Jobs at La Fayette Microfinance Bank Limited

Mission

• The ideal candidate will be able to deploy, configure, maintain and monitor the systems and network equipment in order to ensure smooth IT operations.

Main Responsibilities and Task

• To manage and maintain the computer equipment, software, applications and telecom and optimize its use.
• To manage the cabling: connection, change, maintenance, ventilation and fault detection.
• To install, update and configure the operating system and applications of the user’s environment: desk, services and network.
• To monitor daily operations.
• Fully support, configure, maintain and upgrade corporate customer’s networks and in house servers.
• Keep an eye out for needed updates.
• Support and administer third-party applications.
• Ensure network security and connectivity.
• Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weaknesses.
• Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords.
• Resolve problems reported by end-user.

Profile
Qualifications / Education:

• Minimum of First Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related course of study is required.
• Relevant professional qualification(s) and certification(s) will be an advantage.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role with General knowledge of systems and network architecture.

Skills:

• Proven experience in a network administrator role.
• Hands on experience in networking, routing and switching.
• Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure.
• Experience with firewalls, Internet VPN’s remote implementation, troubleshooting, and IT issues resolution.
• Ability to set up and configure server hardware.
• Familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies.
• Great at organizing, prioritizing and multitasking.
• Cisco CCNA or other related certification required.

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Job Description

• The Client Officer is responsible for processing the loans, monitoring the loan portfolio and developing the Advans La Fayette MFB loan clientele.
• He/she will also be responsible for developing the savings and deposits portfolio for the target groups.
• The client Officer will spend more than 70% of the time on the field by performing visits to clients in commercial areas.    

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma in any discipline from accredited polytechnic or University with NYSC discharge certificate or NYSC Exclusion Letter.
• Good relationship and communication skills with strong team spirit  
• Strong analytical skills  
• Good computer skills  
• Real motivation to work and grow in a performance based environment
• Taste for fieldwork.

Additional Knowledge / Skills Required:

• Practical knowledge of micro / small / medium businesses  
• Knowledge of microfinance bank sector is an advantage
• Good writing skills  
• Knowledge of the major local languages.

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Job Description

• The Client Officer is responsible for processing the loans, monitoring the loan portfolio and developing the Advans La Fayette MFB loan clientele.
• He/she will also be responsible for developing the savings and deposits portfolio for the target groups.
• The client Officer will spend more than 70% of the time on the field by performing visits to clients in commercial areas.    

Profile

• Bachelors Degree or Higher National Diploma in any discipline from accredited polytechnic or University with NYSC discharge certificate or NYSC Exclusion Letter.
• Good relationship and communication skills with strong team spirit  
• Strong analytical skills  
• Good computer skills  
• Real motivation to work and grow in a performance based environment
• Taste for fieldwork.

Additional Knowledge / Skills Required:

• Practical knowledge of micro / small / medium businesses  
• Knowledge of microfinance bank sector is an advantage
• Good writing skills  
• Knowledge of the major local languages.

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Main Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of clients:

• Prospect potential clients and follow up through regular contact with prospects.
• Manage the relationship with clients in the portfolio to ensure maximum client’s satisfaction and retention.
• Organize an efficient schedule that will allow regular meetings with clients and maximized performance.
• Identify clients’ needs in order to cross-sell effectively.
• Monitor the deposits of the clients under supervision.
• Grow the individual deposit portfolio in line with the targets set by the Management by offering quality service and selling products that fit the particular clients’ needs.
• Accordingly answer clients’ questions and complaints related to Advans LFMFB products and services.
• Participate in the promotion of Advans LFMFB products and services by informing prospects as well as clients.
• Propose new products/services to management.

Organization and Control:

• Ensure compliance of all operations performed with Advans policies and procedures.
• Share information and best practices with other Deposit Officers.
• Report all the issues related to the job to the Branch Manager and Deposit Team Leader.
• Ensure all cash transactions are done according to Advans LFMFB policies and procedures.
• Respect AML/KYC policies by identifying all the clients and reporting any suspicious transaction.

Profile

• Degree or Higher National Diploma in any discipline from accredited polytechnic or University with NYSC discharge certificate or NYSC Exclusion Letter.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience as a deposit sourcing staff in a financial institution preferably a commercial bank.
• Good relationship and communication skills with strong team spirit  
• Strong analytical skills  
• Good computer skills  
• Real motivation to work and grow in a performance-based environment
• Taste for fieldwork.

Additional Knowledge / Skills Required:

• Practical knowledge of micro/small/medium businesses  
• Knowledge of microfinance bank sector is an advantage
• Good writing skills  
• Knowledge of the major local languages.