SMEP Credit Officers Jobs in Kenya

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 following position:-

Credit Officers

CO/6/HRM/2011

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 accumulating 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” and send their filled applications to recruitment@smep.co.ke on or before Friday, 10th August, 2011.

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