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Job Title:  Loans Officer (Multiple Positions)

Organisation: ASA Microfinance Uganda Ltd (ASA Uganda)

Duty Station:  Various locations in Uganda

Reports to: Branch Manager

 

About US:

ASA Microfinance Uganda Ltd (ASA Uganda) is a for-profit, non-deposit taking Microfinance Institution, operating as a microfinance company and regulated by the Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA). ASA Microfinance Uganda Ltd is also a member of the Association of Microfinance Institutions of Uganda (AMFIU). ASA Uganda commenced operations in 2013. ASA Uganda is a subsidiary of ASA International, one of the world’s largest international microfinance institutions globally and operates in 13 countries in Africa and Asia. The company was listed in the premium segment on the London Stock Exchange in July 2018.

 

ASA Microfinance (U) Ltd is seeking for qualified and committed candidates to fill the following positions:

 

Job Title        : Loan Officers

Reports to: Branch Manager

 

Job Summary: The loan officers will identify and screen potential borrowers, carry out appraisals, approve loans with loan limit by reviewing applicant’s financial status, credit history, disbursing and collection of loans, monitoring and keep high loan portfolio, carry out business development activities and ensure smooth and sustainable operations at the branch level.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• The incumbent will acquire potential customers, support and retain existing customers and through their retention, grow the customer base of the market to deliver new customer and active customer targets.
• Visit, assess and confirm borrowers’ and guarantors’ residences, businesses, and L.C 1 prior to recommendation of a loan.
• In charge of verifying loan applications and customer’s documents to confirm authenticity.
• Prepare documentation and submit to the Branch Manager for final approval of loan disbursement with limits on loan amounts.
• To ensure that the disbursed loans are recovered back (collections) within the stipulated period.
• To update clients about any new policies that maybe passed by management and ensure implementation of the same.
• To review and update accurate information required concerning the loans and the clients.
• Prepare and update in time all the necessary record books.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• Must have achieved either a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Computer knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Integrity
• Target driven and goal focused
• Self- motivated
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• High degree of creativity and innovation
• Customer service oriented
• Must be willing to work anywhere in Uganda
• Age limit: 24 – 35 years

 

How to Apply:

Applicants who meet the above requirements can submit their applications, Curriculum Vitae, National I.D, copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications, contact details for three (03) professional referees and a day-time telephone number, to the address below:

 

The Head Human Resources & Administration,

ASA Microfinance (U) Ltd,

Plot 5198 Buye- Kigowa, Ntinda,

P.O. Box 245, Ntinda

Kampala, Uganda

 

Only hand delivered applications will be accepted and can be delivered in any of our ASA Uganda Regional Branch offices:

 

Mbarara (Plot no. 30, Sabiiti close)

Fortportal (Harukoto AMT Road off Kasese Road, near the palace)

Kasese (Plot no. 40, Kojere Road , Kilembe Quarters)

Hoima (Hoima Municipality, Kiryatete West, Mandela Road)

Kampala (Plot 228 Buye-Kigowa, Ntinda)

Jinja (Plot no.1, Kawanye lane),

Mbale (Half London, near police station)

Kumi (Wiggins Road, opposite Liquids gardens)

Arua (Plot Kitwe)

Gulu (Plot 16, Ochora Tukdal Road Kirombe), and

Lira (Plot no.4, Lango Road Senior Quarters)

 

For any inquiries you can contact 0700261976 / 0753900554.

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Deadline: OPEN ANYTIME

 

ASA Microfinance (U) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and aims to attract and select a diverse workforce, ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, class, ethnicity, disability, location, and religion. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

 

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