Credit Officer – Agricultural Lending job at Pride Microfinance

Credit Officer – Agricultural Lending job at Pride Microfinance

JOB DETAILS:
Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI) (Pride) is the leading Microfinance Deposit Taking Institution in Uganda with 37 networked branches and 7 contact offices countrywide, an equal opportunity employer and is regulated by Bank of Uganda under the MDI Act, 2003. Pride is now looking for young, dynamic and energetic individuals to fill the following positions.

3. Credit Officer agricultural Lending:

The Credit Officer – Agricultural Lending reports to the Branch Manager through the Credit Supervisor and is responsible for recruiting of clients, verifying sources of income and visiting prospective clients’ homes and businesses to assess credit worthiness.

Minimum Academic Qualifications for job position 3 above:
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Land use and Management, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural and Rural Innovations, veterinary science or in any other relevant / related field +
• 2 Principal passes at A’ Level +
• Credit and/or Pass in Maths and English at O’ level

Person Specifications for the job position 3 above:
• The candidate must be able and willing to ride a motorcycle.
• Should be willing to work in any part of the country where Pride operates.
• Should be ready to challenge themselves to continuously deliver exceptional performance.
• Should be computer literate, highly motivated, innovative and a self-starter.
• Should have excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Should possess leadership skills.
• Should be honest, trustworthy and have a high degree of integrity.
• Should not be more than 40 years of age. Seasoned and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply.

Desired Competencies/skills for all jobs above include
• Emotional intelligence, Oral Communication
• Written communication, Report writing.
• Inter personal skills, Business acumen
• Customer awareness, Cross-selling
• Computer knowledge.

Desired behaviors for all jobs above include,
• Confidentiality, Self-drive,
• Self-confidence, Integrity, pro-activeness,
• Compliance to policies, Discipline,
• Diligence and Efficiency.
• Self-confident.

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should forward their applications to the HEAD HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, at the address below, or on email: recruitment@pridemicrofinance.co.ug not later than December 15, 2023; with a detailed curriculum vita, letters of recommendation from 3 referees, copies of academic transcripts, postal address and a daytime telephone contact.

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