About the Role
INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization dedicated to assisting people affected by crises, conflicts, and extreme poverty. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced VSLA Officer to join our livelihood team in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC), Jere, and Mafa LGAs, Borno State.
Key Responsibilities- Map existing VSLAs, cooperatives' savings practices, and financial service providers around livelihood facilities.
- Form, train, and reactivate Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) using recognized methodologies.
- Provide regular supervision and coaching to groups on record keeping, cash box security, and loan management.
- Deliver short financial literacy sessions on household budgeting, savings goals, and debt management.
- Identify and train community-based trainers to ensure sustainability after the project ends.
- Collect monthly performance data, manage MIS records, and submit regular progress reports.
- Strictly uphold safeguarding, PSEA, and confidentiality procedures, ensuring group funds remain secure.
- University degree (B.Sc or HND) in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Cooperative Studies, Agricultural Economics, or related fields.
- At least 3 years of proven experience forming, training, and supervising VSLAs or savings groups through complete cycles.
- Demonstrated experience working with NGOs or UN agencies in North-East Nigeria.
- Strong numeracy skills with high personal integrity in handling financial and record-keeping matters.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Hausa; knowledge of Kanuri is a strong asset.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools and mobile data collection platforms like Kobo Toolbox.
- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with humanitarian sector standards.
- Opportunity to make a direct, positive impact on vulnerable and displaced populations in North-East Nigeria.
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities within a globally recognized NGO.