Branch Manager Job Opportunity – UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI)

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Job Title:        Branch Manager
Organization: UGAFODE
Microfinance Limited (MDI)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Regional Manager
About UGAFODE:
UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI) is a registered financial
institution in Uganda and is adherent to the Central Bank’s regulations and
guidelines and was founded in 1994 to provide quality microfinance services.
Job Summary: The Branch
Manager will be responsible for all business activities and initiatives that
will further the achievement of the institution’s business objectives at the
assigned branch.  He/she will also be responsible
for all branch operations and supervision of all branch staff.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:   
·        
Build new and maintain existing business
relationships at the assigned branch;
·        
Drive the growth of business at the assigned
branch through the recruitment of new customers and mobilization of loans
customers; deposits (savings) customers, Money transfer services customers and
Mobile banking customers;
·        
Champion customer service at the branch level;
·        
Ensure adherence to the institution’s Policies,
Procedures and/or internal controls and statutory regulations;
·        
Provide leadership to and develop staff at the
assigned branch, as well as manage the staff issues in line with the institution’s
Human resources policies & procedures 
·        
Continuously undertake local market research to
assess competition, customer trends and any emerging developments;
·        
Actively promote the institution’s corporate
image at the branch level and coordinating all Public Relations (PR)
requirements for the branch
·        
Prepare annual and periodic work plans and
budgets for the assigned branch
·        
Periodically evaluate the performance of the
Branch against work plans and budget targets, managing performance through
regular staff appraisals and taking corrective action and recommending them for
training where necessary.
·        
Timely compiling and submitting all necessary
reports and returns to Head Office.
·        
Supervise the administration of loans and
monitor closely all loan repayments to ensure early problem recognition and
response.
·        
Maintain proper security over the assigned
branch office, all documents, furniture, fittings and equipment.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
·        
The
ideal candidates for the UGAFODE Branch Managers must hold Bachelor’s
degrees in business-related fields from recognized universities. 
·         At least five years’ relevant working experience in a
financial institution, of which 2 must have been in branch management (Credit
or Operations)
·        
Excellent communications and negotiation skills;
·        
Professional credibility and high integrity
·        
Strong leadership skills;
·        
Excellent interpersonal skills;
·        
Self-drive; Customer centric disposition; and a
Proven track record in delivering business growth targets.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications which should include a motivation letter and an up-to-date
detailed CV, certified copies of complete academic transcripts and professional
certificates. Your applications should include names of three professional referees
and a day-time telephone contact. Send them to:
Head of Human Resources,
UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI),
Silva Arcade, Plot 62 Bombo Road,
P.O. Box 30815, Kampala. Uganda
Email to: recruitment@ugafode.co.ug (Please
indicate the position you are applying for)
Deadline: 7th February,
2017
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