Junior School Support Lead - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

About Jackfruit Jackfruit Network is a Kenya-based education finance company leveraging technology and data-driven solutions to make affordable financing accessible to schools. Our mission is to transform education finance across Africa, empowering schools, students, and communities through three core pillars: 1. JF Finance – Africa’s Leading Digital School Lender Providing affordable, customized financing with, in time, impact-linked models that incentivize both educational and financial improvements. 2. JF Hub – The Premier Education Procurement Platform Developing a marketplace where schools can source high-quality, cost-effective goods and services from trusted suppliers, improving operational effi ciency. 3. JF Foundation – Philanthropic Capital for High-Impact Initiatives Directing grants and donor funding toward schools, teacher training, and educational innovation to create lasting impact. For more information, please head to their website and LinkedIn page.
About the Role: Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Commitment: 4-6 months renewable Reports to: Senior School Support Lead

Key Responsibilities:1. Client Acquisition and Pipeline Development a. Identify and onboard new schools interested in Jackfruit’s loan products, meeting monthly targets.● Identify and onboard new schools interested in Jackfruit’s loan products, meeting monthly targets. ● Foster strong relationships with school leaders, becoming a trusted advisor for their fi nancial needs.2. Credit Scoring and Loan Processing.● Conduct thorough credit scoring for schools applying for loans through accurate and detail oriented data capture.● Evaluate applicants’ fi nancial profi les and ensure accuracy in credit applications before review.3. Training and Onboarding for Loan Recipients● Train approved schools on managing their Jackfruit loans, ensuring a clear understanding of repayment processes and project guidelines.● Monitor project implementations and asset purchases to confi rm funds are utilized as intended.4. Debt Portfolio and Risk Management.● Manage and monitor the repayment of loans, ensuring timely collections and developing corrective action plans for delinquent accounts.● Collaborate with internal teams to achieve a 100% on-time repayment rate.5. Client Relations and Ongoing Support.● Provide ongoing fi nancial guidance and support to schools, addressing queries and maintaining a positive client relationship.● Attend regional meetings and peer review sessions to share insights and contribute to best practices within the SSL team.6. Data Management and Operational Support● Ensure accurate tracking of client data and loan application status, and actively follow up with pending applications.● Execute other education fi nance-related tasks as assigned by the Team Leader or Head of Operations.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):● Repayment: Achieve a 100% on-time repayment rate across all loans.● Disbursement Targets: Achieve disbursement targets monthly● Fund Utilization: Ensure all disbursed funds are used as intended for project or asset acquisition.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience1. Minimum level of academic and professional qualifications required to perform effectively in the rolea) Relevant Diploma from a recognized institutionb) Certifi cate in basic computer skills2. Minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the rolea) Atleast a minimum of 18 months experience in sales, preferably in school fi nancing, and SME lendingb) Notable achievements in sales targets, portfolio quality, etc
Working relationships1. Internal:a) Commercial Managerb) Finance teamc) Collection teamd) Credit Analyst teame) Customer caref) Loan officers/SSLs2. External:a) Customers/ School Directorsb) Insurance Providerc) Valuers Auctioneersd) Other fi nancial providers
Core Competences1. Technicala) Market intelligence skills.b) Decision making skillc) Management skillsd) Risk management skillse) Analytical and organizational skillsf) Communication/Report writing skillsg) Credit assessment, credit scoring and setting credit limit skillsh) Familiarity with industry rules and regulations2. Behaviorala) Leadership skillsb) Communication skillsc) Team playerd) Customer caree) Negotiation skillsf) Problem solving skillsg) Ability to work under minimum supervision
Equality & Non-Discrimination Practices: Jackfruit Finance is committed to fostering a work environment that values diversity and inclusivity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to the principles outlined in Article 27 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, which prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, and social status.