VSLA & FINANCIAL INCLUSION COORDINATOR

ABOUT US

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. This means that we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

 

We are an international confederation of 22 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, all working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 77 countries. All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

 

Oxfam Novib “Nigeria” is looking for VSLA & FINANCIAL INCLUSION COORDINATOR

Duty station: “Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State”

Type of appointment: “Fixed-term Contract”

Contract duration: “12 months” (With Possibility of renewal depending on budget and performance)

Work schedule: “Full-time” (40 hours per week)

Reports to: “Consortium Project Manager”

Salary & Scale: “Grade Level C2 – Annual Gross Salary (N12,000,000.00)

Start date: “January 1, 2026”

Deadline for applications: “December 12, 2025”

Status: National Position

Preference: Candidates residing in Kebbi State are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

CONTEXT

The VSLA and Financial Inclusion Coordinator will collaborate with government ministries, community structures, civil society, financial service providers, and market actors to advance resilient livelihoods and inclusive financial systems in Kebbi State and support Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), market linkages, agricultural value chains, and social protection approaches—ensuring coordinated delivery, learning, and accountability across the consortium.

 

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

The VSLA and Financial Inclusion Coordinator will lead the design, coordination, and quality implementation of all VSLA and financial inclusion components of the EU-SUSI Project in Kebbi State and ensure effective formation and strengthening of VSLAs, support second-tier structures, promote financial literacy and digital financial services, and facilitate sustainable linkages between communities and formal financial institutions.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Programme Strategy, Coordination, and Leadership

• Provide overall leadership for Oxfam’s VSLA and financial inclusion portfolio, ensuring alignment with Oxfam’s country strategy and donor expectations.
• Develop and periodically revise a national VSLA and Financial Inclusion Strategy, ensuring coherence with market systems, resilience, and gender programmes.
• Lead the roll-out of integrated VSLA models that include:
• Financial literacy
• Digital financial inclusion
• Gender justice and empowerment components
• Enterprise development
• Climate-resilient livelihoods
• Coordinate with other thematic leads (Gender, MEAL, Protection, Food Security, Private Sector Engagement) to ensure cross-sectoral integration.

 

Strengthening Partner Capacity and Operational Quality

• Develop annual state-level partner support plans, outlining supervision, training, quality assurance, and systems support.
• Facilitate regular training and refresher sessions on VSLA methodology, financial inclusion, safeguarding, and MEAL requirements.
• Strengthen partners’ internal monitoring, supervisory structures, and operational procedures for VSLA implementation.
• Provide direct coaching to partner leadership and field staff, ensuring adherence to Oxfam’s operational, financial, and safeguarding standards.