Academic and Professional Qualifications & Experience**
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A degree in business related field.
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Diploma in micro-finance management, cooperative management or marketing is an added advantage
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At least 2 years relevant work experience with client mobilization skills and micro-finance exposure.
Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required**
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Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
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Good analytical and problem solving skills
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Demonstrates high regards for accuracy and reliability
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Good communication skills
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Group mobilization skills
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Good analytical skills
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Good spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
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Willingness and ability to work in a team environment;
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Superior knowledge in the use of PCs and in Microsoft Office applications
Sales and Marketing**
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Solicits new loan accounts in accordance with specific periodic performance targets prescribed in the branch business plan;
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Conducts active marketing campaign to attract new clients;
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Orients prospective clients about MoHI’s individual loan;
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Assist in conducting market research and survey activities
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Assess market needs for product development and make recommendation to the supervisor accordingly.
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Assist in the improvement of the credit delivery strategies.
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Prepare and submit daily, weekly, monthly/quarterly reports and projections as per the set timely and periodic demands.
Management of Clients****
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Implement credit policies and procedures to clients
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Facilitate formation and recruitment of solidarity groups.
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Ensure all clients contribute to the weekly and monthly loan guarantee fund (LGF) as per the provided schedule.
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Attend and add value to group meetings on weekly/monthly basis and provide regular guidance to clients.
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Give counsel and advise clients on economic and social issues and help in fostering business ethics.
Loan Portfolio Management****
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Carry out thorough appraisal of all loan applications and ensure timely disbursement and recovery of loans within the set benchmarks.
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Receives loan applications and perform credit investigation on loan applicants and his/her surety/ guarantor, if any
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Conducts inspection and/or appraisal of any property being offered as collateral;
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Prepares and presents credit applications to the credit committee for approval;
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Handle outstanding loan portfolio and savings portfolio according to set benchmark standards from time to time.
Trainings and Capacity Building****
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Facilitate group training to ensure understanding and adherence to MoHI’s lending policies and procedures.
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Carry out orientation and induction of new staff
Other General Responsibilities**
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Ensure accurate and up-to-date data for all existing/exiting clients and all businesses.
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Establish cordial working relations with other stakeholders’ i.e. Chiefs, CDAs, NGOs and other development partners.
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Member of loan committee and is responsible for ensuring the loans approval and disbursement process is done as per policies and procedures.
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Ensure that all equipment/assets and tools assigned to him/her are properly utilized and maintained.
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Carry out any other duties that may be assigned to you from time to time by the supervisor.