Savings and Loans Officer job at LM International

Background

LM International (LM) is a Swedish non-profit global foundation working to see the people we serve have a dignified life in a sustainable world. Since 1958, we have operated in over 80 countries and are currently active in 25 countries across four continents. Our mission is to empower individuals to create sustainable futures while preserving planetary health for future generations. We collaborate with governments, partner organisations, donors, civil society, nonprofits, the private sector, academia, individuals, and grantees to drive lasting change. As a leading actor in diverse partner platforms with experience in the UN and EU systems as well as with DANIDA, NORAD, SIDA, LM has developed vast experience of nurturing innovation through effective partnership modalities that lead the way in global development, where innovation and emerging technology is utilised to tackle complex challenges.

Purpose of position

The Savings and Loans Project Officer will establish and strengthen savings groups, delivers financial literacy training, and promotes financial inclusion among boda riders and communities. The role designs a practical Savings and Financial Literacy Curriculum and supports the implementation and monitoring of savings and lending initiatives to build economic resilience. The officer links beneficiaries to financial institutions, supports green and circular‑economy livelihoods, and ensures activities meet project indicators, outputs, and outcomes.

Main areas of responsibility

1. Savings group Formation, Training & Mentorship

• Mobilise and sensitise targeted boda riders on savings principles and benefits
• Facilitate formation of new Savings groups and support member selection
• Train Boda rider groups on Savings methodology, governance, savings, lending, and record-keeping
• Mentor group leaders to strengthen leadership, transparency, and accountability in the saving groups & green jobs.
• Provide regular coaching visits to reinforce skills, mindset transformation on better savings/investment focus, and correct gaps
• Support groups through savings cycles toward self-management and sustainability

2. Financial Literacy Training

• Design a training manual on budgeting, savings, debt management, record keeping, and investment
• Deliver training on budgeting, saving, debt and loan/asset payment management, record keeping, and investment
• Promote emergency funds and responsible borrowing within the savings groups or individuals’ savings scheme

3. Coordination, Quality Assurance, Learning & Compliance

• Maintain records and reports
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly/quarterly reports
• Ensure donor compliance and coordination within the consortium on savings and linking boda riders to financial institutions

4. Community Mobilisation & Capacity Building

• Mobilise and train targeted individuals/boda riders
• Support with social and behaviour change for financial literacy and financial discipline

5. Financial Linkages, Inclusion & Sustainability Support

• Link groups to banks, SACCOs, MFIs
• Promote digital finance and asset financing

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma/bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or Economics.
• Related field 3–5 years’ experience in SACCOs.
• Proven track record on working with and training boda riders on financial inclusion or linking savers/boda riders to financial institutions.
• Strong facilitation and community mobilisation skills.
• Experience working with digital financial services or mobile money platforms.
• Knowledge of livelihoods, entrepreneurship, or small‑business development.
• Experience working with donor‑funded projects.
• Knowledge of green economy is an added advantage.
• In addition Swahili and Luganda is an asset.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative methods and tools (e.g., Kobo), sampling, survey design etc).
• Data management and visualisation experience (e.g., Excel/Power BI/Tableau); familiarity with LIME or similar CRM/PM systems.
• Demonstrated experience operationalizing CHS standards, AAP mechanisms, safeguarding/PSEA in MEAL practice.
• Demonstrated experience operationalising RBC, and safeguarding/PSEA in MEAL practice.

Why Join LM International?

• Be part of a global non-profit faith-based foundation committed to sustainable development, humanitarian aid and global impact in the most fragile environments.
• Work in a collaborative and dynamic international environment with passionate professionals.
• Work in a meaningful and impactful role with the opportunity to shape and lead a key function within LM’s global operations.

Please note:

We review applications on a rolling basis and may fill the position before the closing date. The role is intended to start as soon as possible, and no later than June 1, 2026. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply at the earliest opportunity.

• Mobilise and sensitise targeted boda riders on savings principles and benefits
• Facilitate formation of new Savings groups and support member selection
• Train Boda rider groups on Savings methodology, governance, savings, lending, and record-keeping
• Mentor group leaders to strengthen leadership, transparency, and accountability in the saving groups & green jobs.
• Provide regular coaching visits to reinforce skills, mindset transformation on better savings/investment focus, and correct gaps
• Support groups through savings cycles toward self-management and sustainability
• Design a training manual on budgeting, savings, debt management, record keeping, and investment
• Deliver training on budgeting, saving, debt and loan/asset payment management, record keeping, and investment
• Promote emergency funds and responsible borrowing within the savings groups or individuals’ savings scheme
• Maintain records and reports
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly/quarterly reports
• Ensure donor compliance and coordination within the consortium on savings and linking boda riders to financial institutions
• Mobilise and train targeted individuals/boda riders
• Support with social and behaviour change for financial literacy and financial discipline
• Link groups to banks, SACCOs, MFIs
• Promote digital finance and asset financing

• Strong facilitation and community mobilisation skills.
• Experience working with digital financial services or mobile money platforms.
• Knowledge of livelihoods, entrepreneurship, or small‑business development.
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative methods and tools (e.g., Kobo), sampling, survey design etc).
• Data management and visualisation experience (e.g., Excel/Power BI/Tableau); familiarity with LIME or similar CRM/PM systems.
• Demonstrated experience operationalizing CHS standards, AAP mechanisms, safeguarding/PSEA in MEAL practice.
• Demonstrated experience operationalising RBC, and safeguarding/PSEA in MEAL practice.

• Diploma/bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or Economics.
• Related field 3–5 years’ experience in SACCOs.
• Proven track record on working with and training boda riders on financial inclusion or linking savers/boda riders to financial institutions.
• Experience working with donor‑funded projects.
• Knowledge of green economy is an added advantage.
• In addition Swahili and Luganda is an asset.