VSLA Officer - MMC and Jere
INTERSOS · Nigeria · Apply by November 5, 2026
About this role
JOB PURPOSE: Under the supervision of the Livelihood Project Manager, the VSLA Officer sets up and strengthens Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) among the members and users of the livelihood facilities in MMC, Jere and Mafa LGAs. The aim is that tailors, fish farmers, irrigating farmers and feed mill operators can save, borrow and reinvest without depending on the project. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Mapping and mobilisation Map existing VSLAs, cooperatives' savings practices and financial service providers around each facility. Decide, with the Business Development Officer, where to strengthen existing groups and where to form new ones. Mobilise facility members and users through information sessions. Explain that VSLAs are voluntary, self-managed and self-financed, and that the project gives no grants or loan capital to them. Make sure women, youth, persons with disabilities, IDPs and returnees can join, and that membership is self-selected. 2. Group formation and training Form or reactivate VSLAs following a recognised methodology. Train each group in the core modules: groups, leadership and elections; developing policies and rules; developing the constitution; the first…