Vacancy title:
2 Senior Recoveries Officer

Jobs at:
Higher Education Students Financing Board ( HESFB )

Deadline of this Job:
28th February 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
The Higher Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB) is a body Corporate established by an Act of Parliament, number 2 of 2014, to provide both Loans and Scholarships to Ugandan Students to pursue higher Education. The objective of the Student Loan Scheme is to increase equitable access to Higher Education in Uganda and also support qualified students who may not afford the cost of Higher Education.

Vision
Equitable Financing of Higher Education for all Ugandans"

Mission
" To provide sustainable financing for equitable access to Higher education to all eligible Ugandans"

HESFB is an equal opportunity employer"

HESFB kindly invites applications from suitably qualified people to take up the following employment opportunities;

Job Title: Senior Recoveries Officer (2)
Reports to: Manager Recoveries.
Grade: F.B 4

Essential Functions
Responsible for the loan recoveries, follow up of non

• performing loans and payment commitment and to ensure a clean Loan portfolio.

The post holder's responsibilities include among others:

• Manages recoveries of loans and management of debt portfolio of the HESFB.
  
• Follow up loan repayments and update individual - beneficiary loan ledgers.
  
• On monthly basis, prepare a recoveries performance report on loans for review by the Manager Recoveries.
  
• Achieve recovery target as advised by the Manager Recoveries.
  
• Daily recovery calls and daily call memos evidencing visit made shall be prepared and filled in each customer's File
  
• Engage with customers and reach a realistic and affordable repayment plan which is informed by accurate financial statement.
  
• Forward weekly activity reports and Submit weekly recovery figures as against projected target and the expected run rate and variance for the Management.
  
• Manage relationship with debtor clients in conjunction with the Manager Recoveries. e.g. request for interest concession/waivers, write off request, restructuring of accounts e.t.c
  
• Any other duties assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Honors Degree from a recognized university
  
• Master's Degree in relevant field is an added advantage
  
• Applicants must have at least five years’ experience in credit management

Skills and Competences

• Knowledge of the Loan Recovery function
  
• Basic Lending Skills
  
• Good Customer relations
  
• Good communication 8:. negotiation Skills
  
• Basic Banking operations knowledge
  
• Effective reporting skills
  
• Initiative & Analytical judgment
  
• Ability to negotiate debt and payments with clients Computer skills; Excel, Ms. Word and power point].

Job application procedure
Applications enclosing photocopies of Academic certificates, CV and three referees (not relatives) should be sent/ delivered to the address below. Closing date for receipt of applications is 28th February 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Executive Director
Higher Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB)
Plot 1, Lourdel Road,
Lourdel Towers 7th Floor, Nakasero.
P.0. Box 16810 Wandegeya, Kampala Uganda
Tel : +256 414 Z55 300, www.hesfb.go.ug