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• Work closely with the TRAIL Senior Program
  Manager and all other teams in planning and implementation of financial
  access components of the projects according to the approved work plan and
  budgets, project document and implementation strategies.
• Link and strengthen linkages between
  financial institutions and TRAIL partners, utilizing the making markets
  work for the poor/ market facilitation approach.
• With supervision and guidance from the Senior
  Program Manager and team leaders undertake assessments, project design and
  strategy.
• Support the Agribusiness specialist in
  Business development activities.
• With supervision and guidance from the Senior
  Program Manager and MEL Team, monitor indicators under SO3
• Regularly monitor all SO3 activities that
  GADC implements and give technical guidance and support to GADC on issues
  related to financial inclusion and SME development
• Identify the capacity gaps of financial
  institution partners, including formal banks, SACCOs and VSLAs, design and
  implement most feasible capacity building activities based on identified
  gaps.
• Offer continuous support and oversee
  activities of the local financial institutions identified for capacity
  building support.
• Work closely with all other program teams at
  local level to identify clients for financial services and to support
  service extension as well as to ensure synergy and to maximize program
  impact.
• Actively participate in the periodic program
  planning, review and reflection meetings and sessions.
• Prepare periodic work plans and progress
  reports.
• Update and maintain proper filling system as
  needed.
• Work closely with the monitoring, evaluation,
  learning and communication staff to capture data and learning for
  measuring output and impact of the program as well as opportunities for
  redesign.
• Coordinate with other Mercy Corps programs
  and local government bodies to ensure coherent program implementation and
  to capitalize on business opportunities in Mercy Corps’ target
  communities.
• Assists in all other tasks and duties as assigned
  by supervisor and program managers.
• Carry himself/herself both professionally and
  personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not
  jeopardize its mission.

• The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps Financial
  Services and Business Enterprise Officer job vacancy should preferably
  hold a university degree in finance, economics, business, development
  studies/economics or management is preferred.
• At least three years of professional
  experience in microfinance institutions, SACCO and international NGOs
  working with VSLAs, MFI and private agri-businesses (input dealers and
  other Value added service providers).
• Significant experience in mobilization and
  organization of saving and lending groups.
• Computer literacy with good knowledge of
  office applications and data base is required.
• Ability to work independently and with less
  supervision.
• Willingness to spend much time in the field
  and work closely with program target groups.
• Motorbike riding experience and a valid
  riding permit is essential.
• Good team player with less supervision
  requirements.
• Fluency in both spoken and written and spoken
  English and knowledge of the local language (Luo) is a must.

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