Program Manager - Financial Literacy

The Equity Group Foundation was established in 2006 in recognition of the need to scale up the existing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives of the Equity Bank Group.

The Foundation acts as the institutional home for the Group’s social initiatives and interventions.

The Foundation’s aim is to catalyse the socio-economic prosperity of the people of Africa by giving opportunity to the millions at the bottom of the pyramid to be incorporated into the modern economy. This is by leveraging on the Equity Bank Group’s infrastructure.

The Foundation recognises the diverse nature of the socio-economic needs of the people of Africa and has identified six programme areas on which it lays its emphasis.

These are: Education and leadership development, agriculture, financial literacy & entrepreneurship, health, innovation and environmental sustainability. These programme areas support the Foundation in realising its vision and mission.

The Foundation is currently seeking to recruit a talented, innovative and results oriented individual to fill the following position:

Program Manager - Financial Literacy

The Position

To direct and ensure effective coordination and implementation of the Financial literacy programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Effective planning and implementation of the programme
• Ensure effective leadership and team building
• Effective and timely coordination and communication about the programme
• Sound resource mobilisation and management
• Appropriate monitoring and evaluation of the programme
• Preparation of timely reports of the programme

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Degree in Business Administration, Microfinance, Entrepreneurship or related courses.
  
• Masters degree will be an added advantage .
  
• At least five years experience in programme management
• At least three years in managing a training programme
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Desired Skills and Ability

• Effective report writing and presentation skills
• Able to work independently, with minimum supervision and demonstrate a good level of maturity
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer Proficiency
• Proven analytical skills
• High degree of organization and initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Planning and organization skills

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job you are applying for to the email address below by 9th March 2012.

Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, current pay and daytime telephone contact and email address.

All applications should be through the email indicated below.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Email to: jobs@equitybank.co.ke

Equity Group Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values and what they bring to the workplace.