Coffee Development Fund (CoDF) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, vested with the responsibility of providing sustainable, affordable credit to Coffee farmers and financial solutions to the Coffee sector.

This position reports to the Managing Trustee of the Fund

• Manage and oversee the credit management function
• Develop and optimize sound loan portfolio management through efficient and effective credit analysis
• Develop and implement appropriate strategies for attracting and retaining prime credit that will ensure the long term sustainability of the Fund.
• Report on outstanding loan accounts to the Managing Trustee on a monthly basis.
• Responsible for preparing quarterly/annual reports on the credit portfolio performance for decision making.
• Manage relationship with our customers in order to reduce exposure to potential bad debt.
• Continuously review, implement and administer the Fund’s credit strategies, policies and procedures.
• Ensure all credit requests and approvals procedures and processes comply with the Fund’s policies and procedures.
• Train credit team to enhance their skill and knowledge in credit appraisals
• Develop and implement a robust credit appraisal system in order to minimize credit risks and ensure prudent credit decisions.
• Establish and maintain a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee’s empowerment and commitment to the Department and the Fund’s goals.
• In collaboration with the human resource department, develop and implement a succession planning program for the Credit department to facilitate continuity and availability of required skill and competence to meet the needs of the department.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field.
• MBA or its postgraduate equivalent in a business related field.
• Qualification in ACCA/CPA/CFA.
• Over 8 years working experience in a financial institution, 4 of which should be at senior management level.
• Has proven experience in Credit/lending administration.
• Experience in micro finance is an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of ERP

• Able to work independently and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential
• Satisfy chapter six of constitution on integrity
• Team Player.