SCOPE OF WORK EXTERNAL COLLABORATOR FIELD OFFICER FOR ACEH/CENTRAL SULAWESI/SOUTHEAST SULAWESI

Background 

Mars and Save the Children Indonesia (SCIDN) have cultivated a longstanding partnership since , beginning with the Mars Wrigley Foundation’s Healthier Smiles program and, over the past five years, working closely with cocoa supply chain communities. Through this collaboration—and across more than a decade of smallholder agriculture programs—we have demonstrated that Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) are far more than financial platforms. They serve as catalysts for household income growth, women’s empowerment, and community resilience. Evidence from cocoa communities and other smallholder initiatives shows that VSLAs not only improve financial literacy and access to capital but also foster equity in household decision-making and amplify women’s voices in community forums. The Mars Impact Fund (MIF) presents a unique opportunity to scale...