Regional Credit Manager Careers at The Microfinance Support Centre Limited in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Regional Credit Manager

Organisation: The Microfinance Support Centre Limited (MSC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director Credit and Operations

About MSC:
The Microfinance Support Centre Limited (MSC) is an institution fully owned by the Government of Uganda (GOU). MSC was incorporated in 2001 as a company limited by guarantee, as part of GOU’s effort to promote access to affordable financial services for increased employment and wealth. MSC offers affordable credit through its network of 13 regional offices spread throughout the country. MSC has so far served clients in 110 districts in Uganda. MSC gives priority financing to support the agricultural production value chain namely; production, value addition and marketing. Besides credit, MSC provides capacity building to its clients including SACCOs, Cooperative Unions, MFIs and SMEs to enable them manage their organisations sustainably.

Job Summary: The Regional Credit Manager will be charged with managing and providing technical support and guidance to the Zonal Managers, process credit facilities in the designated area of operation and ensuring quality and adherence to policies and procedures as contained in the company credit manual.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Analyze the performance of the regional loan portfolio by clients and provide advice to the head of department for actions where necessary.
=Review institutional appraisal reports and provide technical advice to the relevant authority for eventual approval and disbursement.
=Actively participate in negotiations with clients selected for loan funding.
=Compile periodical performance reports of the Zones they work with.
=Conduct periodic supervision to the Zonal offices and clients to ensure compliance with credit policies and procedures.
=Report on the loan portfolio on a monthly basis.
=Advise management on the performance of Zonal managers and support them to meet the set targets.
=Ensure quantitative & qualitative increase in the business volume/portfolio of the zones under your supervision.
=Ensure recovery up to 95% of the loans disbursed in the zones under your supervision

Key Performance Indicators:

=Proper performance of the regional loan/credit performance
=Monthly reporting of the regional performance
=Timely approvals and loan disbursements in the region
=Increased utilisation of MSC services in the region
=Management, performance and development of all staff in the region

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The applicant must hold a good bachelor’s degree (Honours) in any of the following; Commerce, Finance, Economics, Rural Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration or in any relevant fields of development, plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Microfinance.
=Possession of  a Masters degree in the same fields will be an added advantage.
=A minimum of five years working experience in the financial services sector of which two years must be at the middle management.
=Excellent interpersonal skills.
=Be highly self driven with high sense of responsibility.
=Possess the ability to meet deadline with minimal supervision.
=Computer literacy skills
=Age: between 30-45 years.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae together with copies of certified academic certificates with at least three professional referees one of whom should be their current Supervisors. All applications should in properly sealed envelopes should be submitted to the address given below clearly stating the job title applied for on the top right corner. E-mail applications will only be received on condition that after being short listed, the candidates must produce certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
The Executive Director,
The Microfinance Support Centre Limited,
Plot 46, Windsor Crescent- off Acacia Avenue
P.O. Box 33711 Kampala. Uganda

E-mail: msc@msc.co.ug

Deadline: 21st February, 2014 by 5PM

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officers Vacancies at GOAL Uganda in Kampala

Job Title: Monitoring Evaluation & Learning Officers (2 Positions)

Organisation: GOAL Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Project Name: Accountability Can Transform (ACT) Health
Funding Source: DfiD

About GOAL:
The GOAL Uganda country project focuses on two of GOAL'S strategic sectors, namely: Health (including WASH and health accountability) and Livelihoods and mainstreams HIV, gender, child protection and the environment across all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with local organisations to give effect to the mission.

Job Summary: The Monitoring Evaluation & Learning Officers will mainly offer technical support in the implementation of the monitoring, evaluation and learning system that will provide information at district and programme level for the GOAL ACT Health programme. The M&E officer will be in charge of management of the change stories, review & general reporting, survey function &adherence to protocols at partner level.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The ideal candidates should possess Bachelor's Degrees (B.A) in social sciences or equalling professional experience.    
=Prior experience in supervising surveys in Uganda for at least one (1) programme
=Proven experience in quality oversight of data collection by a civil society organisation and/or data collection firm.
=A minimum of two years’ demonstrated experience in implementing mixed research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative)
=Past experience in doing quantitative analysis using analytical software (preferably SPSS)
=Excellent computer literacy skills - including demonstrated experience in managing quantitative and qualitative data using software (MS Excel, Epi Info, SPSS or equivalent).
=Excellent communication skills, including lluency in oral and written English.
=Language fluency i.e. knowledge of at least one language of the programme implementation areas (Eastern region: Iteso, Rwenzori region: Rutoro, Northern region: Luo).
=Possess the ability to travel to the field for up to 10 days at a time.
=Past experience using mobile data collection is desirable but not mandated
=Prior experience with Most Significant Change Story Collection will be advantageous
=Background and experience in delivering training to Civil Society Organisations      

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should endeavor to send their applications which must include at least four professional reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character including current or most recent employer), daytime contact number and salary history by 21st February, 2014 to the Human Resource and Administration Officer, GOAL Uganda,
P.O. Box 33140, Kampala, Lubbobo Close, Muyenga, or email: AdminKampala@ug.goal ie.

NB: For E-mail applications, please indicate position you are applying for in subject of E-mail.

Deadline: 21st February, 2014

Organisational Development Officer Job Vacancy at Eskom Uganda Limited (EUL) in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Organisational Development Officer

Organisation: Eskom Uganda Limited (EUL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Human Resources Manager

About EUL:
Eskom Uganda Limited (EUL) is a subsidiary company of Eskom Enterprises based in South Africa. Our business is operating and maintaining Nalubaale and Kiira Hydro Electric Power Stations. Our mission is to be the Centre of Excellence in Power Concession Management. We have the following vacancies and are inviting interested applicants.

Job Summary: The Organisational Development Officer will primarily implement the Organizational Development (OD) framework of the company in line with the business strategy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Guarantee the alignment of operations, systems and processes to Business Strategy.
=Develop and implement the organizational development strategy for the company.
=Develop and implement an action plan for managing and achieving changes that will support the organizational core objectives.
=Establish and maintain a cordial relationship between EUL and other stakeholders.
=Develop and implement a mechanism for capturing behavioral changes among staff and make appropriate recommendations to management
=Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the performance management process in the company.
=Monitor the implementation of HR management policies as per the company guidelines.
=Carry out organizational climate surveys bi-annually
=Offer technical support to managers and supervisors in dealing with staff that have behavior issues
=Conduct Human resources audit on a regular basis for human resources planning.
=Support the design improvement and implementation of the HRMIS and in it’s use and understanding by management and staff.
=Assist management and staff to undertake process improvement projects in pursuing continuous improvement across the organization.
=Carryout research on emerging challenges in HR for continuous improvement.
=Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Human Resources Manager

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The applicant must primarily hold a good Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Organisational Psychology, Organizational Development, SWASA, development studies and or any business related course.
=Demonstrated experience as an HR/OD advisor across a range of human resource functions or experience in leading cultural change as a line manager.
=Significant experience as a line manager or in leading a team
=Good understanding of legislation, industrial agreements, awards including application and interpretation.
=The applicant must be affiliated to a professional HR association.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their application letters, copies of academic certificates and CV including three referees to the following address:
Note: Indicate the reference number for the job you are applying for on your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Human Resources Department,
Eskom Uganda Limited, Nalubaale Power Station,
P.O. Box 942, Jinja Uganda, Tel: 256 43 121416,
Fax: 256 43 123154 E-mail; Recruitment@eskom.co.ug

Deadline:  21st February 2014