VSO is the world’s leading international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. Working in 24 countries around the world, our unique role in international development is to place committed volunteers with carefully selected organisations where their skills can have the greatest impact. Our extraordinary volunteers live and work in some of the world’s poorest communities. Sharing their unique skills and experience to generate new ideas and new ways of doing things, helping the communities they work in lift themselves out of poverty. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change, that will impact generations to come. Join us and help us work towards our vision of a world without poverty.
Youth Project Coordinator will be responsible for effective ICS project delivery by supporting Team Leaders, partners, host homes and volunteers through pastoral support, guidance on project implementation and ensuring safety, security and welfare processes in the project implementation in schools and community.
Skills, knowledge and experience
Inter-cultural Competence
Ability to work with people from different cultures and backgrounds with commitment to diversity. Ability to build partnerships and relationships in a multi-cultural environment with demonstrable commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
International Development
Knowledge of issues which are common to communities in developing countries, possibly achieved through working or living in a developing country. Experience of promoting learning about development issues.
Communication
Possession of strong verbal communication to work effectively and inclusively with an overseas colleague. Excellent communications in English and local languages.
Supervision
Significant experience of working in a supervisory role. Proven ability to promote self-awareness, learning and development among individuals.
Organization and Problem Solving
Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a complex and fast changing environment, work on own initiative and problem solving with solution focus.
Flexibility
To adapt to new situations, with a positive attitude to working in an international organization. Able to travel occasionally and spend time away from base and home.
Information Technology
Good level of computer skills (Windows, Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook, Internet)
Bachelor’s degree (masters preferred) in relevant subject with at least two years relevant experience.
Able to work away from the home including week-end and work long hours. This position demands travel within project area.
Commitment: to VSO’s mission, values, People First principles and core approaches (Social Inclusion and Gender, Social Accountability, and Resilience).
VSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.
Desirable
Budget Management
Experience of managing budgets and undertaking accounting procedures.
Volunteering
Sufficient experience of working with volunteers to understand the key factors which make volunteer placements viable, effective and rewarding.
NGO Experience
Experience working with international NGO.
Programme Design and Evaluation
Experience of designing and evaluating youth programmes in an international context. Experience of using monitoring and evaluation tools and processes.
This role is open to national candidates only.
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.
Contract: National
Eligibility: Nepalese
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.