Job Title: Research and Product Development Officer
Organisation: Pride Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Pride Bank Limited (PBL) was licensed at a Tier II Credit Institution by Bank of Uganda (BoU) in November 2024 and has a capital base of Ugx. 175.8 billion. Pride aims at transforming lives responsibly by focusing on three High Impact Goals: boosting sustainable agricultural value, growing sustainable SMEs to drive economic transformation and fostering economic resilience through financial inclusion while offering innovative financial and non-financial solutions to people at the base of the economic pyramid and serving customers through 42 networked branches and 5 contact offices across the country.
Job Summary: The Research and Product Development Officer will report to Manager Research and Product Development and will be based at Head office. He/she will be responsible for performing research activities and contribute to product development, refinement and redesign as well as collating data to inform business on customer preferences and new opportunities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Specific responsibilities include: –
- Carry out research in line with business needs through drafting research proposals and present to EXCOM for approval.
- Conduct field visits and prepare feasibility study reports from new branch offices in line with both the institution operations and business plan.
- Liaise with operations and credit as per reporting lines to disseminate survey and research findings to different stake holders.
- Respond to external and internal research inquiries by working with different stakeholders to complete received data requests.
- Prepare concepts and business development proposals to seek and manage strategic partnerships with local and international organizations.
- Participate in die innovation and developing of market led products and refining existing ones.
- Project management and implementation.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Business Computing, Microfinance, Banking, Finance or any relevant field.
- At least 2 years’ experience in marketing research and product development in a competitive business environment.
- Should posses good communication skills, analytical skills and good at marketing research.
- Should possess 2 principal passes at A’ level and credits/pass in Mathematics and English at O’ level.
- He/she should not be more than 45 years of age.
How to Apply:
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience and desire to make a difference, then apply immediately and send a detailed curriculum vitae, letters of recommendation from 3 referees, copies of academic transcripts, postal address and a daytime telephone contact. All interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 18th July 2025
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24