Job Title: 7 VLSA Officers
Organization:
Northern
Uganda Resilience Initiative (NURI)
Duty Station:
Uganda
Report to: VSLA
Supervisor
About US:
The Northern Uganda
Resilience Initiative (NURI) is one of three engagements under the Uganda Programme
on Sustainable and Inclusive Development of the Economy (UPSIDE), which is a
thematic programme of the Danish Country
Programme for Uganda 2018‐2022, for which a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) has been signed between the
Government of Denmark and the Government of Uganda.
Job Summary: The VSLA Officer is
responsible for selection and training of NURI farmer groups in VSLA methodology.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Responsible
for implementation of VSLA training to farmer groups
·
Sensitize agricultural extension staff about
VSLA
·
Select farmer groups for VSLA training with
support of the agricultural extension staff
·
Recruit community based VSLA trainers, (CBTs)
·
Organize and facilitate training of the CBTs
on VSLA guidelines and methods
·
Plan
with CBTs the training of farmer groups
·
Ensure
that VSLA kits are distributed
·
Supervise the training done by the CBTs and
approve their reports
·
Hold
quarterly review meetings with CBTs
·
Prepare
monthly progress reports on VSLA trainings and progress in savings and
loans
·
Collect
VSLA data for monitoring purpose
·
Carry out data entry into MIS – SAVIX
·
Participate
in radio talk shows
·
Establish
linkages to financial institutions where relevant Any other duty assigned
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
ideal applicant must hold a relevant diploma or degree in Microfinance, Business
Administration, Development studies from a reputable institution.
·
Two
years working experience in VSLA training preferably in NGO setting
·
Experience in supervising community trainers
considered an advantage
·
Skills
in program planning and reporting
·
Fluency in English and the local language are
a must
·
Computer skills i.e. MS Office A valid
motorcycle riding permit
How to apply:
Download and fill the NURI Application for
Employment Form by visiting our link
Click here and email: [email protected]
Deadline: 31Otcober,2019.
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