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Job Summary

Job Title:
VSF Officer
Employer:
Raising The Village (RTV)
Location:
Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Finance Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Saturday, 30 August 2025

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About the Organisation

VSF Officer job at Raising The Village (RTV) | Apply Now

Uganda

Raising The Village is a purpose-driven international non-profit organization committed to ending ultra-poverty in remote, rural communities by providing holistic, data-driven, and scalable solutions that address core needs such as income generation, healthcare, water, education, and infrastructure. With a strong reputation for impactful programming and sustainable development, Raising The Village is recognized for its innovative "last-mile" service delivery model that accelerates community development through partnerships with local governments and grassroots leadership. Since its inception in 2012, the organization has expanded significantly, working with over 800 villages and reaching more than one million people across Uganda.

The organization fosters a collaborative and values-driven work culture that prioritizes inclusivity, compassion, transparency, and excellence, offering meaningful job opportunities with competitive benefits, professional development, and flexible work arrangements for both local and international talent. By leveraging technology, continuous learning, and rigorous monitoring and evaluation, Raising The Village ensures its interventions create measurable impact and long-term resilience for underserved populations. Its core values—equity, impact, innovation, integrity, and community—are embedded in every project and partnership. As part of its commitment to corporate social responsibility, the organization prioritizes sustainability, capacity building, and community ownership to ensure lasting change. For more information, visit www.raisingthevillage.org.

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Deadline: 

30 Aug 2025

Job Title

VSF Officer job at Raising The Village (RTV)

Raising The Village (RTV)

Job Description

Job Title: Village Start-Up Fund (VSF) Officer
Organization: Raising The Village (RTV)
Location: Midwest Region – Kagadi, Kyenjojo, and Kyegegwa Districts, Uganda
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 3 years
Travel Requirement: Up to 90%
Reports to: Area Manager
Application Deadline: August 30, 2025


About the Role

Raising The Village (RTV) is seeking a passionate and results-oriented VSF Officer to lead the implementation of a Village Start-Up Fund (VSF) initiative in the Midwest region. The VSF project is part of a larger research and innovation program funded by the Gates Foundation, aimed at improving access to capital for Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), particularly women-led groups.

The VSF Officer will play a key role in expanding access to microloans, strengthening financial literacy, and ensuring long-term sustainability of community financial structures. The position is ideal for someone with strong financial management skills, experience working at the community level, and a deep understanding of VSLA models.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.

Deadline: August 30, 2025
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How to Apply

Community Engagement & Capacity Building

  • Mobilize and onboard VSLAs in target communities

  • Deliver trainings on financial literacy, business planning, governance, and savings strategies

  • Support VSLAs in identifying sustainable income-generating activities

  • Mentor group leadership on record-keeping, transparency, and conflict resolution

Loan Management

  • Review loan applications and assess eligibility and repayment capacity

  • Facilitate the loan approval and disbursement process

  • Monitor loan utilization and repayment performance

  • Identify and address risks or defaults with timely support

  • Maintain detailed records of all loan transactions and group agreements

Financial Oversight

  • Prepare and manage project budgets in line with donor guidelines

  • Ensure accurate and timely loan disbursements and collections

  • Reconcile financial records using Beonic and bank data

  • Train VSLA groups on financial accountability and internal controls

  • Conduct spot checks to ensure compliance and safeguard project funds

Reporting & Documentation

  • Submit accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly narrative and financial reports

  • Maintain updated databases of VSLA activities, disbursements, and repayments

  • Support digital reporting by group champions and field staff

  • Provide insights on portfolio performance and risk mitigation

  • Archive all reports and supporting documents systematically for audits

VSF Officer job at Raising The Village (RTV)

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  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, Microfinance, or a related field

  • Professional training in microfinance or credit management is a plus

  • Minimum of 3 years in loan management, microfinance, or community-based financial services

  • Strong knowledge of VSLA models and rural financing

  • Experience training community groups in financial literacy and enterprise development

  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of digital reporting tools preferred

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Fluency in English; local language proficiency is an added advantage

  • Must be comfortable working and traveling extensively in rural communities


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