In this role, you will provide on-site support in the project location and/or VSO office, (full-time unless otherwise specified) for a set period of time.
Ideal Applicant Summary
- Good understanding of the community, education needs and context of the project location
- Proven use of different learning and development approaches for young learners/children
- Knowledge and awareness on child protection practices and mechanisms
- High integrity and a good rapport in the community
- A commitment to community-led processes of social change.
- Understanding of participatory approaches to working with communities
- Understanding of or experience in community development
- Recognition of the role of power and politics (vested interests) in constraining locally led change.
- Able to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within deadlines, involving key individuals in the process.
- Strong listening and observation skills
- Good facilitation skills using participatory processes and techniques.
- Experience of preparing good quality reports,
- Willingness to learn and unlearn.
- Self-aware and reflective
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