Job Title: Manager – Western Union
About this Job:
PRIDE MICROFINANCE LIMITED (MDI), (PML) the leading Microfinance Deposit-Taking Institution in Uganda with 30 networked branches countrywide and an equal opportunity employer, wishes to recruit a competent, hardworking and results oriented person in the position of Manager – Western Union. The Manager Western Union will be responsible for planning, monitoring, supervising and providing overall coordination of Western Union services in line with PML’s policies and procedures
Specific responsibilities Include:-
Participate in annual budgeting and development of the marketing plan for Western Union activities.
Plan, review, monitor and coordinate western Union activities, setting benchmarks for business growth, monitor and evaluate performance and make recommendations in line with the budget guidelines & the business plan.
Review and monitor compliance to the internal control systems, procedures in line with PML’s policies and procedures.
Review & evaluate performance management of subordinate staff in line with HR policies and procedures.
Recruitment of sub agents and maintaining good working relationships with them.
Reconciliation and settlement of Western Union claims in line with WU policies and procedures as well as bank accounting procedures and coordinate activities within all WU locations in the network.
Take full responsibility of managing CSC in liaison with WU international.
Interface with IROC (International Regional operations Centre) on issues like proof of payments, adding of locations, money transfer errors, outstanding entries, etc.
Network security monitoring i.e. password management, compliance to MT processing requirements.
Requirement:
Required Academic Qualifications and Experience
Bachelors’ degree in a business related field. A masters degree will be an added advantage.
Candidates should have at least 3 years’ working experience in banking, 2 of which should be in Western Union.
Person Specifications:-
Should be a person of integrity and honesty with a clean track record.
Should be analytical, conceptual, organized, with great attention to detail.
Should not be more than 35 years of age
How to apply:
Application procedure:
If you believe you meet our requirements, have the necessary skills and experience, you desire to succeed and make a difference, then apply indicating your current salary, salary expectation and attach a detailed CV, copies of complete academic transcripts and professional certificates, postal address, names of 3 referees and a daytime telephone contact to the HEAD HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, using the address below so as to reach not later than MARCH 31, 2012.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
