Program Coordinator – Enterprise Development & Financial Inclusion

About the role

The Program Coordinator will lead day‑to‑day implementation, coordination and performance monitoring of Enterprise Development and Financial Inclusion programmes in a designated region. Reporting to the Program Manager, the role ensures quality delivery, stakeholder engagement and strong governance.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor regional ED&FI programmes and initiatives.
• Supervise, coach and performance‑manage Enterprise Development Officers and field teams.
• Drive beneficiary mobilisation, enrollment and progression across enterprise, financial inclusion and digital capability interventions.
• Provide technical oversight for training, mentorship, business advisory and enterprise support services.
• Promote access to finance, market linkages and digital solutions for MSMEs.
• Strengthen partnerships with Equity branches, government agencies, development partners and other ecosystem actors.
• Support deployment of technology‑enabled solutions, digital learning platforms and data management systems.
• Monitor programme performance, resource utilisation, outcomes and risks, initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with work plans, budgets, donor requirements and internal controls.
• Coordinate regional monitoring, evaluation, learning, reporting and knowledge‑management activities.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years experience in enterprise development, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion or related fields.
• At least 3 years supervising field teams or regional programme operations.
• Proven ability to coordinate multi‑stakeholder programmes and partnerships.
• Experience supporting MSMEs through training, advisory, mentorship, market linkages or access‑to‑finance interventions.
• Strong understanding of MSME development ecosystems and financial services.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ILO SIYB, PMP, PRINCE2) are a plus.

Required skills

• Project management and programme governance.
• Use of technology and data systems for programme implementation and reporting.
• Risk and compliance management.
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership development.