About Panda Africa Solutions Limited

Panda Africa Solutions Limited is a Zambian-owned licensed financial institution that provides equitable capital to enterprises and individuals throughout Zambia. By leveraging technological innovation and a strong social impact focus, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in the financial sector dedicated to supporting sustainable growth and development.

Position Overview for Contract Finance Loan Officer Jobs in Lusaka

We are recruiting two full-time Contract Finance Loan Officers responsible for managing loan processing, documentation, project monitoring, disbursement follow-up, and collections for Contract Finance projects financed by Panda Africa Solutions Limited. The role demands strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to ensure timely repayments while effectively monitoring projects.

Available Positions

• Loan Officer – Government-Funded Projects: Oversee and monitor Contract Finance projects funded through government contracts.
• Loan Officer – Privately Funded Projects: Manage and monitor Contract Finance projects financed by private-sector contracts.

Note: Applicants must apply for only one of the two positions. Applications submitted for both will be disqualified automatically. Please specify clearly which position you are applying for.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Banking and Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Additional certifications in credit management, lending, or risk management are advantageous.

Relevant Experience

• Proven experience in loan processing, credit assessment, loan administration, collections, or project monitoring.
• Experience with contract financing, government-funded, or private-sector projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with loan documentation, disbursement procedures, repayment schedules, and credit risk management.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical, numerical, and financial assessment capabilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to monitor projects, follow up on disbursements, and ensure timely loan repayments.
• Problem-solving aptitude with the ability to identify and report potential credit risks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

Personal Attributes

• High levels of integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness.
• Proactive, accountable, and results-driven mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and client information responsibly.
• Willingness to conduct project monitoring and client follow-ups as required.

• Managing loan processing, documentation, project monitoring, disbursement follow-up, and collections for Contract Finance projects financed by Panda Africa Solutions Limited.
• Oversee and monitor Contract Finance projects funded through government contracts.
• Manage and monitor Contract Finance projects financed by private-sector contracts.
• Ensure timely repayments while effectively monitoring projects.

• Strong analytical, numerical, and financial assessment capabilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to monitor projects, follow up on disbursements, and ensure timely loan repayments.
• Problem-solving aptitude with the ability to identify and report potential credit risks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Banking and Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Additional certifications in credit management, lending, or risk management are advantageous.
• Proven experience in loan processing, credit assessment, loan administration, collections, or project monitoring.
• Experience with contract financing, government-funded, or private-sector projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with loan documentation, disbursement procedures, repayment schedules, and credit risk management.