BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP TRAINEE JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS. REF.NO: HEA BRT-01/2024 (17) POST

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH EA) is a registered NGO in Kenya and Tanzania and is part of the Hand in Hand global network. The organization started operations in Kenya in October 2010

and is currently operating in 26 Field offices within 33 out of 47 Counties in Kenya. HiH EA has

so far mobilized, trained and is training over 354,858 members who have created over 334,179

enterprises and over 452,272 jobs in the Kenyan Programme.

The organization works with marginalized communities in the areas of economic and social

empowerment using a participatory approach aimed at helping people fight poverty and

vulnerability. The Hand in Hand enterprise and job creation approach is based on a philosophy of self-help, providing training, skills and support to enable people living in poverty, particularly

women, to build and sustain independent, market-based, economic activities. This provides for a higher level of income for them and their families, which in turn contributes to greater food security, better education for children, increased access to healthcare, improved housing and overall improved livelihoods.

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa seeks to fill the below vacancy.

SUMMARY BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP TRAINEE JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS. REF.NO: HEA BRT-01/2024 (17) POST

The Business Relationship Trainee is responsible for implementation of program activities within the assigned target areas and communities in compliance with established policies and procedures.

Duties and responsibilities

• Create general awareness of HiH EA operations activities in assigned areas of operation through promotion and outreach.

• Select, identify and recruit potential groups/members in accordance with the established operations policy.

• Mobilize, form and attend group meetings and ensure groups are cohesive and sustainable in line with HiH EA requirements.

• Ensure collection of member personal information and fully filled registration form (bio data tool).

• Facilitate group/member selection, group formation and general group and member management.

• Training of groups on the HiH EA model.

• Appraise group/member on level of access to credit and remit the applications to the relevant approval persons/bodies.

• Process and disburse loans and ensure continuous follow-up for timely loan repayment/recovery.

• Prepare and submit daily, monthly, semi-annual and annual reports in a timely manner

• Provide clients with post loan extension services

• In consultation with the Branch Manager, collaborate with government agencies and local NGO’s for the benefit of both the clients and the programme.

• Represent HiH EA in the designated area, including representation in local development committees; and participate in relevant forums whenever nominated such as government, community and other stakeholder forums.

• Participate and assist in monitoring and evaluation including supporting field activities, provision of data and information, adoption of findings and recommendations, documentation of case studies, experiences and lessons and adoption best practices.

• Maintain quality standards and ensure compliance with policy and procedures in implementation of activities in the assigned area.

• Ensure proper documentation and maintain adequate records for all activities through maintenance of proper and effective filling system.

• Keep assigned HiH EA assets such as equipment, tools and motor cycle in good working condition and report any breakdown and damages to the Branch Manager in a timely manner.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Job Specifications

• Diploma or higher qualification in any of the following areas: Community Development, Social Sciences, Agriculture and Agri-business, Cooperative Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental science, Marketing, Business Administration and Management yor related field.

• Strong conceptual and practical understanding of peri-rural development and financing.

• Passion and ability to work with marginalized rural and peri-urban communities.

• Positive attitude and high level of integrity and good team player.

• Demonstrated initiative, good and consistent performance

• Good interpersonal, public relations and community mobilization skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships and profitable networks, and work with people of diverse backgrounds at the local community level.

• Computer literate – good knowledge in MS Office applications an added advantage.

• Self-driven, and able to work with minimal supervision.

• Good team orientation.

• Good planning and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to multitask and follow instructions.

• Good communication skills and working knowledge of English, Kiswahili.

• License and experience to ride a motor bike is an added advantage.

Application process

Qualified and interested candidates should forward a cover letter and CV, citing the Position and Reference Number to HiH-EA via Brighter Monday on or before close of business by October 1st, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.