Equity Group Foundation Program Manager (Financial Literacy) Job in Kenya

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 programmeEnsure effective leadership and team buildingEffective and timely coordination and communication about the programmeSound resource mobilisation and managementAppropriate monitoring and evaluation of the programmePreparation 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 managementAt least three years in managing a training programmeAbility to work independently and meet deadlines Effective report writing and presentation skillsAble to work independently, with minimum supervision and demonstrate a good level of maturityTeam player with excellent interpersonal skillsComputer ProficiencyProven analytical skillsHigh degree of organization and initiativeExcellent communication skillsProven leadership skillsPlanning and organization skillsIf 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.