SACCO & Livelihoods Assistant Volunteer Opportunity at Ligingi Community Learning Centre (LCLC)

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Organisation: Ligingi Community Learning Centre (LCLC)
Duty Station: Uganda
About LCLC:
 The LCLC is implementing the Community
Self-Help Strategy to enhance community livelihoods.
Job Summary: The SACCO
& Livelihoods Development Assistant will work with local groups and the
Australian Red Cross volunteer to implement livelihoods programs in the
village.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Mobilisation
of community SACCO groups to:
·        
Promote
the principles of self-help based on Ubuntu, Harambee or Saemaul Undong
development philosophies.
·        
Mobilise
and coordinate community construction of the SACCO store.
·        
Ensure
groups are duly registered.
·        
Ensure
groups understand the importance and principles of SACCOs.
2. Capacity
building and training of SACCO groups:
·        
Source
or develop simple training materials.
·        
Deliver
training on: Group leadership and governance; Group dynamics, Savings and
Credit; Finance management.
·        
Organise
external trainers to facilitate group development.
3. Coordinate registration of
Ligingi SACCO at: Sub-county
and National level
4. Develop new business
opportunities for groups:
  • Conduct
    market research and advise groups on investment opportunities.
  • Advise
    on Food processing, value addition and marketing.
  • Link
    Ligingi SACCO with other groups.
  • Write
    SACCO projects to empower groups with livelihood opportunities.
  • Take
    photos, videos and write fortnightly blogs and stories for Ligingi Social media and website.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The
    applicant must possess qualification in Community Development, Rural
    Development, Business or Economics
  • A
    minimum of three years’ experience with rural communities in the area of
    livelihoods development / training and SACCO.
  • Prior
    experience living and working or willingness to live in a rural community
    with basic amenities for at least 6 months.
  • Females
    are preferred aged above 25 years.
  • This
    role may be extended based on performance and funding availability.
Job Terms:
  • Stipend
    for meals and travel.
  • Fully
    furnished and shared accommodation.
  • Recommendation
    upon successful completion of placement / role depending on performance.
NB: East
African or international volunteer. International volunteers must be able to afford
their medical and flight expenses to and from Uganda.
How to Apply:
If interested in the
aforementioned opportunity, please send your application to
dennis.obel@ligingi.com by stating your experience with SACCOs (Please do not
attach academic credentials).
All interviews will be
conducted via email, telephone or skype.
This position commences in
February 2014, applications will be reviewed immediately.
Deadline: 25th January, 2014
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