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Job Title:  Project Manager  

Organisation: DFCU Bank

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Program Manager

About US:

DFCU Bank is a fast growing commercial bank offering a variety of innovative products and services. DFCU Limited was started by the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom and the Government of Uganda through the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) under the name of Development Finance Company of Uganda Limited. Later restructuring brought in DEG (of Germany) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) as equal partners with CDC and UDC, each having a 25% stake in the company. Its objective was to support long-term development projects whose financing needs and risk did not appeal to the then existing financial commercial lending institutions.

Job Summary:  Reporting to the Program Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for producing the required project outputs in accordance with the time, cost, quality, scope, risk, and benefit performance goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake day-to-day management of the project, working within defined project constraints of Quality, Budget, Scope, and Time.
• Plan team tasks, and monitor and review outputs within set timelines.
• Create and update all relevant project documents as required by the Project Management Office.
• Manage the allocated projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within scope, quality within budget and meet the objectives set.
• Report project status to the project board, relevant Management committees, Programme Manager, and other key stakeholders.
• Review project activities for compliance with procedures and standards.
• Provide the respective project resources with the correct toolsets and processes, and train and equip them to deliver their projects successfully.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Commerce, Business Administration, Business Statistics or another related field.
• Certification or Training in Agile Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2 or Scaled Agile methodology are preferred).
• Lean Six Sigma Certification or Training is an added advantage.
• At least one to two years experience as a Project Manager in a banking environment or Fintech.
• Proficient with spreadsheet software and project management software (JIRA, MS Project Office etc.,).3-5 years relevant work experience at a large financial services institution.
• Detail-oriented and excellent communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
• Adept at Financial Technology.
• Must exhibit enthusiasm and the ability to influence stakeholders.

How to Apply:

If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application with a detailed CV including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates (University Transcript, O & A level), to the email address indicated below.

Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com

Deadline: 29^th April 2024

Disclaimer: dfcu Bank does not solicit/accept payment in cash/kind from prospective candidates in exchange for shortlisting or job placement. Any candidate who engages in this kind of transaction is aiding and abetting fraud and will be automatically disqualified.

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