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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI) is a regulated financial institution in Uganda, committed to providing affordable and innovative financial services that promote economic and social transformation among underserved populations. Established in 1994 as the Uganda Agency for Development Limited, a non-governmental organization focused on offering group credit primarily to women, UGAFODE transitioned into a company limited by shares in September 2010 and obtained its Microfinance Deposit-taking Institution (MDI) license from the Bank of Uganda in October 2011.
The institution has since earned a solid reputation for delivering quality financial products, including loans, savings, and money transfer services, tailored to meet the diverse needs of clients in urban, peri-urban, and rural areas. With a network of 20 branches and three Sales and Customer Service Centres across the country, UGAFODE employs approximately 370 staff members dedicated to upholding the core values of integrity, customer focus, teamwork, and professionalism.
The organization fosters a collaborative work culture, offering employees opportunities for professional development and career growth within a supportive environment. UGAFODE's business model emphasizes financial inclusion through innovative products like UGAFODE Mobile, enhancing accessibility and convenience for clients. Demonstrating a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, UGAFODE actively engages in community development initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods and promoting sustainable economic growth. For more information, visit their official website at www.ugafode.co.ug.
Job Title
Head-Business Generation job at Ugafode Microfinance Limited (MDI)
Ugafode Microfinance Limited (MDI)
Job Description
Job Title: Head-Business Generation
Organisation: UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Ref: HR/STAFF/VAC – 10/12/2025/6
Responsible for enabling UGAFODE attain its strategic objectives by providing the leadership in the development, review and implementation of the business growth strategy for both the assets & liabilities, ensuring effective Branch Supervision & overall portfolio management i.e. growth and quality in line with UGAFODE’s Operational plans.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Business Growth Strategy: responsible for development, reviews, seeking approval and overall execution of UGAFODE’s business growth strategy driving both Assets and liabilities across branch network based on the agreed strategic direction of the institution as well as annual operating plan.
Portfolio management: Leads the team in the effective management of the portfolio (growth and quality) as well as ensuring risk management through committee meetings to provide meaningful input into risk appetite discussions, portfolio management strategies as well as detecting and evaluating shifts or changes in key risk parameters and the effects of such changes on both portfolios and relationships of the institution.
Effective Branch Supervision: Supervises and manages all UGAFODE branch distribution network as revenue growth channels for both assets & liabilities and ensures such entities consistently perform as planned within compliance to both regulatory and risk perspectives of the institution.
Process Efficiency and Improvement: Conducts regular reviews of business generation strategies/policies, process effectiveness and efficiency, and provides feedback and recommendations to UGAFODE management on a regular basis.
Compliance: Ensures compliance with internal business growth policies and Central Bank guidelines and regulations on prudential norms failure of which UGAFODE can incur losses as a result of penalties arising thereof.
Reporting on business strategy: Prepares, reviews and submits portfolio and other financial analysis reports on business growth (assets & liabilities) and other trends to key stakeholders including- Management, Board and Central Bank and as may be required.
Budget/Cost Management: Oversees the Business Generation function Budget and ensures cost saving, value for money, enforcement of budgetary controls and accountability for expenditure in line with UGAFODE set standards and annual operating plans.
Team Management and Leadership: takes full responsibility for performance management of all direct reports, focusing on all aspects of sound people management e.g. Recruitment, Development, Performance Management, Remuneration and Rewards, Career path planning, On-the-job training, coaching & mentoring and Employee engagement.

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Minimum of Bachelors in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics or any other business related subject. MBA is preferable. Any Credit Certification courses are desirable.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in any Financial Institution with at least 3 of those years as Regional Manager.
Business Acumen
Strategic enablement skills (Analytical, problem solving and decision making)
Solution-focused, flexible thinker with a strong “can do” attitude
Able to influence, negotiate and engage diversity
Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills
Highly analytical and attentive to detail combined with an ability to think laterally and holistically
Financial Risk Analysis skills.
Communication skills (both oral and written)
How to Apply
If you believe you meet the requirements as stated above, submit an application letter together with an up-to-date CV to our email: recruitment@ugafode.co.ug. Save the Documents as Your Full Name & indicate the job title you are applying for in the Email Subject Line. Your applications should be addressed to the Head of Human Resources
Deadline: 14th April 2025