Project Officer - International Citizen
Service (ICS)
Nandi,
Kenya
Negotiable
Fixed Term,
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.
About VSO: VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries.
Role overview: The Project Officer will be responsible for managing and supporting a pair of volunteer Team Leaders to provide adequate pastoral support to a team of UK and Kenyan volunteers, and facilitating learning for Team Leaders and Volunteers during placement period and post placement period.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Essential
Academic Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
A
Bachelor's degree preferably in social sciences
Kenyan Sign Language
Kenyan Sign Language
- At
least two years of experience in Kenyan sign language
Knowledge on disability rights and inclusion practices
Working with Young People
- Proven
experience of working with and providing support to 18-25 year olds from a
wide range of backgrounds with proven ability to facilitate learning in a
non-formal environment
- Experience
working with deaf children youth, and their families in education or
livelihood initiatives or successful work with persons with disabilities.
Cross-Cultural Working
- Direct
and substantial experience of working cross-culturally and able to
communicate to a range of audiences and promote sharing and learning
between cultures
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 written and communication skills needed for writing reports, publicity
materials and corresponding with a wide-range of community members.
Supervision
- Significant
experience of working in a supervisory role. Proven ability to promote
self-awareness, learning and development among individuals.
Planning and Organising
- Able
to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within
deadlines, involving key individuals in the planning process.
Budget Management
- Experience
of managing budgets and undertaking accounting procedures.
Desirable
Volunteering
- Sufficient
experience of working with volunteers to understand the key factors which
make volunteer placements viable, effective and rewarding.
Programme Design and Evaluation
- Experience
in designing and evaluating youth programmes in an international context.
- Experience
in using monitoring and evaluation tools and processes.
VSO is an equal opportunities employer and encourages
applications from all sectors of society.
How to apply
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description HERE 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: 18 May 2016
Interview/Assessment date(s): 23rd May 2016
Start date: 6th June 2016
Application closing date: 18 May 2016
Interview/Assessment date(s): 23rd May 2016
Start date: 6th June 2016
Interpreter -
Kenya Sign Language
Nandi,
Kenya
Negotiable
Fixed Term,
4 Months
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.
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 provide accurate interpretation support during work placement activities, training workshops, medical appointments, phone calls, community meetings and any other activities required for ICS youth volunteers for a 16-week international development project.
Role Overview: To provide accurate interpretation support during work placement activities, training workshops, medical appointments, phone calls, community meetings and any other activities required for ICS youth volunteers for a 16-week international development project.
N.B. VSO
ICS placements are divided into three phases: pre-placement, on placement and
post-placement. This contract is predominantly for the ‘on-placement’ phase.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Essential
criteria
Knowledge /
qualifications:
- Fully
qualified KSL interpreter
- Professional
registration with the Kenya Sign Language Association
- Recognized
as a KSL interpreter by the Kenya National Association of the Deaf
- Clear
understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
Experience:
- Experience
of working with young people with diverse sign language fluency;
- Experience
of interpreting for groups in informal learning environments.
Skills/Abilities:
- Self-motivated
with the ability to work on own initiative;
- Excellent
communication, active listening and interpersonal skills;
- Ability
to work under pressure, with varied client groups and as part of a busy
team;
- Good
personal time management skills;
- Ability
to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries
with young people;
- Willingness
to work unsociable hours including weekends (routine) and evenings (in the
event of an emergency);
- Ability
to plan logically, managing a varied workload and flexible working
environment.
Desirable Criteria:
Knowledge /
Qualifications:
- A
belief in the values and mission of VSO;
- A
passion for the role of young people in international development;
- Proficiency
in additional sign languages
- A
basic understanding of development issues, e.g. gender equality, climate
change.
Experience:
- Working
(/volunteering) in a cross-cultural environment.
- Living/volunteering
in an international development context.
Skills/Abilities:
- Emotional
resilience in working with young people with challenging behaviours.
How to apply
If you’re
interested in applying for this role, please download the job description HERE 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: 18 May 2016
Interview / Assessment date(s): 24th-25th May 2016
Start date: 6th June 2016
Application closing date: 18 May 2016
Interview / Assessment date(s): 24th-25th May 2016
Start date: 6th June 2016
