Investment Support Associate – Dadaab

Inkomoko’s vision is an Africa with thriving communities where young people and refugees are engaged, communities have access to relevant innovations for self-determination, and where African solutions are unleashed to solve African problems. Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has provided business advisory and access to finance for thousands of entrepreneurs ac…

Investment Support Associate – Dadaab

THE OPPORTUNITY & RESPONSIBILITIES

Inkomoko Kenya Investment Support Associate is responsible for the items below:

DUE DILIGENCE AND INVESTMENT PREPARATION (30%)

• Support in the compilation of pipelines. Respond to inquiries from prospective borrowers; support them to apply for our  facility/investment products.

• Introduce the investment products to entrepreneurs, explaining the requirements for repayment and the seriousness of taking on debt financing.

• Conducts investment appraisal, collects detailed information (personal, business, and guaranties), and arranges to open a new investment account.

• Provides necessary information for investment contracts’ preparation and execution and follow up for disbursement of investment upon fulfillment of conditions. Maintain a healthy portfolio.

• Conduct due diligence on prospective borrowers, including site visits, document preparation, coordination with the Business Development Advisors and Business Associates, etc.

• Communicate all materials to the Portfolio Manager, and assist in preparing credit reports for Investment Committee meetings.

• Take photos of entrepreneurs, have them sign photo waivers, and ensure entrepreneurs’ stories are posted on the Kiva platform for fundraising with all correct information.

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT (50%)

• Offer excellent customer service through daily conversations, correspondence, and site visits as needed to maintain strong positive relationships with borrowers.

• Work with the Inkomoko Kenya Business Development Services team to ensure borrower success, and Visit clients for monitoring.

• Maintain both delinquency and default rates below set rates during yearly goal setting, • Track information about borrowers and communicate effectively with key stakeholders about client status.

• Actively participate as a key staff in the weekly Portfolio Review Meeting. • Maintain a tracking system of borrower payments and contact information. • Interact with government leaders, community leaders and others for follow up on lack of payments.

• Ensure that we are adhering to the requirements of our Kiva partnership, including reporting and journaling.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (20%)