Job Title: Distribution Officer
Organisation: ASA Microfinance Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Operations
About Organisation:
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 Summary: The Distribution Officer is responsible for tracking performance, producing accurate reports, and driving execution across distribution teams by following up on agreed actions until closure. The role bridges data, coordination and accountability, ensuring that plans translate into results on the ground.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting & Performance Tracking
- Work with the MIS team to prepare daily, weekly and monthly distribution performance reports covering key KPIs such as:
- OLP growth
- Active clients
- Over dues / PAR
- Upgrades and campaigns
- Consolidate data from regions/branches and ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness
- Maintain performance trackers and dashboards for management review
- Highlight gaps, variances and underperformance with clear commentary
Follow-up & Execution Management
- Track action points from performance reviews, management meetings and field directives
- Follow up with Regional Managers, Area Managers and field teams to ensure:
- Agreed actions are executed
- Deadlines are met
- Escalations are flagged early
- Maintain an action-tracking log showing owner, timeline, and closure status
- Push teams for updates and evidence of execution, not just verbal assurances
Coordination & Communication
- Act as the central coordination point between Operations and field teams
- Share performance updates, reminders and follow-ups clearly and professionally
- Support preparation of performance review meetings by circulating templates, collecting inputs and compiling summaries
- Ensure consistent reporting formats across teams
Field & Operational Support
- Support rollout of new initiatives, campaigns and operational directives
- Monitor compliance with agreed distribution processes and reporting standards
- Flag operational bottlenecks affecting execution and distribution performance
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Economics or related field
- Proficiency in Excel (data analysis, trackers, summaries)
- Experience in reporting, operations, or distribution coordination
- Excellent follow-up and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills with confidence to engage senior and field teams
- High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- Results oriented with a strong sense of accountability
Core Competencies
- Execution discipline
- Analytical thinking
- Stakeholder management
- Ownership and accountability
- Proactive problem-solving
- This role is not clerical. It is an execution role.
- Success is measured by closed actions, improved discipline and visible performance movement.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their application letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications, contact details of three (03) professional referees, and a day-time telephone number via email only to:
The Head Human Resource & Administration
ASA Microfinance (U) Ltd
Plot 5195 Buye–Kigowa, Ntinda
P.O. Box 245, Ntinda
Kampala, Uganda
Email: recruitment@asauganda.com
Email Subject: Job Title Applied For
Deadline: 30th January 2026
Please note that ASA Microfinance (U) Ltd recruits on a rolling basis; therefore, applications will be reviewed and processed continuously until the position is filled.
ASA Microfinance (U) Ltd does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. All official communication will be sent strictly from an @asauganda.com email address.
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