Main Responsibilities:

  • Prepare action plan for implementation and achievement of assets and liabilities budget objectives for his/her area of operation i.e. Northern zone.
  • Review and advise the Bank on its pricing policy for agri-loan products and services from time to time based on feedback from the field.
  • Come up with initiatives to improve customers’ engagement platforms such as Business clubs, Agri Executive network and related Agri events.
  • Monitor and supervise all MSMEs Agri-loans issued and disbursed in his/her area of operation/zone to ensure good and quality portfolio.
  • Timely prepare periodical and ad hoc evaluation reports on Agri-MSMEs performance on assets and liabilities
  • Plan, prepare and review marketing strategies for new and existing Agri-loan products from time to time.
  • Monitor and ensure that all MSMEs Agri-loan products delivery processes are working properly and provide advice to the Head of Agri Retail for any improvement needed.
  • Review credit appraisals from Relationship Officers that require Retail or Wholesale CREDCOs decision.
  • Assist branches and zones to prepare budgets for Agri-MSMEs assets and liabilities.
  • Train and coach Relationship Officers on various business best practices and processes in evaluating and assessing Agri-Loan applicants.

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Attributes:

  • Excellent knowledge of agribusiness economics, the role of credit in business and business development.
  • Sound knowledge of Agribusiness Retail Banking products and services in the agricultural value chains.
  • Excellent knowledge of agriculture sector dynamics and related laws.
  • Sound understanding of other bank’s loan products, policies and procedures for cross selling purposes.
  • Excellent knowledge of banking operations and financial markets in Tanzania.
  • Sound knowledge of Agri-MSMEs market and general business environments in the agriculture value chains.
  • Good computer skills (Excel, word, power point presentation and access)
  • Self-motivated, innovative with ability to initiate and lead change.
  • Good customer relationship management with ambition to provide solutions to customers’ expectations.
  • Excellent communication (English and Kiswahili), numerical, analytical, report writing and presentation skills.
  • Managerial and leadership skills (conceptual and resourcefulness).
  • Strong interpersonal and networking skills for both internal and external customers.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Undergraduate degree in Agriculture and/or Agricultural Economics, Banking, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent fields.
  • Minimum of three years’ banking experience, inclusive of roles in credit assessment, project appraisal and other bank operations.

Preferred Language Skill :

Excellent communication (English and Kiswahili)

The deadline for submitting the application is 06 November 2021.

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