Job Purpose
Lead
the day-to-day implementation of the Financial Inclusion Fund – SBDC Pilot
Programme across Uasin Gishu, Nyeri, and Mombasa counties, coordinating field
teams and programme activities to ensure 150 SMEs receive end-to-end
diagnostic, advisory, coaching, and market linkage support. The role drives
execution across all programme phases, translating plans into action, resolving
operational challenges, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery of all
workplan activities and outputs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day implementation of all programme activities across
Uasin Gishu, Nyeri, and Mombasa counties, ensuring timely and high-quality
delivery of the workplan.
- Supervise and coordinate field teams and functional units, including
County Business Advisors, consultants, and support staff, to ensure
aligned execution of programme objectives.
- Drive delivery across all four programme phases (Setup &
Diagnostics, Expert Advisory, Execution & Growth, and Impact &
Close), ensuring 150 SMEs receive end-to-end support services.
- Maintain real-time tracking of all programme activities, SME
engagements, and deliverables, ensuring accurate reporting and early
identification of risks or delays.
- Coordinate SME data collection, monitoring, and performance tracking
in collaboration with M&E and field teams, ensuring accurate and
timely evidence generation.
- Manage operational coordination including logistics, internal
communication, partner engagement, and administrative support to enable
smooth field implementation.
- Prepare consolidated field reports, updates, and stakeholder briefs
for the Project Manager, ensuring accurate documentation of progress,
outcomes, and challenges.
Qualifications
The
post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the
following qualifications, attributes, and skills:
- 3-5 years of experience in project coordination, programme
implementation, or field operations management in multi-site or
multi-county environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management,
Development Studies, Economics, Commerce, or a related field.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and field activities,
with exposure to MSME development, financial inclusion, or enterprise
support programmes as an added advantage.
- Strong skills in programme tracking, reporting, and MEL data
collection, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management
tools.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management
skills, with willingness to travel frequently across Uasin Gishu, Nyeri,
and Mombasa counties.
How to Apply
Please
forward an application letter together with a copy of your updated resume
quoting ‘Project Coordinator” to the Hiring Team, Strathmore University
Business School, on careerssbs@strathmore.edu
by end of the day (5.30pm) Thursday, 4th June 2026
