Bangkok, Pretoria, Nairobi, Kingston
(London), Various Countries
Competitive
Permanent
Full Time, 35 hours per week
About VSO: VSO is the world’s leading independent
international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight
poverty in developing countries.
Our high-impact approach brings
people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international
understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Role Overview: The Lead Adviser will assure quality in VSO's
livelihoods core programme areas . This role will provide guidance to country
directors and programme managers, lead VSO's thinking on livelihoods and ensure
that VSO learns from its own work and good practice globally in the sector
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Skills, qualifications and experience required
- Experience of direct work of livelihoods in
the South,with particular experience of building resilience .
- Supporting research, planning and
implementation of programmes at all levels.
- Understanding of current issues and trends in
livelihoods, demonstrating skills and knowledge at equivalent level to a post-graduate
qualification.
- Strong in analytical thinking and ability to
plan strategically from an organisational perspective. Confident and
articulate in systems thinking and working with theories of change.
- Experience of value chains and/or employment is
also desirable
This role can be based in Bangkok,
Thailand, Pretoria, South Africa, Nairobi, Kenya or Kingston (London), UK.
Candidates need the right to work in one of these locations
How to apply
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please CLICK HERE to download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, CLICK HERE and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Application closing date: 15 Feb 2016
Lead Adviser - Youth
Bangkok, Pretoria, Nairobi, Kingston
(London), Various Countries
Competitive
Permanent
Full Time, 35 hours per week
About VSO: VSO is the world’s leading independent
international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight
poverty in developing countries.
Our high-impact approach brings
people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international
understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Role overview: To develop and promote VSO policy and positioning
around youth, and to ensure that VSO is learning from its own work in youth
(including International Citizen Service) as well as learning from what is
happening globally in the sector.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Experience of direct work with youth
in the South, including supporting research, planning and implementation of
programmes at all levels.
Understanding of current issues and
trends in youth and development, demonstrating skills and knowledge at
equivalent level to a post-graduate qualification.
Strong in analytical thinking and ability to plan strategically from an organisational perspective. Confident and articulate in systems thinking and working with theories of change.
This role can be based in Bangkok, Thailand, Pretoria, South Africa, Nairobi, Kenya or Kingston (London), UK. Candidates need the right to work in one of these locations
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please CLICK HERE to download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, CLICK HERE and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
Application closing date: 15 Feb 2016
Interview / Assessment date(s): As soon as possible
Start date: As soon as possible