9^th September, 2025 

JOB ADVERT

We are looking for creative, agile and result driven individuals to fill the position of  IT Data Base Administrator.

Reports to:                           IT Services Manager

Duty Station:                       Head Office.

Job purpose:

The Reports and Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for planning, coordination, utilization and administration of Databases including Oracle relational databases, MS-SQL relational databases and development of System reports in the core banking system. 

Key Result Areas:

• Install, configure and setup of databases as in line with the IT policy
• Assigns and controls names used for the various portions of data base to include, transaction codes, elements, tables, records, schema and sub-schema.
• Ensures adequate security safeguards are in place to control access to all databases.
• Ensures the integrity of database files through the daily monitoring of database backups, logs, journals and transaction statistics.
• Oversees the proper distribution and controlled replication of data across Disaster Recovery (DR) sites and databases.
• Plans and executes performance tests of physical data base designs.
• Allocates disk space for new data tables and monitors space utilization for existing data tables.
• Makes adjustments to table sizes and locations to ensure efficient use of resources and to optimize performance.
• Manages schema and sub-schema libraries, and responds to requests for data views.
• Implements database backup and recovery plans, and performs database recoveries and coordination with other areas of the IT department.
• Monitors and reviews operating statistics for conformance to performance standards and overall system performance goals.
• Maintains documentation about test and production database environments to help resolve potential production problems.
• Prepares periodic reports on the status of all database systems to including performance data, economics data and database usage.
• Provide user Support on the Core banking and other related business applications
• Provide Credit reference Bureau support
• Run end of day processing in the core banking system
• Develop and design system accurate system reports in the core banking system
• Ensure reports are available and accessible to intended users in a timely manner
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in IT related Field.
• A minimum of 3 years in Database Management Oracle / MS SQL certified.
• Experience with database support and development tasks in both a transactional and DSS environments.
• Experience in report development using scripts
• Oracle / MS SQL / Sybase DBA certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle / MS SQL / Sybase databases.
• Knowledge of programming in SQL, PL/SQL.
• Knowledge of Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems.
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Personal skills and abilities

• Proven ability of translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Proven ability to provide solutions to complex technical problems in a creative and analytic manner.
• Proven ability to balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks.
• High level of energy, creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment self-confidence and initiative.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and awareness of deadlines.
• Hard working self-starter with initiative.

Opportunity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of disability, gender, marital status, religion and ethnicity.

Interested candidates should send their signed application letters including current pay, academic documents, together with their curriculum vitae in one PDF Folder clearly stating the job title in the subject line to recruitment@opportunitybank.co.ug   not later than 5:00 Pm on Tuesday 16^th September 2025. Anyone that previously applied shouldn’t reapply.

 12^th August, 2025

                                             JOB ADVERT

Opportunity Bank is seeking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Payroll Manager.

Reports to:                             Senior Manager Distribution

Duty Station:                         Head Office

Job Purpose:

To grow the Payroll business in terms of assets (loans) and liabilities (customer deposits), customer base and income through personal selling activities within existing customer portfolio and getting new ones within the Bank’s target markets. Effective relationship management and oversight resulting in optimization of customer satisfaction, retention and wallet share through multiple marketing solutions (cross-selling) from the entire range of the bank’s products and services is critical.

Key Result Areas:

1. Business growth (Sales management and Customer satisfaction)
   1. Formulating the overall product strategy in liaison with the branch management & line manager. This shall entail developing, supervising and controlling the implementation of the product growth strategy and outreach plans in line with the approved budget and timelines.
   2. Responsible for the growth of Assets and liabilities in the Payroll Portfolio organization wide, making sure growth and quality targets are achieved
   3. Monitor performance of the Payroll portfolio making sure key risks are mitigated
   4. Drive personal sales activities targeting potential customers (districts, municipalities, schools, ministries, government departments and entities, etc.)
   5. To conduct visits to existing and potential customers/employers in order to understand customer expectations, complaints and areas of improvement at the branch.
   6. Manage relationships with the key votes for support in growing the business

2. Loan Quality management
   1. Ensure all reservations have dully be executed at all times.
   2. Submit and follow up all loans to PCA for approval before disbursement
   3. Follow up all loans in arrears as per credit policy and procedures in liaison with the payroll analyst.

3. Planning reporting and other duties
   1. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports on the performance of the product and key issues that require the attention of management
   2. Develop annual growth strategies and expansion plans based on the market potential and the banks overall strategic plan
   3. Participate in the development of annual budgets for the product

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in business related courses.
• Relevant professional qualifications in microfinance, banking, finance or marketing provide added advantage.
• Five years’ relevant experience in Payroll lending, microfinance, banking and at least 2 years at management or supervisory level.
• Proficiency in use of MS Office applications.
• Relevant sales experience.
• Expertise in MIS platforms

Personal skills and abilities:

• Strong Payroll sales skills to prospect and close business deals.
• Relationship Management skills to effectively perform Relationship Management activities/tasks in a manner that consistently achieves high quality Payroll standards or benchmarks.
• Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain Payroll business networks and to effectively communicate with other Payroll stakeholders who impact performance.
• Strategic awareness to contribute to the strategy of growing the Payroll assets (loans) and liabilities’ (deposits) position of the bank.
• Knowledge and effective application of all relevant banking policies, processes, procedures and guidelines to consistently achieve required Payroll compliance standards or benchmarks.
• Self-empowerment to enable development of open communication, teamwork and trust that are needed to support performance and customer-service oriented culture in Payroll.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Critical judgement and decision-making skills.
• Leadership skills

Opportunity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of disability, gender, marital status, religion and ethnicity.

Interested candidates should send their signed application letters, academic documents, together with their curriculum vitae in one PDF Folder clearly stating the job title in the subject line to recruitment@opportunitybank.co.ug   not later than 5:00 Pm on Wednesday 20^th August, 2025.