The County Government of Nyeri is seeking qualified individuals to serve as Board Chairperson and Board Members for the Enterprise Development Fund (EDF), a loan facility supporting small businesses in line with the County Enterprise Development Fund Act of 2017, as amended in 2018.
Available Positions:
The EDF Board will include the following representatives:
- Business Community Representative: Must be a member of a registered business association within Nyeri County.
- Youth Representative: Must be a member of an active, registered youth group or association in the county.
- Co-operatives Representative: Must be a member of a leading cooperative within Nyeri County.
- Persons Living with Disability (PLWD) Representative: Must be registered with the National Council of Persons with Disabilities.
Requirements for Applicants:
To qualify, candidates must:
- Be a Kenyan citizen.
- Hold a diploma in a business-related field from a recognized Kenyan institution.
- Have operated a micro or small enterprise in Nyeri County for at least three (3) years.
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Disqualifications:
Applicants must not:
- Have been convicted of a criminal offense resulting in imprisonment for more than six months.
- Be a member of a governing body of any political party.
- Have been previously removed from public office due to constitutional or legal violations.
- Be an undischarged bankrupt.
- Have been charged with a constitutional or legal violation.
Functions of the EDF Board:
Board members will be responsible for:
- Formulating policies for the administration, regulation, and management of the fund.
- Establishing criteria for loan appraisal, approving loan disbursement, and setting repayment conditions.
- Implementing enforcement mechanisms for loan repayment defaults.
- Mobilizing resources to support the fund’s objectives.
- Establishing and maintaining links with similar organizations inside and outside the county.
- Organizing an annual forum for beneficiaries to provide information and guidance.
- Submitting annual operational and performance reports to the County Executive Committee Member for Trade.
