VisionFund Tanzania Microfinance Bank Ltd Internship Vacancy

Are you a recent graduate looking to build a successful career in banking, sales, and collections? We invite qualified and ambitious professionals to join our Internship Academy Programme, designed to develop future banking professionals through structured learning, coaching, mentorship, and practical work experience.

VisionFund Tanzania Microfinance Bank Ltd (VFT MFB) is a fast growing and reputable Micro Finance Bank (MFB) in Tanzania with highest quality portfolio, some of the most efficient operations (second lowest cost per borrower) and is solidly self-sustainable. VisionFund Tanzania is further characterized by a strong reputation in the marketplace for integrity and client care, as well as the quality of its board and senior management.

Position: Sales and Recovery Intern

Reporting to: Business Center Manager (BCM)

Available position: VFT Branch Centres.

The Internship Academy Programme is a structured talent development initiative designed to equip high-potential graduates with practical banking experience, professional skills, and industry knowledge. The programme combines classroom learning, on-the-job training, coaching, mentorship, and performance management to prepare interns for future careers within the banking sector.

Interns will be attached to selected branches and will work closely with experienced branch leaders and business teams to gain hands-on exposure in sales, customer acquisition, customer service, portfolio management, debt recovery, and relationship management. Through this programme, interns will develop competencies in business development, customer engagement, problem-solving, communication, negotiation and professional conduct.

Key Responsibilities

2.1 Sales Interns

Sales Interns will perform the following responsibilities:

• Identify and recruit new customers.
• Promote and market the Bank's products and services.
• Support customer acquisition and relationship management activities.
• Participate in field visits and business development initiatives.
• Assist in achieving branch sales and portfolio growth targets.
• Prepare sales reports and maintain accurate customer records.

2.2 Recovery Interns

Recovery Interns will perform the following responsibilities:

• Follow up on overdue customer accounts.
• Support collection and recovery activities.
• Conduct customer visits and repayment negotiations.
• Maintain accurate recovery records and reports.
• Assist in monitoring portfolio quality and reducing delinquency.

Qualifications and Competencies

3.1 Academic Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Banking, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, or any related field from a recognized institution.
• Be a resident of the respective region applied for.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
• Recent graduate who completed their studies in 2024 or 2025 are more encouraged to apply.

3.2 Behavioural Competencies

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and structured documentation ability.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• High integrity and professional conduct.
• Ability to work collaboratively cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Mode of Application:

Interested and suitably qualified individuals should forward their application letter, attaching copies of their academic and professional certificates; detailed CV's with three referees to application@vftz.co.tz. The position should be the subject of the email application. Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter by 30th October 2026.

Disclaimer: VisionFund Tanzania Microfinance Bank would like to inform the general public that it has not engaged any consultant/agent to conduct recruitment on its behalf.