Credit Officer – Agricultural Lending SchemePRIDE MICROFINANCE LIMITED (MDI), the leading Microfinance Deposit-Taking Institution in Uganda, supervised by Bank of Uganda with 30 networked branches countrywide and an equal opportunity employer, wishes to recruit competent, hard-working and results oriented Job Summary: The Credit Officer – Agricultural Lending Scheme will be responsible for “recruiting of clients and visiting prospective clients’ businesses and homes to assess credit worthiness. Key Duties & Responsibilities: * Marketing the Agricultural loan product. * Client mobilization, sensitization and training. * Loan disbursements. * Follow- up and recovery of loans. * Ensuring 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. * Contribute positively to branch performance by continuously achieving all set targets. * Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Requirements Qualifications, Skills & Experience: * The ideal candidates should have a Bachelors' degree from a reputable Institution with good grades in Agricultural economics, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Land Use and Management, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural and Rural Innovation or in any other relevant / related field. * The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, self-driven and eager to learn. * He/she must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. * Computer literacy will be an added advantage * Candidates should not be more than 27 years of age. * Should be fluent in commonly used local languages and should be willing to work at any of our branches where we have operations. How to apply: If you believe you meet our requirements, have the necessary skills and experience, you desire to succeed and make a difference, then apply indicating your current salary, salary expectation and attach a detailed CV, copies of complete academic transcripts and professional certificates, postal address, names of 3 referees and a daytime telephone contact to the HEAD HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, using the address below so as to reach not later than Friday 15th April 2013. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. PRIDE MICROFINANCE LIMITED (MDI), Metropole House, Plot 8-10 Entebbe Road, P. O. Box 7566, Kampala. Tel. No. 041 4346 930 / 297 Kampala, Uganda
