Job Title: Recovery Officer (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: UWEZO Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
UWEZO Uganda is an independent not-for-profit organisation operating in Uganda since October 2019 and it actively seeks to contribute to a society in which all children are learning and realising their full potential. We work towards this by demonstrating how to improve learning outcomes and keeping communities and leaders focused on learning through assessment, research, innovations, partnerships and advocacy.
Job Summary: Are you a resilient and persuasive field professional who thrives on solving challenges? Do you have the drive to recover debts, negotiate with clients, and safeguard portfolio quality? Uwezo Microfinance is seeking a proactive and results-oriented Recovery Officer to join our Risk & Recovery team at the Kampala Head Office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement effective debt collection strategies to recover outstanding loans.
- Visit clients’ homes or businesses to demand repayment and negotiate payment plans.
- Engage guarantors and co-borrowers in the recovery process.
- Monitor repayment trends, flag risks, and recommend action for chronic defaulters.
- Maintain accurate recovery records and prepare regular performance reports.
- Support the Credit Team with client verification and field investigations.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Education: Diploma or Degree in Business, Finance, Microfinance, or related field.
- Experience: At least 2 years in a microfinance/banking institution in a similar recovery/ collections role.
- Language: Must be fluent in spoken and written Luganda and English.
- Skills: Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities, High integrity, discipline, and ability to work independently in the field.
- Age: 25-35 years.
Remuneration & Benefits
- Starting Salary: UGX 700,000 (net)
- Daily Staff Benefits: Breakfast, lunch, and airtime for work.
- Medical Insurance provided. o 21 days of annual leave.
- Career growth opportunities within Uwezo Microfinance.
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about recovery work, management, and ensuring customer financial discipline, we want to hear from you. Submit the following:
- Application letter expressing your interest
- Updated CV
- Copies of academic qualifications and a valid national ID
Email to: [email protected] Or hand-deliver to: HR Manager, Totala Business Centre, Suite TBC 8-15, Namirembe Road, Kampala
Deadline: 6th September 2025
NB: Uwezo Microfinance is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity, customer service excellence, and performance-driven growth.
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Level of Education: Diploma, Associate’s Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24