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DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION / REQUIREMENTS:
| Type of role | Advocacy policy and research |
| Location | Nepal |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Contract type | Fixed Term |
| Contract length | 9 months |
| Full Time | 35 hours per week |
| Application Closing Date | 24 Apr 2020 |
| Interview date | Soon as possible |
| Start date | Soon as possible |
To lead the child protection and safeguarding aspect of the project initiatives, facilitate the implementing partners in this regard,develop capacity and provide technical leadership on gender-based violence, child protection and safeguarding.
Skills, qualifications and experience
Essential:
General:
At least Bachelor’s degree in any social science subjects with preferably with gender studies Background.
At least 5 years work experience in the sector of gender equality preferably in GBV particularly working with children in the vulnerable community.
Technical insights on gender equality and gender-based violence
- Good knowledge and understanding of gender equality with strong focus on GBV issues and policies in Nepal.
- Experience of strengthening capacity of partners and development stakeholders on gender equality including GBV, safeguarding.
- Experience of working with women and girls empowerment along with education projects.
Insights on program management and advisory support
- Previous experience of working together with different partners in project management
- Project monitoring and reporting
- Ability to analyses information, evaluate options, and follow the strategic directions as guided.
Networking for collaboration and partnership
- Linkage building with development stakeholders for increased collaborative endeavors
- Influence in local policies and practices for promoting positive behavior and transforming harmful social norms and practices
- Provide advisory assistance in local governance procedures
Volunteering for Development – Understanding and valuing the role of volunteering for development. Familiarity with diverse models of volunteer engagement and the volunteer journey – proven ability to leverage volunteer engagements to deliver social change outcomes. Personal experience of volunteering for development is a significant plus.
Information Technology – Good level of computer skills (Windows, Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook, Internet).
Travel requirement: Able to travel in different parts of project areas in country and spend time away from work- base location.
Commitment to VSO’s mission, values, People First principles and core approaches (Social Inclusion and Gender, Social Accountability, and Resilience).
Desirable:
- Experience of working with or as volunteer
- Experience in advocacy and research work
- Experience on media and/or social media campaigns
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.
Eligibility: Nepalese
Contract: National
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.
To submit your application, click on https://www.vsointernational.org/about/careers/gender-based-violence-specialist-safe-to-learn-a0m3z00000d6m2paar and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
