7 VLSA Officer Job Vacancies – Northern Uganda Resilience Initiative (NURI)
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: recruitment@nuri.ag
Deadline: 31Otcober,2019.