World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.
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- Agri-Climate Business Development Officer, VisionFund Kenya
- Driver - IMARA Project
- Method of Application
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience3 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldAgriculture / Agro-Allied  , Project Management 
Overview
Reports to: Business Development Manager
The Agri-Climate Business Development Officer is integral to driving the successful implementation of innovative agricultural loan products. This role involves refining and overseeing tailored financial products while understanding the unique needs of smallholder farmers. As a subject matter expert and leader, the Officer will convene MFI teams, consultants (where applicable), and stakeholders, ensuring sustained growth and resilience in VisionFund Kenya’s agricultural lending initiatives. In this role, the Agri-Climate Business Development Officer will influence knowledge leadership within the agricultural landscape.
The holder of this position will focus and deliver on the following key responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of an MFI’s agriculture master planning for the agricultural lending unit, delineating clear short-term and long-term goals.
- Oversee the effective implementation of the plan, ensuring that all activities align with VisionFund Kenya's strategic plan and VFIs Vision 2030.
- Work closely with consultants and the project team to refine and tailor agricultural loan and other finance products based on comprehensive value chain analyses and market studies.
- Continuously assess and enhance existing products, ensuring alignment with the evolving needs of smallholder farmers.
- Foster close collaboration with the Credit Analyst, Agricultural Insurance Officer, and other pertinent stakeholders to ensure a seamless integration of agricultural products and services.
- Collaborate actively with marketing and communication teams to devise and execute strategies that effectively promote agricultural loan products.
- Develop and execute robust strategies for the strategic positioning of MFI's agricultural products in the market.
- Lead branding initiatives aimed at enhancing the visibility and overall attractiveness of agricultural lending offerings.
- Establish clear key performance indicators (KPIs) for agricultural loan products, providing a measurable framework for success.
- Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation of product performance, delivering comprehensive reports and strategic recommendations to management.
- Support in training sales staff, ensuring they have a thorough understanding of micro Agric products and their integration with our financial services.
- Institute effective mechanisms for collecting valuable feedback from smallholder farmers and clients, ensuring a continuous feedback loop.
- Utilize client insights to drive ongoing product improvements and foster an environment of innovation within the agricultural lending unit.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The ideal Candidate should possess an Agricultural Extension and/or Business-related course from a recognized College/University and must have at least 3 years’ experience in Agri-climate products design and small farmers engagement in a microfinance or financial institution. Demonstrates strong product knowledge, sales, negotiation, partnerships, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with minimum supervision are key attributes.
Driver - IMARA Project- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationKCSE
- Experience3 years
- LocationElgeyo Marakwet
- Job FieldDriving 
Key Responsibilities:
Staff Facilitation
- Timely Facilitation of staff to and from work and to other official duties.
- Ensure safety of staff and vehicle while on journey
- Ensure mobilization of additional vehicles and drivers to facilitate key events such as major donor visits, campaigns, evaluations and baselines
- Ensure facilitation of staff / visitors / donors/ to and from the field
- Well facilitated staff and program activities.
Vehicle Care and Maintenance
- Ensure vehicle cleanliness all the time.
- Keep vehicle movement log book up to date.
- Check mechanical and operational soundness of the vehicle.
- To ensure that the vehicle is serviced at the required time.
- To check and ensure that all vehicle tools are in place and intact.
- Undertake minor repairs and recommend for major vehicle repairs.
- Park the vehicle at the recommended parking areas by WVK
- Seek for permission to use the car as per the laid down policy
- Obey traffic laws
- Maintain maximum care of the vehicle at all times.
- Submit all the vehicle spare keys to the Fleet management for safe custody.
- Surrender vehicle keys to the respective supervisors every end of trip
- Report all vehicle malfunctions to the fleet office.
- Initiate procurement process for all motor vehicle repairs and maintenance.
- Well maintained project vehicle.
- NIL fines and penalties
Reporting
- Prepare monthly and other vehicle reports and file copies of the same after approval.
- Forward all invoices and fuel returns to fleet management for payment process.
- In case of accident, forward detailed report for claim processing
- Timely submission of motor vehicle reports
Administration
- Facilitate delivery of parcels/ mails
- In collaboration with Administration department liaise with service providers to ensure quality services
- Work with respective staff to plan and coordinate field facilitation services.
- Support in community mobilization
- Efficient service delivery
Qualification and experience requirement for the role:
- KCSE certificate
- Minimum Three years’ experience in driving class B,C,C1, CE, D,D1, D2 vehicles.
- Basic knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance.
- Basic knowledge of first AID and other safety & security measure
- Basic security training
- Experience in urban town driving and be conversant with the entire country road network
- MUST BE LOCAL RESIDENT FROM ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA
Method of Application
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