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Job Title:    Credit Officer

Organisation: GENPROF Microfinance

Duty Station:  Kamuli,
Uganda

Reports to: Branch
Manager.

About US:

GENPROF Microfinance
is regulated by the Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA). GENPROF
microfinance is increasingly growing into one of the leading financial
institutions in Uganda.  GENPROF
microfinance is looking for highly motivated and competent individuals to fill
the position of Credit Officer.

Job Summary:  The Credit Officer will be responsible for
maintaining and managing a healthy loan portfolio and an increased quality
client base in the assigned areas of operation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Receive
and process loan applications.

·       
Recruit
new clients and advise them to take GENPROF microfinance products and services.

·       
Maintain
a healthy loan portfolio.

·       
Recover
loan repayment instalments from clients.

·       
Prepare
weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

·       
Manage
client database system.

·       
Establish
good customer service in areas of operation.

·       
Maintain
an increased quality client base.    

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal candidate should have at least one year of working experience in a
similar position in a reputable financial institution.

·       
Must
have a bachelor’s degree in either Bachelor of Microfinance, Bachelor of
Business administration or other related discipline.

·       
Excellent
leadership skills.

·       
Excellent
computer skills especially in Microsoft excel and word, and knowledge on any
financial data management software.

·       
Excellent
communication, analytical and sales skills.

·       
Have
credibility and high level of integrity.

·       
Must be
innovative and be able to develop solutions for problems in a short time.

·       
Ability
to handle multi-tasks under minimum supervision.

·       
Must be
between the age of 23-32 years. 

·       
Good
command of both spoken and written English. Fluency in Lusoga or Luganda is an
added advantage.

·       
Demonstrable
track record of high integrity, reliability, and dependable.

·       
Networking
and influencing skills.

·       
Writing
and reporting skills.

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates must submit their application letters,
curriculum vitae with three referees, national ID, scanned copies of academic
documents in one PDF file. Address your application to: The Managing Director,
GENPROF Microfinance. Address: Kamuli Mission Hospital Road, Buwenge Mpya,
Kamuli Municipality, Kamuli district, P.O. Box 86, Kamuli, Uganda. Hand deliver
applications to the above address or submit them electronically through the
following email: info@genprof.co.ug. Only
shortlisted applicants shall be contacted. For inquiries please call:
0758-306-144. GENPROF microfinance is an equal opportunity employer, both female
and male candidates are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 11th January, 2021

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