DUARA FINANCE LTD is a reputable financial institution headquartered in Tanzania, operating an extensive branch network. The firm is committed to fostering the expansion of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the agricultural sector.

JOB LOCATION: Manyara, Morogoro and Mbeya regions of Tanzania

POSITION: INVESTMENT OFFICER – 3 POSTS

The Investment Officer will be directly responsible for handling DUARA customers, including attracting new customers, appraising applications for loans, and monitoring active customers

Main Responsivities:

• Identify and recruit potential clients in the target market and promote the organization’s financial products.
• Conduct business and credit assessments for loan applicants.
• Perform field visits to clients’ business locations to verify information and evaluate business viability.
• Prepare and submit loan appraisal reports and investment proposals to the Credit Committee.
• Monitor and manage a portfolio of clients to ensure proper loan utilization and timely repayment.
• Maintain regular communication with clients through phone calls and site visits.
• Provide guidance and support to clients during the loan application process.
• Identify potential risks in client businesses and recommend appropriate actions.
• Maintain accurate client records and update information in the company system.
• Work closely with branch management and other departments to support business growth and client development.

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Marketing and related field.
• Must have at least one year of work experience
• Must have a valid driving License
• Should have Computer Skills:
• Must have Communication, Analytic, Sales and Marketing, and Problem-solving skills.
• Must be Knowledgeable in: Mathematics, Business Appraisal and SME Financing.

• Identify and recruit potential clients in the target market and promote the organization’s financial products.
• Conduct business and credit assessments for loan applicants.
• Perform field visits to clients’ business locations to verify information and evaluate business viability.
• Prepare and submit loan appraisal reports and investment proposals to the Credit Committee.
• Monitor and manage a portfolio of clients to ensure proper loan utilization and timely repayment.
• Maintain regular communication with clients through phone calls and site visits.
• Provide guidance and support to clients during the loan application process.
• Identify potential risks in client businesses and recommend appropriate actions.
• Maintain accurate client records and update information in the company system.
• Work closely with branch management and other departments to support business growth and client development.

• Computer Skills
• Communication Skills
• Analytic Skills
• Sales and Marketing Skills
• Problem-solving Skills
• Knowledgeable in Mathematics
• Knowledgeable in Business Appraisal
• Knowledgeable in SME Financing

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Marketing and related field.
• At least one year of work experience.
• Valid driving License.