EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Tanzania  Postal  Bank  is  an  established  Bank  by  the  Act  No.  11  of  1991  as amended  by  Act  No.  11  of  1992.  TPB  is  a  Bank  that provides  competitive financial  services  to  our  customers  and  creates  value  for  our  stakeholders through innovative products.

TPB  is  a Bank, whose vision is “to be  the  leading  bank  in  Tanzania  in  the provision of affordable, accessible and convenient financial services”.
As part of effective organizational development and management of its human capital in  an  effective  way,  TPB  commits  itself  towards  attaining,  retaining  and developing the highly capable and qualified workforce for TPB betterment and the Nation at large.
CREDIT OFFICERS(GROUP LENDING) (8 POSITIONS)
Tanzania Postal Bank (TPB) seeks to appoint dedicated, self-motivated and highly organized Credit Officers –Group Lending (8 positions)to join the Retail and Business Banking team. The work stations are Bariadi, Mbinga, Mafinga, Ifakara, Nzega, Kasulu, Karagwe and Mtwara.
Reporting Line: Branch Manager (BM) or Branch Operations Manager (BOM)
Locations: Bariadi, Mbinga, Mafinga, Ifakara, Nzega, Kasulu, Karagwe and Mtwara
Work Schedule: As per TPB Staff regulations 
Division: Branches
Salary: Commensurate to the Job Advertised
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1.    Achieve and maintain the following monthly performance targets:
•    At least 340 active clients;
•    A portfolio outstanding of at least TZsh. 100 million.
•    A portfolio at Risk (PAR) above one day rate not exceeding 2% at all times.
2.    Participate in the recovery of written off loans in accordance with TPB’s loan recovery guidelines.
3.    Active mobilization, sensitization, formation and recruitment of economically active members into the groups as well as promoting a saving culture and savings mobilization in the groups.
4.    Ensure timely loan repayments and security deposit collections in all groups.
5.    Ensure that all clients’ loan repayments are accurately posted in the loan tracking system.
6.    Ensure weekly /biweekly/monthly attendance of    meetings by all group members through training and maintenance of attendance registers.
7.    Ensure accurate and timely filing of all Group Loan documentation.
8.    Ensure effective monitoring of loans through regular visits to clients and manage delinquency alarm signals by following up on problem clients.
9.    Generate and instill solidarity group pressure in each group as the basis of Co-guarantor ship.
10.    Liaise with the Credit Supervisor to ensure speedy payment of claims in event of death calamities.
11.    Ensure that all the loan repayment collections are deposited to TPB’s bank account by the group officials within 12hours.
12.    Ensure that all groups are constantly full through continuous mobilization and timely replacement of exited clients.
13.    Cross sell other TPB’s products and services.
14.    Attend any other duties as may be assigned by the Credit Supervisor. 
KEY DUTIES:
•    To serve customer effectively
•    Posting transactions
•    Coordinate  all  counter  activities  while  ensuring  that  quality  service  is  provided  to customers
CONTRIBUTES TO
•    Customer –Service Delivery/Enquiries
•    Efficient and Quality Service to Customers
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
•    Customer Satisfaction
•    Individual Productivity and Turnaround time
•    Minimum Cash Differences
•    Accuracy of Transactions Postings
EXPERIENCE  AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Education: Bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma in  Banking,  Economics,  Commerce, Business Administration, Finance,  Accounting  from  any  recognized University  or  equivalent qualification.
Experience:
-At least 1 -3 years of relevant Banking Experience
-Working knowledge of Equinox Functionality
-Computer literate is desirable.
Performance Measures
(i)Ensure quality services to customers
(ii)Collection of all commissions, fees and charges at 100%
(iii)Increase of transactions and Deposit values as per strategic plan
(iv)Daily Days work balanced, verified and signed
(v)Ensure adherence to TPB core values
(vi)Reconcile all accounts and prepare required reports
(vii)Compliance with service delivery standards
The  position  will  attract  a  competitive  salary  package,  which  include  benefits. Applicants  are invited to submit their resume (indicating the position title in the subject heading) via e-mail to: recruitment@postalbank.co.tz   Applications  via  other  methods  will  not  be  considered.   Applicants  need  to  submit  only  the  Curriculum  Vitae  (CV)  and  the  letter  of  applications starting the job advertised and the location. Other credentials will have to be submitted during the interview for authentic check and other administrative measures and should not in any way be attached during application.
Tanzania   Postal   Bank   is   an   Equal   Opportunity   Employer   and   is   very   committed to environmental, health and safety Management. 
Tanzania Postal Bank has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. Late applications will not be considered. That certificates acquired outside the United Republic of Tanzania   should   be   accredited   by relevant   authorities   such   as Tanzania   Commission   of Universities   (TCU)and   National   Examination   Council   of   Tanzania   (NECTA).   Short   listed candidates  may  be  subjected  to  any  of  the  following:  a  security  clearance;  a  competency assessment; physical capability assessment and reference checking.
Please forward your applications before 7th July, 2015