Investment Operations Associate - Garissa (24/8)

ABOUT INKOMOKO

Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in order to improve livelihoods, create jobs, and help communities thrive. In 2025, Inkomoko was listed by the Financial Times as the 8th fastest-growing company in Africa, supporting entrepreneurs across East and Central Africa to grow thriving businesses and build inclusive, resilient economies. Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has worked with more than 100,000 entrepreneurs, including thousands of refugee entrepreneurs. Inkomoko provides a combination of training, consulting, access to finance, and market-level systems change. We are the largest investor to refugee entrepreneurs in Africa. Inkomoko has 900+ staff in 40 offices across Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Through Inkomoko’s 2030 strategic plan, we are adding 3 additional countries to serve more than 550,000 entrepreneurs and growing our $30M loan fund to impact 7M lives.

INKOMOKO VALUES

• Purpose: be solutions-oriented and produce high-quality work and be a global leader.
• Achievement: push yourself to reach beyond what you think is possible.
• Improvement: be humble and committed to continuous learning and growing through giving and receiving open and accurate feedback.
• Bravery: willing to take risks, create a safe space for others, be compassionate, inclusive.
• Turikumwe/Tuko Pamoja/ Abren Nen (“We are together”): appreciate your colleagues, celebrate success, and support each other in hard times.

Inkomoko is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Refugees, women, and persons who reflect the diverse communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Investment Operations Associate at Inkomoko plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the lending process, supporting the lending team, and providing excellent customer service to borrowers.

LOAN PROCESSING & CLIENT SERVICING (20%)

• Verify the loan applications and documentation
• Ensure compliance with the lending policies and regulations
• Prepare loan files for review by the lending team
• Respond & resolve customer inquiries,
• Maintain a positive relationships with borrowers

DATA ENTRY & RECORD-KEEPING (45%)

• Enter accurate data into loan management systems
• Maintain loan records
• Update borrower information
• Organize and maintain loan documents
• Ensure loan documents are filed correctly and can be accessed easily when needed
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of loan applications, processing, and disbursement

REPORTING & COMPLIANCE (25%)

• Generate reports on loan applications, processing times, and other key performance metrics to assist in decision-making by the lending team
• Ensure compliance with lending policies, regulations, and procedures
• Communicate any issues to the lending team.

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & COORDINATION (10%)

• Identify areas for process improvement and advise the team
• Recommend changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the lending process
• Coordinate with other departments within the organization to ensure smooth functioning of the lending process