Jamii Sacco is a membership Cooperative Society registered under the Cooperative Societies Act Cap 490 (Amended 2004) of the laws of Kenya and licensed by SASRA.
The objectives for which the Society was established are to organize and promote the quality of life of the members by providing quality financial products and services.
The following position is vacant and the Sacco would like to fill it:
Job Type: Contract – 3 Years
Location: Nairobi
REF. JSS/HR- AC – II/2018
Roles for the Credit Assistant Job
Reporting to the Chief Principal Officer, the job holder will be responsible for recruitment, promotion, member assessment, supervision and monitoring of members with the intention of gradually growing and sustaining a healthy portfolio, an optimum number of members and groups.
- Be responsible for the implementation of the Micro – credit programs and policies.
- Conduct market survey before initiating any program in a new area.
- Conduct awareness creation and mobilization of members and trainings.
- Assess and select viable groups using the laid down criteria.
- Train members on Society’s lending procedures and requirements (credit and groups management).
- Mobilization of savings among members and ensure loan applications are properly filled.
- Ensure loan appraisal and approval are done following set criteria and conditions.
- Liaise with Government ministries and other line agencies in order to facilitate Society with activities in area of operations.
- Maintenance and growth of a healthy credit portfolio through prudent loan administration, management and compliance with policies, procedures and best practice.
- Preparation and presentation of comprehensive, timely & reliable reports to provide information, aid in decision making and gauge performance
- Support the development and usage of microcredit services in designated areas, identified by the SACCO.
- Ensure implementation of the training curriculum for microcredit groups and individuals.
- Manage the analysis of applicants’ financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine feasibility of granting loans.
- Explain to members the different types of loans and credit products that are available, as well as the terms and conditions.
- Recommend loan applications to management for approval.
- Meet with applicants to obtain information on loan applications and to answer questions/clarifications about the process.
- Obtain and compile copies of loan applicants’ credit histories, corporate financial statements, and other financial information.
Credit Assistant Job Qualifications
- Diploma in Micro Finance/Micro-Credit or Diploma in Cooperative Management.
- Possession of CPA I will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of two years working experience in Micro –credit environment.
- Computer literacy.
- Good communication skills.
Other Requirements
- Police clearance certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct)
- Tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
- A clearance certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- A clearance certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
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