Global Communities Credit Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya (formerly CHF International)

Location: Nairobi

Job Summary: Global Communities (formerly CHF International) is an international development organization whose mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them improve their social, economic, and environmental conditions. 

Global Communities is seeking local candidates for the five-year Agribusiness Investment for Market Stimulation (AIMS) program to bolster trade by increasing access to financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in agribusiness in Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi. The anticipated start date for the positions would be in January 2015.The Credit Specialists will support partner banks in using the LGF to increase lending to agribusiness SMEs and associated actors – including through training bank staff, providing one-on-one assistance to loan officers, and monitoring loan performance.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupport Credit Manager in meeting program deliverables on time.Help ensure quality performance of technical efforts and field activities by coordinating programmatic reporting and quality of data managementConduct regular visits to worksites to monitor the development and implementation of bank staff trainingsProvide one-on-one assistance to loan officers, and monitoring loan performance.Manage program databases and run regular reports to monitor progress including Program Tracker.Adhere to and incorporate into day-to-day operations of the Global Communities Kenya office Standards of ProfessionalismMaintain strict confidentiality of all privileged information regarding both human resources and fiscal mattersAssist with any other duties as required by SupervisorThe duties listed above are not inclusive of all the duties of the position at Global Communities. Global Communities reserves the right to change and update position descriptions at any time.

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or Advanced degree (preferred) in finance or other relevant field.Minimum of 5 years’ experience in microfinance or bank lending, including proven success in financial product development in East Africa preferred.Experience with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in agribusiness developmentStrong computer skills and a working knowledge of statistical softwareAbility to develop and maintain positive relationships with professional contactsDemonstrate flexibility, cultural sensitivity when working with NGO partners, and the ability to adapt Global Communities policies and procedures to the local contextA person of known integrityDemonstrate the ability to work constructively in a teamAbility to negotiate solutions to problemsSuperior written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skillsAbility to interact clearly and effectively with donors and other organizationsExcellent command of English language including written and spoken EnglishEffective use of written and spoken KiswahiliBased in the Nairobi office. Frequent travel to other country offices (Malawi, Tanzania).Able to sit at a computer and operate a keyboard, for extended periods of timeThe anticipated start date for the positions would be in January 2015.
How to Apply

Applicants are to submit their application letters with detailed CV to vacancies@chfkenya.org with the Title of the Position being applied for addressed to:

P. O. Box 1661 00606 Sarit Centre, 
Apply by Monday, 15 December 2014.
Only short listed firms/candidates will be contacted. CHF is an equal opportunity employer.