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Business Channels Manager Career Placement – UGAFODE
Job Title: Business Channels Manager
Organization: UGAFODE
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Business Growth and Development Manager
About UGAFODE:
UGAFODE
Microfinance Limited (MDI) is a registered financial institution in Uganda and
is adherent to the Central Bank’s regulations and guidelines and was founded in
1994 to provide quality microfinance services.
Microfinance Limited (MDI) is a registered financial institution in Uganda and
is adherent to the Central Bank’s regulations and guidelines and was founded in
1994 to provide quality microfinance services.
Job Summary: The Business Channels manager will take lead and oversee
the Delivery channels function in UGAFODE. Microfinance Limited (MDI). The
position shall be responsible for development and Implementation of UGAFODE’s
channel Strategy in alignment with the company Strategic Plan to include
channels such as: Mobile Banking, Agency Banking, POS, ATMs, payment terminals,
internet banking, Digital Field Applications others as identified.
the Delivery channels function in UGAFODE. Microfinance Limited (MDI). The
position shall be responsible for development and Implementation of UGAFODE’s
channel Strategy in alignment with the company Strategic Plan to include
channels such as: Mobile Banking, Agency Banking, POS, ATMs, payment terminals,
internet banking, Digital Field Applications others as identified.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Channel Development.
- Develop Business’ Channels strategy to guide
growth and use of electronic channels. - Identify and Propose new channels for
exploration and implementation. - The incumbent will develop a Channels
Selection and Implementation Methodology for Channel Initiatives. - D Project Lead all Channels projects through
Concept, Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Piloting, Transition to
operations and Post Implementation Review. - Identify and explore strategic partnerships
on Channels e.g. bills collections, valued-added services on payments. - Develop proposals and business cases for
funding opportunities of channel initiatives. - Roll out channels to branches and to
customers. - Drive Channels targets to increase signups,
usage, and transaction volumes.
2. Channel Operations
& Support:
& Support:
- Work closely with the technology team to
ensure the core infrastructure (i.e. core banking system, network
infrastructure, connectivity, liquidity, reporting) is available to
support daily channel operations; - Manage Error handling and customer
Complaints. a Manage Channel risk and Challenges and identify mitigations. - The incumbent will manage Agent Liquidity
needs. - Management Settlement and Reconciliation
3. Stakeholder
Engagement:
Engagement:
- Build and maintain close working relationship
with related units e.g. Operations, Business Development, IT, Finance,
Branches on addressing/closing Channels service requests. - Relationship management of vendors and other
3rd party providers of Channel Solutions. - Engage with Industry partners to seek mutual
benefits channel business and operations e.g. Partnering with other MFIs
to negotiate reduced telecom charges for customers
4. Procedures and
Compliance:
Compliance:
- Develop and strengthen the policies,
procedures, and controls of the institution relating to electronic
channels. - Prepare new procedures when launching new
channels in liaison with the organization’s operations department. - Comply with regulatory requirements and
guidelines for channel initiatives.
5. Planning, monitoring
and reporting:
and reporting:
- Direct the preparation of the channels annual
work plan and budget. - Regularly monitor and report channels
performance on a daily basis. a Analyze channel usage and adoption
statistics to identify trends & recommend strategies for correction.
6. Capacity Building
- Provide effective training to Staff on
Channel Products - Evaluate, monitor, and support the
development of human resource capacity to manage the channels. - Mentor and supervise Staff in the Channels
Unit.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration and/or related
fields is required. Masters or MBA is an added advantage; - At least five years’ experience in the
banking, microfinance and electronic channels /or branchless banking,
preferably with significant operational experience in digital channels and
agency network management; - Project management experience: detail and
process oriented. Ability to motivate and develop staff; - Broad knowledge and understanding of
financial services and banking, knowledge of electronic channels, digital
finance and agency (branchless) banking.
How to Apply:
The
ideal candidate should send their applications which should include a cover
letter and an up to date detailed a CV, certified copies of complete academic
transcripts and professional certificates. Your applications should include
names of three professional referees and a day time telephone contact. Send
them to:
ideal candidate should send their applications which should include a cover
letter and an up to date detailed a CV, certified copies of complete academic
transcripts and professional certificates. Your applications should include
names of three professional referees and a day time telephone contact. Send
them to:
Human
Resource Manager,
Resource Manager,
UGAFODE
Microfinance Limited (MDI),
Microfinance Limited (MDI),
Silva
Arcade, Plot 62 Bombo Road,
Arcade, Plot 62 Bombo Road,
P.O.
Box 30815, Kampala. Uganda
Box 30815, Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 10th May, 2016
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