Jobs at the Microfinance Support Centre Limited

The Microfinance Support Centre Limited (MSC) is a Government of Uganda (GOU) owned company. MSC was incorporated in 2001 as a company limited by guarantee. It is the linchpin of GOU microcredit programmes under Rural Financial Services Strategy (RFSS).

The RFSS is a component of the Prosperity for All programs [PFA].

MSC offers affordable financial services with a goal to maximize outreach and deliver demand driven credit. The credit is offered through loan funds and loan products that support the agricultural production value chain namely; production, value addition and marketing. The company also offers business development services with a goal to assist her clients upgrade their capacities to manage their businesses profitably.

In order to implement its role under the RFSS the company has adopted a decentralised approach to deliver financial services to all areas of Uganda.

The company operates throughout the country with zonal offices located in the following areas; Arua, Mbarara, Kabale, Masaka, Iganga, Mbale, Soroti, Moroto, Kabarole, Hoima, Gulu and Kampala. Each Zonal Office serves a cluster of Districts.

The Company seeks to recruit suitable persons to fill the following vacant positions in its establishment.

1. Head Internal Audit – Level 2 (01 Post)
JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for the provision of prudent internal audit coverage to all elements of the Company including its clients plus management and coordination of all internal audit work.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director for administrative purposes and to the Board of Directors for technical purposes.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
1. Prepare the annual audit plans for the Company and ensure that audit systems of partner organisations are adequate and in place;
2. Manage the audit function and prepare recommendations to improve financial management and control to the Board;
3. Assess the Company’s financial performance and report on the compliance to the Company policies, rules and procedures. This will entail field audits of partner organisations and audits of the Company;
4. Identify policy, rules and procedural gaps. This will entail risk assessments and analysis of the Company operations and control systems and recommendations of most appropriate risk management policies and procedures;
5. Prepare reports for submission to the Board and present findings underlining the implications for internal controls.

Person Specifications:
The position requires the following minimum qualifications:
a) An Honours degree with speciality in Accounting or finance plus membership with a an accounting body recognised by the Accountants Act Cap 266.
b) Masters Degree in Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognised University;
c) Professional accounting qualifications in either CPA, ACCA, CIMA etc;
d) At least 8 years’ working experience in financial services sector; of which 5 years must have been at senior Management level.
e) Should be computer literate with good command of accounting packages and spreadsheet;
f) Should have interpersonal and leadership skills
g) Self driven person with the highest level of responsibility
h) Aged between 35 – 50 years.
2. Assistant Manager Procurement – Level 4 (01 post)

JOB PURPOSE:- Responsible for coordination and execution of the procurement and disposal function of the Company. Manage all procurement and disposal activities of the company except adjudication and award of contracts.

REPORTS TO: - Manager –Administration.
a) To prepare and update the Companies procurement plan
b) To receive and process procurement requests from all departments on approval by the Head of department and contract committee.
c) To provide the required information to the contract committee, act as its
secretariat and ensure safe custody of the committee records.
d) To implement decisions of the committee.
e) To plan and budget for all procurements and disposal activities of the Company.
f) To recommend to contracts committee or any other higher authority the procurement and disposal procedures.
g) Prepare contract documents and issue approved contracts documents.
h) Maintain and archive records of the procurement and disposal process.
i) Prepare and submit monthly reports or any other reports required from time to time of the procurement function to relevant authorities.
j) Monitors and evaluate effectiveness of procurement processes within the Company and its Zonal offices.
k) Participate in the evaluation of bids for routine procurements.
l) Provides information, technical advice and guidance on all aspects of procurements
m) Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Person Specifications:
The position requires the following minimum qualifications:
a) An honours Degree in Procurement and logistical management, Economics, Business Administration,B.com or a related field from a recognised University;
b) A professional qualification in procurement in CIPS is a Must.
c) At least minimum three years experience in the field of procurement in a public sector.
d) A self driven person with a high sense of responsibility
e) Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
f) Computer literacy is a must.
g) Strong interpersonal skills.
h) Aged 25 years and above.
Candidates with the requisite qualifications should send their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae together with copies of academic certificates and testimonial with at least 3 referees one of whom should be their current or last Employer. Applications to be received not later than 07.03.2011 at 5:00 p.m. to the address here below clearly stating the job title and addressed to:

The Director,
Uganda Management Institute (UMI)
Plot 44 - 52, Jinja Road,
P. O. Box 20131, Kampala.

Plot 46, Windsor Crescent, Kololo, P. O. Box 33711 Kampala, Uganda
Tel: 041-4233 665/ 031- 263 779, Fax: 041-4233 673, Email: msc@msc.co.ug

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