Community Livelihoods Officer - Microfinance

About the role

Child's i Foundation, a Ugandan non-profit founded in 2009 that advocates child rights and creates community-based alternatives to orphanages, is hiring a Community Livelihoods Officer for its Mpigi program. The post leads the planning, coordination and implementation of microfinance projects for grandmothers and the community in Mpigi District, building a strategy that encourages investment in agriculture, business and other income-generating activities and strengthens grandmother resilience through savings, assets and social capital.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate microfinance activities, including establishing microfinance groups and Village Saving and Loan Associations (VSLAs)
• Appraise beneficiaries' eligibility for loans and train them on VSLA methodology, group governance and leadership
• Monitor groups' share purchases, social contributions, borrowing and repayments, and keep accurate records
• Prepare activity budgets, work plans and progress reports, and compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Visit groups regularly, give technical advice and mentoring, and track progress
• Act as secretary to the Revolving Fund Planning Committee and keep meeting minutes and records
• Link groups to training on life skills, government programs and economic development activities, and help resolve conflicts within groups

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in community development, business administration, accounts, microfinance, economics or a related field
• At least 1 year of experience in VSLA, livelihoods and income-generating activities methodology
• Experienced facilitator and trainer with training materials development skills
• Experience with NGOs, local communities and authorities; willingness to travel to rural project locations
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to communicate well verbally and in writing

Required skills

• Ability to use standard computing packages
• Knowledge of some Central Ugandan languages such as Luganda and English

Applications with an updated cover letter and CV are sent by email to the foundation's applications address; the closing date is 11 November 2026. Background and reference checks are carried out.