2 Fresher Debt Collector Job Opportunities – Habitat for Humanity Uganda (HFHU)

Job Title:    Debt Collector (2 Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Habitat for Humanity Uganda (HFHU)

Duty Station:  Uganda

Reports to: Financial Inclusion Officer

About US:

Habitat for Humanity Uganda (HFHU) is affiliated to Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) headquartered in Atlanta – Georgia (U.S.A); and is an ecumenical Christian ministry that is dedicated to eliminating poverty housing. HFHU functionally reports to HFHI’s Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Area Office in Pretoria – South Africa. We empower people in the world’s poorest communities to overcome the chronic lack of decent, affordable housing In 2017 Habitat for Humanity Uganda projects to serve over 16,000 vulnerable children and orphans.

Job Summary:   Habitat for Humanity Uganda (HFHU) is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled individual to support the Housing Micro Finance team as a Debt Collector. She/he will assist with the smooth running of the loan recovery process.

The Debt Collector will work closely with the Housing Microfinance Program to recover loans in Lugazi (Buikwe) and Luweero on behalf of Habitat for Humanity Uganda for a period of 6 (six) months.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Implement effective loan recovery strategies in line with the prevailing HFHU policies and procedure- that is ensure timely recovery of loan installments and interest thereof from borrowers.
• Assist in compiling monthly reports and prepare monthly recovery accountabilities
• Participate in the branch periodic Audits
• Prepare weekly and monthly collection reports
• Inform management of any issues that need the attention of management
• Achieve and maintain a monthly repayment rate of not less than 75%
• Participate in branch joint loan monitoring and recovery.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Diploma in Microfinance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting and Financial Management and any other related discipline
• At least two years of experience with a Micro-Finance or Banking Institution,
• Demonstrable aptitude for teamwork.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to coordinate multiple-tasks.
• Excellent persuasion, negotiation and analytical skills
• Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel).
• An effective communicator, both written and oral
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with press and community contacts
• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Enthusiasm for the mission of Habitat for Humanity and the families we serve
• Possession of a valid riding permit will be an added advantage.

How to Apply:

All candidates should have their applications addressed to the Human Resource and Administration Department and submitted to this email address: Apply by Email

NB:

• The position applied for should be indicated clearly in the subject line.
• Hard copies will not be accepted.

Deadline: 12^th November 2021

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