Savings Representatives Jobs at FINCA International Owerri
The Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA
International) is a non-profit, microfinance organization, founded by
John Hatch in 1984. Sometimes referred to as the "World Bank for the
Poor" and a "poverty vaccine for the planet", FINCA is the innovator of
the village
banking methodology in microcredit and is widely regarded as
one of the pioneers of modern day microfinance. With its headquarters
in Washington, D.C., FINCA has 21 affiliated host-country institutions
(affiliates), in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Eastern Europe,
the Caucasus and Central Asia. Along with Grameen Bank and Accion
International, FINCA is considered to be one of the most influential
microfinance organizations in the world.
Job Title: Savings Representatives (Relationship Development Officer)
FINCA
is recruiting for highly-motivated and customer-service oriented
Savings Representatives (Relationship Development Officer) to be part of
the pioneer team for FINCA’s regulated microfinance bank start-up in
Owerri, Nigeria. Savings Representatives report to the Branch Manager
and are responsible for actively promoting FINCA’s savings products and
services (including delivery channels), maximizing volumes of savings
deposits among key market segments. Savings Representatives will
support their branch in meeting its savings targets by ensuring that
branch staff are properly trained on savings products and effective
cross-selling of savings products by market segment. Savings
representatives will endeavour to win community trust, respond to client
needs and raise client awareness regarding the benefits that FINCA
products and services can provide them.
Qualifications and Experience:
- HND or BSC level of education
- Preferred 1- 2 years work experience including sales experience
- Basic mathematics, business acumen and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Computer Applications Excel /Microsoft Office
- Fluency in English required, Igbo or other local language skills strongly desirable
Candidate Profile:
- Willingness to relocate to Owerri, Nigeria
- Strong marketing, communication and interpersonal skills and a customer-service orientation
- Enterprising and self-driven personality with the ability to adapt and acquire new skills
- Highly attentive to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Strong fit to FINCA’s desired corporate culture and values, and is
committed to furthering FINCA’s mission and vision. In particular, must
demonstrate a commitment to transparency and integrity
Kindly Note:For consideration of your application,
CVs must be in Word or PDF format and a maximum of 2 pages. The
candidate will bear any cost for travel and accommodation if called for
testing or interviews. Any relocation cost will be borne by the new
hire.
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