Director Development Finance - Uganda Development Bank Ltd

Job title: Director Development Finance

Uganda Development Bank Ltd
Uganda Development Bank Ltd is the country’s only Development Finance Institution (DFI) established in 1972. The Bank has recently re-positioned itself as a partner to the Government of Uganda in delivering the theme of its National Development Plan (NDP): Growth, Employment and Socio- Economic transformation for prosperity, together with Vision Uganda 2040: A transformed Ugandan society from a peasant to a modern and prosperous country within 30 years.

Employment type: Full time
Country: Uganda
City / Location: Kampala
Job category: Banking
Min. years of experience: 8 years
Minimum degree: Bachelors degree
Closing date: May 31, 2013 - 5pm
Major Duties & Responsibilities
1. Contribute to the achievement of Banks and business objectives by providing advice and guidance on strategy
2. Initiate the development of strategies that will support the achievement of the organizational mission, core values and business, credit and financial matters
3. Provide ongoing advice to Board members on business, credit and financial matters
4. Continuously evaluate strategic direction to confirm alignment with Bank objectives
Qualification/Experience
1. Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: business administration, project management, commerce, finance, economics, engineering or statistics specializing in fields such as banking, finance, economics, accounting.
2. Masters Degree in Project Management, Finance, Development Finance, Economics is a MUST
3. Sound knowledge of the principles and practices of development banking, commercial banking, quantitative surveys of projects and the rules and procedures that govern the banking sector
Eight years in management in a similar environment in a financial institution with three years' experience in preparation and presentation of relevant Board matters.
Contact/How to apply:
If you believe you meet our requirements and you desire to join our team, please send your application, detailed curriculum Vitae and copies of all academic certificates to reach us by close of business on 31st May 2013. addressed to:
The Director Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Development Bank Ltd
Plot 6 Nakasero Road,
Rwenzori Towers,
First Floor Wing B
P.O. Box 7210
Kampala
Tel: 256-414-355530
Fax: 256-414-355556
Note: only short listed candidates will be contacted