Relationship Manager; Agri Advisory at NMB Bank

Full Time Tanzania July 22, 2024 Banking Jobs

Job Overview

Relationship Manager; Agri Advisory at NMB Bank

NMB Bank

Dar es Salaam

Position: Relationship Manager; Agri Advisory (1 Position(s))

Job Location :Head Office, Hq

Job Purpose:

To oversee field operations while ensuring the quality of agronomical practices, as well as promote NMB Bank’s products and services to Agri related customers and its value chains. The role intends to grow both assets and liabilities portfolios by fostering strategic and sectorial knowledge, business acquisition, portfolio diversification, portfolio monitoring and capacity building to Zones and Branches.

Main Responsibilities:

Spot areas and economic activities of which the bank can engage and enhance financial inclusion and inclusive finance.
Monitor and evaluate agronomical practices and identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to improve productivity and sustainability.
Carry field inspections to smallholder farmers financed by the bank and reporting on all potential risks and opportunities that the bank can capitalize.
Carry-out field data collection and baseline analysis for any area being researched for appropriate advice to Chief Retail Banking about markets, products, and services in agribusiness space.
Participate in all stakeholders’ meetings taking place in areas of jurisdiction.
Source of insight information regarding scheme portfolio performance in terms of inputs procurement, applications, seasonal trends, harvesting and delivering to the dedicated warehouses.
Link Zones and Branches with Head Office teams on all matters related to agriculture value chains in which smallholder farmers, groups/Co-operatives and companies are engaged.
Capacity building to Zones and Branches in respect to Good Agriculture Practices (GAPs).
Conduct field visits and verification on schemes finances, prepare weekly/monthly, and quarterly reports in respect to Agri-scheme businesses and their linkages in the value chains.
Provide professional advisory services to customers and stakeholders in respect to bank’s products and services.

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of good farming practices (GAPs).
Good knowledge of agribusiness value chain; Awareness of local and international agribusiness environment.
Knowledge of government laws and policies in agriculture and agribusinesses.
Good knowledge of banks products and services.
Knowledge and awareness of BOT regulations, banks policies, and procedures.
Excellent knowledge of computer applications Word, Excel, PPT, Database, analytical applications, etc.
Commitment to sustainable Agri practices and environment stewardship.
Excellent communication skills in writing and speaking (Kiswahili and English).
A strong business acumen trait.
Strong research, analytical and report writing skills.
Excellent stakeholders’ management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiations skills.
Excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and collaborate with diverse teams.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Science and/or Agri-economics with research/statistics, Business Management, Accounting and Finance.
Postgraduate qualifications is an added advantage
At least 3 years of experience in agribusiness research in a banking industry or a reputable financial institution.
Experience in supervising field operations and managing agriculture projects.