Manager Loans Allocation - 1 Post

The Higher Education Students' Loans Board was established under Act NO.9 of 2004 and started operations in July, 2005. The main functions of the Board include the following:-

(i) To issue loans to eligible and needy Higher Education Students;
(ii) To keep records of loanees and amounts granted to them;
(iii)To collect repayments for all loans issued to students since 1994 so as to re-Iend the funds to other needy Tanzanian students;
(iv) To maintain collaborations and a networking with key stakeholders including Higher Education Institutions, Employers and Loans beneficiaries;
(v) To advise the Government on matters relating to issuance and recovery of Students' Loans.

The Board commenced operations in July, 2005 and has, since then, been strengthening its
Work force in suiting to the demands and of its responsibilities.
In order to enhance and strengthen operations of the Board, The Board now invites Applications from qualified Tanzanians for the positions listed below:-

POSITION: Manager Loans Allocation - 1 Post  (HESLB SCALE 10)

Qualifications and Experience;
Holder of Postgraduate Degree in Finance Management, Education, Accountancy, Economics, Business Administration or Banking with at least five (5) years working experience at a Senior Position in a reputable organization preferable(ly) Loans Management and Recovery field .
Excellent communication skills in both English and Kiswahili and Computer literate in Database, Spread Sheet and or Access;

Duties and Responsibilities:
• To follow up admission lists, examination results and registration lists, and other relevant information for loans processing;
• To edit entries requiring correction in the computer loans application register and in the computer system;
• To conduct and supervise data entry into computers;
• To respond to students' complaints;
• To recommend qualified loans applicants and endorse them for loans consideration;
• To compile reports related to loans allocation prepared by subordinate Officer;
• To follow up list of registered loans beneficiaries and ensure its maintenance;
• Performs other functions of the Board as may be assigned by the Assistant Director Loans Allocation

Personal Attributes
• A good team player with ability to work independently and be
committed to deliver high quality work at agreed time frame;
• Ability to administer and supervise subordinates;
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Excellent personal integrity and confidence;
• Computer literate with special skills in Ms Word and Spread Sheet applications.

Age Limit
Maximum age is 40 years at next Birth day.


HOW TO APPLY:
Competitive and attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidates as per HESLB Salary Structure.

Candidates meeting the above job requirements should submit written applications with passport size photographs glued on the front page at toe top along with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CVs) showing contact address and Email/FaxlTelephone numbers, photocopies of Birth Certificates/Affidavits and photocopies of Academic qualifications, transcripts/professional and details of three (3) referees showing their addresses and telephone numbers to:

The Executive Director,
Higher Education Students' Loans Board,
Plot No. 08 Block No. 46 Sam Nujoma Road-Mwenge, 
P. O. Box 76068,
DAR ES SALAAM.


NB: The envelops containing the above documents should be marked with title of the post being applied for and candidate is allowed to apply for one post only. Any un-marked envelop will automatically be disqualified . 

Closing date will be 26th August, 2014 at 17.00 hrs. 

For applications being submitted through post offices, only those that will be stamped by the post office between the date of this advertisement and the closing date will be opened for consideration.

Details Source: Guardian of 14th August 2014