Uganda: Financial Services and Business Enterprise Officer- 1 Vacancy based in Kitgum (Ugandan Nationals Only)
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
Mercy Corps has been operating in Uganda since 2006 and works to catalyze change makers within the private sector, civil society and government to create economically dynamic, healthy and secure communities. Our works focus on building resilience and enabling economic growth, improving opportunities to attain better health and nutrition, and improving governance and conflict management. We implement programs in the districts of Pader, Kitgum, Gulu, Agago, and Lamwo in Acholi and entire Karamoja as well as eastern Uganda and Kampala with funding from USAID, USDA, Walmart Foundation, SDC, DFID as well as other private donations. Mercy Corps’ programs in Acholi Sub-region currently focus on economic and market development, agriculture, financial services, and women’s empowerment.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the TRAIL Senior Program Manager, the Financial Services and Business Enterprise Officer will be responsible for improving access to financial services to GADC and its producers, agribusinesses and enterprises in the project areas. Under the guidance of the Senior Program Manager, the Officer will be expected to develop and strengthen linkages between financial institutions (formal and non-formal) and GADC and its network, as well as producer VSLAs and financial institutions. The Officer will conduct assessments and research regarding service delivery, product appropriateness, extension needs, 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. S/he will be providing technical supervision and advisory support to TRAIL partners.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Work closely with the TRAIL Senior Program Manager 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.
Link and strengthen linkages between financial institutions and TRAIL partners, utilizing the making markets work for the poor/ market facilitation approach.
With supervision and guidance from the Senior Program Manager and team leaders undertake assessments, project design and strategy.
With supervision and guidance from the Senior Program Manager and MEL Team, monitor indicators under SO3
Monitor all SO3 activities that GADC implements and give technical guidance and support to GADC on issues related to financial inclusion and SME development
Support the Agribusiness specialist in Business development activities.
Identify the capacity gaps of financial institution partners, including formal banks, SACCOs and VSLAs, design and implement most feasible capacity building activities based on identified gaps.
Provide continuous support and oversee activities of the local financial institutions identified for capacity building support.
Work closely 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.
Prepare periodic work plans and progress reports.
Maintain proper filling system as needed.
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.
Assists in all other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor and program managers.
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its mission.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
• A university degree in finance, economics, business, development studies/economics or management is preferred.
• A minimum of three years of professional experience in microfinance institutions, SACCO and international NGOs working with VSLAs, MFI and private agri-businesses (input dealers and other Value added service providers).
• Solid experience in mobilization and organization of saving and lending groups.
• Fluency in both spoken and written and spoken English and knowledge of the local language (Luo) is a must.
• Computer literacy with good knowledge of office applications and data base is required.
• 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.
• Must be a team player with less supervision requirements.
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