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Job Title:  Training Officer

Organisation: ASA Microfinance Uganda Ltd (ASA Uganda)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Human Resource Manager

About US:

ASA Microfinance Uganda Ltd (ASA Uganda) is a for-profit, non-deposit taking Microfinance Institution, operating as a microfinance company and regulated by the Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA). ASA Microfinance Uganda Ltd is also a member of the Association of Microfinance Institutions of Uganda (AMFIU). ASA Uganda commenced operations in 2013. ASA Uganda is a subsidiary of ASA International, one of the world’s largest international microfinance institutions globally and operates in 13 countries in Africa and Asia. The company was listed in the premium segment on the London Stock Exchange in July 2018.

ASA Microfinance (U) Ltd is seeking for professional, confident, self-motivated, and committed team players to reinforce its capacity by filling the following vacant positions:

Job Title       : Training Officer (1 position)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to    : Human Resource Manager

Job Summary: The Training Officer will be responsible for identifying staff training and development needs, and for planning, organising, and overseeing appropriate training in the organisation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifying training needs within the organization through job analysis and consultation with different departments.
• Designing and expanding training and development programs based on the needs of the organization.
• Organize training for newly recruited staff and implement on the job training with existing staff.
• Updating existing and, where necessary, producing new training materials.
• Where necessary, arrange training venues.
• Actively work in coordination with the Head HR and Head of Operations to upgrade the present training manuals.
• Prepare training budget and monitor training expenses against budget.
• Prepare monthly training plan and report to Head HR and Head of Operations.
• Ensure all local staff have gone through orientation as per program targets.
• Assist as a co-facilitator to Operations team for on the job training to new staff and refresher training to existing staff on ASA’s Operation policy and procedures.
• Provide written and formal feedback to Branch/Regional/Divisional Managers and Operations Head on the progress of trainees.
• Keep list of staff attending the internal and external training, and maintain record of all training sessions.
• Perform other duties assigned by Head of HR and other senior management.

 




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, Management Science, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least (2) years of training experience in a reputable organisation.
• Strong knowledge of computer skills (Ms Word, Excel & Power Point).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and able to travel in different parts of Uganda to carry out the training programs throughout the calendar year.

How to Apply:

Applicants who meet the above requirements can send their applications, Curriculum Vitae, national ID, copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications all merged in ONE PDF Format, to the address below:

The Human Resources Manager,

ASA Microfinance (U) Ltd,

Plot 5195 Buye- Kigowa, Ntinda,

P.O. Box 245, Ntinda

Kampala, Uganda

Email: recruitment@asauganda.com

Deadline: 10^th May, 2024, at 5:00 pm

Please note that hand delivered applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ASA Microfinance (U) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and aims to attract and select a diverse workforce, ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, class, ethnicity, disability, location, and religion. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

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