Village Savings and Loan Coordinators
FHI 360 - Motto - The Science of Improving Lives
FHI 360 is a non profit human development organisation dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions, Our staff includes experts in Health Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic development, Civil Society, Gender Youth, Research and Technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries
Village Savings and Loan Coordinators - 2 posts
Will work under the direction of the Livelihoods Specialist and will support the coordination of the community savings and financial capacity building component of the Malawi Dreams program will lead the referrals to and implementation of VSLA activities liaising with community care and support groups to identify Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), particularly adolescent girls, and their families and link them with existing VSLA groups, in closest proximity to where they live, will be responsible for ensuring that all VSLA and referral standards of practice are followed under the Malawi Dreams program, Will also coordinate with clinical staff and other volunteers to integrate Sexual and Reproductive Health/HIV prevention messages and mobile money where available
Raise awareness with local leaders, Mobilise community care and support groups to target adolescent girls and their families, Train community care and support groups in the implementation of VSLAs, Provide education and counselling on HIV and AIDS and available health services, Promote anti-discrimination and anti-stigma messages within VSLA groups and in the community, Link OVCs especially young adolescent girls and their families with existing VSLAs, Solve issues related to VSLA day to day operations, Monitor VSLA performance and solve any issues related to VSLA day to day operations, Oversee VSLAs share outs and meetings, Collect data form VSLAs and report to Livelihoods Specialist
Familiarity with either VSLAs, Support groups or Community Based Organisations, Literate (able to read and write) and good in arithmetic, Resident of Machinga district preferred, Understands the use of income generation activities as a base for working with communities in a range of social and health issues, Strong mobilisation and facilitation skills, Strong leadership, negotiation and interpersonal communication skills, Good organisational skills and a track record achieving results
FHI360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities, Malawian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package, Interested candidates may submit their CV/resume with a cover letter to malawi.jobs@fhi360.org
FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs or activities. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Malawian national are strongly encouraged to apply
Closing date is 15th October Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
FHI 360 - Motto - The Science of Improving Lives
FHI 360 is a non profit human development organisation dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions, Our staff includes experts in Health Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic development, Civil Society, Gender Youth, Research and Technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries
Village Savings and Loan Coordinators - 2 posts
Will work under the direction of the Livelihoods Specialist and will support the coordination of the community savings and financial capacity building component of the Malawi Dreams program will lead the referrals to and implementation of VSLA activities liaising with community care and support groups to identify Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), particularly adolescent girls, and their families and link them with existing VSLA groups, in closest proximity to where they live, will be responsible for ensuring that all VSLA and referral standards of practice are followed under the Malawi Dreams program, Will also coordinate with clinical staff and other volunteers to integrate Sexual and Reproductive Health/HIV prevention messages and mobile money where available
Raise awareness with local leaders, Mobilise community care and support groups to target adolescent girls and their families, Train community care and support groups in the implementation of VSLAs, Provide education and counselling on HIV and AIDS and available health services, Promote anti-discrimination and anti-stigma messages within VSLA groups and in the community, Link OVCs especially young adolescent girls and their families with existing VSLAs, Solve issues related to VSLA day to day operations, Monitor VSLA performance and solve any issues related to VSLA day to day operations, Oversee VSLAs share outs and meetings, Collect data form VSLAs and report to Livelihoods Specialist
Familiarity with either VSLAs, Support groups or Community Based Organisations, Literate (able to read and write) and good in arithmetic, Resident of Machinga district preferred, Understands the use of income generation activities as a base for working with communities in a range of social and health issues, Strong mobilisation and facilitation skills, Strong leadership, negotiation and interpersonal communication skills, Good organisational skills and a track record achieving results
FHI360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities, Malawian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package, Interested candidates may submit their CV/resume with a cover letter to malawi.jobs@fhi360.org
FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs or activities. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Malawian national are strongly encouraged to apply
Closing date is 15th October Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
