JOB OPPORTUNITY
BRAC is the world’s largest, and leading development organization dedicated to poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor. Initiated in Bangladesh in 1972, BRAC now operates in 11 countries across Asia, Africa. To counter poverty and promote social empowerment, BRAC strategically integrates development programs in microfinance, agriculture, health, education, human rights and legal aid, community empowerment, and more.
BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC is registered with Rwanda Development Board in September 2018 and was approved license from National Bank of Rwanda to operate Microfinance and other financial services in Rwanda. BRAC Rwanda is looking for competent, dynamic, and self-motivated Rwandans to fill the following regular position.
1. Position: Credit Officer in charge of the management of Agriculture loans
Number of Positions: 4
Job location: Musanze, Nyabihu, Rwamagana, and Gatsibo Districts
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
collaborate with the Branch Manager to propose the financing strategy for the agricultural sector and define the objectives to be achieved
Identify and mobilize potential customers for agricultural loans
Promote agricultural credit products to farmers in the area of intervention of BRAC RWANDA
Identify and recommend to BRAC RWANDA bankable agricultural projects including the financing of value chains and other financing needs in agriculture
Estimate the financing and investment needed in agriculture,
Analyze agricultural credit files and prepare recommendations to the credit committee
Offer agricultural credit products with reference to the country’s agricultural policy
Ensure the quality of the agricultural loan portfolio
Work closely with the Branch Manager to ensure that agricultural credits are well managed in quality and quantity
Periodically report on the agricultural loan portfolio
Do any other task requested by the line manager
Read, understand, practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
Knowledge, Skill & Competence
Fluency in English is required (speaking, reading, and writing)
Advanced computer skills on MS Office, Accounting software/ERP
Familiarity with value chain refinancing
Knowledge of the agricultural sector of Rwanda
Educational Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in agronomic sciences or agricultural finance
If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:
Candidates need to send a signed Cover letter in PDF format indicating the title of position applied for, an updated CV mentioning educational grades, and copies of academic qualifications. All those documents should be sent through email: recruitment.rwanda@brac.net , Application deadline is 10th April 2021 at 04.00 pm.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.
