Credit Administration Officer

Lebanon Green Agrifood Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE)

Published: Aug 12, 2026

Updated: Aug 15, 2026

Source: world_bank

About This Opportunity

Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Lebanon Green Agrifood Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE) | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: LB-KAFALAT-564926-CS-INDV

This is a consulting contract in the education and training, water and sanitation and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Transport Policy. Located in Lebanon, Middle East & North Africa, this opportunity is open to individual consultants. Proposals must be submitted before August 26, 2026.

Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the education and training sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

**Project:** Lebanon Green Agrifood Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE)

Request for Expressions of Interest (REoI)

Country: Lebanon
Project: Green Agri-Food Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE) Project
Implementing Agency: Kafalat SAL
Assignment Title: Credit Administration Officer - PMU (Sub-component 1.2)
Reference No.: LB-KAFALAT-564926-CS-INDV

1. Background

The Government of Lebanon has secured financing under the Green Agri-Food Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE) Project, supported by the World Bank. Under this Project, Sub-component 1.2 (“Access to Finance for SMEs”) is implemented by Kafalat SAL as the designated Implementing Agency. This Sub-component supports the provision of direct SME lending managed and administered by Kafalat, with a dedicated Project Management Unit (PMU) responsible for credit operations, fiduciary oversight, procurement, safeguards, and monitoring. To ensure effective execution, Kafalat will establish this PMU in line with the Subsidiary Agreement and Project Operations Manual (POM).

2. Objective of the Assignment

The objective of this assignment is to recruit a full-time Credit Administration Officer to support the efficient administration and operational processing of SME lending activities under Subcomponent 1.2, ensuring completeness of documentation, compliance with internal procedures and project requirements, proper file management, timely coordination with stakeholders, and accurate updating of records and systems.

3. Scope of Work

The Credit Administration Officer will:

Receive, organize, and maintain SME loan applications and supporting documentation, ensuring proper filing, archiving, scanning, and maintenance of complete physical and electronic credit files.
Verify completeness and accuracy of all legal, financial, operational, and collateral-related documentation in accordance with the Lending Manual, application checklist, and operational procedures.
Ensure all required declarations, undertakings, approvals, and legal documents are properly signed and filed.
Track and monitor the validity and renewal of supporting documentation, including licenses, commercial registrations, insurance policies, and collateral-related records.
Support the preparation and circulation of loan files for appraisal and Credit Committee review.
Check that every SME credit file contains all mandatory legal documents required prior to loan approval and disbursement, in line with Kafalat's internal procedures and the GATE Project legal framework.
Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely processing of applications and follow up with SMEs on missing documents, outstanding conditions, and other collateral-related matters.
Prepare and submit requests for credit information via the Central des Risques platform, and coordinate with Compliance, AML/KYC, and credit bureau agencies to ensure proper maintenance of customer due diligence documentation.
Maintain accurate, consistent, and up-to-date information within the Loan Management System (LMS) and other tracking systems, including updated records of all submitted, pending, approved, rejected, and disbursed applications.
Support the implementation and enhancement of credit administration processes, controls, and operational workflows, and escalate operational bottlenecks or file deficiencies to management.

A detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) is available upon request at: yolla@kafalat.com.lb.

4. Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certification is an asset.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in credit administration, loan operations, credit documentation, or banking operations, preferably within a commercial bank or financial institution.
Good working knowledge of Lebanese legal and regulatory requirements applicable to commercial documentation and collateral (pledges, mortgages, guarantees).
Strong knowledge of lending operations, collateral management, and credit administration procedures.
Experience working with Loan Management Systems (LMS), banking systems, or credit administration platforms.
Good understanding of KYC, AML, compliance, and documentation requirements.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent command of Arabic and English; strong communication and coordination skills.

5. Application Process

Interested qualified candidates are invited to submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI), including:

A cover letter highlighting relevant experience.
An updated CV.
Contact details of at least two professional references.

Submissions must be sent by email to yolla@Kafalat.com.lb with the subject line: “EOI - Credit Administration Officer “ no later than 26/08/2026.

6. Selection

A shortlist will be established based on qualifications and relevant experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on August 12, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00461952. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Lebanon Green Agrifood Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE)

Lebanon Green Agrifood Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE) has issued 26 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 7 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Infrastructure, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for Lebanon. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: August 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Lebanon. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00461952 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 26, 2026. You have 11 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Lebanon Green Agrifood Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE) in Lebanon. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.