Lending Officer

The Municipal Development and Lending Fund (MDLF) is a financially and administratively independent institution juridical entity established by law No. 25 for the year 2016, to accelerate Palestine’s drive toward high responsiveness, self-sustained, decentralized, prosperous and creditworthy local governments. MDLF has been working intensively to improve the delivery of local infrastructure, municipal services, efficiency and accountability and promote economic development.

MDLF is seeking a qualified, experienced, result-oriented employee for the position of Lending Officer (one year contract).

The Lending officer is supposed to provide support for:

1. The establishment of the Lending Unit at MDLF.
2. Attracting capital from various funding sources for lending purposes. 
3. Implementing the lending functions that include but not limited to:

• Meet and communicate with applicants to explain the risks and benefits, as well as the terms of loan and government regulations.
• Obtain relevant information and evaluate applicants' financial status, including credit history, debt-to-income ratio, and appraisal reports, to determine recommendation for loan approval.
• Perform credit rating assessments.
• Conduct financial appraisal of capital investment projects.
• Perform credit assessments throughout the life of loans given.
• Provide financial technical assistance to LGUs when requested, in relation to loans provided by the MDLF.

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Qualifications and Experience:

• At least Bachelor degree in finance or banking.
• 5+ years of experience in lending & banking.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and ability to use relevant industry-specific computer programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong customer service orientation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in English and Arabic Languages.
• Good knowledge of local government sector is a plus.

The lending officer will work under the supervision of the Director-General of MDLF. 

Candidates should submit their CV to the email: [email protected]

The deadline for submission is 10 September 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and called for interview.