The Secreteriat

The Secretariat is headed by the Executive Director and the Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day administration and implementation of policies and activities.

AMFIU developed a new strategic plan for 2017 – 2021 and subsequently the organizational structure was reviewed to address the needs of the strategic plan.

Three distinct departments were formed each headed by a Programme Manager.

Membership and Financial Inclusion Department: Focuses on improving the professional development of members as well as the operating environment. It will ensure that members maintain professional practices through capacity building, performance monitoring, enforcing compliance to the code of conduct and promoting, including building capacity in financial inclusion initiatives like financial literacy, client protection, increasing access to finance for the minority groups, social performance management and digital financing. It also coordinates activities in the Northern Uganda office.

Research, Advocacy, Information and marketing: as a national network of all professional microfinance institutions and their partners, AMFIU set itself to be a centre of information on the sector. This is no mean task given the dynamic nature of microfinance practices across the world. The department will focus on generating and disseminating information that is relevant for all stakeholders to contribute to the healthy growth of the industry. It will also focus on issues of industry research and policy, communication, Performance monitoring, sector coordination, publishing and dissemination of relevant information for the sector, dissemination of innovations and marketing the AMFIU brand.

Finance and Administration: This department is very critical for the implementation of AMFIU’s programmes. It will be charged with resource mobilization and proper utilization of the same according to budget and timeframe. It is also charged with ensuring proper running/functionality of AMFIU regarding statutory obligations, managing assets including the human resources and liabilities, budgeting and proper financial reporting.