Port Vila, Efate

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

SPBD Microfinance (Vanuatu) Ltd • Full-time

SPBD Vanuatu is part of a network of microfinance institutions working in Tonga, Fiji, Samoa, ,Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. We are dedicated to eradicating poverty by empowering women in poor rural villages with the opportunity to start, grow and maintain sustainable, income-generating micro-enterprises, build assets, as well as finance home improvements and childhood education. SPBD provides clients with a range of training, financial services and ongoing motivation so that they can climb permanently out of poverty.

We are looking for motivated individuals with professional attitude and skills to work with our team of committed staff members.

Administrative Assistant

Job Purpose:
To provide administrative and operational support with a primary focus on the accurate, timely, and efficient review and processing of loan applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review loan applications and supporting documents for completeness and accuracy.
  • Verify loan information and ensure applications meet established lending policies and procedures.
  • Process approved loans and ensure all required documentation is completed before disbursement.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date loan records and filing systems.
  • Follow up on outstanding documentation and information required from field staff or clients.
  • Assist with loan data entry, reporting, and reconciliation of loan records.
  • Monitor the loan processing pipeline and ensure applications are processed within required timelines.
  • Liaise with loan officers, branches, and management regarding loan applications and outstanding requirements.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client and loan information.
  • Provide general administrative support to the lending and operations team as required.

Key Competencies:
Accuracy, attention to detail, good numerical skills, confidentiality, organisation, time management, and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

How to Apply

Apply by:

Email
In person

Contact Person:

Mariah Nasak/Asela Pooi

Contact Phone:

(678) 5550070/ (678) 22750

Email to send applications to:

famspbd.backup@gmail.com

Postal Address or location to apply in person:

SPBD Microfinance
Propitas House
P O Box 226
Opposite Chief’s Nakamal (Nambatu Area)
Port Vila

Requirements

  • Review loan applications and supporting documents for completeness and accuracy.
  • Verify loan information and ensure applications meet established lending policies and procedures.
  • Process approved loans and ensure all required documentation is completed before disbursement.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date loan records and filing systems.
  • Follow up on outstanding documentation and information required from field staff or clients.
  • Assist with loan data entry, reporting, and reconciliation of loan records.
  • Monitor the loan processing pipeline and ensure applications are processed within required timelines.
  • Liaise with loan officers, branches, and management regarding loan applications and outstanding requirements.
  • Maintain confidentiality of client and loan information.
  • Provide general administrative support to the lending and operations team as required.

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