International Rescue Committee Financial Capabilities Specialist Jobs in Kenya

International Rescue Committee Financial Capabilities Specialist Jobs in Kenya Jobs in Kenya




Job Overview

  • IRC in Phoenix's Economic Empowerment (EE) department assists refugees in achieving self-sufficiency by operating economic development programs designed specifically to meet their unique needs. The EE department supports low-income families to increase their financial knowledge and capability, helps them to develop savings strategies, connects them with asset building services and low-interest financial products.

    Major Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a focal point for the dissemination of program information to potential participants and community partners.

  • Coordinate and accurately track orientation, application, compliance, and close out of participants.

  • Create and maintain case files for each program participant and enter data in the data tracking database and follow strict quality assurance guidelines.

  • Confirm participants have access to required workshops, whether referred to community partners or facilitated in-house.

  • Provide both group and individual financial education.

  • Provide regular, one on one technical assistance to participants.

  • Closely monitor the status of each program participant’s progress and address barriers to enable the greatest chance of participant success.

  • Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engage as a member of the team.

  • Provide Economic Empowerment Manager with data for narrative reports to program funders.

  • Comply with all IRC policies, procedures and protocols including adherence to the IRC Way
    and Child Safeguarding.

    Job Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Development, or related field required.

  • 3+ years of related professional experience.

  • Excellent cross cultural understanding and communication skills.

  • Fluency in written and spoken English, with bi-lingual ability preferred.

  • Ability to work independently and detail oriented strongly preferred.

  • Competency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and database experience.

  • Demonstrated multi-cultural experience.

  • Valid driver’s license, active insurance policy, and access to reliable transportation.

  • Must possess or be eligible to receive a fingerprint clearance card.

    Working Environment:

  • A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.

  • May require occasional weekend and/or evening work to meet the needs of clients’ schedules.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee Financial Capabilities Specialist Jobs in Kenya

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