Women Enterprise Solutions Ltd (WESO, since 2008, 13 employees)provides credit to women who are unable to access financing due to lack of collateral to secure loans from banks. This helps them to start and run income generating activities and small businesses. The company also provides consumer loans such as education loans, and is working on launching renewable energy loans (solar, biogas). By providing credit to unbanked and financially excluded women in rural Kenya to start and run businesses, WESO gives them an opportunity to get out of poverty and improve their standards of living.

Relevant plans for the near future are to expand deeper into rural Kenya and serve more women (and men). This will be made possible through:
• Partnerships that will help in capacity building and finance linkages
• Intense but targeted marketing
• Acquisition and use of ICT. This will involve upgrading the company software to one that can support mobile and remote banking innovations such as M-Pesa and point of sale (POS) devices

The expert is asked to analyse the business of Juster Mutegi and her financial products and how to be more profitable and reach more groups. She also would like to empower her team, in order for her to delegate tasks and focus on strategy.  WESO would like to work with you on capacity building and establishment of a strong management team.

Access to financing is also something WESO is looking for: financial insights could add value as input for an investment plan.

Success indicators are progress resulting in:
- Better performance of staff reflected in turnover improvement, profitability, efficiency and improved morale
- Access to finance for the business
- Development of innovative products

You are an experienced professional in the financial industry: as a finance professional or as a management consultant. You are able to analyse complex situations. Also, you create ownership at a team, working towards a practical plan. You are energetic, flexible and know your international way around.

Also, to participate in an Expert Programme you need to have:

- at least five years of relevant working experience
- at least have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Participation in this programme is on a voluntary basis. International travelling expenses are to be paid by the participant. SharePeople charges the participant a reasonable fee for which he/she receives matching, preparation, training (intercultural and safety) and work materials. However, the local organization facilitates full board & lodging and local transportation for the participant.
Personal coaching by a professional coach is optional in this programme but comes with additional costs.

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