Project Assistant at

7 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya GROOTS Kenya Full time
GROOTS is a national movement of grassroots women-led community-based groups (CBOs) and Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Kenya. Our Mission To facilitate grassroots women effective engagement in development through movement building, leadership and advocacy.

Responsibilities

Induct young micro-entrepreneurs into the project and equip them will all the necessary information on the project products and services
Identifying pipeline of youth microentrepreneurs within respective counties and onboard them as possible borrowers.
Collectively organizing youth microentrepreneurs into groups per localities and initiate business networks across counties of interest.
Work plansdevelop schedules for group meetings to identify and explore their needs and recommend solution.
financial literacy skills and entrepreneurship trainings (Technical assistance) to youth microentrepreneurs.
Support Youth-Micro entrepreneurs to initiate a fundable business proposal
Induct young micro entrepreneurs into the project and project products

Go the "extra mile" to build trust relationships, loyalty and satisfaction with the youth microentrepreneurs throughout the project cycle.

-Customer satisfaction survey
Support the lending partner in maintaining a healthy loan book as requested
Prepared and submit weekly progress reports to the program manager/ team leader.
Operate in compliance with policies, code of conduct and work culture of the organization.

Professional Qualifications

Degree in Development Finance /commerce/ banking/ business management or relevant field

Computer Skills:
Proficiency in

Microsoft Office:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Good command of Microsoft Excel and basic understanding of any other data management software

Other Skills:

Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, Strong critical thinking and Analytical skills time management skills, multi-stakeholder engagement skills; conversant with relevant local language.


Personal Traits:
A fast leaner, result oriented, self-driven, team player, problem solver, agile and flexible, high integrity

Other relevant information:
The role is field based. The applicant must be based in one of counties in their region of interest.

Regions

Region 5:
(Laikipia/Nyandurua /Samburu)

Region 6:
(Meru /Embu/ Tharaka-Nithi)

Region 7:
(Kisumu/ Siaya/Homabay)

Region 8:
(Nyamira/Kisii/Migori/Narok)

Region 9:
(Vihiga/Kakamega/Busia/Bungoma)

Region 14:
(Makueni/Kitui)

Region 15:
(Elgeyo Marakwet/Baringo)

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