The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is looking for : VSLA OFFICER LOCATION: KITGUM DURATION: 5 MONTHS RENEWABLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Project Planning and Implementation: * Ensure effective mobilization of communities to participate in VSLA activities of the project. * Plan with and supervise CBTs in training VSLA groups on methodology and principles. * Ensure that CBTs provide technical support to VSLA groups as much as necessary. * Conduct regular monitoring visits to VSLAs and provide support as necessary. * Facilitate VSLA group discussions and action audits at end of VSLA Cycle. 2. Budgetary and Reporting: * Regularly review specific activity plans and budgets ensuring that planned activities are budgeted. * Collect data from VSLA groups on a monthly basis and enter it in the MIS database. * Contribute to the revision of monitoring tools for VSLA activities, * Ensure all VSLA activities are properly documented using approved tools, * Verify all records submitted by CBTs for VSLA activities before submission to M&E Officer, * Compile quarterly reports on VSLA activities and participate in consequent reviews. * Supervision and Mentoring of the CBTs: * Contribute to the review of job descriptions and contracts of the CBTs every six month, * Develop joint monthly implementation work plans with the CBTs every month, * Identify CBTs capacity gaps and organize on-job coaching or formal training, * Review CBTs monthly reports against work plans & ensure optimal CBT performance, * In consultation with the Manager, address CBTs performance & disciplinary issues timely. MINIUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS Education: Degree in Social Sciences or Development Studies from a reputable university is required. Specialized training in community mobilization, business development, rural financial services, & livelihoods is added advantage. Experience: S/he should possess two years of field experience in implementing community development projects including savings and lending and income generation activities in conflict and post conflict environments such as northern Uganda. S/he should have a working knowledge of the local languages is an added advantage. Skills and abilities: Good communication; writing and presentation skills; pay attention to details, Flexible, able to plan ahead and yet accommodate unexpected tasks, Excellent networking and liaison skills, Coaching skills including training, delegation and presentation; Strong computer skills especially in MS excel and word. To Apply: Send CV and cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for to: The Human Resource and Administration Co-ordinator, International Rescue Committee, P.O. Box 24672 Kampala; OR Email: [email protected]. Deadline: July 19, 2013. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Posted on: Sat, 06 Jul 2013 16:45:17 +0000
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