Job Description
The Credit Officer (CO) is the frontline representative of the organization. As such, he or she plays a crucial role in the institution’s effectiveness. The CO is responsible to ensure that each Yehu member is satisfactorily serviced and that each group and center is operating effectively.
Qualifications/ Experience
Open minded friendly, enthusiastic personality with strong interest in working with rural communities for development and alleviation of poverty
Effective communication skills, Strong discernment orientation to support credit decisions, Analytical and fact driven decision making skills.
Strong motivation to learn and gain professional and personal development
Exhibit confidence within area of expertise and other life skills such as finance, credit, general business and entrepreneurship etc
Excellent negotiator- ability to win business interests from varied clientele and other stakeholders.
Exhibit Emotional stability, Decisiveness/problem solving skills
Diploma in Business Management/ (or a related Diploma)
At least 1 year of experience in similar position – i.e. both individual and group lending
Proof of Computer proficiency,
Fluency in Kiswahili and English languages both spoken and written,
Self-driven individual who can work in the field for long hours without supervision,
Practical experience in community participatory approaches and skills on different training module, and understanding of community mobilization is an added advantage.
Holder of a valid riding license.
Unquestionable high level of integrity
Qualified persons who are ready to take up the position immediately will have an added advantage
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