Job Title: Credit Officer – 3 Positions
Organisation: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Project Name: National Oil Palm Project (NOPP)
Duty Station: Masaka, Uganda
Other Locations: Mayuge and Buvuma
About Organisation:
The Government of Uganda (GoU) has received a loan from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) towards financing a ten-year National Oil Palm Project (NOPP). The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) as the Lead Project Agency, in partnership with other agencies, private sector and farmer Organisations.
Job Summary: The Credit officer will report to the Hub plantation Manager. The overall responsibility of the Credit Officer will be to ensure that the financing for oil palm development activities are carried out in accordance with the laid down guidelines in the implementation plan and according to Hub smallholder oil Palm growing scheme.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish and manage smallholder oil palm farmers’ Credit Scheme
- Identify farmer’s financial needs and provide responses as appropriate.
- Ensure proper filing and financial record keeping of farmers’ data at all times.
- Timely posting and reconciliation of farmers financial data from time to time.
- Supervise and monitor performance of farmer’s credit related activities in oil palm cultivation.
- Sensitise farmer’s on savings and credit actitvies and formation Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs), together with the Hub Coummunity Development and Liason Officer.
- Support the Farmer Loan Application Process.
- Appraise farmer applications for loans
- Ensure all farmers sign agreements with the Hub Office before participating in oil scheme
- Ensure the recovery of the loans disbursed to farmers
- Sensitize farmers on credit access, management and utilization
- Identify farmers that will require financing from Banks and recommend for financing
- Monitor and report on the performance of Commercial loans extended to oil palm farmers by selected Financial Institutions.
- Conduct financial literacy trainings among Oil Palm Growers and Non-oil palm growers aimed at improving the savings and credit culture among project beneficiaries.
- Participate in preparation of work plans, budgets and reports as required by the PMU.
- Ensuring timely and accurate reporting of credit progress.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Hub Accountant from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics and Statistics, Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Micro finance, or related field from a recognized Institution.
- Computer literate in at least MS Office Word, Excel and Access
Experience:
- Five (5) years’ experience working with organisations involved in Agriculture Financing and Rural Development.
- At least 3 years’ experience with Credit/ Rural financial services, working a financial institution in credit management.
General Qualifications
Hub Offices will have the general responsibility for management of Project activities, working closely with the NOPP PMU, District Local Government and Management of BIDCO/Its subsidiaries in respective hubs. The team will ensure that the project is implemented according to the Loan Agreement and within the Government regulations. The Hub team will be responsible for planning, executing and reporting on the project implementation progress in respective Hubs. They will mobilize smallholder farmers to participate in oil palm production. They will provide technical support to the farmers in oil palm production and support access to production inputs by farmers. The team will keep accurate information and data on each of the farmers as required, including general farmer information, acreage, input amounts and value, to mention some.
The candidates for the positions should meet the following general qualifications:
- be a Ugandan Citizen;
- have general knowledge of project and business management with emphasis on work planning, budgeting and reporting;
- be computer literate and well versed with the use of Word, Excel and internet;
- be self-motivated and have the ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision to meet deadlines;
- be fluent in English – written and oral and demonstrate excellent report writing skills;
- possess advanced advocacy, communication and negotiation skills and ability to work as a team member;
- be conversant with rural development strategies and gender equity;
- have a working knowledge of GOU policies, operations and reforms;
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are advised to write application letters to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, attach copies of their Curriculum Vitae and academic documents. The applications should be submitted to the Ministry Registry
Deadline: 17th November 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60