The opportunity
FSD Kenya requires an outstanding individual who will be the innovative heart of an exciting new project,
GrowthCap to develop all the technical material required to support the Kenyan financial sector to build the
capacity necessary to provide high quality SME centred financial products and services.
Based full time in Nairobi, Kenya the SME finance specialist will:
ƒEstablish comprehensive skill gaps in growth finance oriented institutions.
ƒDevelop practical solutions to specific identified needs.
ƒPilot test the solutions within select financial institutions.
ƒRefine solutions through repeated implementation.
ƒDocument refined solution in a how- to manual or toolkit.
Develop and oversee formal training to scale up toolkit use.
Who we need
The ideal candidate will:
ƒPossess a graduate degree in finance, strategy, business management, or equivalent qualification.
ƒHave at least 8 years of financial industry experience.
ƒHave 5 years or more of progressive SME finance experience.
ƒDemonstrate clear understanding of SME finance issues in a developing economy context.
ƒPossess excellent communication skills.
If you want to make a significant positive difference in financial inclusion for SMEs in Kenya and possess
the right combination of expertise and insight, FSD is looking for you. Please send a covering letter and CV
by email to Lydiah Kioko (Lydiah@fsdkenya.org). Please put ‘’SME finance specialist’’ in the subject
line. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to set up an interview. Applications must be received not
later than Friday 6th April 2012.
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