No Experience Credit Officer – Agricultural Lending Scheme Jobs – Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI) (Pride)

Organization: Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI) (Pride)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Credit Supervisor
About Pride:
Pride
Microfinance Limited (MDI) (Pride) is the leading Microfinance Deposit Taking
Institution in Uganda with 33 networked branches and 8 contact offices
countrywide, an equal opportunity employer, regulated by Bank of Uganda under
the MDI Act, 2003.     
Job Summary: The Credit Officer-Agricultural Lending will
support the Pride branch by recruiting of clients and visiting
prospective clients’ business and homes to assess credit worthiness.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • In charge of marketing the Agricultural loan
    product.
  • Responsible for client mobilization,
    sensitization and training.
  • Responsible for loan disbursements.
  • Follow-up and recovery of loans.
  • Ensure proper filing of all Agricultural loan
    documentation.
  • Cross-sell the company’s products to clients and
    enhance/protect the reputation of the company at all times.
  • Significantly contribute positively to branch
    performance by continuously achieving all set targets.
  • Perform any other duties as directed from
    time to time.



Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicants should hold a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in
    Agricultural economics, Agricultural Extensions, Agricultural Land Use &
    Management, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural & Rural Innovations,
    veterinary Science or any other relevant/related field.
  • The applicants should possess 2 principle passes
    at A’ Level
  • Credit passes in English and Mathematics at
    O’ Level.
  • Ability to ride a motorcycle, should possess a
    riding permit and /or process one within a period not exceeding one month
    of probation.
  • Fluent in commonly used local languages
    within Western Uganda.
  • Willingness to work in any part of the
    country.
  • Be ready to challenge themselves to continuously
    deliver exceptional performance.
  • Computer literate, highly motivated, innovative
    & a self-starter.
  • Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication
    skills.
  • Possess leadership skills.
  • Be honest, trustworthy & have a high
    degree of integrity
  • Age: less than 35 years
How to Apply: 
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications to the: Head Human Capital Management, Pride Micro-finance Limited, Victoria Office Park, Block B,  Plot 6 -9, Ben Kiwanuka Okot Close, P.O. Box 7566, Kampala, Uganda.


The complete applications should include a detailed CV, copies of academic and professional certificates/ transcripts, postal address, current salary, salary expectation, letters of recommendation from 3 referees and a daytime telephone contac


NB: All applicants are advised to deal directly with Pride, and canvassing is strictly not allowed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Deadline: 6th November 2017
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