Published On:
8th, August 2023
Closes on:
31st, August 2023
Job closed
Job Description
Inkomoko’s vision is an Africa with thriving communities where young people and
refugees are engaged, communities have access to relevant innovations for self-
determination, and where African solutions are unleashed to solve African problems.
Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has provided business advisory and access to finance for
thousands of entrepreneurs...
Responsibilities:
o Respond to inquiries from prospective borrowers; support them to apply for our
facility/investment products.
o Introduce the investment products to entrepreneurs, explaining the
requirements for repayment and the seriousness of taking on debt financing.
o Conducts investment appraisal, collects detailed information (personal, business,
and guaranties), and arranges to open new investment account.
o Prepares and executes investment contracts and arranges for disbursement of
investment in kind.
o Conduct due diligence on prospective borrowers, including site visits, document
preparation, coordination with the Business Development Advisors and Business
Associates, etc.
o Communicate all materials to the Portfolio Manager, and assist in preparing
credit reports for Investment Committee meetings.
o Take photos of entrepreneurs, have them sign photo waivers, and ensure
entrepreneurs’ stories are posted on the Kiva platform for fundraising with all
correct information.
Requirements:
o University degree in Finance or other related fields
o Must speak fluent English and Swahili. Knowledge of other local languages is a
plus
o Experience in group savings and group lending investments is preferred
o Experience in Islamic lending and practice is STRONGLY preferred
o Strong financial and accounting skills; familiarity with business financial policies
in Turkana/Kenya
o Experience in investment management, microfinance, capital leases, and access
to finance for Micro businesses and SMEs is STRONGLY preferred
o Prior experience dealing with customers/debt
o Prior experience in a lending environment
o Experience providing business advice to entrepreneurs
o Prior experience in Investment management system software
o Decisive individuals with the ability to deliver unpleasant messages to the
debtors and assertive enough to get the debtors to pay off the entire debt
o Experience in managing difficult clients and reaching positive outcomes
o Very strong attention to detail and good follow-through
o Comfort with the civil court system and previous experience in litigation
preferred
o Unrelenting perseverance, personal integrity, and critical thinking skills
o 2+ years of work experience in relevant or applicable field
o Must be able to work in Kenya legally.