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Credit Advisor NGO Jobs – SNV
Job Title: Credit Advisor
Organisation: SNV
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
SNV is an international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has annual revenues of over €120 million, and 1300 staff working in 25 countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission.
Job Summary: The Credit Advisor is part of the SNV Uganda Organisation and is appointed to be the leading expert on credit systems for the future INCLUDE project in the rural countryside being stationed in SNV regional office in Busoga. The Credit advisor will be leading in efforts to strengthen the financial sector relevance for the project. He/she will support SACCOs to improve their processes, build technical capacities of staff and incorporate other mechanisms that support the improved financial services delivery to smallholder farmers. He/she should have a strong background in Microfinance, Banking, Business Administration, agriculture economics and/or related expertise in the provision of business development services for financial institutions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promote the livestock Credit Facility in INCLUDE project areas of Southwest and Central Uganda
- Support in the Identification of (eligible) SACCO’s who are potentially interested to become a partner financial institution with the PCP fund manager
- Support the development of investment packages/loans that target smallholder dairy farmers.
- Support SACCOs and farmer organisations to develop an itemized list of cost prices of BOQ (Bill of Quantities) to be used during loan assessments.
- Provide technical advice on credit modalities, investment potential and analysis, possible repayment schedules, investment analysis.
- Train SHF on financial literacy
- Facilitate periodical dialogue between EKN, SNV and Fund Manager and Financial Institutions
- Collect, analyse and provide data necessary for all reporting requirements.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Master’s Degree or a Degree from a University in Economics, Banking, or Business Administration, preferably with specialisations in rural development, microfinance or agriculture economics.
- Eight (8) years plus of experience in the relevant field of agricultural finance or rural development programs/project support in a reputable organisation.
- Five (5) years of proven experience working in/with Tier IV financial Institutions in Uganda.
- Experience in performance evaluation of financial institutions, across the major aspects of outreach, financial sustainability, portfolio quality, and efficiency
- Experience in managing partner relations with NGOs, government departments, research and knowledge institutes, and private sector market actors.
- Ability/experience in guiding and coaching a team with the knowledge, skills, and financial product development.
- Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding permit is recommendable.
Additional requirements
- Focus on quality: Setting high quality standards and striving for continuous improvement and quality assurance.
- Controlling progress: The ability to control the progress of employees’ processes, tasks, activities and of one’s own work and responsibilities.
- Problem analysis: The ability to detect problems, recognise important information and link various data to trace potential causes and look for relevant details.
- Integrity: Adherence to the standards, values and rules of conduct associated with one’s position and the culture in which one operates. Being incorruptible.
- Result orientation: The ability to take direct action in order to attain or exceed objectives.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.
How to Apply:
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on the “I AM INTERESTED” tab at the link below.
Deadline: 11th March 2024
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