The Microfinance Support Centre Limited (MSC) is a linchpin of Government of Uganda

• Plan and coordinate management of all credit functions including lending and credit product development, assessment and implementation
• Oversee and review company credit operations, policies and procedures in line with set strategy
• Apply professional insight in analysing, growing and report the performance of the loan portfolio to the Executive Director on a monthly and annual basis
• Manage and spearhead the credit function management at the zonal offices.
• Offer credit risk management expertise and advice generally, through credit projections for the financial update of the strategic plans and division’s plans
• Ascertain the independent review of credit facilities, professional recommendations to management credit committee in line with the company’s credit procedures
• Mentor and supervise performance of staff who directly report to him/her.
• Provide necessary assistance and leadership to subordinate teams to ensure effective execution of the departmental activities
• Monitor daily movement of the credit portfolio and ensure a healthy portfolio throughout the year
• Ensure that credit delivery is effective, responsive and meets customer satisfaction standards
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of credit work plans, budgets and activity progress reports to Executive Director and other stakeholders
• Ensure recovery of non-performing assets and provide remedial actions for all overdue recoveries
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Executive Director.

• The candidate should hold a bachelors and Masters degree in any of the following; Commerce, Finance, Economics, Rural Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration or in any relevant fields of development;
• A minimum of eight years’ working experience at a senior level in a reputable organization, of which 5 years must be in the financial services sector;
• Strong leadership skills and ability to meet deadlines with minimal
• Supervision
• A self driven person with the highest level of integrity, and impartiality
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency and working knowledge of spreadsheets; e.g., Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent Management and leadership skills.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of Microfinance / financial institution management.
• Ready to accept responsibility and accountability, demonstration of
• Exhibit Impartiality and objectivity
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Standardised and implemented credit policies, processes and procedures
• Operational efficiency of the organisation in dispensing credit/ loans
• A healthy loan portfolio across the organisation
• Timely and efficient delivery of credit services
• Leadership and people development of the team in the department

• The candidate should hold a bachelors and Masters degree in any of the following; Commerce, Finance, Economics, Rural Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration or in any relevant fields of development;
• A minimum of eight years’ working experience at a senior level in a reputable organization, of which 5 years must be in the financial services sector;
• Strong leadership skills and ability to meet deadlines with minimal
• Supervision
• A self driven person with the highest level of integrity, and impartiality
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency and working knowledge of spreadsheets; e.g., Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent Management and leadership skills.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of Microfinance / financial institution management.
• Ready to accept responsibility and accountability, demonstration of
• Exhibit Impartiality and objectivity

• Very strong assertive behaviour, a creative, innovative& self motivated person
• A business focused, straight thinker with the flexibility and creativity to achieve results through effective management loans and people
• Have a passion for achievement and continuous improvement
• Honesty (Being trustful and declaring all private interests relating to one’s public duties)
• Respect (Being considerate to the needs, beliefs, opinions and rights of others whether juniors, equals, peers, or superiors, and the public in general
• Selflessness (Being noble and avoid seeking personal gain or benefits for one’s family or friends through one’s official position
• Good Customer service skills
• Need for innovativeness and creativity
• Excellent knowledge and awareness of the Microfinance industry or operations of the finance institutions

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