Springboard Microfinance Limited (SBM)
Springboard Microfinance Limited (SBM) is a growing microfinance enterprise based in Lilongwe, Malawi. Established in January 2023, our company strives to serve the local community and commercial clients with a commitment to excellence and sustainability. Our goal is to grow into a reputable and reliable service provider in the region. We strive for high customer satisfaction by rendering furnishing services at an acceptable price/value relationship. We also maintain a friendly, fair, and creative work environment, which respects diversity, ideas, and hard work.
POSITION: LOAN OFFICERS- INTERNS
LOCATION: LILONGWE
DURATION: 1 YEAR
Duties and Responsibilities
- Engage with current and future clients, providing technical information for the customers who apply for the loans
- Collecting the necessary documents needed for the loan applications, and undertake assessments of loan applications for approval
- Process loan applications for clients and follow up on approvals and analyzing the financial situation of the applicants
- Undertake Financial Literacy trainings for clients
- Undertake loan repayments collections and follow up on debt defaulters
- Assisting with bookkeeping activities and prepare monthly financial reports
- Communicate timely, efficiently, and effectively with clients
- Assist in research on effectiveness of SBM loan products and client base
- Work at growing client base and marketing at
- Undertake any additional tasks as assigned by the Manager
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of Diploma holder in Community Development, Microfinance or related discipline
- Strong organizational skills
- An ability to work and think on a strategic level
- Ability to engage with clients
- Have excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to effectively communicate
- Ability to work efficiently and without close supervision while multitasking
- A willingness to take on a variety of tasks
- An ability to work quite independently and take initiative
- A passion for the work SBM is doing
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates meeting the above qualifications and experience should include the following in their application: detailed curriculum vitae with names of three traceable referees, a covering letter and copies of certificates.
Closing date is on Friday, 27th September, 2024: All applications should be sent to springboardmw@outlook.com, P.O Box 3055, Lilongwe, Malawi
SBM is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity and inclusion in its work and staff. Only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged.