Habitat for Humanity International – Ghana is a non-profit organisation dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action.
Job Description
The Role:
Reporting to the Loan Portfolio Manager, the Recovery Officer will work directly with borrowers and effectively manage loan portfolio to maximize the collection of loans.
- The Recovery officer will be remunerated on commission basis, based on the amount of loans collected
- The Recovery Officer is responsible for communicating with debtors, establishing and developing effective payment plans with debtors
- Advise debtors of their legal liability under existing local contract law (including the interpretation of their liability under the loan agreement)
Required Skills or Experience
- HND/University degree in Banking and Finance, Marketing, Business Administration
- A minimum of 2 years experience as a Loan officer in a reputable MFI or banking sector
Relevant skills required:
- Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing)
- High level of perseverance and ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Investigative procedures applicable to the collection of bad debts;
- Basic arithmetic and financial record keeping;
- Computer literate
- Experience with a bank or MFI is an added advantage
How To Apply
Interested applicants should email their CVs and motivation letter to: [email protected]
Closing: 05 Aug, 2011