Branch Managers Job Vacancy at Micro Uganda Limited

Job Title: Branch  Managers

( Micro Uganda Limited (MUL), Uganda )


Micro Uganda Limited (MUL) a subsidiary of Micro Africa Limited, a reputable and fast growing microfinance institution (MFI) providing innovative financial services in Uganda is seeking to recruit young, professional, dynamic, result and customer oriented individuals who wish to grow their career in a culture of high achievement to fill the following positions:

BRANCH MANAGERS

In order to maintain effective management & support in our branches to give support to the economically active business persons doing business with our organisation, we wish to recruit dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill in positions of Branch Managers.

Job Description Summary:

The Branch Manager will be responsible for the following.

    Develop business growth and marketing strategies hinged on surpassing the branch targets without compromising portfolio quality.
    Monitor daily repayments and maintain a high loan repayment.
    Ensure all institutional policies and procedures and especially lending policies are adhered by all branch staff.
    Provide direction for overall branch development and management and advise Head of Group Lending on time.
    Develop strategies for branch’s business activities, growth and management of competition within the area of branch operations.
    Ensure budgets are adhered to, portfolio targets and strategic plans are achieved, branch activities are conducted with a high commitment to a business and customer orientation and MUL’s institutional values.
    Place a high priority on staff development and their understanding of MUL’s mission and vision.
    Chair the loan committee, sit in the disbursement meeting and ensure all the loan documentation is in the file and the necessary lending processes are adhered to.
    Ensure internal controls processes are adhered to and all branch documentation especially the client and finance files have all the required approvals and signatures.
    Conducts field visits to groups and individual clients in the branch area of coverage
    Develops brief and timely reports (Portfolio and Finance) on overall progress of the branch on a monthly basis.
    Develops and monitors accomplishment of activities within work plans for branch office staff and evaluates performance of branch office staff on a weekly basis.
    Maintains a positive relationship with staff, other organizations, and local authorities and keeps in regular communication with local microfinance organizations.
    Chairs  the branch staff planning and monitoring meetings.
    Discuss   performance of MUL with clients.
    Other duties as assigned by the Head of Group Lending, Operations Manager or the Managing Director.

Requirement:

    University Degree from recognized institutions - in the following areas - Commerce, Social Sciences, Business Administration and Education.
    At least three (3) years relevant experience in the microfinance sector at Branch supervisor or Branch Management level.
    Proficient in various technologies (i.e. MS Office, Excel, Email).
    Ability to identify and report priority issues to management and provide recommendations on the best possible solution.
    Team player, good interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
    Ability to organize, prioritize with pro-active "can do" attitude.

Personal Skills/Attributes: -

    Excellent report writing and communication skills
    Commitment to high standards of professionalism and confidentiality
    A team player with good interpersonal skills
    Willing to-learn new things and a good trainer
    Creativity as well as a strategic thinker.
    Able to meet strict deadlines

Location: These positions are based in Kampala and its environs with occasional travel upcountry. Remuneration: An attractive salary package will be awarded to the successful candidates.
Experience: 3

How to apply:
If you are qualified and interested in the above positions, please submit your application, CV and a copy of your academic documents to;

The Finance Manager at our Head Office at Kisozi Complex, P.O. Box 8759, Kampala by Saturday, 06 October 2012, 5:00 p.m.

Note:

    Envelopes containing application must be clearly marked for the position applied for.
    Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for selection process as decided by Micro Uganda Limited.

Deadline: 6th Oct 2012