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Job Title: Credit Officer – Agricultural Lending (Several No Experience Job Opportunities)

Organisation: Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI) (Pride)

Duty Station:   Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI) (Pride) is the leading microfinance deposit taking institution in Uganda with 34 networked branches and 10 contact offices countrywide, an equal opportunity employer and regulated by Bank of Uganda under the MDI Act, 2003.

Job Summary:   The Credit Officer – Agricultural Lending reports to the Branch Manager through the Credit Supervisor and is responsible for recruiting of clients, verifying sources of income and visiting prospective clients’ homes and businesses to assess credit worthiness.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Land use and Management, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural and Rural Innovations, veterinary science or in any other relevant / related field +
• 2 Principal passes at A’ Level + Credit and/or Pass in Maths and English at O’ level
• The candidate must be able and willing to ride a motorcycle.
• Should be willing to work in any part of the country where Pride operates.
• Should be ready to challenge themselves to continuously deliver exceptional performance.
• Should be computer literate, highly motivated, innovative and a self-starter.
• Should have excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Should possess leadership skills.
• Should be honest, trustworthy and have a high degree of integrity.
• Should not be more than 40 years of age. Seasoned and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply.

Desired Competencies/skills

• Emotional intelligence, Oral Communication
• Written communication, Report writing.
• Inter personal skills, Business acumen
• Customer awareness, Cross-selling
• Computer knowledge.

Desired behaviors

• Confidentiality, Self-drive,
• Self-confidence, Integrity, pro-activeness,
• Compliance to policies, Discipline,
• Diligence and Efficiency.
• Self-confident.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications to the HEAD HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, at the address below, or on email: recruitment@pridemicrofinance.co.ug with a detailed curriculum vitae, letters of recommendation from 3 referees, copies of academic transcripts, postal address and a daytime telephone contact. All applicants are advised to deal directly with Pride and canvassing is strictly not allowed. Only shortlisted will be contacted.

Deadline: 15^th December 2023

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