The Youth Enterprise Development Fund is the leading youth economic empowerment agency in
Sub-Saharan Africa. The Fund provides financial support and business development services to
enterprises owned by Kenyan5l aged between 18 and 35 years. In its five years of operation the Youth enterprise development Fund has financed over 130,000 youth enterprises across the country and supported thousands others through its business development services.
The youth enterprise development Fund now seeks applications from Kenyans wishing to join a dynamic team that is driving this key project of Vision 2030.
PRODUCT & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
(REF: PBDO/10/2011)
Reporting to the Lending and Investment Manager, the Product and Business Development Officer
will be responsible for developing strong, vibrant and attractive products and business channels to
ensure that the Fund achieves its objectives, mission and vision.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
• Continuously expanding the YEDF product base by indentifying, researching on and
designing new and relevant products of interest to the youth
• Concept development of new and innovative products for young entrepreneurs.
• Advising the management on the rollout of new products.
• Continuous review and evaluation of existing products with the view of improvement
• Identifying, recommending and appraisal of new business support channels for the youth.
• Generation of ideas and processing customer feedback as an aid to product and process
improvement
• Proactively and continuously review the business/operational channels of the Fund, to ensure
successful rollout of current and new products.
Qualifications/Personal Competencies/Requirements
• A Bachelor’s Degree in business or Social Sciences.
• Professional Qualification in business related disciplines
• Knowledge and experience in enterprise development, preferably in the SME sector credit
products development, franchising, value chain financing and subcontracting will be an
added advantage.
• At least four years experience in working with the small entrepreneurs and youth in business
will be an added advantage.
This position calls for people with good interpersonal and communication skills, self driven and able
to work with minimum supervision. Qualified and interested candidates should submit their
application letters with C.V’s and names of three professional referees to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Youth Enterprise development Fund Board
P.O BOX 48610-00100
Nairobi.
Clearly indicating the title and reference of the position applied for on the envelope.
The application should reach us not later than 4.00 pm on 28th October 2011.
YOUTH ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
POTENTIAL MALE AND FEMALE CANDIDATES WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Website: www.youthfund.go.ke
Sub-Saharan Africa. The Fund provides financial support and business development services to
enterprises owned by Kenyan5l aged between 18 and 35 years. In its five years of operation the Youth enterprise development Fund has financed over 130,000 youth enterprises across the country and supported thousands others through its business development services.
The youth enterprise development Fund now seeks applications from Kenyans wishing to join a dynamic team that is driving this key project of Vision 2030.
PRODUCT & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
(REF: PBDO/10/2011)
Reporting to the Lending and Investment Manager, the Product and Business Development Officer
will be responsible for developing strong, vibrant and attractive products and business channels to
ensure that the Fund achieves its objectives, mission and vision.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
• Continuously expanding the YEDF product base by indentifying, researching on and
designing new and relevant products of interest to the youth
• Concept development of new and innovative products for young entrepreneurs.
• Advising the management on the rollout of new products.
• Continuous review and evaluation of existing products with the view of improvement
• Identifying, recommending and appraisal of new business support channels for the youth.
• Generation of ideas and processing customer feedback as an aid to product and process
improvement
• Proactively and continuously review the business/operational channels of the Fund, to ensure
successful rollout of current and new products.
Qualifications/Personal Competencies/Requirements
• A Bachelor’s Degree in business or Social Sciences.
• Professional Qualification in business related disciplines
• Knowledge and experience in enterprise development, preferably in the SME sector credit
products development, franchising, value chain financing and subcontracting will be an
added advantage.
• At least four years experience in working with the small entrepreneurs and youth in business
will be an added advantage.
This position calls for people with good interpersonal and communication skills, self driven and able
to work with minimum supervision. Qualified and interested candidates should submit their
application letters with C.V’s and names of three professional referees to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Youth Enterprise development Fund Board
P.O BOX 48610-00100
Nairobi.
Clearly indicating the title and reference of the position applied for on the envelope.
The application should reach us not later than 4.00 pm on 28th October 2011.
YOUTH ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
POTENTIAL MALE AND FEMALE CANDIDATES WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Website: www.youthfund.go.ke