Careers at Uganda Ecumenical Church Loan Fund (ECLOF) - Agronomist

Job Title: Agronomist

Employer: Uganda Ecumenical Church Loan Fund (ECLOF)

Duty Station: Kigumba, Uganda

Application Deadline: 13^th Feb 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Mobilize farmers groups to undertake commercial agricultural farming practices by  planting high yielding crop and carry out a farmers training in specific crops with tangible disbursement amounts and client numbers.

·         Link the farmers to a market or develop a marketing strategy to benefit the farmers during harvest time.

·         Develop an agricultural Training curriculum and promotional material for least 4 crops; with specific details on planting, spacing, use and application of seed, fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide and post-harvest handling, etc.

·         Set up demonstration gardens on ECLOF farm on identified crops and advise management on topography plans.

Job requirements:

·         A degree in Agriculture plus Post graduate qualification in Agronomy.

·         Qualifications and experience in agronomy especially commercial agriculture, animal, crop husbandry

·         Knowledge of inherent risks associated with specific crops such as sunflower, Maize, beans and horticulture and domestic animals such as cattle, etc.

·         Experience in training commercial farmers in agricultural activities such as planting, spacing, seed variety, post-harvest handling, irrigation, crop insurance, etc.

·         Experience in developing demonstration farms, marketing strategies, seed contracts and long term partnership.

·         Experience in agricultural microfinance and FEW an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants for the above positions should send in their applications addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, marked with position of interest in the upper right hand corner of the envelopE. It should include a cover letter, copies of academic certificates, detailed CV, submitted to the administrator, ECLOF-Uganda, P. O. Box 22886, Kampala, Kati House Building, ground Floor, Plot 2 Kyaggwe Road.

For any inquiries please call 0414-344249.

Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

Branch Manager Jobs at Uganda Ecumenical Church Loan Fund (ECLOF)

Job Title: Branch Manager

Employer: Uganda Ecumenical Church Loan Fund (ECLOF)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 13^th Feb 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Manages the branch and ensures compliance with all policies and procedures

·         Manages and coordinates the operations of the entire branch

·         Develops the branch business plan and annual work plans

·         Manages overall portfolio growth and portfolio quality

·         Plans and initiates promotional measures within the target measures of the branch

·         Reporting and communication with other managers of ECLOF

Job requirements:

·         University degree in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration.

·         2-3 years working experience as a supervisor/branch manager in a financial institution e.g. Banks, MFIs, Credit Institutions and MDIs.

·         Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to build, motivate a successful team.

·         Capability and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of rectitude

·         Be proficient in Microsoft office applications and accounting software applications.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants for the above positions should send in their applications addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, marked with position of interest in the upper right hand corner of the envelopE. It should include a cover letter, copies of academic certificates, detailed CV, submitted to the administrator, ECLOF-Uganda, P. O. Box 22886, Kampala, Kati House Building, ground Floor, Plot 2 Kyaggwe Road.

For any inquiries please call 0414-344249.

Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

Credit Analyst at Uganda Ecumenical Church Loan Fund (ECLOF)

Job Title: Credit Analyst

Employer: Uganda Ecumenical Church Loan Fund (ECLOF)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 13^th Feb 2015

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Carries out branch spot checks and monitoring to ensure compliance to ECLOF policies.

·         Analyses branch operations to ensure attainment of productivity and efficient operations.

·         Documents and carries out financial analysis of MSME, Institutional clients, group clients, individual clients and recommends for possible funding.

·         Closely monitors and supervises ECLOF branches on a day to day basis.

·         Management and supervision of operations staff in all the branches

Job requirements:

·         Minimum university degree in Economics, Accounting or Business Administration, management and prolonged experience in credit and/with preferably deposit operations

·         MBA or Post graduate in financial management will be an added advantage.

·         2-3 years working experience in middle management in credit or finance department at supervision level in financial institutions, e.g Banks, MFIs, Credit Institutions and

·         MDIs.

·         Must have a clear understanding of micro finance industry and technology.

·         Must be proficient in Microsoft applications and various software applications in rating and financial analysis.

How to Apply:L

Interested applicants for the above positions should send in their applications addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, marked with position of interest in the upper right hand corner of the envelopE. It should include a cover letter, copies of academic certificates, detailed CV, submitted to the administrator, ECLOF-Uganda, P. O. Box 22886, Kampala, Kati House Building, ground Floor, Plot 2 Kyaggwe Road.

For any inquiries please call 0414-344249.

Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.