Organisation Overview:

About Self Help Africa:

Established in 1984, Self Help Africa is an international development organisation that works through agriculture and agri-enterprise development to address hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impacts of climate change. We believe that equitable economic development is key to lifting communities out of long-term poverty, empowering them to take control of their futures and improving their quality of life. 

In early 2023 we launched a new five-year organisation strategy, which defines shared mission as the alleviation of hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impact of climate change through community-led, market-based and enterprise-focused approaches, so that people can have access to nutritious food, clean water, decent employment and incomes, while sustaining natural resources.

Our wider organisation also includes social enterprise subsidiaries Partner Africa, which provides ethical auditing and consultancy services, and CUMO, Malawi’s largest micro-finance provider.

Our three core values are:
▪Impact: We are accountable, ambitious and committed to systemic change.
▪Innovation: We are agile, creative and enterprising in an ever-changing World.
▪ Community: We are inclusive, honest and have integrity in our relationships.

Job Purpose:

Within the scope of the implementation of the KM Project in Manica, which aims to strengthen livelihoods and promote financial inclusion and livelihoods based on the VSLA ( Village Single List) methodology. Savings and Loan Associations ), aiming to strengthen the economic resilience of communities, especially women, youth and vulnerable households in rural areas of Mozambique. As part of this strategy, the project aims to train community facilitators and support the creation and operation of Revolving Savings and Credit (RSC) groups, contributing to sustainable economic development and the financial autonomy of participants/beneficiaries. It is in this context that UP/SHA, in partnership with WFP and JFS, intends to hire a facilitator with proven experience in financial inclusion and savings group methodologies who can provide the required services in the Cuamba district, Niassa Province.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Planning and Implementation

• To support the implementation of financial inclusion strategies focused on mobilizing communities to join Savings and Credit Groups (VSLG/As).
• Implement financial inclusion activities tailored to specific target groups, such as households, youth, and young agribusiness entrepreneurs .
• To ensure the correct execution of the activities foreseen in the project’s work plans and schedules.

Partnerships and Involvement of Local Stakeholders

• To support coordination with local authorities, district services, community organizations, and partner NGOs , ensuring alignment with national financial inclusion policies.
• To contribute to the establishment and monitoring of operational partnerships with financial institutions, cooperatives, microfinance institutions, and mobile money operators .
• To facilitate contact between Savings and Credit Groups and formal financial institutions, as directed by the project’s technical team.

Technical Assistance and Training:

• To organize and facilitate training in financial literacy, savings, basic business management, simplified accounting, and financial record keeping.
• To provide ongoing technical assistance to members of Savings and Credit Groups on matters of governance, group operation and good financial practices.
• To support the creation, monitoring, and strengthening of Savings and Credit Groups (VSLG/As), including graduation processes and linkage to the formal financial system when applicable.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting:

• To support the collection of monitoring data for financial inclusion activities, according to indicators defined by the project.
• To contribute to the basic analysis of financial and social data from groups and partners, identifying challenges and areas for improvement.
• Support the preparation of periodic reports, including results achieved, best practices, challenges, and lessons learned.

Safeguarding and Ethics:

• Comply with protection policies (PSEA – Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse)
• Promoting gender equality and social inclusion
• Guarantee confidentiality and transparency.

Key Relationships:

Knowledge, Experience and Other Requirements:

• Intermediate or advanced level in Community Development, Management, Economics or related fields.
• Experience with VSLA or similar methodologies (preferred)
• Knowledge of the Mozambican rural context
• A minimum of 1–2 years of experience and knowledge of participatory community development methodologies and community engagement is an advantage;
• Ability to gather information;
• Knowledge of the internet and Microsoft Windows;
• Fluent in the local language and Portuguese;
• Practical knowledge of rural areas and the context of the Cuamba district will be an advantage.

How to Apply:

Full Job Description here.

Please complete the application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role here.

The Deadline for Receiving applications is Tuesday 12th May 2026

Self Help Africa is an Equal Opportunities Employer:

All candidates offered a job with Self Help Africa will be expected to sign Self Help Africa’s Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.  Specific roles may require Police/DBS/ vetting.

Important information:

Self Help Africa is an international development charity and is committed to the safeguarding of all those who we come into contact with or through our work. We are committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour relating to our work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and we are committed to promoting the welfare of children and the people we aim to assist with whom Self Help Africa engages. Self Help Africa expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviours outlined in the Code of Conduct and Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Recruitment to all roles in Self Help Africa will include, and be subject to, a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checking. Self Help Africa is committed to the principles of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse or sexual harassment during employment. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms her/his understanding of these recruitment procedures. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Self Help Africa is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

Research shows that women and those from marginalised ethnic groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!
Self Help Africa is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.