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Are you looking for Legal jobs in Uganda 2024 today? then you might be interested in Legal Assistant job at Ugafode Microfinance Limited (MDI)
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.
UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI) is a registered financial institution in Uganda and is adherent to the Central Bank’s regulations and guidelines and was founded in 1994 to provide quality microfinance services
Job Title
Legal Assistant job at Ugafode Microfinance Limited (MDI)
Ugafode Microfinance Limited (MDI)
Job Description
Job Title: Legal Assistant
Organisation: UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Ref: HR/STAFF/VAC – 11/12/2024/2
The Legal Assistant shall support recovery unit through implementing legal action for the non-performing portfolio of UGAFODE as guided by Institutional Policies and existing Laws in order to maintain the institution’s asset quality in addition to managing litigation risk.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Provide cost effective and timely legal advisory services and support to the Recovery Function at UGAFODE in order to foster effective management of Regulatory and Litigation risk and to facilitate the recovery of Non-Performing loans.
Co-ordinate the conduct of litigation matters in liaison with External Advocates, Bailiffs which includes but is not limited to reviewing pleadings, preparing instructions, supporting witnesses, instituting the suits, coordinating hearing dates and providing necessary documents to support timely resolution of UGAFODE’s cases.
Represent UGAFODE in Courts of Law, other fora of Alternative Dispute Resolution and participate in negotiating settlements in liaison with UGAFODE’s External Advocates and/ or the Credit Department.
Conduct due diligence on non-performing loans forwarded for legal action to support recovery and to ensure compliance with the legal regime, policies and implement the appropriate action.
Advise the credit department on the legislation on recovery of loans and Follow up, monitor the debt collectors to ensure all recovery mechanisms are done within the law
Maintain schedules of up-to-date litigation and recovery cases and prepare reports on litigation and recovery cases for Management consideration within the required timelines.
Address external and internal customer queries in accordance to Policy/ Service Level Agreement standards and timelines.
Maintain a record of relevant litigation and recovery correspondence/ files and ensure safe custody thereof.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
The ideal candidate for the UGAFODE Microfinance Limited Legal Assistant – Recovery job must hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB -Hons) from a recognized University.
A Diploma in legal Practices from the Law Development Centre.
At least one (1) year of post training experience and admission to practice law in Uganda.
Sound understanding of the laws and regulations relating to financial institutions.
Solution-focused, flexible thinker with a strong “can do” attitude
Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills
Highly analytical and attentive to detail combined with an ability to think laterally and holistically
Skill in drafting legal documents/instruments.
Skill in negotiation, mediation and arbitration.
Ability to present and explain statement of facts and the law and argue clearly & logically
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: 17th December 2024.
Note: Ladies are encouraged to apply
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