EOI for Consultancy: Support for the Development and Implementation of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) at Novel Alliance for Development Aid _NADA

Duration: [Duration 3 months]

Background

Novel Alliance for Development Aid (NADA) is a development organization dedicated to improving livelihoods and promoting sustainable economic opportunities in underserved communities. NADA is implementing a project aimed at enhancing access to micro-credit and facilitating income-generating activities (IGAS) through the establishment and support of Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAS).

The goal is to provide marginalized communities with access to financial services, promote savings habits, and create opportunities for economic empowerment. This will be achieved by forming and training VSLA groups, providing financial literacy training, and promoting various IGAS, such as agriculture-related activities and small-scale business ventures.

To support the successful implementation of the VSLA component of the project, NADA invites expressions of interest from qualified consultants to provide technical assistance in the establishment, training, and formalization of the VSLA groups.

Objectives of the Consultancy

The consultancy aims to:

1. Conduct a baseline survey to assess community needs and identify target VSLA members.
2. Develop a comprehensive strategy for the formation, training, and strengthening of VSLA groups.
3. Provide training and technical assistance to VSLA members and NADA staff on group management, financial literacy, and the promotion of income-generating activities.
4. Support the formalization of VSLA groups into cooperatives through registration with relevant authorities.
5. Develop a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework to track the progress and impact of the VSLA groups.
6. Regularly report on progress to NADA and ensure that objectives are being met.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

Deliverables

The consultant will be expected to deliver:

1. Inception Report detailing methodology, work plan, and baseline survey findings.
2. VSLA Program Strategy and work plan for group formation, training, and formalisation.
3. Training Materials for VSLA members and NADA staff.
4. Progress Reports documenting the status of activities and milestones.
5. Final Evaluation Report assessing the impact of the VSLA activities, including formalisation into cooperatives.

Required Qualifications

The ideal consultant should have the following qualifications:

1. A minimum of 5 years of experience in VSLA programming, microfinance, or community-based financial services.
2. Proven experience in facilitating VSLA formation, capacity building, and IGAS in rural or marginalized settings.
3. Strong knowledge of the VSLA methodology and the process for formalising VSLAS into cooperatives.
4. Experience working with women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
5. Excellent training and facilitation skills.
6. Strong reporting and analytical skills.
7. Previous experience in similar projects in conflict-affected or disaster-prone regions is a plus.

Equal Opportunity

NADA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and consultants with experience in conflict-affected or disaster-prone regions.