Tuesday, July 2, 2013

SMEP Employment opportunities 2013: Credit Officers Position

SMEP Deposit Taking Microfinance Limited, a Christian based MFI regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions of:

Position: CREDIT OFFICERS 

Job Reference: CO/10/7/HRD/2012

Reporting to the BM/Marketing Unit Manager – Branch, the successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:-

Duties and Responsibilities
 
Marketing of products in the area of operation.
Facilitate recruitment and registration of clients in existing and new groups.
Stimulate client training on SMEP policies, procedures and basic business skills, loans, business, e.t.c.
Loan disbursements and deposit mobilization that meet defined growth and quality targets
Submission of weekly and monthly performance reports
Responsible for cumulating and maintaining client information
Maintain good public relation between SMEP and outsiders e.g. Public administration, churches, business community etc

Qualifications and experience:
 
Have a bachelors degree in a related field or a diploma in Co-operative Management, Business Administration, Banking or its equivalent,
Have knowledge in group/individual lending
Marketing or accounting skills and computer literacy will be an added advantage
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Persuasive with strong recognition skills, Self-driven and possess the ability to work with minimum supervision,
Have good knowledge of the micro-finance industry and practices and A self-starter who possesses excellent presentation skills.
Aged below 30 years

How to Apply
 
Qualified and interested candidates who meet the above criteria should download the “Job Application Form” at www.smep.co.ke/opportunities, and send their filled applications to recruitment@smep.co.ke on or before Friday, 20th July, 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.