Business Centre Manager at VisionFund Tanzania

Work Reference No. 21/24
Reporting to: Regional Manager

Responsibility:

• 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:

• Coordinates and controls branch/business centre operations.
• Develops branch/business centre business plans and annual work plans.
• Chairs Branch/Business Centre Credit Committee and participates in evaluating, approving, or rejecting loans according to policy.
• Reviews legal documents and security files of approved loans.
• Assists legal counsel in matters involving remedial account management.
• Coordinates with the Regional Manager to plan for personnel needs.
• Monitors staff performance and coordinates with HR as required.
• Ensures timely submission of Branch/Business Centre reports.
• Attends branch manager’s meetings.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related education.
• A master’s degree in marketing, Business Administration/Accounting is an added advantage.
• Very good knowledge of oral and written English.
• Very good analytical and reporting skills.
• 5 years’ experience in credit management and savings & deposit operations.

General attributes:

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

Special / Personal Abilities:

Achieving Capabilities:

• Achieving quality results.
• Practicing accountability and integrity.
• Communicating information effectively.

Thinking Capabilities:

• Thinking clearly and deeply.
• Understanding the Microfinance Industry.
• Understanding VisionFund's mission and operations.

Self-Managing Capabilities:

• Demonstrating Christian values in life.
• 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.