The Gbonse Foundation for Economic Development is a non-governmental organization(NGO), It's mission is to support and strengthen people living with poverty and the socially and economically disadvantaged sectors of the population through empowerment, capacity building, access to information, and access to flexible and quality financial services for the poor...

We are seeking proactive, ethical, and community-driven Support/Credit Officers to expand our outreach and manage our growing loan portfolio and expanding services. The successful candidates will work directly with grassroots communities, especially market women and small-scale entrepreneurs, promoting financial inclusion while advancing our broader mission of poverty reduction and empowerment.

The Support/Credit Officer will report directly to the Branch Head and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Key Responsibilities:

• Visit markets and community clusters regularly to engage market women and small-scale entrepreneurs
• Mobilize and encourage eligible women to become members of Gbonse Foundation for Economic Development
• Clearly explain the organisation’s services, including microcredit, financial literacy, women empowerment initiatives, and access to basic legal support
• Identify and assess prospective borrowers through field visits and background checks
• Prepare and submit loan appraisal reports for approval
• Facilitate loan disbursement and ensure proper documentation
• Monitor loan utilization and provide financial guidance to clients
• Ensure timely loan repayment and actively manage recovery of overdue accounts
• Maintain accurate client records and portfolio performance reports
• Identify clients facing social or legal challenges and refer them appropriately within the organisation’s support framework
• Build and sustain strong relationships within assigned markets and communities.

Requirements:

• Minimum of OND/HND/BSc in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field
• 1–3 years’ experience in microfinance, banking, NGO field operations, credit administration, or related field, 
• Background or training in Accounting is an added advantage
• Prior experience in microfinance operations is a strong advantage
• Strong communication and community mobilization skills
• Willingness to work extensively in the field across Lagos markets
• Ability to meet performance and recovery targets
• Demonstrated interest in poverty alleviation and women empowerment

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: lagosngovacancy@gmail.com using the position as subject of email.