Extensive knowledge of business advisory services providers (BASP), financial services providers, and investors in Kenya
Robust networks in the Kenya financial sector
Proven track record improving businesses’ access to finance, connecting businesses with potential investors, and improving services provided by business advisory agencies
Experience working on USAID or other donor-funded programs of a similar size
Excellent communications, organizational, and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of USAID policies, procedures, and reporting requirements preferred
Experience working for large donor organizations such as USAID preferred
Local Kenyan candidates are preferred
Written and oral proficiency in English required
Responsibilities
Manage KPSA’s business advisory services workplan and strategy to increase capacity of the private sector to access fit-for-purpose financingProvide technical support on strategy to increase access to finance amongst new and existing businesses, create sustainable long-term funding vehicles, and provide a range of tools to support agricultural firm expansion
Assist in presenting KPSA’s business advisory services activities in meetings with public and private sector actors including GoK, non-governmental organizations, business associations, among others
Supervise implementing partners, sub-contractors, and grantees as they undertake tasks relating to business advisory services. Subcontractor tasks may include working with BASPs to improve the delivery of quality services to businesses in financial planning, ESG, responsible investment, and investor protection standards, and connecting businesses with potential investors and other sources of capital
Manage work planning and monitor the budget tied to the business advisory services component of PSA
Interface with the blended finance and inclusive business model work streams to ensure alignment between business advisory service providers and the promotion of business models are supported by KPSA.
Work with the Financial Institutions work streams to proactively build and deepen relationships between Financial Institutions and business advisory service providers
Travel to various regions of Kenya as needed
Any and all other project-related tasks as required by the Chief of Party and Palladium HQ