Repayment Associate

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Company Details
Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: CHANCEN International, a non-profit, offers ethical financing for African youth to access quality tertiary education through Income Share Agreements (ISAS). Established in East Africa in 2018, it covers tuition fees during studies, and graduates repay based on income, enabling funding for future students. Headquartered in Kigali but operating across four countries including Kenya, South Africa and Ghana, it has supported over 4,000 students to date. CHANCEN believes in empowering African youth responsibly, seeing education as a tool for unlocking potential and creating equal access to quality education that leads to decent employment. Our innovative financing model aims to boost economic mobility for marginalized youth, fostering participation in building strong economies and peaceful nations. We are committed to creating a safe working environment where each individual can flourish and achieve their full potential. Our actions are guided by our core values:Collaboration, Inclusivity, Learning, Teamwork, and Vulnerability.
Job Description

ISA Recovery Management

  • Maintaining an up-to-date tracker that details when students are expected to attend a pre-graduation and start paying their ISA.
  • Liaise with the Member Affairs & Compliance Manager to ensure that all pre-planning activities are completed well before the pre-graduation meetings.
  • Ensure that all data collected during and after the pre-graduation meetings is captured in the tracker and the CBS system.

Portfolio Management

  • Use various communication channels to trace and establish contact with Chancen Members to send repayment reminders and receipts.
  • Manage an accurate portfolio database of all the Chancen Members assigned for internal and external reporting purposes.
  • Maintain updated records of all demographics, collection audit trail, and payment data of the Chancen Members in assigned portfolio on Salesforce and CBS system
  • Ensure that all collection processes and efforts undertaken are in line with relevant company policies and the National Credit Act.
  • Escalating Severe Cases: Identifying high-risk ISAs and escalating cases that are not resolved through standard collection methods.
  • Coordinating with legal teams or external collection agencies to pursue further actions if necessary (e.g., legal proceedings).

Reporting & Analytics

  • Submitting and presenting weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on portfolio performance.
  • Presenting strategies that can support you in maintaining a Portfolio at Risk of 2% or less.
  • Escalate cases of severe default to the Repayments Manager.

Customer Service:

  • Providing members with clear and accurate information regarding their ISA, including outstanding balances, repayment options, and consequences of non-payment.
  • Addressing concerns and disputes raised by members in a professional and empathetic manner.

Compliance

  • Ensuring that all collection activities comply with relevant laws and regulations (e.g., Fair Debt Collection Practices , CRB Act, local financial regulations).
  • Following internal policies and procedures related to collections, payment processing, and reporting.

Educational Qualifications

  • Minimum Diploma in Business Management/Finance or similar relevant field.

Technical Skills, Competencies, and Experience

  • 2+ years of work experience in Microfinance or SACCO
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Time management and organization skills.
  • Analytical and numerical skills
  • Negotiation and influencing skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Customer handling techniques
  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • The ability to plan and meet deadlines
  • Patience and resilience

The deadline to apply is January 14th, 2025.

Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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