Business Centre Manager

Work Reference No. 21/24

Reporting to: Regional Manager

Job type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Ensures an efficient performance of the Branch/Business Centre
• Markets the products and services of VFT-MFB
• Ensures adequate information flow within the Branch/Business Centre

Main Tasks

1. Coordinates and controls branch/business centre operations
2. Develops branch/business centre business plan and annual work plan
3. Chairs Branch/Business Centre Credit Committee and participates in evaluating, approving or rejecting loans according to policies.
4. Reviews legal documents and security files of approved loans
5. Assists legal counsel in matters involving remedial account management
6. Coordinates with Regional Manager to plan for personnel needs
7. Monitors staff performance and coordinates with HR
8. Ensures timely submission of Branch/Business Centre reports
9. Attends branch manager’s meetings

Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or related education
• Master in marketing, Business Administration/Accounting (added advantage)
• Very good knowledge of oral & written English
• Very good analytical & reporting skills
• 5 years’ experience in credit management and savings & deposit operations

General Attributes

• Must be fluent in English
• Flexible to travel up country and in rural areas
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Must have proven leadership ability
• Good knowledge of WV & VFI Partnership
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
• Capacity & willingness to take responsibility and develop a sense of rectitude

Special/Personal Abilities

Achieving Capabilities

• Achieving quality results and practicing accountability & integrity

Communicating Capabilities

• Communicating information effectively

Thinking Capabilities

• Thinking clearly, deeply, and broadly
• Understanding the Microfinance Industry
• Understanding Vision Fund mission and operations

Self-Managing Capabilities

• Demonstrating Christian values in life and work
• Learning for growth and development
• Maintaining work/life balance and effectiveness

Relational Capabilities

• Building collaborative relationships
• Practicing gender and cultural diversity
• Influencing individuals and groups

Mode of Application

Address your application letter to:

ppThe Chief Executive Officer,
VisionFund Tanzania Microfinance Bank Ltd, P.O. Box 1546, Arusha, Tanzania.

Send your application letter, CV, and copies of your academic certificates through the following email: application@vftz.co.tz before close of business Saturday, 04th January, 2025.