidance to the Central
Finance function by implementation of sound accounting, budgeting and financial
control systems and procedures in accordance with International Accounting
Standards and the policies approved by the Board of Trustees.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work with the Head of Finance and Administration
to formulate the Trust’s financial strategy and ensure it is properly
implemented;
- Support in preparing budgets and periodic
financial performance reports;
- Coordinates the preparation of departmental
budgets and provide technical support/advice to line managers on
budgeting.
- Develop and ensures compliance with the
existing policies and procedures.
- Maintains controls on spending to ensure
budgetary limits are met;
- Advise Management on matters relating to
financial management;
- Ensure that all finances and appropriate
financial regulations and controls are in place, properly administered and
monitored.
- Liaise with Internal and External auditors and
responding to queries, observations and recommendations.
- Controls costs and enforce adherence to financial
plans and projections as approved by the Board of Directors
- Liaise with professional and relevant
authorities on any developments on accounting regulations and
international financial reporting standards and facilitate implementation;
- Advise management on matters relating to loans
disbursements;
- Prepare Monthly quarterly and annual financial
reports;
- Pay suppliers and contractors in accordance
with payment terms spelt out in contact documents
- Monitors and reporting all cash and bank
activities ensuring timely processing of all wire requests forecasting
future cash requirements and managing activity on various debt agreements.
- Participates in the development of fundraising
strategies
Desired competencies and experience
- A Degree in Finance, Commerce or related
field;
- Must CPA (K) or ACCA finalist;
- Ten (10) years relevant working experience;
- Must be an ICPAK Member
- Knowledge of relevant statutory laws e.g. Tax;
NSSF;NHIF
- Impeccable organisational skill and proven
analytical ability;
- A Strong team player with demonstrated
experience in leading teams;
- Demonstrated experience in managing multiple
donor projects.
- Results oriented with proven track record of
working to achieve project targets
Head of Credit & Business Development
Ref: MESPT/HCBD/02
Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the CEO the jobholder is responsible
for the continued growth of the business, targeting new and existing clients;
new and existing programs to increase revenue streams, sustainability and
programs success.
The jobholder plays a key role in
continually advancing MESPT’s thought leadership in key segments using data
driven insights, understanding the needs of Microfinance environment; decision
makers and transferring that knowledge into opportunities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implements a Resource Mobilization
Strategy for MESPT
- Lead the MESPT’s Business Improvement Service
ensuring that critical services such as resource mobilization and business
development support are delivered.
- Oversee the management of current business
services roll out to achieve the intended goal and objectives.
- Manage the successful implementation of MESPT
products & services ensuring surplus and develop new products and
their transition.
- Develop frameworks and recommend tactics for
strategy alignment to ensure MESPT growth and sustainability, Marketing,
and Product Management teams are successful.
- Prepare departmental budget and ensures the
stated business objectives and strategies are implemented in accordance
with approved budget.
- Support the Credit Manager to come up with
tactics for additional products and services to existing customers (within
intermediary portfolio)
- Develop financial and market performance KPIs
to allow for program monitoring against strategic corporate and operating
goals.
- Evaluate effectiveness of the credit and
business development strategies and results.
- Responsible for creating mindshare for MESPT
solutions, and creating a pipeline of new business opportunities.
Qualifications and Experience
- A relevant Master’s degree such as Finance,
Business, Commerce or equivalent
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies or
equivalent;
- 10 years relevant working experience of which
5 should be in developing and recommending Fundraising, Business
Development, Resource Mobilization and/or Credit Strategies; Product
Analysis and at a managerial level.
- Results oriented with proven track record of
working to achieve project targets
- Demonstrated knowledge of identifying new
growth opportunities and developing and implementing strategies to
generate incremental revenue;
- Knowledge of business case development and
leading projects
- Strong ability in developing market insight
and conclusions based on available information and data
- Ability to develop cost/benefit analyses and
forecasting models
- Strong written and oral presentation skills.
Head of Finance and Administration
Ref: MESPT/HFA/05
Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the CEO, the jobholder provides
strategic financial leadership and has P&L responsibility including
forecasting, analysis and reporting.
Responsibilities also include monthly
close, compliance, cash flow and cash call management, fund management, special
projects and overseeing finance team.
She also provides strategic leadership to Human Resource and Administration functions.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform strategic analysis including cost
reduction tactics and business analysis.
- Oversee accuracy of the accounting records and
financial systems
- Ensure budgets of MESPT are implemented and
progress regularly reported;
- Prepare financial statements and other
financial reports
- Design, monitor and supervise internal
financial control measures and systems to safeguard the resources.
- Facilitate the formulation and implementation
of sound financial and accounting policies, procedures and systems which
are compliant with acceptable accounting policies; legal requirements and
grant agreements;
- Provide operational financial support and
guidance to the senior management team on budgeting and financial
performance;
- Formulate the overall MESPT budget and lead
departmental budgetary process;
- Coordinate visits of external auditors in
auditing financial statements and other specific audits commissioned by
donors and the Board of Trustees;
- Custodian of company documents and maintains
an inventory of fixed assets;
- Ensures financial reporting complies with
prevailing laws and regulations and international financial reporting
standards (IFRS);
- Oversees the Trust’s payroll and ensure it is
in conformity with the staff establishment
- Responsible for the bank accounts, including
opening/closing/ operational profile/signature authorizations.
- Responsible to ensure that treasury operations
meet all relevant control and compliance requirements.
- Oversee MESPT’s Human Resource &
Administration functions;
- Prepares Investment reports
Desired competencies and experience
- A Masters Degree or MBA or equivalent in
relevant area of study
- A Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting,
Commerce, Business Management or related field
- Must be a CPA (K) holder or equivalent
- Must be an ICPAK Member
- A minimum of 12 years relevant experience.
- Excellent knowledge of International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Knowledge of relevant statutory laws e.g. Tax;
NSSF;NHIF
- Impeccable organisational skill and proven
analytical ability.
- A Strong team player with demonstrated
experience in leading teams
- Demonstrated experience in managing multiple
donor projects
- Results oriented with proven track record of
working to achieve project targets
Chief Executive Officer
Ref: MESPT/CEO/01
Ref: MESPT/CEO/01
Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the Board of Trustees of MESPT, the
CEO shall provide overall management and strategic direction towards
achievement of the Trust’s objectives and goals as outlined in various
operational and development plans.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor decisions of the Board
of Trustees and apprises the Board continually on progress made.
- Ensure effective communication between the
Management and the Board of trustees as well as between different levels
of management
- Spearhead, review and implement MESP’s
Strategic Plan, while ensuring it complies with organisational vision,
mission and values
- Provide overall guidance, leadership, and
direction to the Management Team in order to facilitate the achievement of
MESPT’s mandate
- Provide strategic linkages with the corporate
world, community, government agencies and other social partners for the
benefit of the Trust’s growth.
- Oversee the preparation of the Trust’s annual
work plans, budgets and reports by the relevant head of departments
- Coordinate and prepare business-related
proposals and resource mobilization
- Provide leadership and fosters teamwork among
Management and all employees
- Provide leadership in developing, implementing
and reviewing management policies, strategies, systems to ensure quality
service delivery to various stakeholders
- Link the Board of Trustees with the employees
at MESPT, by ensuring high corporate governance and infrastructure to
achieve the organizational goal.
- Oversee effective management of human capital
for optimal productivity.
- Ensure compliance with the Trust Act, KRA,
GBK, GMA, Co-operative Act, Rules, By-laws and any applicable laws and
advice on the formulation of policies and procedures and ensure their
implementation of and adherence
- Oversee the management of the Trust’s credit
portfolio.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A Relevant Masters Degree such as development,
economics, or business University degree in relevant areas of study
- A minimum of 15 years of related work experience,
of which 10 years should be in extensive executive-level management.
- Strong visionary with proven leadership
qualities.
- Professional expertise and financial
orientation
- Knowledge of Performance-based Management
- Strategic initiative with organization
astuteness and team spirit
- Individual of unquestionable integrity,
credibility, and noble character
- Fundraising skills
- Strong written and oral presentation skills
- Results oriented with proven track record of
working to achieve project targets
Important Note:
For all positions, successful
candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Police Clearance Certificate from the
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID)
- Clearance Certificate from Higher Education
Loans Board (HELB)
- A Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA)
- A Clearance Certificate from Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- A Clearance Certificate from Credit Reference
Bureau (CRB)
Application Procedure
Interested and suitably qualified
candidates should forward their applications in PDF format via email clearly
quoting the job title and job reference number in the Subject Area as well as
the cover letter.
The application should include a
cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae indicating telephone contacts, mail
address, names and contacts of three (3) referees and current remuneration to
email address mesptjobs@worthafrica.org to reach us by 13th November 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer.