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Job Title:    Microfinance Supervisor –
Social Banking

Organization:  Opportunity
Bank

Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to:
Microfinance Manager

 

About US:

Opportunity Bank is
a Commercial Bank licensed and supervised by Bank of Uganda. We are the Bank of
choice for all who aspire to a life of dignity and purpose. We offer innovative
technology-led financial solutions and training to transform lives and
Communities. We do this with care, respect and in a sustainable way.

 

Job Summary:  The Microfinance Supervisor – Social Banking
will actively contribute to the overall performance of the Microfinance Assets
and Liability portfolio within the Bank by;

·       
Recruiting
(Identify and generate new SACCOs, VSLAs and Investment clubs through strategic
partnerships).

·       
Maintaining
(maximize successful financial outcomes for the bank and for the Customers in
this segment).

·       
Training
(Ensure that all staff and clients are provided with holistic product knowledge
and multi-dimensional and training with an eye toward constant improvement
towards financial growth).

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Drive
acquisition of risk assets and liabilities from Investment Clubs, VSLAs, and
SACCOs.

·       
Generate
partnerships and manage Relationships

·       
Drive
profitability of the Investment Clubs, VSLAs, and SACCOs segments by mining the
value chains for optimal value to both customers and the bank.

·       
Manage
all Investment Clubs, VSLAs, SACCO related business relationships with the Bank
e.g arranging meetings/calls and presentations as well as attending to
enquiries.

·       
Monitor
daily activities on Investment Clubs, VSLAs, and SACCO accounts and generate
daily, weekly and monthly activity/progress reports.

·       
Work in
partnership with Treasury team, Branch and Regional teams, and other functions
to develop, and execute customer requests.

·       
Serve as
the Investment Clubs, VSLAs, SACCO desk sponsor within the bank to assure high
levels of client service, appropriate lines of credit, and resolve
documentation issues that could arise.

·       
Keep
abreast of financial market developments of relevance to this client segment
for efficient provision of financial services.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant must hold a Bachelor’ degree in a Business related field.

·       
Training
in Business management and Financial Literacy is a plus.

·       
Understanding
of Investment Clubs, VSLAs, Sacco’s business environment.

·       
Understanding
of Commercial Banking business will be an added advantage.

·       
A high
level of business acumen and understanding of Relationship management.

·       
Computer
skills (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel; email; internet);

·       
Strong
Interpersonal skills (ability to provide sensitive, thoughtful customer care;
diplomatically negotiate to solutions; persuade; understand client backgrounds/situations);

·       
Communicate
and report (verbal and written)

·       
Listen
to clients across multiple areas of life and provide thoughtful counsel;

·       
Planning
and performance management skills;

·       
Able to
demonstrate creativity in training, maintaining client relationships,
marketing, and accessing relevant resources as necessary

·       
Openness
to implementing innovative adult training approaches essential.

·       
Ability
to engage in work-related communication as needed (write reports; communicate
through emails and memos)

·       
Able to
engage professionally with work relationships across all the Bank departments

·       
Able to
engage professionally in external relationships

·       
Knowledge
on sign language is an added advantage.

 

NB: Opportunity Bank
is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to
apply, regardless of disability, gender, marital status, religion and
ethnicity.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should send their signed application
letters together with their curriculum vitae to:

 

The Head of Human
Resources

Opportunity Bank
Uganda Limited

Plot 1259, Old Kira
Road

 

Or
hr@opportunitybank.co.ug

 

Kindly note only
applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. All positions
will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage
people with disabilities to apply.

 

Deadline: 4th November 2020

 

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