Working at VSO
VSO is the world’s leading international non-governmental organisation that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. In 2022/23, over 7,700 dedicated individuals from across the globe volunteered with VSO, bringing their abilities to support almost 11 million people in 35 countries.
Our work centres on those who are left out by society – those living in extreme poverty or with disability and illness. Those who face discrimination and violence because of their gender, sexuality, or social status. Those who are at risk from disaster, disease, and conflict.
But they are not passive beneficiaries of aid; they are the “primary actors” at the heart of our efforts. From their perspective, we define the issues, opportunities, and solutions that drive sustainable, local-led change. These individuals are the key agents of their own transformation.
Role Overview Summary
The main purpose of this role is to provide support and capacity building at the country level and consortium partners, Civil Society Organisations, especially youth-focused/led organizations and to enable them to gain skills and knowledge in social accountability relevant to the needs of the Intersectionality Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights programme; have the necessary tools for undertaking social accountability activities within the programme; raise awareness and promote dialogue among different stakeholders to respond to the needs and priorities of vulnerable youth with compounded vulnerabilities across the programme, and to engage and mobilize vulnerable youth groups to lead their own advocacy agendas.
The Ideal Candidate Has
- At least a bachelor’s degree in a related subject preferably Policy, Political Science, Law, Gender, or Development studies.
- Experience:
- Possess experience in policy analysis and stakeholder engagement
- At least 2 years’ experience in advocacy and policy space as well as developing responses to policy in a development context.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively convene, coordinate and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and identifying their needs and using their own voice to express their priorities.
- Strong background in participatory consultation.
- Experienced in designing and delivering community consultation programmes.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent written and communication skills especially when explaining complex concepts to audiences of different levels.
- Ability to train, coach and supervise others.
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
Ideal Applicant Summary
Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO We Believe Progress Is Only Possible By Working Together. Whether You Want To Join Us As An Employee, Or As a Volunteer Working In Your Own Country, Overseas Or Online, Our Selection Process Includes An Assessment Based On These Core Competencies
- Ability to be open minded and respectful
- Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
- Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
- Ability to seek and share knowledge
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
VSO is the world’s leading development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. We are unique in the way we bring people together to share their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take action against poverty and exclusion. It’s a highly effective approach that works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world’s poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty.
