Zonal Manager Job Careers – Microfinance Support Centre Limited (MSC)

Job Title:    Zonal Manager
Organisation: Microfinance Support Centre Limited (MSC)
Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Regional Credit Manager
About MSC:
The
Microfinance Support Centre Limited (MSC) is a linchpin of Government of Uganda
(GOU)
micro credit programmes under the Rural Financial Services Strategy. MSC
facilitates access to affordable, sustainable and convenient financial and
Business Development services to active and productive Ugandans. MSC Ltd
supports legally established entities engaged in the value chain namely;
production, value addition and marketing enterprises. MSC offers affordable
credit through its network of 13 regional offices spread throughout the
country. It has so far served clients in 110 districts in Uganda. It 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
organizations sustainably.
Job Summary: The Zonal Manager will support the Regional Credit
Manager in the provision of leadership, technical support and guidance to staff
in achievement of set business objectives. The incumbent will provide Credit,
Business Development Services and other services to clients at the zone.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • The incumbent will implement the corporate
    strategy at the Zonal level.
  • Manage the loan delivery process and ensure
    recovery of all loans at the Zonal level.
  • Grow the MSC business in the Zone.
  • Keenly analyze the performance of the loan
    portfolio by clients and provide remedial action where necessary.
  • Coordinate the provision of Business
    Development Services.
  • Prepare and submit periodic work plans,
    budgets and status reports of his/her zone for submission to Head Office
    and other stakeholders.
  • Manage daily operations and supervision of
    the zonal Office and manage the MSC’s resources.
  • Actively contribute to research, monitoring
    and evaluation processes.
  • Identify and manage risks and ensure full
    compliance to all company policies and Uganda laws at the Zonal level.
  • Actively promote the Company’s business and
    image in the zone and communicate it to the public in accordance with
    available guidelines.
  • Assess the progress of implementation of the
    loan obligation and design strategies to enhance compliance to the loan
    obligation.
  • Manage performance of staff in achieving set
    business objectives.
Key Performance Indicators:
  • Proper performance of the Zonal loan/Credit
    Performance.
  • Monthly reporting of the Zonal performance.
  • Proper and timely approvals and loan
    disbursements in the Zone.
  • Increased utilization of the MSC services in
    the Zone.
  • Management, performance and development of
    all staff in the Zone.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the Microfinance
    Support Centre Ltd Zonal Manager should preferably hold a Business or
    development-related degree (Honours);
  • A minimum of five years of relevant
    experience at middle management in provision of financial services preferably
    with a reputable Financial Institution.
  • Computer literacy skills
  • Managerial skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving
    skills
  • Entrepreneur skills
  • Impeccable level of integrity.
  • Ability to develop and train others.
  • Good numerical skills.
  • Ability to work well in teams.
  • Good customer care and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Highly assertive
How to Apply:
If
you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, please send an
Application Form Summary, download here,
 and attach a detailed CV, copies of
academic and professional certificates indicate your postal address, a daytime
telephone contact and names of three referees to the Executive Director using
the address below. The applications in properly sealed envelopes should be hand
delivered to the address given below clearly stating the job title applied for
on the top right corner.
Address
to:
The
Executive Director,
The
Microfinance Support Centre Limited,
Plot
46 Windsor Crescent Avenue Kololo,
P.O.
Box 33711, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 20th May, 2016 by 5:00PM
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