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Carolina
for Kibera (CFK) is a non-governmental organization based in Kibera.
CFK
has expanded its programming to promote youth leadership, ethnic and gender
cooperation, women empowerment, education, and health services.
Job
Title: Head of Department, Entrepreneurship and
Economic Development
Reports
to:
Executive Director
Location: Kibera, Nairobi
Ref.
No:
HOD/EED/CFK 0 142/13
The
Head of Department, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (HOD, EED) will
lead efforts to visualize, seize and develop entrepreneurship and economic
opportunities that bring benefit to the Kibera community.
Specific
Duties and Responsibilities
- To take the lead
in program development, planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Implement
business training programs for Kibera’s entrepreneurs to help them learn
business fundamentals like accounting, inventory management, marketing and
advertising.
- Help existing
CFK supported businesses scale up, get access to capital, increase revenue
and maximize cash flow.
- Find ways to
create and expand income-generating activities for CFK.
- Work directly
with youth providing business training, work readiness trainings and
finding and creating apprenticeship opportunities.
- Manage CFK’s
engagements with the business sector players e.g. Corporations, Banks,
Microfinance institutions etc.
- Provide general
leadership and individual mentorship to the program officers within the
EED department.
- Any other duties
that you may be assigned from time to time.
Desired
Qualifications and Experience
- A Business
degree from a recognized institution of higher learning.
- Must have demonstrated
experience in entrepreneurship development and ability to turn ideas into
economic and social profit.
- Must have an
excellent level of understanding of emerging technologies and emerging
markets especially at the base of the pyramid.
- Ability to work
effectively and interdependently in a culturally diverse environment.
- A good
understanding of community dynamics, knowledge and familiarity with the
Kibera community and environment will be an added advantage.
If
you believe you merit our consideration, please email the following information
to the Executive Director, Carolina for Kibera at hr@carolinaforkibera.org;
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of
application
- Three referees
- Contact
information - email address and daytime telephone number.
- Email header
should read: HOD/EED/CFK 0 142/13
Your
application must be received on or before end of business, 26th July 2013.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
CFK
is an equal opportunity employer
