Head of Strategic Innovations & Business Development
Introduction: Century Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited (“Century”) is a licensed deposit taking microfinance institution that specializes in provision of financial services to Micro, Small and Medium Businesses sector at large but specifically targeting to serve the agricultural sector that is largely under served by financial institutions.
Introduction: Century Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited (“Century”) is a licensed deposit taking microfinance institution that specializes in provision of financial services to Micro, Small and Medium Businesses sector at large but specifically targeting to serve the agricultural sector that is largely under served by financial institutions.
Description:
Reporting to the CEOthis role involves extensive interaction
with stakeholders in the Agricultural Sector, Renewable Energy, Development
Agencies and Development Financiers to establish, develop and maintain sector,
sub-sector and stake-holder contacts so as to position Century DTM as the best
in provision of Agribusiness financial services.
He/she will be expected to have a passion and strong commitment
about uplifting the livelihoods of Kenyans engaged in agribusiness ventures
along different value-chains through available resources for technical
linkages, deposits and account mobilization.
Tasks:
Tasks:
This function will handle but not limited to the following
tasks:
- Take lead in
developing agribusiness strategy, planning, implementing and overseeing
agribusiness product innovation.
- Developing and
overseeing implementation of customer awareness strategy and marketing
collaterals, and agribusiness advertising themes to promote Century DTM
products.
- Liaison with
agribusiness stakeholders and partners –private companies’, processors,
NGOs, government ministries and participation in farmers’ events and field
schools and keep track of competitor products.
- Supervise the
marketing officers in executing business development strategies geared
towards business acquisition and deposit mobilization.
- Coordinate
participation at Agricultural shows, exhibitions, and other forums where
there is demonstrable public relations and business to be gained by
Century DTM.
- Lobbying for
credit guarantee schemes, funds or lines of credit to facilitate
affordable accessibility to agribusiness lending
Minimum Qualifications:
- A degree in
Agriculture, Commerce, Finance, Marketing, Social Sciences or experience
in Agribusiness Financing. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
- 4-8 years work
experience in agribusiness development, financing or practical experience
in working with farmers/ groups or awareness programs and providing
financial advisory.
- Microsoft Office
proficiency, general computer literacy and familiarity with basic
accounting principles and bank software systems.
- Good
understanding and experience in agribusiness marketing, research and
product development,various agricultural value chains, stakeholder
net-works and opportunities.
- Experience or
exposure working with agricultural, or other livelihood improvement
programs
- Experience with
piloting or developing agribusiness, and general small/micro enterprise
product and financial service packages
- Experience in
marketing financial products and services
Skills:
- Good
interpersonal written and verbal communication skills with ability to work
for long hours with frequent travel and minimal supervision
- Ability to
creatively innovate new products to address the needs of the customers
- Ability to
represent Century DTM at stakeholder forums, make presentations to
management, prospective partners and clients, as well as to the Century
DTM Board of Directors.
- Ability to
manage, coordinate and provide mentor-ship to a large support team
If you meet the above mentioned requirements and are up to the
challenge of working in an expanding and dynamic organization, please send a
recent photo, cover letter and detailed CV as ONE document in Word or PDF
format clearly indicating your full name and the position applied for in
the subject of the email to jobs@century.co.ke
All applications should be received before 4.00 pm on the 5th
April, 2013.
Only successful applicants shall be contacted.
