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Job Title:  Relationship Officer – Agribusiness (Several No Experience  Jobs)   

Organisation: Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI) is a Microfinance Deposit- taking Institution regulated and supervised by Bank of Uganda (BoU) under the MDI Act, 2003 and MDI Regulations, 2004 with a capital base of Ugx. 168.6 billion. Pride’s purpose is transforming lives responsibly. Pride offers innovative financial solutions to largely people at the base of the economic pyramid and serves its customers through 42 networked branches and 5 contact offices spread across the country and implements sustainability sound practices throughout its business operations to create a positive impact through three sustainability pillars; economic, environment, and social as well as contributing to the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) and their investable sub-goals that relate to microfinance activities.

Job Summary:   The Relationship Officer – Agribusiness reports to the Branch Manager through the Relationship Manager and is responsible for recruiting and nurturing new Agribusiness deals, grow the existing relationships, monitor and maintain the Bank’s Business portfolio within manageable risk spheres to enhance profitability.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To recruit, nature and sustain new Agribusiness relationships that have a potential to grow and provide superior returns and contribute towards assets and liabilities growth as per set targets.
• Active pipeline management with the objective of meeting agreed personal growth objectives across all product ranges and clients’ segments.
• Superior management of the client portfolio to grow and retain existing business, whilst continuously reviewing existing client wallets with an eye to optimizing the Bank’s revenue through selling/promoting appropriate product bundles.
• Actively undertake the negotiation and structuring of transactions in the prospective and closing stages with the aim of attaining value for the client, while protecting the business interests of the Bank
• Work together with other stakeholders on the timely and efficient preparation of high-quality credit proposals, and drive turn-around time well within the Bank’s objectives.
• Vigilant arrears management in line with the Bank’s policies to spot early attention areas – the objective is to maintain the loan portfolio’s NPA percentage (well) within agreed parameters.
• Constantly explore the  enhancement  of  the Bank’s brand name so that the Bank holds out to the target markets as one of the best in the corporate field in terms of service, innovation, and customer awareness/responsiveness
• Develop and maintain well documented reports/visits/contracts with all the Bank’s relationships, management, and other units

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in agriculture or any related discipline.
• 2 Principal passes at A’ Level, Credit and/or   Pass   in   English   and Mathematics 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 honest, trustworthy and have a high degree of integrity.
• Should not be more than 40 years of age.

How to Apply:

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience and desire to make a difference, apply immediately and send a detailed CV to HEAD PEOPLE & CULTURE, using either the address below; emailing to: recruitment@pridemicrofinance.co.ug

Deadline: 8th November 2024.

NB: Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted

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