Vacancy title:
VSLA Supervisor

Jobs at:
Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD)

Deadline of this Job:
29th October 2018

Duty Station:
Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: 17th October 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB DETAILS:
Danida is funding NURI (Northern Uganda Resilience Initiative) programme, which is to be implemented from 2019 to 2022. In Nebbi, Zombo and Pakwach districts, the intervention for Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) will be implemented by Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD). The main target for the strategic agricultural intervention is to make farming communities more resilient to climate change and to increase the average value of agricultural production for participating farmers. NURI in Nebbi, Zombo and Pakwach districts will support 615 farmer groups or app. 18,450 farmers. NURI will build on the experiences from DAR but with a stronger focus on climate smart agriculture.
NURI will be implemented in close cooperation with the three District Local Governments.
The following positions are available for filling in the program:

Position: VSLA Supervisor
Vacancies: 01
Duty Station: AFARD Office with frequent field travels
Reporting to: Programs Manager
Relating to: Agriculture Extension Supervisors, Marketing Coordinator, Animal
Traction staff

JOB DESCRIPTION – The VSLA Supervisor is responsible for supervising VSLA activities to NURI farmer groups

Duties

• Responsible for implementation of VSLA training to farmer groups
  
• Supervise the work of the VSLA Officer (VO) through joint planning of monthly activities, field visits and review of reports
  
• Review and collate all data collected by VO for completeness, accuracy and reliability
  
• Sensitize agricultural extension staff about VSLA
  
• Select farmer groups for VSLA training with support of the agricultural extension staff
  
• 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 and experience

• 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