About US:
Trias is an international development organisation working in 14 countries in Africa, Latin America and Asia. The head office of Trias is based in Brussels, Belgium. We partner with member-based organizations (MBOs) to improve conditions for small-scale entrepreneurs and family farmers. Trias has been working in Uganda since 2002. Our focus is in supporting Member-Based-Organizations (MBOs) in Agriculture, Micro-Finance and Small Scale Entrepreneurship. Trias supports them in Organizational Strengthening; Microfinance; Market Access; Sustainable Development; and Networking. Our advisory services are tailored for Member-Based Organizations.
About ESO-EP Program:
Trias is currently implementing “Enabling Synergy between Organized and Enterprising People” (ESO-EP) program which is financed by the Belgian Federal Government. The programme main focus areas are the Bunyoro and West Nile regions. The overall objective of this programme is to support family farmers and small scale entrepreneurs to improve their livelihood. There are 11 partners in this programme: 4 District Farmers Associations, 3 Sacco’s, Hofokam, UNFFE, USSIA and Tunado. These partners provide skills training, assist in access to markets and market integration, and facilitate access to finance for family farmers and entrepreneurs. They build social fabric by organizing family farmers and entrepreneurs in sustainable organizations. They link and network with other (local) stakeholders like other civil society organizations, (focal) government, and the private sector; as well as in some cases with Trias’ constituency in Belgium.
Job Summary: The Micro-Finance Advisor will support the four micro-Finance partners so that they become strong and sustainable organizations that provide quality services to their members. The close collaboration of the Micro-Finance partners with the District Farmers’ Association has shown to be very instrumental in Trias’ programmes. Trias also supports the other partners in micro-finance-related activities, like the collaboration between Tunado and Hofokam.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent will also contribute towards streamlining of MF support to all MF partner organisations of TRIAS Uganda
Actively contribute towards the building-up of knowledge and expertise in Micro-Finance within TRIAS Together with the Agro-Enterprise Development advisors, to support Nebbi and Arua partners to manage their programme in a well-coordinated and harmonised manner
Contribute to the Organisational Development and Institutional Strengthening (OD/IS) component of the programmes, specifically with regard to the Micro Finance partners
Contribute in preparing proposals and provide quality reports to donors who financially support the MF partners
Provide technical support in building strategic alliances with like-minded organisations
Actively participate in and contribute to the Trias Uganda team.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant must hold a relevant degree (minimum Bachelors, preferably a Master) in finance/financial management related subject or a similar level acquired by a combination of education and work experience
A minimum of three years’ experience in executing program related responsibilities within a financial/ developmental organization
The ideal candidate should be Micro-finance professional with significant experience in the Not-For-Profit / development sector and with Member-Based Organisations, such as SACCO’s.
Significant experience/knowledge in working with/or affinity with Member-based Organizations (MBOs), especially with SACCO’s
Practical experience at operational, tactical and strategic levels of MFI MBOs
Previous experience in working with and supporting professional staff and elected Board members of MBO’s, especially SACCO’s
Some experience in contributing to proposal writing for new programmes and in report writing
Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and enthusiasm as well as a willingness to learn and to be continually adaptive within a dynamic and often self-directed working environment
Diplomacy and tact
Good team player
Affinity and experience with entrepreneurship
Good knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of one or some of the languages (Lugbara and/or Alur) of the West Nile region where Trias is engaging is an asset
Excellent knowledge of MS Office and Office 365
Good knowledge of modern communication media (Internet, Websites, Facebook)
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan Candidates should apply by sending: a motivation letter, an updated Curriculum Vitae, names and contact details of 2 professional referees and concrete examples of proven experiences as indicated above will be an added value.
Send the E-mail applications to: triasuganda@trias.ngo
Deadline: Friday 12th February, 2015