Head of Credit Jobs at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Uganda

Job Title: Head of Credit

Employer: PricewaterhouseCoopers


Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 29th July 2013


Duties and Responsibilities:
•Plan and coordinate management of all credit functions including commercial and corporate lending, Retail, SME lending and credit products development;
•Track trends in the banking industry and propose adjustments/changes to the bank's credit policies, strategy and procedures to ensure the bank retains its competitive position and lending business in Uganda;
•Apply professional insight and understanding to the management of the bank's entire loan portfolio and ensuring portfolios growth;
•Drive all credit activities including the mobilisation of borrowers, the underwriting, and approval of loans, the review, and submission to the Board and Management credit Committees of large credit applications, and solving loan problems;
•Ensure the bank's compliance with all regulatory requirements in the areas of credit, including compliance with lending limits, concentration, non-performance, and classification, provisioning and writing off debts;
•Provide retail and commercial credit risk management expertise and advice generally, through credit financial projection inputs for the formulation/annual update of the strategic plan, corporate budget and division's plan and budget;
•Ensure regularization of the excesses/installment an-ears in line with Credit Policy and in close collaboration with sales team, branch managers, and credit administration and control team;
•Participate in the continual review and update of the bank's credit policies, guidelines, and practices, in line with changes in credit risk and the bank's business priorities;
•Ensure the independent review of credit facilities, recommendation to Management Credit Committee (MCC) or even decline proposals as applicable is administered within the mandate of the board and the defined guidelines by the bank;
•Provide necessary guidance and leadership to subordinate teams to ensure effective execution of the division's activities;
•Review the periodic divisional reports and ensure timely generation/compilation of management information reports;
•Provide credit training support for business and relationship management team;
•Monitor daily movement of credit portfolio and ensure a healthy portfolio throughout the year;
•Ensure that credit delivery is effective, responsive and meets customer satisfaction; and
•Ensure recovery of non-performing assets and provide remedial actions for all overdue recoveries.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
•The job holder should possess a good degree in Economics, Statistics or any business related discipline from a recognized university.
•A Post graduate degree in a related field will be an added advantage.
•The candidate must have possess a minimum of 14 years banking experience with not less than 5 years in core credit operations in banking industry and strategic credit oversight role.
•Proven ability to manage credit portfolio and sound awareness of ffends and recent developments in the banking industry;
•Deep understanding of credit risk management trends in the local & international financial services industry;
•Ability to understand and analyze financial & cash-flow statements and make useful deductions for decision-making;
•Skills in effective management of financial assets and liabilities of a commercial bank;
•Very good operational management and resource planning/coordination skills;
•Demonstrated skills in budget preparation and monitoring; and
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to multi task and function effectively under pressure, and strong organizational and people management skills.

How to Apply:
Send their applications in confidence to the address below. Please send your curriculum vitae (by post or email) containing details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as copies of professional/academic certificates, day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three professional references to:
The People and Change Division PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited I Colville Street P.O. Box 8053 Kampala, Uganda hr.s@ug.pwc.com
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Vice Chancellor Jobs in Uganda at Busoga University

Job Title: Vice Chancellor

Employer: Busoga University

Duty Station: Iganga, Uganda

Application Deadline: 29th July 2013


Duties and Responsibilities:
•Offer strategic direction and leadership in the academic and administrative spheres of the University.
•Lead the implementation of the academic and administrative policies of the University under the direction of the University Council.
•Mobilize and oversee effective utilization of resources of the University, ensuring an appropriate control environment
•Link the University to Government, business community and to international research and business organizations
•Preside over ceremonial assemblies of the University in the absence of the Chancellor
•Represent the University at all levels nationally, regionally and internationally and ensure sound PR in order to promote the image and brand of the University.
•Chair the University senate

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
•The applicant must a person of strong faith and integrity,  a committed Christian, a Member of the Church of Uganda,  or of other congregation in the Anglican Communion of Churches which are in fellowship with the Church of Uganda
•The job holder should possess at least five (5) years progressive experience in management positions at a senior level; as head of Department, Dean of Faculty or CEO in a comparable academic establishment
•The applicant should be a Professor  or Associate professor in a reputable University
•The VC should hold a Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) degree from a recognized University
•Excellent academic background including research and publications with at least five original research articles in peer reviewed journals where the applicant is the main or senior author
•Demonstrated track record in successfully dealing with government, international organizations and the donor community including but not limited to winning considerable academic grants.
•Conversant with the processes, tools and functions of managing administrative programme activities.
•Age: 40- 60 years
How to Apply:
Send an application letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae, vision statement, and statement of faith together with names, addresses (postal & email) and telephone numbers of three  referees to:
The Chairman
Search Committee
Busoga University
P.O Box 154,
Iganga, Uganda
Email: vcsearchcomm@busogauniversity.ac.ug>
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Assistant Information Officer Jobs in Uganda at Wakiso District Local Government

Job Title: Assistant Information Officer

Employer: Wakiso District Local Government

Duty Station: Wakiso, Uganda

Application Deadline: 2nd August, 2013

Duties and Responsibilities:

•The job holder will act as deputy for the Senior Information Officer

•Facilitating, analysis and dissemination of information in the District and in time.

•Ensuring proper coverage of events in the District

•Advising the Council on press matters

•Coordinating Radio and T.V programmes sponsored by the District

•Maintaining an information databank at the District

•Oversee lower cadres in the department

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•The Information Officer should hold a Diploma in Journalism or Record and Information Management from a recognized institution.

•Age Limit: 25 yrs & above

How to Apply:

Send triplicate and thereafter addressed and submitted to:

The Secretary,

District Service Commission - Wakiso

P.O. Box 7218, Kampala, Uganda.

The applications should be filled with a PSC Application Form 3 (2008) obtainable from Public Service Commission-Kampala or the Secretary District Service Commission - Wakiso or any other District Service Commissions at your convenience.

Please adhere to these instructions else your application may be incomplete and disqualified on these grounds

For those already in service, Application should be routed through your respective Heads of Departments who should observe the closing date.

Applications must bear the title of the post applied for as well as the reference number 3. Only PHOTOSTAT copies of academic certificates and testimonials and NOT originals must be attached to the applications.

Passport size photographs (of your current appearance) should be attached on each of the forms for ease of identification.

Attach a Day time telephone contact numbers/E-mail address should be clearly indicated.

Project Coordinator Jobs Opportunity in Uganda at The Ministry of Sports in Kampala

Job Title: Project Coordinator

The Ministry of Education and Sports is recruiting qualified suitable candidates for the vacant position above

Specifications;
•A relevant university degree in any of the following areas; Engineering , Architecture , Economics , Business Administration , Development Studies , Education Administration , Project Planning and Management or related discipline relevant to the HEST Project .
•A post graduate qualification in any of the above mentioned fields with emphasis in Project Planning and Management is also a requirement .
•Professional Certification in International Development Project Management will be an added advantage .

Experience;
•The applicant should be a Ugandan national with a minimum of 10 years working experience of which five years should be at a senior management level in a relevant public institution , private sector institution or in an international organization .
•Demonstrate ability to ensure AIDS & GoU procurement regulations and practices are considered in providing advice on project decisions
•Conversant with donor and GoU financial accounting procedures and systems
•Creative and pragmatic approach to problem -solving and an appreciation of the mandate of the Public Universities in Uganda
•Sound knowledge of the Higher Education sub-sector in Uganda

How to apply;
Interested Applicants must provide a statement of capability and experience indicating that they are qualified to perform to expectations . This should include a detailed CV with a description of similar assignments successfully accomplished, appropriate skills , training and experience in similar positions .
Applications clearly marked Expression of Interest for the Post of Project Coordinator -AfDB (HEST) Project must be addressed and delivered to; The Pernmanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sports , Embassy House , Floor 8 Plot 9/11 King George 4 Way
P. O. Box 7063 Kampala .
Deadline : 10 /08 /2013