Micro Finance Jobs in Kenya

A fast growing micro finance institution is urgently seeking to fill in positions outlined below:

Position: Business Development Officers
To be based in Mombasa office
Reporting to: Branch Manager
Other Relationships: Marketing, Credit, Customer Service, HR, Finance & IT
Job Summary

·         You will be responsible for managing business development in a designated territory;
·         Gaining new clients as well as maintaining existing ones, development of new loans, prompts
·         Payment of loans, design and implement control measures and monitoring plans for compliance and operation risk management.
Roles and Responsibilities
·         Development of new loan with a weekly target Achieve volume and Value targets in order to contribute to the overall goals of the MFI.
·         Building a sound relationship with company business partners, vendors and Customers.
·         Creating new business opportunities( seek new clients)
·         Loan assessment, appraisals and approvals
·         Develop a good marketing plan for the company’s products and business.
·         Ensure prompt loan repayments’ and recoveries.
·         Creation of financial projections for growth and profitability.
·         Track and analyze micro finance & economic trends and make any recommendation to the MFI
·         Analyze applicant’s financial status, credit and property evaluations to determine feasibility of granting loans.
·         Review and update credit/loan files
·         Liaison with other service providers
·         Gathering marketing intelligence
·         Analyze potential loan markets and develop referral networks in order to locate loans.
Minimum qualifications, experience & competencies required:
·         Diploma in a business related field.
·         Good negotiation skills
·         Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people and records.
·         High integrity and dependability.
·         Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships in a multi-functional environment.
·         Strong presentation skills including excellent oral communication skills, passion to make yourself understood and engaging in a pleasant way.
Application:
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current and expected remuneration, quoting the job title in the subject field to emwendwa@granarycapital.com.

Position: Branch Manager
One position for Mombasa Office
Reporting to: Business Development Manager
Other Relationships: Marketing, Credit, Customer Service, HR, Finance & IT
Job Summary: Reporting to the Business Development Manager, The Branch Manager through teamwork will be responsible for business growth, service delivery, compliance and ensuring efficient day-to-day operations of the branch.
Roles and Responsibilities
·         Growing and managing a quality loan portfolio.
·         Preparation and implementation of annual branch budgets and business development plans.
·         Achievement of branch profitability and cost control objectives
·         Promotion & marketing of the Institution’s products and services
·         Enforce implementation of laid down policies and procedures for Credit operations and staff discipline.
·         Monitor loan assessment, appraisal and approvals at the branch
·         Ensure loan repayments and recoveries are within stipulated timelines and as per policy guidelines.
·         Ensure supervision, appraisal, coaching, motivation and development of all branch staff and recommending appropriate training needs.
·         Working with third party service providers to deliver superior service to all customers.
·         Marketing intelligence and reporting to understand competitor activity in the assigned area.
·         Ensure provision of high quality services to all customers in a timely manner.
·         Manage relationship with all stakeholders to ensure positive image of the institution is maintained.
Minimum qualification and experience required:
·         Diploma/Degree in business/Finance/Social Science related field. An MBA is an added advantage.
·         Lending and relationship management experience to create a balance between credit risk and customer service.
·         At least three (3) years’ experience as a branch/unit manager in credit function of a financial institution handling Micro and SME clients.
·         Have an excellent interpersonal, organizing and people management skills.
·         Excellent communication and presentation skills, with outstanding reporting skills.
·         High integrity and professionalism.
Application:
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current and expected remuneration, quoting the job title in the subject field to emwendwa@granarycapital.com.
Deadline for submission of applications is 22nd May 2019
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.