The National Association of Cooperative Credit Unions of the Gambia (NACCUG) in cooperation with the Gambia Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) invites young Gambians to apply for the following position:

 JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE
Field Assistant
LOCATION
Basse/Bansang, and North Bank Chapters
EDUCATION
AAT Level III - Diploma in Banking and Finance
OTHER
Aged between 15-35
SUPERVISOR
Programme Officer
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
 
Programme Manager

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate and supervise the activities of all Credit Unions within the Chapter to enhance financial service delivery to their members.
  • Collect youth-specific data and assist credit unions in developing youth-specific programmes
  • Collect youth-specific data and information on successful small businesses in credit unions within designated project area
  • Identify youth entrepreneurs within the project area for further support as multipliers
  • Mobilize credit unions to chapter meetings as may be scheduled from time to time
  • Support Credit Unions keep appropriate and up-to-date books of accounts.
  • Ensure proper filing system is maintained at the credit union levels within the chapter.
  • Promote Credit Union activities to enhance membership and savings growth.
  • Collect and compile monthly statistical data on membership and other financially related information from Credit Unions within the Chapter.
  • Prepare and submit monthly work plan and activity reports to your supervisor.
  • Organize Chapter meetings and ensure better communication flow among Credit Unions within the Chapter. 
  • Support Credit Unions develop Annual Business Plans and facilitate conduct of their Annual General Meetings as and when required.
  • To facilitate trainings for rural Credit Unions as and when required
  • Ensure Credit Unions operate in accordance with the Safety and Soundness Policy of the Credit Unions.
  • Meet individual and team targets as related to the institution’s strategic and business plans.
  • Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by your Supervisor or the Programme Manager.

CONTRACT DETAILS

  • 3 years contract depending on the availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
  • Attractive Salary
  • Applicant must be prepared to work in any part of the Gambia

APPLICATION FORMAT

Application letters supported by a CV and copies of education certificates should be submitted in hard copies to the following address:

General Manager

NACCUG

Kanifing Institutional Area

Behind Stadium scoreboard

Bakau

Application deadline is Tuesday 26 September 2017.  No late submission will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.