VILLAGE SAVINGS & LENDING PROJECT OFFICER – SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Company Description

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies practical knowledge to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has over 1250 staff in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.

For more information on SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org
In anticipation of funding, SNV is recruiting for the position of Village Savings and Lending Project Field Officer.

Job Description

In anticipation of funding, the Village Savings and Lending (VSL) Project Field Officer will be responsible for providing training to communities on financial literacy and VSL Methodology, supporting the establishment of VSL groups and providing ongoing training, monitoring and support to groups after establishment to ensure growth and maturity. The Officer will lead in project data collection, collation, and analysis, as well as ensure the attainment of project deliverables and build good relationships with partners in the field. Primary duties will involve field-level operations with frequent visits to project communities in rural areas to meet with project beneficiaries, working closely with community leaders and partners in the field.

Key accountabilities (not-all-inclusive)

Stakeholder and community orientation and sensitization;
Mobilize target community to fully participate in all aspects of the project;
Ensure VSL groups are setup and actively functioning and working;
Work closely with cluster facilitators to implement VSL activities and to continue monitoring and supporting the groups;
Identifies and capacitates VSL groups on Income generating activities;
Provide business development and financial literacy training to VSL clients;
Responsible for monitoring and evaluation of VSL activities in targeted communities;
Ensure tracking of VSL group performance through MIS system;
Conducts community capacity building, such as training of committees, Cluster facilitators and market facilitators;
Prepare monitoring and progress reports, which include updates on key activities/achievements using quantitative data as well as qualitative information;
Build strong relationships with community leaders, local authorities and beneficiaries; Represent SNV at District level meetings.

Qualifications

Diploma/Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural economics, Business Studies, Banking and Finance, Marketing or Social Sciences.
Experience in NGO work and working with the private sector is an added advantage.
Applicants must be able to ride a motorcycle and possess a class 3 or 4 driver’s license.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in initiating and supporting the formation and effective functioning of VSL groups.
Knowledge and experience in linking farmers to markets.
Adult learning, training, coaching and mentoring skills.
Good communication skills.
Computer literacy – including Microsoft word and excel.

Additional Information

Contract duration: One year, national contract.