Regional Coordinators - FIYMA Program

The National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA) has worked for more than 100 years to build a stronger, safer and more prosperous world. We engage, partner with and empower people to have a greater say in their futures and broader access to economic opportunities. We achieve this vision through collaborative partnerships in development, advocacy, public awareness and thought leadership.
NCBA CLUSA seeks to recruit Regional Coordinators, MEAL Assistant and Office Administrator / Assistant for the Financial Inclusion for Youths and MSMEs in Agriculture (FIYMA) program.
Program information: The Financial Inclusion for Youths and MSMEs in Agriculture (FIYMA) program is a bold, 5-year nationwide initiative that aims to support financially disadvantaged young people and enable youth work opportunities by strengthening farmer organizations, youth-led MSMEs, value chain clusters, and access to affordable finance.
FIYMA, seeks to remove systemic barriers to financial inclusion and create sustainable economic opportunities for young women and men in Kenya’s agricultural sector. The program targets youth-owned and youth-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across six priority value chains (dairy, livestock and poultry, fisheries and aquaculture, Irish potatoes, pulses, and fruits and vegetables) across 28 counties.
The program aims to expand access to affordable finance, strengthen savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs), and equip youth with the skills, resources, and networks to grow viable agribusinesses. The program is led by Micro Enterprise Support Program Trust (MESPT), with consortium partners National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA CLUSA), Women’s Empowerment Link (WEL), and East Africa Market Development Associates (EAMDA).
NCBA CLUSA’s component of the program focuses on:

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• Youth Group Mentorship and Skills Training: Providing mentorship and training to youth groups on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, business management, institutional growth, collective asset aggregation, and internal lending practices to foster collaboration and financial inclusion.
  
• Formalization of Youth Groups into Registered SACCOs: Supporting youth groups to register as SACCOs, including awareness-raising, mentorship with established cooperatives and SACCOs, and guidance on regulatory compliance.
  
• Establishment and Operationalization of Youth Academy for Leadership Development. Jointly working with consortium partner(s) to design the academy’s
  operational framework and develop skills-training curricula and modules.
  

Website: www.ncbaclusa.coop
Position: Regional Coordinators
Report to: Senior Technical Specialist - FIYMA
Second level report: Chief Project Manager
Regional Postings:

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• Central Region (based in Meru),
  
• Eastern Region (based in Makueni),
  
• Coast Region (based in Kilifi),
  
• North Rift Region (based in Eldoret), and
  
• Nyanza Region (based in Kisumu)
  

Scope and Purpose: The Regional Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership and coordination of NCBA CLUSA’s Youth strengthening, youth engagement, and linkage activities within their assigned region. This role ensures effective implementation of field operations, supports groups and youth serving organizations, strengthens value chains, and maintains strong relationships with county stakeholders.
Each coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact for their region, overseeing county volunteers work, coordination with partners and stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of outputs and high-quality program execution.
Key Responsibilities

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• Program Leadership and Coordination:
  
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  • Share activity work plan with volunteers in the cluster region to ensure timely and quality implementation of activities; regularly travel to field sites to supervise volunteers and offer technical support in the Counties
    
  
  
• Partnerships:
  
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  • Build partnerships with financial institutions, agribusinesses, government agencies, and youth serving organizations.
    
  
  
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  
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  • Serve as NCBA CLUSA’s regional liaison to county departments, private sector associations, cooperatives, and local organizations.
    
  • Convene stakeholder forums, business networking sessions, and learning events.
    
  • Communicate program priorities and represent NCBA CLUSA professionally in all county-level engagements.
    
  
  
• Capacity Building:
  
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  • Organize tailored trainings and leadership development opportunities for youth groups and youth serving organizations.
    
  
  
• Monitoring & Evaluation:
  
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  • Track field activities, data, and progress against targets, and prepare timely regional reports to measure impact.
    
  • Document success stories, best practices, and learning outputs.
    
  • Collaborate with MEAL staff to ensure quality data collection and accountability, and identify regional risks, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
    
  
  
• Communication & Reporting
  
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  • Submit monthly reports to Chief project manager on progress made on all activities in the field; manage challenges for volunteers and report to Chief project manager for guidance in a timely manner.
    
  • Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
    
  
  

Competencies

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• Problem-Solving: Innovative approaches to overcoming barriers in youth access to finance.
  
• Dispute Resolution: Have some knowledge/skills in alternative dispute resolution and mediation.
  
• Collaboration: Skilled at fostering partnerships and networks across public and private sectors.
  
• Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness of regional contexts and ability to adapt strategies accordingly.
  
• Results Orientation: Commitment to measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.
  

Desired Attributes

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• Passion for youth empowerment and community service.
  
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  
• Innovative mindset with problem-solving abilities.
  
• Commitment to inclusivity and diversity
  

Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Community Development Studies, Cooperatives, or related field or related field.
  
• Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
  
• Minimum 5-8 years in program management, community development or youth development, with at least 3 years in a senior/regional role.
  
• Strong skills in project management, communication, and stakeholder coordination.
  
• Knowledge of county governance structures and youth-related policies.
  
• Ability to work independently and lead diverse teams with minimum supervision.
  
• Strong knowledge of agricultural value chains, young men and young women inclusion models, and youth groups graduation to SACCOs and Cooperatives.
  
• Proven ability to lead multi-country teams, manage budgets, and coordinate complex projects.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage diverse stakeholders and represent the program at high-level forums.
  
• Regional Coordination: Ensure harmonization of activities across counties, fostering knowledge-sharing and best practices.
  
• Partnership and Linkages: Be able to create linkages between the groups and other stakeholders, NGOs, Development partners, National and County Governments.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to write or type, use arms to reach for items and turn head to speak and/or hear others. The employee will frequently walk, reach, stoop, push and pull up to 20 lbs and lift up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and should remain low to moderate during normal business hours. The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job within an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities of this job. The incumbent may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description, commensurate with the needs of the organization. As a minimum, the job description will be reviewed and revised as necessary in conjunction with the incumbent’s annual performance review.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and cover letter by emailing them to jobapplicationsFIYMA@ncbaclusa.net with CC to procurementFIYMA@ncbaclusa.net not later than close of business (5:00 PM EAT) on Friday, January 16, 2026 with the subject being – the title of the job