About the Organization:
The Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance (AKAM), a non-profit agency, is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Its mandate is to alleviate poverty, diminish the vulnerability of poor populations, and reduce economic and social exclusion by establishing sustainable institutions that extend a broad range of innovative financial services to underserved population.
Background
In 2005, AKAM established the First Microfinance Foundation, Egypt to alleviate poverty and generate economic growth. As a locally-managed lending institution it aims to foster entrepreneurial activity, especially for women in underprivileged neighborhoods. Its operations are governed by principles of long-term sustainability and financial discipline. The Foundation extends credit mainly for income-generating loans to micro and small enterprises, but also provides social loans for housing rehabilitation, education, health care, and family emergencies.
About the Job:
The First Microfinance Foundation is looking for a Loan Officer for Small & Medium Enterprise (SME). S/he will be responsible for explaining the loan process to potential clients and verifying clients’ eligibility for a loan.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Carry out risk assessment and loan appraisal;
- Ensure the proper use of the funds disbursed by monitoring the loans periodically;
- Ensure that the repayments are made on schedule and contact the delayed clients to arrange the delayed repayment;
- Ensure full compliance with the prevailing policies and procedures, and full alignment with the audit recommendations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Commerce;
- Minimum 1 years in microfinance field and good experience in accounting issues;
- Good understanding of business process;
- Excellent reporting skills in English and Arabic;
- Good spoken English and computer skills;
- Customer oriented and good communicator with different level clients.
Closing Date: 13 Dec 2012
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to fmf@fmf.com.eg
Please mention « Loan Officer for Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) » in the subject line.
Contact:
Swalen Samy
swalen.samy@fmf.com.eg
43L Jazayer St., 4th floor, Awlad Ragab building,
Al Jazayer Square, Maadi
Cairo
Egypt
11435
Egypt
Telephone: +20229820502
Fax: +20225171557
