Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 07 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: Imvepi Refugee Settlement (50%) and Arua (50%)
Reports to: Food Security & Livelihood Project Officer

Job Purpose:
The Lead Community-Based Facilitator (Lead CBF) holds a critical position in coordinating and supervising the Community-Based Facilitators (CBFs) and Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs). Reporting to the Food Security & Livelihood Officer, the Lead CBF oversees the implementation of program activities, ensuring effective delivery and impact.

Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Work Plan Preparation: Develop and submit monthly work plans to the FSL Officer, outlining program activities and objectives.
2. Technical Support: Provide technical support and guidance to CBFs and VSLAs, promoting best practices in VSLA management and agricultural techniques.
3. Supervision: Oversee the activities of CBFs and VSLAs, ensuring adherence to program goals and quality standards.
4. Training Needs Assessment: Conduct training needs assessments for CBFs and VSLAs, identifying areas for capacity development.
5. In-House Training: Organize in-house training sessions for CBFs, addressing capacity gaps and enhancing their facilitation skills.
6. Performance Review Meetings: Conduct monthly performance review meetings with CBFs, providing feedback and support for improvement.
7. Data Collection and Verification: Assist CBFs in data collection and success story documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
8. Progress Reporting: Prepare and submit progress reports to the FSL Officer, highlighting achievements and challenges.
9. Monitoring and Evaluation: Actively participate in monitoring and evaluation activities, contributing to program assessment and learning.
10. Perform Assigned Duties: Undertake any other assigned duties related to program management and support.

Qualifications and Competencies:
• Bachelor's degree/diploma/certificate in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community development, microfinance, or relevant field.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills, with experience in managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of VSLA principles, group dynamics, and financial management.
• Ability to provide technical support and capacity building to community-based facilitators.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in data collection, report writing, and use of Microsoft Office tools.
• Commitment to community empowerment, inclusivity, and development.
• Fluency in local languages spoken in the area is an advantage.
• Experience working in a refugee settlement setting will be of an added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Job application procedure

Email Application to recruitment.cressafrica@cressuk.org  by Close of Business on 17th February 2024.
Application and CVs Should be ONE PDF document and a maximum of 5 pages.
Include in your application letter:
• Mention in the subject line the position you are applying for.
• Include your gross salary request.
• Contact details (email and telephone) of 3 professional reference persons.
• Do not include copies of any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Please note that CRESS AFRICA Foundation does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.

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