Financial Inclusion Officer - Senegal

Location: Dakar, Sine Saloum or Casamance, with significant national travel

Contract type and duration: Two years (with the possibility of extension thereafter)

Hours: Full-time

Closing date for applications: 3 November 2026

Reports to: Head of Technical Capacity for West Africa

Start date: 1 December 2026

Remuneration: Circa XOF 8,988,369 - 10,691,433 gross annually

01We unlock power with coastal communities

Blue Ventures connects coastal communities restoring the ocean, providing the resources and partnerships they need to unlock their power and turn local action into global impact. We link communities with allies, knowledge and influence to create unstoppable waves of change.

Together, we’re placing communities at the centre of solutions to sustain fisheries, manage ecosystems and redefine how the world protects the ocean.

02Summary job description

The Financial Inclusion Officer will support the delivery of Blue Ventures’ Financial Inclusion programme in Senegal and The Gambia, working closely with partners and coastal communities to strengthen financial resilience and improve household livelihoods. The role involves developing, adapting, and implementing practical tools, guidelines, training materials, and approaches related to financial literacy, VSLA management, savings and loans, business development, and income-generating activities.

The Officer will also provide technical support, training, mentoring, and peer-learning opportunities to partners and communities, contribute to knowledge development and sharing of good practices, support data collection and analysis, and help integrate financial inclusion and sustainable livelihood approaches into broader fisheries management and conservation programmes. The position requires frequent travel, and involves collaboration with local partners, communities, and Blue Ventures’ international teams.

Reporting to the West Africa Head of Technical Capacity, this is a full-time role based in Senegal.