Credit Officer Job in Kenya

An established, high-growth agricultural products company based in Nairobi is looking for a Credit Officer

Credit Officer Job Description and Qualifications
 

Responsibilities

• Recruit potential borrowers within the communities where we work
• Register and train groups on our leasing program, economics of our business model for farmers, and basic financial literacy
• Compile documentation for lease processing at head office
• Hold monthly meetings with borrower groups
• Monitor harvests to ensure that all of the product purchased arrives at the local collection center and subsequently at the Nairobi HQ
• Record loan repayment deductions and update borrower data in the Management Information System
• Coordinate with the company’s Credit Unit team on improving systems and processes

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of microfinance operations
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the microfinance field
• Solid understanding of the group lending methodology
• Solid track record in microfinance product sales and repayments
• Willingness to work across Western Kenya
• Strong communication skills
• Good understanding of agricultural finance
• Basic computer skills and an ability and willingness to learn new technology
• Experience with selling leasing products would be an advantage

Interested candidates should email a detailed CV and salary requirements, along with a cover letter of no longer than one page stating their qualifications and intent, to NairobiCareers@gmail.com with the subject line “Credit Officer”.