Credit Officers Jobs in Kenya at SMEP

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:

Credit Officers

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.