Cordaid Project Leader / Access to Finance Expert Jobs in Kenya

Cordaid Project Leader / Access to Finance Expert Jobs in Kenya



Qualifications Specifications

Academic Qualifications:

  • University degree or advanced certificate / professional qualification in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Finance, International development, social sciences Project Management or any other relevant subject area.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences

  • Management knowledge and coaching styles, project management, managing international cooperation with local partners, country/region of the Country Office, techniques, reporting standards and languages.

  • Broad understanding of agricultural financial product development, fund mobilisations and capacity building for financial institutions with practical experience agricultural financing need assessment,

  • Broad understanding and knowledge of agriculture financing trends and challenges in Kenya and in the region

  • Good knowledge and understanding of the Social, economic, and political situation in Kenya
    Specific skills, knowledge, and experience in designing and implementing Lobby and Advocacy

  • Behavioral values and skills: trust, accountability, problem solving, cooperation, teambuilding, negotiation, conflict management, collaboration, flexibility, creativity

  • Writing skills to clearly formulate project proposals, project plan and project reports

  • Proven track record of effective project/program management particularly related to Access to Finance Projects.

  • Skills in partnership management, negotiation, fundraising, networking and facilitation and training skills and effective communication, including intercultural sensitivity and communication.

  • At least 7 years’ experience in agricultural finance focusing on smallholders & agri- SMEs, extensive experience facilitating access to finance and
    working with financial institutions with practical experience of providing technical guidance /advisory on agricultural financing.

  • At least 4 years of experience in managing professional projects and/or (sub-)offices of international organizations or companies.

  • Extensive experience working with high level international and national partners including consultants, stakeholders and government institutions and officials,

  • Experience in organizing, facilitating workshops and events with high level audience,

  • Experience in partner identification, developing and managing relationships with partners

    Core competencies

  • Personal Integrity

  • Creative and Innovative

  • Open and outgoing

  • Results Oriented

  • People skills

  • Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking

  • Ability to work independently under pressure and proactive work style

  • Affinity with the Catholic character of Cordaid

    Key Result Areas:

  • Consortium coordination/partnership management

  • Coordination of own implementation activities

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Cordaid Project Leader / Access to Finance Expert Jobs in Kenya

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