Micro Finance Jobs in Uganda

Job title: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
A fast growing reputable Micro Finance Institution (MFI) in Uganda wishes to recruit a highly
competent, proactive and self-driven person to fill the following position within our organization.

Purpose of the positions:
To implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization; give direction and leadership towards the achievement of the organization’s vision, mission, strategy and its annual goals and objectives; represent the organization and strive to build a positive image in all relevant media.
Preferred Skills:

Reports to: Board of Directors and Africa Regional Director of Network of MFIs


Key Responsibilities:
• Source Funding - Develop, acquire and maintain the necessary grants, credit lines, and other financial and non-financial resources necessary to meet the organization’s objectives
• Financial Management - Coordinate the budget planning process, and prudently manage organizational resources within those budget guidelines
• Risk management - In coordination with the various departments, establish and maintain an effective internal control and risk management system
• Community and Public Relations – Develop networks and strategic alliances to positively influence the economic policies.
• Policy formulation and implementation - Formulate and implement guidelines, procedures, internal regulations that are consistent with the policies set forth by the Board of Directors and industry regulators
• Institutional strengthening and capacity building
• Ensure that the institution complies with each of the requirements of the Bank of Uganda and other regulators
• To ensure that the vision, mission, purpose, goals, objectives, outputs and policies set by the Board are fully implemented, complied with and met.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Minimum of a Masters degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management or some other related field
• At least ten years working experience, with two of them in senior leadership, in a combination of the following: Micro-Finance organization, banking institution, a progressive corporate environment, international business, or economic and business development institution.
• Must have a clear understanding and experience of micro-finance industry and technology
• Experience with transformation/conversion of NGOs/MFIs to become regulated micro-finance bank will be an added advantage
• Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and manage a team
• Capability and willingness to lead the organization forward
• Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
• Very good communication and marketing skills
• Good knowledge in economic and financial topics
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong commitment to the mission and Core Values of the Micro-Finance Institution and the plight of the low income people


All application letters and detailed CVs together with copies of educational and professional certificates, names of three referees, one of whom must be a church leader/priest/pastor, should be sent to The Board Chairman of “MFI” not later than 29th October 2010.

NB Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one month from the deadline of application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Email to:
wvujobs@wvi.org