VSO International
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Operation Specialist
Type of role: Business
Location: Nepal
Salary: As per organisation’s policy
Contract type: Permanent
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Application Closing Date: 16 Mar 2023
Interview date: as soon as possible
Start date: as soon as possible
VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.
Role overview
Under the direct supervision and overall guidance of Head of People and Operation, the Operation Specialist will lead and oversee all procurement activities and other operational responsibilities (IT, Inventory, Liaison Logistics and supply chain). S/he will provide advice, assistance and follow-up on procurement process and procedures, ensuring policies of VSO, related donors and partners.
Skills, qualifications and experience
Essential
Qualification:
At least Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, management or related subject with minimum 3 – 4 years of progressive work experience.
Experience:
- Experience and demonstrated ability working on projects funded by a variety of international donors, including experience in developing and managing activities and related budgets.
- Ability to handle a variety of assignment under pressure of deadline. Willing and flexibility to multi-task.
- Ability to professionally represent VSO to Donor, Partners, Vendors, Government and Non- Government stakeholders.
Volunteering for Development and Youth Engagement
- Understanding and valuing the role of volunteering for development.
- Valuing the role of young people in development.
- Experience of working with international and national professional volunteers and youth plus personal experience of volunteering for development is a significant advantage.
Communication Skills
- Good verbal and oral communication skills in English and local languages.
Financial and Risk Management – Sound knowledge of financial and risk management skills
Information Technology – Good level of computer skills (Windows, Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook, Internet).
Travel requirement – Able to travel in country and spend time away from work- base location and home.
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
Desirable:
Project management experience.
Commitment to VSO’s mission, values, People First principles and core approaches (Social Inclusion and Gender, Social Accountability, and Resilience).
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
VSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure we are protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.
How to apply
Step 1
Complete the registration form below. When you have completed the form, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to our VSO Values self-assessment. This is a module designed to give you an insight into VSO’s ethos and provide you with an understanding of how your values align with ours, helping you to decide if you would like to join our organisation. The self-assessment module typically takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Step 2
After completing the VSO Values self-assessment, you can opt out or proceed with the application process. You will need to upload your CV in Word or PDF format detailing your employment and educational history, and any volunteering experience. Please note that you will need to complete the full application form in one go as you cannot save it to fill at a later time.
Step 3
When you have submitted your application, you will receive an email inviting you to complete two assessments which focus on how you process information and what your work approach is.
You will be shown instructions and example questions prior to the assessments to help you increase your familiarity with them. You will also have access to a short profile report on completion of the assessment. Your application will be reviewed by our Resourcing Team when you have completed these assessments.
Should you require any adjustments to be made to the application process due to a disability or any other circumstances, please email us at [email protected] to discuss your requirements.
