Senior Advisory Officer at Kenya Development Corporation

Kenya Development Corporation Ltd (KDC) is a Development Finance Institution which was established in 2020 to merge the operations of Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC), Tourism Finance Corporation (TFC) and IDB Capital Limited. KDC is mandated to play a catalytic role in Kenya’s socio-economic development by providing long-term financing and other financial, investment and business advisory services. Therefore, KDC plays an important role in addressing critical gaps for long-term funding that cannot be met by commercial banks in target sectors in Kenya and elsewhere.

Summary

‘The Senior Advisory Officer will be responsible for provision of advisory services to ensure sustainability of the established businesses. They will also be responsible for developing policies and strategies for advisory programs.

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

• Undertake Feasibility studies, and develop business plans for potential customers


• Review stalled and ailing projects and advice KDC on how to rehabilitate them.


• Assist entrepreneurial development through non-financial support.


• Enhancement of business plans for KDC’s prospective clients.


• Developing turnaround plans for distressed clients applying for finance from the Corporation.


• Offer client readiness support to bring a funding application to a bankable stage.


• Undertake business diagnosis to identify gaps and opportunities in governance, strategy and management of the business.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields, Business, Finance, Commerce,


• Economics, Marketing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;


• At least four years relevant advisory work experience


• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks


•  Proficiency in computer applications; and


• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

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