Loan Officer (National Position)

Title: Loan Officer

Reports to: Loan Coordinator

Location: Aleppo, Syria

Type: Full-time Project

Position Description

The Loan Officer will oversee the design and evolution of financial products for the project. He/she will provide support to the structuring study consultant, acting as a liaison between potential customers, partners and NEF, and implementing the structuring study recommendations throughout the course of the project.

Responsibilities:

• Review and verify all loan applications to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare and share the list of applicants and planned visits with Field Associates in alignment with the workplan.
• Develop detailed visits workplans jointly with Field Associates, the Center Manager, and the Loan Coordinator based on the lists shared on the Loan Management System (LMS).
• Conduct social verifications in coordination with Field Associates to validate applicant information.
• Supervise and participate in site monitoring visits with Field Associates during client registration (CR) and loan collection visits.
• Monitor overdue borrowers, ensure timely follow-up, and report updates to the line supervisor.
• Provide technical and behavioral guidance to Field Associates regarding visit protocols and data collection for client registration.
• Maintain regular communication with borrowers/beneficiaries to provide updates, guidance, and support.
• Ensure full adherence to credit policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and compliance requirements.
• Assess applicants’ financial eligibility and loan feasibility in collaboration with the loan coordinator.
• Oversee follow-up visits and restructuring of loans for borrowers when required.
• Ensure all lending activities comply with internal policies, donor requirements, and local laws and regulations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the loan coordinator, Credit Team or management

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in loan processing, credit management, financial product development, or loan review.
• Solid understanding of direct and indirect lending practices, credit assessment, and loan documentation procedures.
• Knowledge of financial compliance regulations and risk management standards.
• Familiarity with loan management systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant financial software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and travel frequently to field locations.

NEF will accept a rolling application until the position is filled. Review of application will begin on September 27, 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 

To apply:

Please apply by submitting the following documents to the Near East Foundation’s careers page:

1. Cover letter outlining all relevant experience, how you meet the essential criteria.
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. List of three references (including one from current, or most recent, employer). You will be given further notice prior to us contacting references.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Near East Foundation by visiting the NEF website at www.neareast.org

The Near East Foundation promotes Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants seeking employment and NEF employees.

Pre-employment Checks 

Any Employment with the Near East Foundation will be subject to the following checks prior to start date: 

• A satisfactory Restricted Party Screening; 
• Receipt of satisfactory references;
• Proof of eligibility to work in the national location for this role.