VisionFund Kenya, a subsidiary of World Vision, is a Christian microfinance institution committed to empowering vulnerable communities through inclusive financial services. With more than 75 years of global experience, World Vision works to help children and families overcome poverty and experience life in all its fullness. Operating in nearly 100 countries with over 33,000 staff worldwide, the organisation delivers development, relief, and advocacy programmes inspired by Christian faith. VisionFund Kenya is seeking a qualified and motivated Agri-Climate Business Development Officer to support the rollout and growth of innovative agricultural and climate-responsive financial products. The role is full-time and based in Nairobi (VisionFund Head Office) and Nyahururu Branch, Kenya. Applications close on 2 January 2026. Role Overview The Agri-Climate Business Development Officer plays a critical role in driving the implementation and scaling of agricultural loan products designed for smallholder farmers. The position focuses on aligning financial services with climate-smart agriculture practices to strengthen farmer resilience and portfolio sustainability. Reporting to the Partnership and Project Senior Officer, the role serves as a subject-matter expert in agri-climate finance, coordinating internal teams, external consultants, and stakeholders to ensure effective product delivery. The Officer also contributes to knowledge leadership within VisionFund Kenya’s agricultural finance portfolio. Key Responsibilities Product Rollout and Implementation (20%) Drive adoption of newly developed agricultural loan products for both groups and individual clients Ensure alignment of products with VisionFund Kenya’s climate strategy and sustainability objectives Collaborate with credit and business development teams to optimise product delivery processes Contribute to the development of agriculture master plans, defining short- and long-term goals for the agricultural lending unit Loan Disbursement and Portfolio Performance (25%) Achieve FY2026 loan disbursement targets of: KES 13,000,000 200 clients (70% groups, 30% individual borrowers) between January and September 2026 Maintain high portfolio quality standards, with: Portfolio at Risk (PAR 1 and PAR 30) maintained at zero Client Training and Engagement (20%) Conduct monthly client training sessions (minimum of nine per year) covering: Agricultural finance Climate-smart agriculture practices Loan management and repayment Facilitate mandatory monthly group meetings Ensure at least 90% attendance across all client training activities Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (20%) Submit accurate monthly reports by the 5th of each month Track loan utilisation for 100% of supported clients Develop and document a minimum of four client success stories annually Attend and actively participate in all required VisionFund and VisionFund International meetings Climate-Smart Agriculture Integration (15%) Promote climate-smart agricultural practices that reduce climate risk and improve farmer resilience Provide technical guidance on sustainable and adaptive farming techniques Support the integration of climate considerations into agricultural lending products Qualifications and Experience Education and Professional Background Diploma or degree in: Agricultural Extension Agribusiness Business-related or agriculture-related discipline from a recognised institution Experience Requirements Minimum of three years’ experience in: Agri-climate product design Smallholder farmer engagement Microfinance or financial institutions Core Competencies Strong understanding of agricultural and climate-responsive financial products Demonstrated skills in: Sales and product promotion Negotiation and partnership development Client engagement and training Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Safeguarding and Faith Commitment The care and protection of children and vulnerable adults is a core priority for World Vision and VisionFund Kenya. The organisation maintains robust child and adult safeguarding policies and enforces a zero-tolerance policy toward abuse, exploitation, or violence. Applicants must: Be a professing and practising Christian Demonstrate conduct and character guided by Christian values and convictions Application Process Interested candidates are required to submit: An application letter A detailed CV in PDF format, including: Names and contact details of three referees Daytime telephone numbers All documents must be scanned and submitted as one combined PDF. The position title should be clearly stated in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications must be received no later than Friday, 2 January 2026. By submitting an application, candidates consent to VisionFund Kenya processing personal data for recruitment purposes in line with data protection regulations. About World Vision and VisionFund Kenya World Vision is a global Christian relief, development, and advocacy organisation dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable children and communities. VisionFund Kenya contributes to this mission by providing responsible financial services that enable families to build sustainable livelihoods and resilience. VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the seeking organization. For any inquiries, please contact the responsible organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.