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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Deadline:
December 1, 2023 at 2:00:00 PM
About the Organisation
For over 19 years, VisionFund has been committed to brighter futures for children where they can experience the love of Christ, building lives free of need and full of promise.
Our financial services enable impoverished households to increase their incomes and then impact communities to increase economic activity, access clean water, education and healthcare, benefit from improvements to nutrition, and provide the foundations for local economies to flourish. God is there—and we are there too. So, our mission continues.
Job Title
MSME Credit Officer job at VisionFund Uganda
Job Description
To build and maintain a substantial and high quality Micro and Small Enterprises loan portfolio
Duties and Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities: (please define in output format – 1-10 things of what you expect to see as a result of this position)
Key responsibilities and weighting (adds to 100%)
Key tasks & outputs Indicators
20%) Marketing
Assist in conducting market research and survey activities;
Solicits new loan accounts in accordance with specific periodic performance targets prescribed in the branch business plan;
Conducts active marketing campaign to attract new clients;
Orients prospective clients about VFU’s loan products;
new clients
repeat clients/retention rate
(45%) Manage loan process
Receives loan applications and perform credit appraisal on loan applicants and his/her surety/ guarantor, if any;
Conducts inspection and/or appraisal of any property being offered as collateral
Prepares and presents credit applications to the branch credit committee for approval;
Member of loan committee
# loans disbursed Portfolio volume against planned
Caseload per credit officer
Number of female clients
(30%) Manages portfolio quality
Conduct regular visits to clients and build strong relations with them before, during and after the disbursement
Closely monitors loan payments and ensures zero tolerance against past due;
Effectively negotiates
Acts to support other loan officers in delinquency crisis.
No. of client visits
Portfolio at risk over 1 day
Loan loss ratio
(5%) And any other duties that may be assigned by the Branch manager from time to time
Core Capability Proficiency level (1, 2, 3)
Examples of advanced proficiencies
Achieving Capabilities
Achieving quality results and service
Able to manage an effective portfolio both in terms of quality and quantity
Ensure high level of transparency
Complete tasks in timely and cost effective manner
Able to train clients effectively
Practicing accountability and integrity
Communicating information effectively
Thinking Capabilities
Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly
Understands and practices the basic principles of microfinance.
Greater integration with WV ADPs
Understanding the MF industry
Understanding WV’s mission & operations
Practicing innovation & change
Self-managing Capabilities
Demonstrating Christ-centered life and work
Continues to seek improvement in the branch/ sub branch
Willingness to work with the poor and respect for others
Self improvement initiative(s)
Demonstrate a growing understanding of and respect for Christian diversity and other faiths
Reflects Christ like values in work and life
Maintain self control under pressure
Prioritizes many demands without losing focus
Should take leave
Learning for growth and development
Maintaining work/life balance
Relational Capabilities
Building collaborative relationships
Builds a strong business relationships with clients
An excellent team player
Able to work effectively with WV staff
Appreciates gender and cultural diversity
Collaborates with local authorities and communities.
Practicing gender & cultural diversity
Influencing Micro and Small business individuals
Qualifications and Competencies
Other Competencies/Attributes:
Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
Attend and participate in the leadership of daily devotions.
Perform other duties as required by the branch manager or operations manager.
Possess at least two years’ experience in Credit administration
Working Environment / Conditions:
Office environment: : Few hours in office (20%) with extensive field travel (80%)
Travel: 100 % Domestic travel is required.
On call: (in the after normal working hours?)
How to Apply
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