Organisation: Mercy Corps
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:
- 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. - 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. - 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. - Prepare
periodic work plans and progress reports. - Update
and 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. - 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. - 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.
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
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