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Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
The Children’s Rights and Violence Prevention Fund (CRVPF) is a dynamic philanthropic initiative committed to advancing the rights, protection, and well-being of children across Africa by supporting grassroots organizations and amplifying locally led solutions to end violence against children. Founded with a vision to create safer, more inclusive environments for all children, CRVPF has earned recognition for its community-driven approach, strong partnerships, and evidence-based grantmaking model that fosters long-term impact.
The organization cultivates a purpose-driven and inclusive work culture that values local knowledge, innovation, and collaboration, offering meaningful career opportunities focused on social justice, child protection, and advocacy, with flexible and context-sensitive work arrangements. Since its establishment, CRVPF has evolved into a vital regional player, funding and supporting initiatives across multiple African countries while building networks that center child voices and agency.
Its innovative model emphasizes direct support to local actors, participatory grantmaking, and adaptive learning, ensuring relevance and responsiveness to the diverse needs of children and communities. Guided by core values such as equity, accountability, partnership, and empowerment, CRVPF is also deeply committed to corporate social responsibility through its continuous engagement in capacity building, policy advocacy, and systems strengthening. To learn more, visit www.crvpf.org.
Program Officer - VSLA and Digitization job at Children's Rights and Violence Prevention Fund (CRVPF)
Children's Rights and Violence Prevention Fund (CRVPF)
The Program Officer will implement, manage, and scale Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) programs with a focus on integrating digital tools and technologies.
About the EYDCD Program
The Children Rights and Violence Prevention Fund (CRVPF), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is implementing the “Empower Youth through Data and Community Development (EYDCD) program” designed to strengthen and leverage community-based structures, to improve the lives of young men and women in disadvantaged communities in Uganda by providing technical market-facing skills and capacity building for entrepreneurship, and employment. The program aims to establish Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) backed by enterprises, leveraging digitization for efficiency and added services. CRVPF will partner with 200 Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to reach 200,000 youths aged between 15-35 years in Refugee Settlements, Host Communities, and Slums – with a focus on 70% female and 30% male representation.
Coordinate and oversee the establishment and operation of VSLAs in target communities.
Provide technical support and quality assurance for vocational skills development programs by CBOs.
Coordinate with the EYDCD project team to integrate VSLA Digital Financial Literacy Training into broader project plans.
Train and sensitize CBOs on incorporating digital wallets into VSLA activities.
Maintain expertise in digital technology and provide support to CBOs.
Develop materials and tools for capacity-building of VSLA groups in digital transformation.
Oversee localization of mobile wallets, initial user testing, and feedback sessions.
Collaborate with gnuGrid CRB staff to resolve digital platform issues.
Conduct field visits to gather data, provide support, and evaluate digitalization effectiveness.
Participate in project team review meetings and contribute to continual improvement of user experience.
Review reports from CBOs on VSLA activities.
Represent the EYDCD program at partner events and meetings.
Other Duties
Represent the EYDCD program at partner engagements as requested.
Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

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Bachelor’s degree in Microfinance, Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field.
Master’s degree is advantageous.
Experience
Experience with community-based financial structures like VSLAs, SACCOs, Cooperatives, and microfinance institutions.
Familiarity with technology relevant to these institutions’ operations.
Curriculum development and dissemination experience for VSLA, SACCOs, etc.
Youth engagement and economic empowerment familiarity.
Monitoring and evaluation of VSLAs and SACCOs.
Stakeholder engagement experience.
Previous work with community organizations.
Skills
Facilitation skills.
Proficiency in basic accounting principles and financial management practices.
Stakeholder management, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, networking, collaboration, cultural sensitivity, gender inclusion, youth engagement, and safeguarding skills.
Passion for community development.
Required Attributes
Attention to detail, proactive, empathetic, disciplined, agile.
APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Job application procedure
Applications must be submitted via email to edith.tendo@crvpf.org. Please state ‘EYDCD-Program Officer” in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
CRVPF is an equal-opportunity employer.