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Program Manager

Kifiya Financial Technology

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Business

Business Administration

Addis Ababa

8 years - 10 years

1 Position

2025-10-16

to

2025-10-21

Required Skills

perform project management

Fields of study

Business

Finance

Information Technology

Economics

Full Time

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Job Description

Place of Work: Kifiya HQ

Department: MSP                                                                    

Reports To: Digital Transformation Team Lead

Duties & Responsibilities:

 Building Capacity & Training

  • Design practical training programs on digital credit, alternative data, and credit scoring leveraging KFT's market intelligence and product expertise.

  • Coordinate and lead exposure visits and field learning on uncollateralized credit best practices so institutions learn directly from what works.

  • Develop Training-of-Trainers models and digital learning tools so knowledge spreads widely.

  • Coordinate a network of Subject Matter Experts both internally and externally to ensure training delivery is consistent and high quality.

Change Management & Process Transformation

  • Recruit and supervise embedded change advisors who will work inside partner institutions.

  • Work with leadership teams to assess current lending processes and co-create realistic change plans.

  • Coach senior leaders and build up internal “change champions” so improvements stick after the program ends.

  • Track adoption and progress through simple scorecards and feedback systems.

Supporting (Advisory) Fintechs & Partners

  • Help fintechs and financial institutions prepare for integration and scale within regulated systems.

  • Provide practical advice on aligning products with customer needs, compliance requirements, and market realities.

  • Share lessons across markets and organize peer exchanges so institutions can learn from each other.

 Innovation & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead pilots and create feedback loops across institutions to ensure solutions fit the market.

  • Test new tools such as AI-powered credit scoring or digital loan platforms in real-world conditions.

  • Collect feedback from partners and customers to refine products and processes.

  • Turn lessons into practices and policies that others can adopt.

 Strengthening the Ecosystem

  • Work with regulators, industry associations, and policymakers to promote fair and effective digital lending.

  • Share best practices on alternative data, uncollateralized credit, and responsible lending.

  • Connect financial institutions, fintechs, and development partners to build stronger, more inclusive financial systems.

Job Requirements

Requirements & Qualifications:

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in IT, Business, Finance, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.

  • 8-10 years of experience in program or partnership management, ideally in digital finance, FinTech, MSME, or development programs.

Technical & AI Skills

  • Experience in Managing Projects and working with technical teams

  • Experience with data analysis (SQL, Excel, BI tools) and AI-driven insights.

  • Proficiency in leveraging AI/ML-powered platforms for reporting and performance forecasting.

  • Familiarity with digital partnership tools (CRM/PRM) and automated data integration workflows.

  • Solid understanding of blended finance mechanisms and digital lending ecosystems.

How To Apply

Apply via email address; hr@kifiya.com

Fields Of Study

Business

Finance

Information Technology

Economics

Skills Required

perform project management

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