Title: Regional Coordinator - Farmer Financing Operations (Microfinance)
Company Name: iFarmer Limited
Vacancy: 2
Age: At most 45 years
Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Salary: Tk. 35000 - 40000 (Monthly)
Experience:
Required Skills & Competencies
Strong coordination and communication skills with field officers and cross-functional teams.
Good understanding of financing, loan disbursement, and recovery processes.
Data management, reporting, and ERP/financial system experience.
Problem-solving skills with ability to take corrective action quickly.
Strong accountability and ability to work under pressure.
Basic knowledge of agricultural value chains will be an advantage.
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Agriculture, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience in coordination, field operations, or financial services.
• Experience in microfinance, agricultural finance, or project management preferred.
Role Overview
The coordinator will act as the primary link between field officers, operations, and management to ensure smooth execution of farmer onboarding, loan disbursement, project execution, repayment, and reporting activities. The role requires strong coordination, monitoring, and reporting skills to ensure that daily targets are met, processes are followed, and risks are proactively managed.
Key Responsibilities
Onboarding & Demand Generation
Monitor daily target achievements and performance of field teams.
Ensure accurate farmer registration, validation, and system updates.
Coordinate demand generation campaigns and validate demand mapping per product and region.
Support in preparing monthly demand forecasts and communicating with relevant teams.
Loan Application & Disbursement
Coordinate preparation of farmer lists for financing, ensuring eligibility checks are completed.
Oversee document collection and verification for financing.
Liaise with field officers and banking partners to ensure smooth opening of accounts and loan disbursements.
Track service fee collection progress and reconcile with accounts.
Ensure timely ERP updates with daily financing and operational data.
Project Management
Collect and validate input requirements for ongoing projects.
Support in adding new projects to the system and ensure proper resource allocation.
Track project milestones, follow up on progress, and escalate bottlenecks.
Assist in planning and executing buyback and other special projects.
Monitor risk acknowledgment and mitigation steps across projects.
Repayment & Recovery
Support recovery planning and monitor execution at the field level.
Ensure daily payment collections are completed and recorded.
Coordinate settlement of accounts and resolve discrepancies with field teams.
Share daily recovery updates with management.
Assist in proactive identification and reporting of operational risks.
Reporting & Data Management
Prepare reporting checklists and ensure compliance across teams.
Collect, validate, and compile financial and operational data for reporting.
Prepare and share daily recovery/repayment reports with senior management.
Ensure reporting accuracy, timeliness, and consistency with organizational standards.
Incentive based on recovery rate***