Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 28 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) is a non-profit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya and New York, NY that combats urban poverty and gender inequity in the slums of Nairobi. Kennedy Odede, who grew up in the Kibera slum, founded SHOFCO in 2004 with a focus on youth and gender empowerment. SHOFCO has four initiative areas: education, health, economic an...

Responsibilities
• Planning & overseeing new market initiatives & ensure marketing campaigns are executed within budget limits,
• Recruitment of new Sacco members
• To provide feedback to the SACCO on members’ issues and expectations
• Reactivation of Dormant accounts
• Market and sell all Sacco products and services to all Sacco members, customers and prospects.
• Formulate and implement marketing plans including relevant customer acquisition and develop programs.
• Achieving set targets for alternative banking channels
• Providing information for decision making through properly prepared and timely reports.
• Take responsibility for specific market campaigns within regions
• Organizing and hosting presentations and customer visits
• Attend relevant trade exhibitions and meeting to recruit
• Keeping track of members/customers with outstanding Sacco Loans
• Prepare and submit monthly reports
• Carryout regular market research, competitor and customer surveys.
• Identify market and develop ways of entry into the markets.
• Support events planning and management for all Sacco activities, e.g. Member Education, AGM, Ushirika Day, ASK Shows, etc.
• Research on new products and services
• Update and manage social media pages and online interactions
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Operations
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Essential skills and Key Attributes
• Market intelligence and business development skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop new business opportunities and improve the profitability and competitive performance of the business
• Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills.
• Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills and ability to build lasting relationships with clients
• Ability to lead and work within a team
• Exceptional organization skills and a strong work ethic
• Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Good understanding of the internal policies, systems and procedures of a SACCO
• Creative and innovative.
• Computer literacy skills with Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office, spreadsheet and PowerPoint applications

Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Economics, Commerce or Business Management Business related degree
• A bias in Marketing preferred
• At least 2-3 years’ experience a similar environment preferably a financial institution


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organization, all interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed Cover letter and CV to recruitment@shininghopeforcommunities.org  with a clear subject line “JOB TITLE”. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications should reach us no later than 8th July 2024.



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