VisionFund Tanzania Microfinance Bank Ltd (VFT MFB) is a growing microfinance bank in Tanzania, recognized for its portfolio quality, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability. The institution has established a strong marketplace reputation for integrity, client care, and the quality of its board and senior management.

VisionFund Tanzania invites applications from recent graduates interested in developing careers in banking, sales, customer service, and debt recovery through its Internship Academy Programme.

About the Internship Academy Programme

The Internship Academy Programme is a structured talent development initiative designed to equip high-potential graduates with practical banking experience, professional skills, and industry knowledge.

The programme combines classroom learning, on-the-job training, coaching, mentorship, and performance management to prepare interns for future careers in the banking sector.

Interns will be attached to selected branches and work closely with experienced branch leaders and business teams. They will gain practical exposure to:

• Sales and business development.
• Customer acquisition and customer service.
• Portfolio management and debt recovery.
• Customer relationship management.
• Problem-solving and communication.
• Negotiation and professional conduct.

Available Internship Opportunities

1. Sales Intern

Sales Interns will support customer acquisition, product promotion, and business development activities at VisionFund Tanzania Business Centres.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit new customers.
• Promote and market the Bank’s products and services.
• Support customer acquisition and relationship management activities.
• Participate in field visits and business development initiatives.

2. Recovery Intern

Recovery Interns will support the Bank’s loan recovery activities, customer follow-ups, and portfolio quality management.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow up on overdue customer accounts.
• Support collection and recovery activities.
• Conduct customer visits and repayment negotiations.
• Maintain accurate recovery records and reports.
• Assist in monitoring portfolio quality and reducing delinquency.

Qualifications and Competencies

Academic Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Banking, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Be a resident of the respective region for which they are applying.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to work effectively in a team.
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Recent graduates who completed their studies in 2024 or 2025 are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain structured documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• High integrity and professional conduct.
• Ability to collaborate with teams across different functions.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Identify and recruit new customers.
• Promote and market the Bank’s products and services.
• Support customer acquisition and relationship management activities.
• Participate in field visits and business development initiatives.
• Follow up on overdue customer accounts.
• Support collection and recovery activities.
• Conduct customer visits and repayment negotiations.
• Maintain accurate recovery records and reports.
• Assist in monitoring portfolio quality and reducing delinquency.

• good communication and interpersonal skills
• self-motivated
• eager to learn
• able to work effectively in a team
• integrity
• professionalism
• positive attitude
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail
• ability to maintain structured documentation
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• High integrity and professional conduct
• Ability to collaborate with teams across different functions
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Banking, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Be a resident of the respective region for which they are applying.
• Recent graduates who completed their studies in 2024 or 2025 are particularly encouraged to apply.