Credit Manager

6 days ago

Amman, Amman, Jordan Near East Foundation Full time
"Near East Foundation

Job Announcement

Title:
Credit Manager

Location:
Amman

Reporting to:
Executive Director, Amman Jordan

Expected starting date:
Nov 1St 2024

"The Near East Foundation (NEF) Regional/Siraj Financial Services (SFS) are recruiting a Credit Manager to be based in Amman, Jordan. This position will initially be under an NEF contract, seconded to SFS. Once SFS's registration in Jordan is finalized, the candidate will transition to an SFS contract".. For over 100 years, the Near East Foundation has worked to build more sustainable, prosperous, and inclusive communities in the Middle East, Caucasus, and Africa through education, governance, and economic development initiatives.

Working through a network of country offices and local partners, NEF has operations in ten countries:
Armenia, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Mali, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, South Sudan, and Syria.

Its programs are organized around three themes:
Inclusive Economic Development, Climate-resilient Development, and Stabilization and Peacebuilding.

SFS Background


Siraj Financial Services (SFS), registered in Belgium with a regional office in Amman, is committed to driving sustainable economic growth in Northern Syria by empowering local entrepreneurs.

Building on NEF's successful revolving credit fund pilot, which provided small loans to entrepreneurs in Ar-Raqqa, Deir Ez-Zor, and Al-Hasakeh, SFS is advancing this initiative by commercializing the model and expanding its reach.

Targeting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), we offer micro-loans and development loans alongside non-financial services such as business development training, coaching, and market facilitation.

Our focus is on supporting women, youth, and vulnerable groups, prioritizing high-value sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, services, and trade to ensure their active participation in the region's economic development.

Position Description

The Credit Manager is responsible for overseeing the credit function within our microfinance institution. This role is crucial in ensuring the soundness and quality of our credit portfolio.

The Credit Manager will develop and implement credit policies, manage the credit approval process, and maintain effective risk management practices.

This position plays a key role in helping the institution achieve its financial objectives by managing the loan portfolio effectively and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Responsibilities


Studying funding applications and deciding whether to approve or reject them according to the Authority matrix of powers of the approved credit committee.

Distribute tasks to credit officers and credit administrators.
Control and supervise the progress of work and ensure its quality.
Supervising credit officers in the credit review aspects of financing applications.
Supervising the credit officers in the aspects of auditing contracts and legal papers for financing applications.
Supervising credit administrators in the areas of electronic and manual archiving of contracts and financing application files.
Issuing periodic reports on performance measurement, control, follow-up and quality control.
Participate in the preparation and development of credit policies.
Participate in the development of work information systems.
Participate in the development of policies and procedures related to work.
Participate in the training of employees on the programs followed in the company.
Follow-up with the branches to treat any question, inaccuracy or lack of any data.
Supervising the destruction of files and contracts according to the policy followed.
Any other tasks entrusted to him by
his direct manager in a manner that does not conflict with the company's internal regulations, policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements:


A minimum of a bachelor's degree in finance, banking, accounting, business administration, economics, and/or a master's degree as a maximum.

At least 5 to 7 years of work experience working in the microfinance and/or financial institutions and/or banking sector.

Proven experience in credit management, preferably within a microfinance or financial services environment.
Strong understanding of credit policies, risk management practices, and regulatory requirements.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to make informed decisions based on data.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring a team.
Fluency in spoken/ written Arabic and English required.

NEF will accept a rolling application until the position is filled. Review of application will begin on September 22, 2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To apply:
Please apply by submitting the following documents to :

Cover letter outlining relevant experience and skills based on the requirements outlined above
Curriculum Vitae
List of three references (including one from current, or most recent, employer)

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Near East Foundation by visiting the NEF website at

The Near East Foundation promotes Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants seeking employment and NEF employees.

Pre-employment Checks

Any employment with the Near East Foundation will be subject to the following checks prior to start date:

A satisfactory Restricted Party Screening.
Receipt of satisfactory references.
Workplace Verification Check

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