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ABOUT INKOMOKO

Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in order to improve livelihoods, create jobs, and help communities thrive.

In 2026, Inkomoko was listed by the Financial Times as the 5th 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 850+ staff in 50 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

All staff at Inkomoko are connected to a shared set of organizational values:

• Purpose: be solutions-oriented, produce high-quality work, and be a global leader.
• Achievement: push yourself to reach beyond what you previously thought possible.
• Improvement: be humble, engage in continuous growth through open & accurate feedback
• Bravery: willing to take risks, create a safe space for others, be compassionate, and inclusive.
• We Eat Goat: we celebrate success and support each other in hard times. We do this work together in the spirit of turikumwe, tuko pamoja, abren nen, Kula na sawa, On est ensemble.

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 AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for a fresh graduate who will navigate fast-paced and resource-constrained environments with enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor, and imagination. This traineeship will run for 7 months and will support the Investment/Lending team in:

• Support loan operations by processing repayments and loan disbursements in the loan management system.
• Assist in reviewing and updating loan schedules to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Follow up on failed or bounced transactions and support timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date loan records, borrower information, and transaction data.
• Support data management and filing to ensure records are audit-ready and easily accessible.
• Assist with reconciliation activities by identifying and resolving unmatched or unallocated repayments.
• Ensure verified repayments are accurately reflected in the system.
• Prepare and manage insurance documentation for eligible clients in coordination with insurance partners.
• Support compliance by ensuring loan and insurance documentation is complete and accurate.
• Collaborate with Investment, Recovery, and Finance teams to resolve operational issues and repayment discrepancies.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives through proactive problem-solving and coordination.
• Support the preparation of operational reports and maintain compliance with lending policies and procedures.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Should have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or any other relevant field
• Strong passion for supporting micro and small businesses, including refugee-led entrepreneurs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in processing payments and reviewing transaction information.
• Basic understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other basic Microsoft Office tools.
• Awareness of compliance, risk management, and the importance of handling confidential financial information appropriately.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and trustworthiness in handling sensitive information and transactions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and support timely resolutions.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

This role is inside a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining, you’ll access:

• Competitive salary, and potential Performance-based bonus
• Incredible company culture, with opportunities for learning and growth
• Diverse colleagues across the region, and policies that demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion
• Ability to make a significant social impact to your community
• Health insurance for self and family
• Staff savings and provident fund, negotiated bank rates for long-term employees
• Generous annual leave, parental leave, and sabbatical options.
  

TO APPLY

If you’re excited about this role, please submit your application through the jobs portal.

Tell us about what you’ll bring to this growing company.

DEADLINE: 18 May 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible!

Inkomoko is committed to justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. As we seek to reflect the communities we serve, refugees and women are strongly encouraged to apply. As a company we have policies that ensure fair treatment in the application process.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment is conditional upon successful background checks and other verification as needed.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and background screening checks. Inkomoko also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual misconduct, fraud, or abuse. By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.