Loan Officer

Job Description

ASA Microfinance (SL) Ltd is a registered company limited by share and a subsidiary of ASA INTERNATIONAL (ASAI) (www.asa-international) ASAI was established in 2007- with the mission to establish green-field microfinance institutions in Asia and Africa. ASA International strongly believes that sustainable and profitable business models can be created when focusing on the very poor and can be located in challenging operating environments. In doing so, ASAI is replicating the most cost effective and scalable model developed in ASA Bangladesh for its sustainability. ASA Sierra Leone has already established 46 branches and has the plan to open 55 branches in coming years to serve at least 55,000 poor families. For better management of its business and to achieve its goal, ASA Microfinance (SL) Ltd is seeking application from suitable Sierra Leoneans for the position below:

Position: Loan Officer
Location: Any District

Responsibilities:
* Market microfinance product to catchment area
* Identify potential areas to select target poor people
* Ensure smooth repayment – maintain discipline in every operational practice
* Update software posting and maintain all related records on daily basis
* Prepare reports – daily, weekly and monthly basis
* Collect from groups 4-5 groups a day
* Uphold organization’s mission, vision and objectives and follow policies set for better management of the operation
* Other work related to job as and when required.

Academic Qualification:
Diploma/Degree in any discipline from any reputable institution with at least four (4) Credits in West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and must be willing to check the result online using West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) scratch at their own

Additional Job Requirements:
* Two well off guarantors (one from family members and One should be a civil servant)
* Excellent communication skills in English and Krio
* Up to date Police Clearance
* National Identifier Number/National Identifier Card
* Be a legal citizen of Sierra Leone Be between 18 to 30 years of age
* Be willing to work anywhere in Sierra Leone

Submission of application: Interested applicants can send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a passport size photograph and a Cover Letter, photo Copies of Academic Certificates to louisa.hrm@asaslltd.com or hand delivery to the Human Resources & Training Manager at ASA Microfinance (SL) Ltd. (64 Lumley Road, Wilberforce Village, Freetown), on or before the 22nd of April 2024.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
ASA Sierra Leone is on equal opportunity employer, and women are strongly encouraged to apply