Credit Officer

The Small Industries Development Organization is a Parastatal Organization established by an act of Parliament No. 28 in 1973 to plan, Co-ordinate, Promote and Offer a variety of services to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). As part of implementing its Organizational Structure it is hereby inviting applications from Suitably qualified, competent, committed and experienced Tanzanians to immediately fill the following vacancies

Reporting to the Regional Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
University Degree in Business Management, Economics or Commerce. Awareness of issues concerning small enterprises sector.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A business-like attitude.
Business experience in micro and small business development activities is an added advantage.
Training or teaching experience and knowledge of and experience in moderation and facilitation techniques are an added advantage.
Computer knowledge in Micro-Soft application packages (Excel, Word, Power Point, Publisher, etc.) is necessary

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Officer is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the Credit activities of the Organization within the Region.
Promotion of Regional Credit Services.
Conducting credit training sessions and Programme for clients on the management of credit methodology.
Receiving and assessing credit applications from prospective clients. Recommend, approval of loans, Disbursement, Maintain records, Tracking of loans, Loan follow up, Monitoring and reporting on loan portfolio performance.
Perform any other activities as may be assigned by Supervisor.
REMUNERATION
According to SIDO Salary Scale SDGSS 1.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

GENERAL CONDITIONS AND MODE OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, applicants for senior Positions Who are above 45 years old and are currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
Applicants must attach an Up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers and at least three reputable referees (preferably work related for those Who are employed).
Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of all academic certificates With two recent passport size picture and birth certificate. (Form IV and Form VI results slips, testimonials, partial transcripts will strictly not be accepted).
Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the cv will necessitate to legal action.
Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAe. 45/25710110/140 dated 30th November, 201 O.
Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
ii) Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).

All applications should be addressed as shown below, to be received three weeks from the first appearance of this advertisement. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Director General. SIDO,
P.O. Box 2476, Dar es Salaam. Tanzania

SIDO is an equal opportunity employer, Women are highly encouraged to apply