Consultancy for Self-Help Groups Credit Profile Assessment and Graduation Model Manual Development
Quick answer
Habitat for Humanity is seeking a consultant to assess the credit profiles of 20 Self-Help Groups in Solio, Kenya, and develop a practical SHG Graduation Model Manual for their progression towards formal financial services, with a deadline of 10/05/2026.
- Role
- Consultancy for Self-Help Groups Credit Profile Assessment and Graduation Model Manual Development
- Organization
- Habitat for Humanity
- Location
- Kenya
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
This consultancy involves assessing the credit profiles of 20 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Solio Settlement Scheme, Kenya, and developing a practical SHG Graduation Model Manual to guide their progression towards responsible access to formal financial services.
What you'll do
- Assess and document the current financial and institutional status of each SHG
- Develop and apply a transparent credit-readiness assessment and scoring framework
- Categorise and rank the SHGs by capacity and credit-readiness levels
- Develop an SHG Graduation Model Manual defining the stages of group development and progression requirements
- Review the requirements of selected financial institutions to ensure the proposed graduation criteria are realistic and aligned with available financial services
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Development Studies, Cooperative Management, Microfinance, Agribusiness, or a related field
- Minimum seven (7) years' demonstrated experience in financial inclusion, microfinance, savings groups (VSLA/SHG), cooperative development, credit assessment, or a related field
- Experience developing credit profiles, institutional assessments, or financial-readiness/graduation assessments
- Experience working directly with SHGs, VSLAs, cooperatives, or other community-based financial groups
- Experience engaging banks, MFIs, SACCOs or other financial institutions on group-lending products and requirements
- Experience developing assessment frameworks, scoring systems, or graduation/maturity models
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Kenya, specifically in the Solio Settlement Scheme.
Is the job remote?
The job is not specified as remote, but field visits are required.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in finance-related fields, at least seven years of experience in financial inclusion, and experience developing credit profiles and graduation models.
How do I apply?
A complete Technical and Financial Proposal should be deposited at the tender box on or before 05th October 2026 at 10 a.m., addressed to The National Director, Habitat for Humanity Kenya.
How to apply
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