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Position Title:Financial Services Officer
Duty Station: Uganda
Organisation: Mercy Corps
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Organizational Profile:
Mercy Corps is an International NGO that exists to alleviate poverty and
oppression by helping people build
secure, productive and just communities.
Mercy Corps has been fully registered in Uganda as an operational NGO.
Currently Mercy Corps has an office in Kampala and is implementing Food
Security programs which comprise of Water and Sanitation, Livelihood and
Agriculture and Conflict Mitigation Management Program in North and North
Eastern Uganda. We implement programs in the northern districts of Pader,
Kitgum, Agago, Lamwo, Kaabong, Abim and Kotido with funding from USAID, USDA,
Walmart Foundation, SDC, DFID as well as other private donations.
Job Summary:
The Financial Services Officer will primarily conduct assessments and
research regarding service delivery, product appropriateness, institutional
arrangements, markets for financial services, accessibility of services and new
opportunities and models, among other responsibilities, across the financial
sector in the project area.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Work closely with the financial
services team leader and all other teams in planning and implementation of
financial access components of the projects according to the approved work plan
and budgets, project document and implementation strategies.
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Work under the supervision and
guidance from the Specialist and team leaders undertake assessments, project
design and SACCOs, design and implement most feasible capacity building
activities based on identified gaps.
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Provide continuous support and
oversee activities of the local financial institutions identified for capacity
building support.
·
Work in liaison with all other
program teams at local level to identify clients for financial services and to
support service extension as well as to ensure synergy and to maximize program
impact.
·
Actively participate in the
periodic program planning, review and reflection meetings and sessions.
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Prepare periodic work plans and
progress reports.
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Update and maintain proper
filling system as needed.
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Work closely with the monitoring,
evaluation, learning and communication staff to capture data and learning for
measuring output and impact of the program as well as opportunities for
redesign.
·
Coordinate with other Mercy Corps
programs and local government bodies to ensure coherent program implementation
and to capitalize on business opportunities in Mercy Corps’ target communities.
·
Conduct himself/herself both
professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy
Corps and to not jeopardize its mission
·
Perform any other tasks and
duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The applicant should possess a
university degree in finance, economics, business, or management is preferred.
·
Three or more years of
professional experience in microfinance institutions, SACCO, international
NGOs, businesses.
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Significant experience in
mobilization and organization of saving and lending groups.
·
Fluency in both spoken and
written and spoken English. Knowledge of the local language is an advantage.
·
Computer literacy skills with
good knowledge of office applications and data base is required.
·
Possess the ability to work
independently and with less supervision.
·
Willingness to spend much time in
the field and work closely with program target groups.
·
Motorbike riding experience and a
valid riding permit is essential.
·
Be a team player with less
supervision requirements.
Mode of application:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
applications including a cover letter clearly stating your salary requirements,
CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic qualifications/certificates to the
Human Resource Manager via E-mail to: mcuganda@ug.mercycorps.org will also be
accepted.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. Female Candidates
are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 6th March, 2015
