Mennonite Economic Development Regional Operations Manager Jobs in Kenya
Mennonite Economic Development Regional Operations Manager Jobs in Kenya
Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for a Regional Operations Manager to join our dedicated and talented team in Kenya on our mission to create business solutions to poverty!
MEDA’s work is built on a foundation of Mennonite business roots and faith-based values, within the global context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We believe business solutions are effective interventions to address poverty.
Through a market-systems approach and strategic partnerships, MEDA enables access to finance and provides business and technical expertise to build transformative agri-food market systems that create decent jobs, allowing traditionally excluded groups to become active participants in a sustainable economy. MEDA welcomes all who share our values and want to join us in our mission. To find out more about MEDA, please visit our website at www.meda.org.
Position Summary
The Regional Operations Manager will be based in Mombasa and working in the Coast region. Reporting to the Deputy Country Director, the position will be responsible for ensuring the effectively implementation of project activities in targeted counties in the Coast region. This will include acting as the relationship manager for all SMEs and other market systems actors based in the region awarded matching grants, leading the identification and grant application process and overseeing the implementation of grant activities.
Position Responsibilities
Identification, assessment and screening of SMEs and business associations in target sectors/ counties (horticulture, poultry and aquaculture) to determine those that are eligible for matching grants.
Represent MEDA Kenya at the Coastal Region Counties both at stakeholder involvement and field activities.
In collaboration with the Gender Specialist and the Environment Specialist, support the design, implementation and monitoring of grant activities by SMEs and other partners focused on promoting gender equity and environmental sustainability/climate change adaptation
In collaboration with the Finance team, conduct financial analysis of audited accounts for SME grant applicants and providing assessment reports on the suitability of the applicant.
Reporting: Reviewing all grantee data, records, reports for accuracy and authenticity, taking responsibility and ownership of reports reviewed and forwarded to the management.
Plan and facilitate training events, working with marketing team as needed at county level, working with relevant project officer.
Facilitate learning sessions related to project activities and widely disseminate lessons learnt through to actors at the county level.
Solicit feedback (policy and practice) from project participants
and partners to ensure that program delivery is as responsive to community priorities as possible at the county level.
Working closely with SEs and SMEs, identify emerging challenges and promote best practices in gender-equitable participation and environmental sustainability/climate change mitigation, contribute to improving the business environment for SEs and SMEs, as well as bring gender perspectives to business risk mitigation for grantees
Update performance indicators covering relevant SMEs and Lead Firms in the counties covered, including updating the online database.
Support the MIM, Gender and Environment departments in identifying data parameters and tools for monitoring and evaluating project impact.
Act as the focal point at the MEDA office in Mombasa ensuring all financial and administrative matters related to the Mombasa office are transparently, and effectively managed, in line with established processes, and Policies.
Any other duties and/or requirements as assigned.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Commerce, Business Administration, Agri-business, or any other related Field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage – MBA, MSc Finance, Entrepreneurship, or related Field.
Experience: Minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in SME/private sector development
Additional Qualifications:
Appreciation and support of MEDA’s Mission vision and values.
Understanding and appreciation of business principles, international development, and MEDA’s approach to creating business solutions to poverty.
Strong Advantage- Experience working in the counties at the coastal region of Kenya: Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Taita-Taveta
Demonstrated Experience in market systems/ value chain approach to development in the agricultural sector, (specific experience in horticulture, aquaculture, and poultry an advantage)
Experience in mobilizing field stakeholders into collaborative partnerships.
Financial and investment experience and finance in private equity markets.
Superior Report-writing skills
Experience in Ms Office packages, and database management tools.
Ability to use technology in day-to-day task execution.
Communication: Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Mennonite Economic Development Regional Operations Manager Jobs in Kenya
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