Paul Mugeni

Experience

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  Uganda Prisons Service Headquarters

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Policy and Planning Intern

  • Edited and coded questionnaires concerning Job Data collection and Training Needs • Developed a data base of the prison stations from the various prison regions• Accurately captured coded data into different statistical programs• Validated data collected from surveys and censuses on regular basis• Sorted out Prison Forms according to their various prison stations and regions• Worked with the data team to support the development of data collection tools and preparation of the analysis plan Show less

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  Unimoni Uganda (formerly UAE Exchange Uganda)

  Nov 2014 - Feb 2017

  Retail Sales and Service Officer

  • Cautiously carried out foreign exchange transactions• Conducted bank transfer transactions and remittances using the instant products such as Express Money, Money line UK, Money gram and Western Union.• Critically carried out cash checks and pay out money after verifying that signatures are correct, that written and numerical amounts agree, and that accounts have sufficient funds.• Daily updated and changed the bank telegraphic transfer rates• Examined and verified information such as dates, bank names, identification of the persons receiving payments and the legality of the documents hence reduce company loss by 100%.• Entered customers' transactions to record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts which reduced customers’ waiting time.Key Accomplishment• Best performer in 2016 and 2015 at Unimoni Uganda Limited, Kampala Road Branch Show less

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  Gachon University

  Mar 2017 - Jun 2019

  Research Assistant

  • Conducted systematic literature reviews• Developed, edited, and cleaned extensive databases.• Obtained informed consent of research subjects and/or their guardians.• Designed tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research• Gathered internet-based and library research.• Performed data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion• Attended area seminars and other meetings as necessary.Key Accomplishment• Successfully published a research article in the International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change in 2021 titled; ‘Does Executive Compensation Dispersion affect Firm Performance: the moderating role of Technology Intensity’ Show less

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  Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI)

  Sept 2020 - Aug 2022

  Research and Product Development Officer

  • Carrying out research in line with business needs (Business Intelligence and Market Analysis)• Participating in the innovation and developing of market led products and refining existing ones• Preparing concepts and business development proposals to seek and manage strategic partnerships with local and international organizations.• Liaising with operations and credit as per reporting lines to disseminate survey and research findings to different stake holders• Conducting field visits and preparing feasibility study reports for new branch offices in line with both the institution operations and business plan.• Prudently designing and implementing projects as recommended and approved.Supervisory Obligation:• Responsible for all Research Champions across the 44 Pride locations.Key Accomplishments: • Current Wall of Fame Champion for the Department of Business Development and Marketing at Pride Microfinance Limited for period January to June 2022• Successfully spear-headed numerous projects at Pride such as Customer Satisfaction Survey, Mystery shopping Survey, Covid-19 Impact Survey, Poverty Probability Index Survey and the Market Intelligence Survey.• Successfully led on the Pride Women Financing Program in partnership with the European Investment Bank and the African Women Rising Initiative.• Participated in digital enhancement of products such as the Mobile Phone Banking Application, Save For A Target Account for Pride Microfinance Limited.• Participated in the development of the Invoice and Contract financing, Rent financing loan and Salary loans’ products for Pride Microfinance Limited.• Executed strategic partnerships with Eco Group Limited and Nish Auto Limited in a bid to grow the overall Pride Loan Portfolio.• Conducted a feasibility study leading to the establishment of a new branch location (Kikuubo) Show less

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  ASIGMA

  Aug 2022 - now

  Research and Learning Analyst