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Job Title:  Credit Officer (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Uwezo Financial Services Limited

Duty Station:  Mbarara, Uganda

About US:

Uwezo Microfinance, legally registered as Uwezo Financial Services Limited has been in the business of Micro Credit in Kampala since 2019 and most recently in Mbarara. We believe in uplifting and growing one another. We design our products and services in such a way that you can’t fail but succeed. We simplify everything about Uwezo and break it down to Days. We believe in sharing knowledge, experience, opportunities and prosperity with our community. We are passionate about technology. We aspire to put control in customers’ hand in a way that is safe, fun and enjoyable.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Marketing for new loan clients and promotion of the company’s products.
• Thorough screening, appraisal and assessment of the clients’ creditworthiness for new loan clients.
• Providing the necessary loan application process information to interested clients.
• Collecting/ compilation of the necessary financial documentation for attachment to the loan application and forward to the loans committee.
• Monitoring loan progress of the loan application process and relaying any hindrances to clients and be sure they are addressed for a successful loan disbursement.
• Ensuring the loan application is disbursed by the disbursement authority after approval.
• Ensuring that loan applications are in line with the company’s financial policies.
• Confirmation/witnessing the signing of the necessary contractual documents after.
• Ensuring the client receives a loan schedule to guide in payments.
• Maintaining records of loan applications.
• Managing loan renewals by organizing follow-up meetings with clients.
• Maintaining a healthy portfolio.
• Reporting.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Microfinance, Business Administration or any related business course.
• One to two years of work experience..
• Females are Encouraged to apply.
• Age: Between 20-30 years.
• Strong communication skills and proven customer service experience.
• Strong ethical behaviour and the ability to work with sensitive financial information.

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates are advised to apply with a Cover letter, updated CV and Academic documents/ Testimonials. Please quote the position you are applying for in the email Subject line. Email to: humanresourcemanager@uwezomicrofinance.com or hand deliver at Plot 2, Namirembe Road, Totala Business Centre, Suite TBC8-15, P.O Box 29488, Kampala.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: Saturday, 13th April, 2024

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