Debt Collection Manager

  • Full-time
  • Dar es Salaam
  • Tanzania

Description

Operational Management
  • Lead and manage a debt collection call center comprising 100+ employees.
  • Develop and implement collection strategies to improve recovery rates.
  • Monitor daily collection activities and ensure achievement of departmental KPIs.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and collection procedures.
  • Analyze collection performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Prepare and present collection reports, forecasts, and action plans to management.
Team Leadership
  • Manage Team Leaders, Supervisors, and Collection Agents.
  • Set performance targets and monitor team productivity.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and coaching sessions.
  • Develop succession plans and build a high-performing collection team.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Performance & Quality Management
  • Monitor call quality and customer interactions.
  • Ensure adherence to service standards and collection best

practices.

  • Identify training needs and coordinate staff development initiatives.
  • Implement performance improvement plans where necessary.
Strategic Planning
  • Develop collection campaigns and recovery initiatives.
  • Optimize workforce planning and resource allocation.
  • Utilize data analytics to improve collection efficiency and portfolio performance.
  • Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.
Stakeholder Management
  • Collaborate with Operations, Risk, Legal, and Customer Service teams.
  • Manage escalated customer cases and disputes.
  • Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior management.



Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in debt collection and call center operations.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a managerial position managing a call center environment.
  • Proven experience managing a call center of 100+ employees.
  • Experience in microfinance, financial services, asset financing, or lending institutions is an added advantage.
  • Experience managing collections for Bodaboda and Tuk Tuk financing portfolios will be highly preferred.