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Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Save for Transformation (S4T) Officer

The Role:

The S4T Officer will provide support in the implementation of Savings for Transformation (S4T) methodology through capacity building of project participants, establishing linkages with financial service providers, and supporting transition of S4T groups into business enterprises for increased resilience and graduation from extreme poverty. 

Under the guidance of the S4T Specialist, the jobholder will fully engage in and responsible for the day-to-day planning, implementing, and managing of financial access related activities. S/he will organize vulnerable IPD and host community households to establish S4T groups and ensure their proper and effective functioning and operation as per World Vision’s Savings for Transformation standards.

S/he, in addition, will realize the financial inclusion of vulnerable groups that create access to financial services through regular technical guidance and supervision;

Key Responsibilities:

Activity Planning, Implementation and Reporting;

Prepare a detailed S4T implementation plan and ensure respective team members understand well and properly implement the methodology.Regularly review the progress and maintain regular update of the workplan and track outputs.Raise awareness on the role of WV S4T contribution to Poverty Graduation Approach programsFacilitate establishment and functionality of S4T groups among the target communities and participantsLead and provide technical guidance on financial inclusion interventions and livelihoods diversification of the project.Identify technical capacity and challenges of Savings for Transformation facilitator skills /knowledge on S4T, Business Management for further capacity building and support.Plan for the relevant capacity trainings of S4T Facilitators, coaches and participants.Regularly monitor, guide and provide technical support to the S4T groups when conducting share purchase and social contributions.Provide technical guidance and support S4T groups and members on borrowing and repayment of loans,Facilitate financial service providers, stakeholders and traders’ engagements as part of establishing strategic linkages for S4T.Ensure all S4T records on savings, borrowing and repayments are accurately captured by the groupsAssist in uploading and updating the S4T online reporting platformDocument lessons learned and capture stories of change on S4T.Consolidate/compile monthly, quarterly, and annual activity reports and special events showing achievements, lessons, constraints, and recommendations and submit to supervisor on agreed time.

Capacity Building/ Technical Support; 

Review and adapt basic business, financial and relevant technical training material.Conduct S4T trainings for the field Facilitators and monitor step down training.Train graduation coaches on Principles of S4TFacilitate peer-to-peer support and ensure social cohesion within S4T.Harmonize training materials and give technical support on S4T to consortium staffIntegrate with other WV key sectors like Health, Nutrition, Wash, etc. to offer short training sessions/life skills to S4T groups as neededAssist in the monitoring of S4T groups, giving guidance where it is neededDocument and recommend S4T adaptations in line with the context

Coordination and Representation;

Participate in WV Community of Practice on Financial Inclusion activities.Represent WV in coordination meetings, cluster meetings, community meetings as assigned by the supervisor;

Essential:

University degree in Agri-business Management, Community Development, Economics, Business Management, or any related field.Minimum 3 years of work experience in VSLA programming.Excellent community engagement and facilitation skillsPrevious experience with INGOs, local NGOs or UN.Advanced computers skills (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to establish priorities, plan, coordinate and organize own work plan.Experience in humanitarian emergencies.Ability to write reports of high quality.Sound knowledge of entrepreneurship and local value chain development related activities, including livestock and Agricultural value chains.Strong interpersonal skillsMentoring and facilitation skills,Field experience in low-resource environments.Demonstrated communication, creative problem solving, and management skills. Context knowledge and experience working with Somali communities.Knowledge of English and local Somali language and dialects spoken in South West State.Analytical, training/facilitation skills.Sensitivity to different aspects of diversity (sex, cultural and disability).Skills in gender, social inclusion, social accountability, citizen voice and Action (CVA), Knowledge in adult learning and training of trainer’s methodologies, practical experience in gender and youth programming.Computer skills (word, Excel, PowerPoint).Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the importance of gender, youth, and social inclusion issues.Demonstrated commitment to principles of Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion..

Working Environment:

The position is field-based in Baidoa with frequent travel to field operation areas required.

World Vision adheres to strict child and adult safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks, which will include criminal background checks. They will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
 

NB: When applying only attach the merged Application Letter and CV

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only