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
