The Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA International) is a non-profit, microfinance organization, founded by John Hatch in 1984. Sometimes referred to as the "World Bank for the Poor" and a "poverty vaccine for the planet", FINCA is the innovator of the village banking methodology in microcredit and is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern day microfinance. With its headquarters in Washington, D.C., FINCA has 21 affiliated host-country institutions (affiliates), in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Along with Grameen Bank and Accion International, FINCA is considered to be one of the most influential microfinance organizations in the world.

Job Title: Savings Representatives (Relationship Development Officer)

Job Description
FINCA is recruiting for highly-motivated and customer-service oriented Savings Representatives (Relationship Development Officer) to be part of the pioneer team for FINCA’s regulated microfinance bank start-up in Owerri, Nigeria. Savings Representatives report to the Branch Manager and are responsible for actively promoting FINCA’s savings products and services (including delivery channels), maximizing volumes of savings deposits among key market segments. Savings Representatives will support their branch in meeting its savings targets by ensuring that branch staff are properly trained on savings products and effective cross-selling of savings products by market segment. Savings representatives will endeavour to win community trust, respond to client needs and raise client awareness regarding the benefits that FINCA products and services can provide them.
Qualifications and Experience:

HND or BSC level of education
Preferred 1- 2 years work experience including sales experience
Basic mathematics, business acumen and analytical skills
Proficiency in Computer Applications Excel /Microsoft Office
Fluency in English required, Igbo or other local language skills strongly desirable

Candidate Profile:

Willingness to relocate to Owerri, Nigeria
Strong marketing, communication and interpersonal skills and a customer-service orientation
Enterprising and self-driven personality with the ability to adapt and acquire new skills
Highly attentive to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills
Strong fit to FINCA’s desired corporate culture and values, and is committed to furthering FINCA’s mission and vision. In particular, must demonstrate a commitment to transparency and integrity

Kindly Note:For consideration of your application, CVs must be in Word or PDF format and a maximum of 2 pages. The candidate will bear any cost for travel and accommodation if called for testing or interviews. Any relocation cost will be borne by the new hire.

Method of Application
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