Job Title: Credit Officer, in Initiative for Development and Education (IDEE) – Financial Inclusion and Empowerment (FINER) programme. You will remain part of the Programme team and admin staff.Location: Waru community and Environs, FCT, AbujaReporting to: Programme Officer, IDEEYour responsibilities are not but limited to the following;
Report to and work closely with the Programme Officer of IDEE
Facilitate the collection of loans on a weekly or monthly basis.
Monitor members and loans and not compromise standards for bank books, bank reconciliation and other services.
Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports
Initiate and facilitate financial inclusion strategies, financial products and services
Conduct due diligence and risk assessments on members
Track cash management between group leaders and members
Conduct financial literacy, business development and money management
Facilitate non-financial service and capacity building activities in the community
Submit to PO timely informative reports, summarising progress made in implementation of activities, lessons learnt, and recommendations for improvement including ad hoc reports and human interest stories that may be needed towards outputs and objectives of the Women’s Empowerment Programme (WEP)
Submit situational and any other non-routine reports when necessary or when asked to
Support the identification of potential new and better-fit approaches that can be developed and piloted in FINER
Experiences:
She/he must have up to 1-2 years experience in Project Cycle Management and managing organizational resources with excellent analytical professional report writing capacity.
Proven track record of financial management, capacity building/training for stakeholders including at community level and for local institutions
Solid knowledge and understanding of community-based approaches to development and Micro-credit scheme
Skills
A team player, analytical thinker, innovator and strategic thinker
Excellent planning, co-ordination, and prioritization skills
Strong facilitation, diplomatic, and interpersonal skills
Good command of writing in English
Excellent communication and team-working skills with the ability to build good relations, both internally and externally
Good computer knowledge with command of MS Office packages
Ability to facilitate training to community-based organizations
Ability to work in a multicultural, diverse and performance related environment
Proactive approach to problem solving
Ability to work independently with minimal direction
Desirable
Gender and intercultural sensitivity
Willing to work additional hours at crucial times
Positive outlook and stand-alone disposition
Adaptable and responsive disposition relative to the demands and development of the project
Academic Qualifications:
First degree in Accounting, Social Sciences, Humanities or Sciences
Committed to IDEE’s Vision, Mission and Values
Knowledge and understanding of working with Community-Based Organizations
Experience in the development space and a project management certification are an added advantage
Interviews: 27th January, 2018.How to ApplyInterested and qualified candidates with experiences and skills that fits this role, Please send one-page cover letter and CV Address it to the Programme Manager Initiative for Education & Development (IDEE), Tudun-wada, Lugbe via: ideerecruitment17@yahoo.comNote:
Apply via :
ideerecruitment17@yahoo.com
