Job Title: Housing
Microfinance (HMF) Program Assistant
Microfinance (HMF) Program Assistant
Organisation: Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Housing
Microfinance Manager
Microfinance Manager
About HFHI:
Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical
Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity
International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world,
and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites
people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership
with families in need. Habitat for Humanity has an Administrative Headquarters
based in Atlanta, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia, and
Area Office bases of operations in Manilla, Philippines for our Asia and
Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and Caribbean work
and Bratislava, Slovakia for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.
Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity
International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world,
and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites
people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership
with families in need. Habitat for Humanity has an Administrative Headquarters
based in Atlanta, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia, and
Area Office bases of operations in Manilla, Philippines for our Asia and
Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and Caribbean work
and Bratislava, Slovakia for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.
Job Summary: The Housing Microfinance (HMF) Program
Assistant will offer programming and planning support to the HMF department.
Assistant will offer programming and planning support to the HMF department.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Working with the Branch Supervisors,
provide leadership during loan recovery and verification activities among
the clients served by the HMF Retail branches. - Working closely with the Branch
Supervisors, provide leadership during client marketing / mobilization
campaigns in the community served by the branches. - Support the Branch Supervisors in all
decisions related to extending housing credit facilities to customers. - Implement Credit Management policies and
procedures for both the BIS and HMF portfolios. - Filing and managing schedules, while also
assisting in budget oversight and event planning. - Schedule field supervision trips
- Compile field and oversee monthly,
quarterly and branch/project/programme reports. - Maintain physical and computerized office
records for programme and HMF Partners. - Assist in monitoring implementation plans
of HMF Partners and ensuring compliance with Partnership MOUs. - Keep HMF Inventories supplies and
re-orders as necessary. - Work in liaison with the Loan Collectors
to ensure that mortgage repayments are made in accordance with set
standards. - Perform any other duties assigned by
his/her Supervisors.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The candidate should hold a good
University degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance,
Management, Economics or Social Sciences. - A minimum of two or more years’ experience
of micro-finance and directly supervising professional staff. - Demonstrable aptitude for teamwork.
- High level of people management and
mentoring skills - Exhibits ability to multitask on a regular
basis - Demonstrates ability to think creatively
to assist in special event planning and marketing - High level of interpersonal skills.
- Good organizational and project management
skills - Excellent persuasion, negotiation and
analytical skills - Good communication skills both verbal and
written - Is proficient in the use of Microsoft
programs such as Word, Excel, and Power Point - Willingness to uphold the Christian values
and principles of Habitat for Humanity - This position requires the ability to
multitask, a familiarity with the microfinance sector, and strong
interpersonal skills.
How to Apply:
The interested candidates
should apply by submitting a cover letter, an updated detailed CV including
telephone contacts and at least three professional referees. These should be
submitted to: The National Director, Habitat for Humanity Uganda, P.O. Box
9873, Kampala. Uganda Or Email: [email protected]; Telephone: 041 501457 /
0392 760802
should apply by submitting a cover letter, an updated detailed CV including
telephone contacts and at least three professional referees. These should be
submitted to: The National Director, Habitat for Humanity Uganda, P.O. Box
9873, Kampala. Uganda Or Email: [email protected]; Telephone: 041 501457 /
0392 760802
Deadline: 18th August 2014.
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