KCEP Financial Services Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya

Background: The Kenya Cereal Enhancement Programme (KCEP) will be implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MoALF) with funding by the European Union (EU) and supervision by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). 

The Programme which shall cover 8 counties has the objectives of contributing to national food security by increasing the production of the targeted cereal staples (Maize, Sorghum and Millet and pulses), increasing incomes of the smallholders in the production areas, and supporting smallholder farmers in graduating from subsistence to commercial agriculture. 

The programme will run for a period of seven (7) years. The Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) for KCEP located in Nairobi shall be responsible for the overall coordination and management of the programme. 

In addition, the programme will have two sub-units of the PCU, one in Nakuru and the other in Siakago Town (Embu County).

Re-Advertisement: Financial Services Specialist (FSS) - Nairobi 

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Reporting to the PC, the FSS will in collaboration with the Programme for Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT), coordinate the implementation of Component 3 (Financial Inclusion).

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Value Chain Development Specialist and the Agri-business Officers of the two sub-units to ensure adequate synergies between Components 2 (Post Harvest Management) and 3 (Financial Inclusion);
• Monitor the performance of the partners and service providers intervening in the implementation of the Component;
• Monitor the performance of limited liability companies set up by the project;
• Develop a plan to broaden financial inclusion outreach for direct beneficiaries and associated service providers.
• in collaboration with the KM and Communication Officer and partners/service providers of Component 3, develop knowledge management on innovative financial instruments;
• Contribute to the preparation of the AWPB and progress reporting;
• Undertake any other duty assigned by the PC.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Agricultural Economics or related fields;
• At least 8 years’ experience working with the financial sector on financial sector
• development, microfinance, rural finance or banking, 3years at management level and preferably in an international development programme or with an established finance institution;
• At least two recent professional experience proving that the candidate has been directly responsible for:

1. Developing and implementing financial deepening strategies in rural areas including instruments such as: weather based insurances; warehousing receipts; direct or shadow equity funding; targeted subsidies to farmers operation; risk fund; loans; and others.
2. Developing specific analysis on financial deepening potential and constraints associated to value chain development
3. Developing specific communication systems to the above.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the banking and financial regulations applicable to finance institutions
• Experience in training and capacity building of rural clients on financial services ;
• Strong computer and communications skills (oral, written, presentation

Application Process
 

1. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above positions. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
 

2. Each application should be accompanied by a CV and cover letter indicating the Reference Number for the position. 

The prescribed format of the CV should be downloaded from the ministry’s website: www.kilimo.go.ke/downloads. 

Applicants for positions in the Nakuru or Siakago Town sub-units should clearly indicate the preference (Nakuru or Siakago) as in the reference numbers. 

Photocopies of Identity Card and relevant certificates and credentials should be enclosed.
 

3. Those who had previously applied should re-apply if they meet the qualifications
 

4. Each application in a sealed envelope should be addressed to:
 

The Principal Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
State Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 30028-00100,
Nairobi.
 

The applications should be received by Friday, 10th October 2014 at 10.00am. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.