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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