About the Role
Strathmore University is seeking a Project Coordinator to lead the day-to-day implementation of the Financial Inclusion Fund - SBDC Pilot Programme across Uasin Gishu, Nyeri, and Mombasa counties. The successful candidate will coordinate field teams and programme activities to ensure 150 SMEs receive end-to-end diagnostic, advisory, coaching, and market linkage support. This 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.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Program Implementation: 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.
- Team Coordination: Supervise and coordinate field teams and functional units, including County Business Advisors, consultants, and support staff, to ensure aligned execution of programme objectives.
- SME Support Execution: 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.
- Tracking & Reporting: Maintain real-time tracking of all programme activities, SME engagements, and deliverables, ensuring accurate reporting and early identification of risks or delays.
- Data & Monitoring: Coordinate SME data collection, monitoring, and performance tracking in collaboration with M&E and field teams, ensuring accurate and timely evidence generation.
- Operational Management: Manage operational coordination including logistics, internal communication, partner engagement, and administrative support to enable smooth field implementation.
- Stakeholder Reporting: Prepare consolidated field reports, updates, and stakeholder briefs for the Project Manager, ensuring accurate documentation of progress, outcomes, and challenges.
Job Requirements
- 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.
