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Job Title:
Consultancy: Conducting Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA) Trainings
Employer:
Rikolto
Location:
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Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Consultant jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Monday, 5 February 2024
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Kampala, Uganda
Rikolto is a global non-profit organization dedicated to transforming food systems by supporting smallholder farmers and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. With a mission to build fairer and more sustainable food systems, Rikolto has earned a strong reputation for its collaborative approach and innovative solutions aimed at improving the livelihoods of farmers, enhancing food security, and reducing environmental impact. The organization is highly regarded for its commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and empowering local communities.
Rikolto’s work culture fosters collaboration, respect, and a shared sense of purpose among its employees, offering a supportive environment for growth and professional development. The organization provides diverse job opportunities with flexible work arrangements that prioritize work-life balance and career advancement. Founded in 1986, Rikolto has evolved from a small initiative to a global leader in food system transformation, with operations in over 15 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Rikolto’s innovative business model focuses on multi-stakeholder partnerships, emphasizing market access for farmers, promoting sustainable practices, and influencing policy.
With a strong presence in multiple regions, Rikolto’s core values of sustainability, equity, and collaboration drive all its efforts. The organization’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives prioritize sustainable agricultural development, environmental stewardship, and social equity. For more information, visit www.rikolto.org.
Full-time
Deadline:
5 Feb 2024
Consultancy: Conducting Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA) Trainings job at Rikolto
Rikolto
Job Description
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Rikolto is an international NGO with more than 50 years’ experience in partnering with farmer organizations and food chain stakeholders across Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Our mission is a sustainable income for farmers and nutritious and affordable food for everyone. Rikolto works to foster a more sustainable and resilient cocoa and coffee sectors by strengthening farmer organizations, working on living income for cocoa farmers, empowering young men and women, and promoting diversified agroforestry systems and sustainable farming practices from a food systems perspective. (https://www.rikolto.org/programmes/cocoa-coffee)
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The consultant’s tasks include but not limited to the following activities:
Conduct group per group training on VSLA methodology to 20 groups (i.e. 10 youth groups and 10 VSLA groups).
To provide Rikolto with the necessary materials or manual as point of reference for the training and for reproduction and distribution to participants.
Produce a training report.
Expected Deliverables and Timeline
After reviewing the existing capacity assessment gaps and in close consultation with the implementing team, the consultant and or team should develop a simple VSLA training manual covering the following key topics:
General Introduction
What is VSLA?
Objectives of forming a VSLA
Fundamental Principles of VSLA
Importance of forming a VSLA.
Operation and Management of a VSLA
Leadership and Governance
Functionality of the committee
Leadership positions and responsibilities
Election procedures
Constitution/bylaws
Roles and qualities of group members etc.
Transparency and Accountability
Passbooks
Farmer Register
Receipts
Meetings(frequency)
Account opening in a financial institution.
Financial reporting by the committee
Bookkeeping /Records
Financial records
List of members
Cash book
Agreements
Register
Previous meeting minutes
Passbooks etc.
VSLA kit (components)
Three good quality padlocks (Key should be kept by Treasurer, Sec and Chairman.
Money and other important records should be kept.
Counter book
Stamp
Pens
Calculator
Investment in youth groups: Kits for paid-for skilled labor provisions on coffee GAPs.
The full schedule for the training
Training tools and resources
Training reports and attendance lists.
Training evaluation forms
Timeframe:
Training Proposal: Submit a technical & financial proposal by 05th February 2024
VSLA TOT Training of Participants: Conduct training in VSLA methodology from 15th Feb to 30th March 2024
Training Report: Submit a comprehensive training report for review and approval by 02nd April 2024
Management and Implementation Responsibilities
The consultant will report directly to the Agribusiness Advisor (Coffee & Cocoa) in Rikolto. However, s/he will also interact with ETG Field Officer while in the field.
Rikolto will provide:
Participants/group lists.
VSLA kits
Investment kits for youth
Refreshments only (since these are group-based trainings)
Produce copies of the training materials for each group
The consultant will be responsible for:
Developing training plan
Developing training materials and tools.
Conducting the training in VSLA methodology
Sharing training report and training materials for reproduction
Transport to/from Masaka region and any living/accommodation expenses incurred.
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Qualifications of consultant.
Extensive experience in delivering VSLA training to beneficiaries in agribusinesses or coffee value chain.
Excellent facilitation and communication skills
Fluency in spoken and written English
The minimum qualification for individual facilitators is Bachelors in Agribusiness or agricultural sciences, economics or related.
Fully registered consultancy firm/individuals with statutory bodies of the government of Uganda.
Other Application requirements
Registration certificates if company/firm
Tax Identification Number
Tax Clearances if company
CV of facilitators and photocopy of their qualifications,
At least 2 reports of previous engagements
Trading license if company.
At least 2 facilitators who can speak Luganda.
All documents must be submitted by email to our ‘sealed’ email address eastafrica@rikolto.org by 05th February 2024 6pm East Africa Time. The email subject line should clearly indicate ‘Bid for Village Savings and Loans Associations training Consultancy’.
