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• Implement and further develop the program of SBFIC in Uganda with
  the partner organizations AMFIU (Association of Microfinance Institutions
  of Uganda) and UCSCU (Uganda Co-operative Savings and Credit Union Ltd.),
  and ensure the achievement of the joint objectives of the partner
  organizations and SBFIC
• Budget management in accordance with established procedures and
  maintain the financial and legal integrity of the organization
• Provide progress reports and financial reports as required by
  SBFIC’s procedures
• Put in place and manage appropriate monitoring and evaluation
  mechanisms within the SBFIC framework
• Effective, cooperative and appropriate staff recruitment, induction,
  management, supervision, appraisal, remuneration and development practice
  at all levels in collaboration with the SBFIC East Africa Human Resources
  Department to ensure the optimum utilization and development of SBFIC’s
  human resources
• Work closely with all team members, particularly with the German
  residence expert
• Ensure that SBFIC operates within the legal framework of the
  Republic of Uganda, and in accordance with any contractual agreements
  signed within this framework.
• Establish, develop and maintain excellent working relationships
  with:
• Government authorities; particularly those relevant for the
  financial sector development;
• Key donors. Actively develop local and international funding
  sources appropriate to SBFIC’s resource needs;
• National and international partners and stakeholders in the
  microfinance sector or related sectors;
• National media. Ensure media coverage accurately reflects the views
  of the organization, in collaboration with the PR department of SBFIC
  East Africa
• Develop and maintain appropriate contingency plans for all kinds of
  emergencies in accordance with general organizational structures and
  procedures of SBFIC EA
• Ensure the appropriate management of all resources in a transparent
  manner
• Further develop the strategy of SBFIC East Africa together with the
  Management Team
• Office Management in Kampala and supervision of the office in Arua
• Other responsibilities and support to the management, as agreed with
  the Regional Coordinators East Africa

• The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in finance, economics,
  business administration, or a related subject
• Five years of working experience in financial institutions,
  preferably in the microfinance sector
• Three years of experience in leadership/management positions
• Proven management skills, while taking a “hands on” implementation
  approach when needed, in a small organization
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills; very good
  communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational skills, with a strong sense for
  prioritization
• Flexibility and ability to work on multiple tasks and under pressure
• Ability to use considerable judgment, initiative and independence
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Experienced in coaching and training
• Excellent presentation skills
• Fluency in English and Swahili (written and oral). Mastery of other
  languages spoken in the countries of the Regional Office are a plus
  (Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, French, German).
• Excellent MS Office Suite mastery
• Driving license

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