Malawi Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives ("MUSCCO")
The Malawi Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (“MUSCCO”) is a national democratically controlled apex body of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (“SACCOs’) established on 15th September, 1980. The mission is to promote the sustainable growth and development of financial Cooperatives and their members through cost-effective inclusive programming. MUSCCO is a member of the World Council of Credit Unions and a continental body, known as African Confederation of Cooperative Savings and Credit Association (ACCOSCA).
Aligning with its 2024-28 Strategic Plan, the Union has been mandated to operate through three independent companies namely: The MUSCCOCorporate (responsible for advocacy, promotion and co-ordination of the SACCOs in Malawi) The Cooperatives Development Institute -CDI (focusing on Technical Support and Capacity Building for SACCOs, Research and Development and, The Central Finance Facility- CFF, a regulated and licenced financial intermediary for SACCOs. This has necessitated creation of vacancies to be filled within first quarter of year 2025.
The Union invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the vacant positions of Community Outreach and Mobilizing Officers (3), in its establishment.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND MOBILIZATION OFFICERS (3)
Position: Com. Outreach & Mobilisation Officer
Location: MUSCCO Head Office, MUSCCO House, Lilongwe
Reports to: Project Manager
Provides supervision to: NA
Effective Date: 1st March, 2025
General
To be based in the project districts, the officers will be pivotal in strengthening, mobilizing and/ or introducing VSLAs as a means to financial services provision to existing and new community based organizations. MUSCCO is looking for field officers who understand community outreach approaches and rural development.
Key responsibilities of the post are:
- Promoting the Village savings and Loans Association (VSLA) model
- Making competent assessment of VSLAs linkage to SACCO graduation
- Training community facilitators and group leaders in VSLA methodology and SACCO
- Conducting community sensitization meetings to promote VSLAs and SACCO
- Timely preparation and submission of monthly progress reports
- Providing necessary in put in financial literacy study circle materials
- Working closely with district community development officers during community sensitization and monitoring
QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES
- Degree in Community Mobilization.
- A background in finance or accounting will be an added advantage.
- At least two years experience in a similar position.
- Proven working knowledge of computer packages such as MS word, excel, and PowerPoint
- Possession of motorbike license
Remuneration:
The successful candidates shall be offered a negotiated performance related contracts for one year (with an opportunity for two additional years) The Union will offer an attractive salary, benefits and gratuity package commensurate with the seniority of the position.
How to apply:
Candidates meeting the above qualifications and experience should include the following in their application: detailed Curriculum Vitae with names of three traceable referees, a covering letter and copies of certificates to the address below:
The Chief Executive Officer,
MUSCCO Limited,
MUSCCO House,
P.O. Box 651,
LILONGWE
And,
send your application to hr@muscco.org not later than 16.00 pm on Friday, 7th February 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged
MUSCO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in its work and staff.
Only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged