Relationship Manager Agribusiness - (One Post)

Date Listed: Jul 29, 2013
Phone: No Phone Calls
Area: Arusha
Application Deadline: Aug 13, 2013


Position Description:
From Daily News July 29, 2013
National Microfinance Bank PLC. (NMB) is the largest bank in Tanzania, both when ranked by Customer base and branch network, with 150 branches located in more than 95% of Tanzania's districts. This broad branch network distinguishes NMB from other financial institutions in Tanzania. NMB is committed to continue sustaining and enhancing the branch network in order to provide access to financial services to citizens in all areas of Tanzania, including rural areas.
Achieving your ambitions at NMB
At NMB , we are committed doing everything in our power to help our clients achieve their ambitions, We fulfill this pledge by giving you maximum scope to carry out your work with an enterprising spirit. We provide you with a world of opportunities for personal growth within a culture that is based on Co-operation, because at NMB, we believe that you can accomplish more together than alone. If these values and commitments match your ambitions, we are enthusiastic to find out whether you are the right person to become part of the NMB family.
Career Development
At NMB, we believe that career advancement is important; therefore we give you the chance to fully develop yourself in such a way that you can work with pleasure, satisfaction, recognition and ensuring your potential and competencies are fully utilized.
Are you what we are looking for?
If your answer is yes, then below is a great career opportunity for you, therefore if you believe you are potential candidate aspiring growing your career at NMB and you have required credentials, qualifications and experiences, see below detailed requirements:
Under the Supervision ofZone Manager, North
Responsible for marketing agri-business products, Process and assessment of agri - credit applications, review credit appraisals from Loan Officers and analysing performance of all agri-loan products in his/her area of operation against the set budget and ensure quality standards of the agri-loans are complied with and advice Manager/Senior Manager Agri-Business on implications and corrective measures for any anomaly .
Main Accountabilities for Relationship Manager Agribusiness
Appraise agri -loan products in his/her area of operation/zone and forward to Manager Agribusiness with recommendations
Review credit appraisals from Agri Loan Officers/Loan Officers before forwarding to Head Office Agribusiness Department
Monitor and Supervise all agri-loans issued and disbursed in his/her area of operation/zone to ensure good and quality portfolio
Training and coaching Agri-Loan Officers/Loan Officers on agri-loan product appraisals
Ensure weekly/monthly/monthly agri-loan portfolio report indicating performance and status are prepared and submitted on time
Assist branches and zones to prepare budget for' all agri-loan products in his/her area of operation/zones
Prepare and review strategies for marketing of agri-loan products both existing and 0 be developed from time to time.
Prepare action plan for implementation and achievement of budget objectives for his/her area of operation/zone
Basic-Qualifications
Holder of a first degree in Agribusiness/Economics or its equivalent
Master Degree will be an added advantage
An experience of three years with financial institutions lending to agriculture or with large agri-companies or NGO's dealing with agriculture
Good business management, leadership, coaching and team building skills.
Good credit assessment and project appraisal skills
Conversant with standard computer applications (Excel, Word and Access)
Good communication with high proficiency in the use of (English and Kiswahili)
Good knowledge of banking operations at branch level and core banking system
Good customer relationship and sound understanding of bank's loan products, policies and procedures.
Market competitive packages, commensurate with the qualifications and experience




Application Instructions:
“To apply for any of the above vacancies, please go to the www.nmbtz.com click ‘career’ view instructions on how to apply under Application”
Please be advised no paper applications would be accepted.
*NMB is an equal opportunity employer.