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VSL Officer (10 Months) x 1 Mwenezi

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Job Description

To build internal and external VSL technical capacity in line with specific project needs. The VSL To build internal and external VSL technical capacity in line with specific project needs. The VSL Officer will be responsible for facilitating formation and training of VS&L groups. S/he will develop linkages of the groups with other interventions to enhance economic and social developmentOfficer will be responsible for facilitating formation and training of VS&L groups. S/he will develop linkages of the groups with other interventions to enhance economic and social development

Duties and Responsibilities

Main Duties
• Conducts community/ stakeholder mobilization, orientation and sensitization
• Trains NAZ staff on the VS&L concept
• Identifies and strengthens/capacitates existing groups on Income generating activities through the SPM model
• Trains new groups on VS&L and conducts community capacity building, such as training of committees, Cluster facilitators
• and individuals on all relevant topics, as identified by the needs assessment.
• Facilitates and trains VS&L groups in value addition and market linkages
• Trains VS&L individuals with small enterprises on business development services
• Facilitates linkages of VSL groups to micro-finance institutions and skills development institutions
• Sensitizes VS&L groups towards behavior change on decision making, power relations and other gender related issues affecting health and nutrition
• Monitors and keeps track of group savings activities and data
• Participates in data collection, e.g. administers questionnaires, collects statistics relevant to the project and analyses group data using the MIS
• Monitors VS&L groups and conducts verification and follow-ups and provides required technical assistance on selected value chain development
• Facilitates registration of producer groups for market linkages and participates in collection of value of base income,
• production and value of sales / income tracking information at farmer level.
• Assists in identification of opportunities to link farmers to other project interventions
• Regularly analyze food security and markets situation and prevailing trends; and provide constructive feedback
• Compile monthly reports, as well as activity and training reports

Qualifications and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
• Degree in Agriculture/Education/Developmental Studies/Business Studies or equivalent.
• Diploma in Marketing /Entrepreneurship will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3-4 years working experience in community development /adult training or other related field.
• Good public relations, team player and able to work under strenuous conditions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills including experience of MS Word, Excel, MS Office Project,
• Understanding and demonstrated commitment to the importance of gender and youth issues in food security programming.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of Gender Equity and Diversity, as evidenced in previous positions / programming.

How to Apply

How to apply
1. Send Cover letters with up-to-date detailed CVs and clearly indicate the post applied
for in the email subject to jobvacancies@naz.co.zw by 20TH of April 2021 COB.
2. Fill in an application form, using a link that you will get as soon as you email your application. The link will be sent to your application email within 24 hours of you submitting your application.