Assistant Credit Manager
The Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) is a
Semi-Autonomous Government Agency established via Government Financial
Management Act in 2007, through Legal Notice no.147. and whose core mandate is
to provide accessible and affordable credit to support Kenyan women start
and/or expand businesses for wealth and employment creation.
Salary Scale: Ksh.77,527 x 3,877 –
81,404 x 4,070 – 85,474 x 4,274 – 89,748 x 4,487 – 94,235 x 4,712 – 98,947 x
4,947 – 103,894 P.M
Responsibilities
An officer at this level will report
to the Deputy Manager, Credit, for the day to day credit operations including
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Coordinating and overseeing all
aspects of the lending cycle under the existing channels whilst ensuring
compliance to the lending criteria before recommending to the Board’s Loans
Committee.
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Responsible for Head office Credit
Officers including their performance appraisal and developmental needs.
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Ensure compliance with Credit
Policies, Product Profiles and set timelines in analysis and approval of credit
facilities.
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Effective monitoring of loan
repayments and mitigating risks related to defaults
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Preparation of Board Papers for the
Board Loans Committee
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Developing, managing and maintaining
relations with Financial Intermediary partners, relevant government authorities
and other key stakeholders to ensure that these relationships meet the
strategic objectives of the Fund.
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Coordinating and ensuring timely
reconciliations of loan accounts.
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Adhering to the key principles in
relation to fraud prevention and reporting any suspicions and safeguarding
records.
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Reviewing credit reports and ensuring
they are quality and accurate and promptly submitted to management.
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Participating in development and
preparation of departmental budgets, quality board papers and other adhoc
reports.
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Monitoring the quality of loan
portfolio and following up of loan repayments.
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Liaising with financial intermediary
partners including follow-up of loan repayments and reporting.
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Participating and coordinating
awareness creation and publicity campaigns.
Requirements
For appointment at this level, a
candidate must have:-
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Served in a comparable position in a
similar organization for at least Six (6) years with least three (3) years in a
management role.
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A Masters degree in any of the
following:- Economics, Commerce ,Business Administration, Business Management,
Finance, Accounts or any other business related subjects is an added advantage
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Shown merit and ability in credit
control as reflected in work performance and results
Competencies required
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Report writing skills
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Litigation skills
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Confidentiality
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Communication skills
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Ability to work independently and
effectively under pressure and on strict deadlines
How to apply
Applications clearly marked with the
position reference and title and including a detailed CV, copies of academic
certificates, professional qualifications, testimonials, day time telephone
number, names and addresses of three professional referees should be delivered
to the Fund by hand, courier or post so as to reach the address below on or
before 29th May 2017.
The Chief Executive /Director
Women Enterprise Fund
11th Floor Social Security House Building Block A
Eastern Wing
P. O. Box 17126 -00100
NAIROBI.
Women Enterprise Fund
11th Floor Social Security House Building Block A
Eastern Wing
P. O. Box 17126 -00100
NAIROBI.
Shortlisted applicants will be
expected to provide details of their current salary and the following
documents: Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigations; Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
Tax Compliance Certificate from KRA; Clearance from the Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); Clearance from an Approved Credit Reference
Bureau (CRB).
Interested applicants who had
previously submitted their applications for the above positions should
re-apply.
Women Enterprise Fund is an equal
opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women and
persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates
shall be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic
disqualification.