Credit Officer

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Poverty comes in all forms, physical, spiritual, emotional, relational, economic. It robs people of their basic needs— food, clean water, sanitation, healthcare, and education. It destroys hope, purpose, and self-worth. It infects hearts with isolation, apathy, dependency, disconnection, and addiction. Poverty is life fallen short of God’s intent.

JOB SUMMARY

Academic and Professional Qualifications & ExperienceA degree in business related field.Diploma in micro-finance management, cooperative management or marketing is an added advantageAt least 2 years relevant work experience with client mobilization skills and micro-finance exposure.Competencies/Abilities/Skills RequiredMust be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.Good analytical and problem solving skillsDemonstrates high regards for accuracy and reliabilityGood communication skillsGroup mobilization skillsGood analytical skillsGood spoken and written English and Kiswahili.Willingness and ability to work in a team environment;Superior knowledge in the use of PCs and in Microsoft Office applications

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales and MarketingSolicits new loan accounts in accordance with specific periodic performance targets prescribed in the branch business plan;Conducts active marketing campaign to attract new clients;Orients prospective clients about MoHI’s individual loan;Assist in conducting market research and survey activitiesAssess market needs for product development and make recommendation to the supervisor accordingly.Assist in the improvement of the credit delivery strategies.Prepare and submit daily, weekly, monthly/quarterly reports and projections as per the set timely and periodic demands.Management of ClientsImplement credit policies and procedures to clientsFacilitate formation and recruitment of solidarity groups.Ensure all clients contribute to the weekly and monthly loan guarantee fund (LGF) as per the provided schedule.Attend and add value to group meetings on weekly/monthly basis and provide regular guidance to clients.Give counsel and advise clients on economic and social issues and help in fostering business ethics.Loan Portfolio ManagementCarry out thorough appraisal of all loan applications and ensure timely disbursement and recovery of loans within the set benchmarks.Receives loan applications and perform credit investigation on loan applicants and his/her surety/ guarantor, if anyConducts inspection and/or appraisal of any property being offered as collateral;Prepares and presents credit applications to the credit committee for approval;Handle outstanding loan portfolio and savings portfolio according to set benchmark standards from time to time.Trainings and Capacity BuildingFacilitate group training to ensure understanding and adherence to MoHI’s lending policies and procedures.Carry out orientation and induction of new staffOther General ResponsibilitiesEnsure accurate and up-to-date data for all existing/exiting clients and all businesses.Establish cordial working relations with other stakeholders’ i.e. Chiefs, CDAs, NGOs and other development partners.Member of loan committee and is responsible for ensuring the loans approval and disbursement process is done as per policies and procedures.Ensure that all equipment/assets and tools assigned to him/her are properly utilized and maintained.Carry out any other duties that may be assigned to you from time to time by the supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Auditing of accounts, Accounting, Customer service, Credit handling

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree