VSO is the world’s leading international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. Working in 24 countries around the world, our unique role in international development is to place committed volunteers with carefully selected organisations where their skills can have the greatest impact. Our extraordinary volunteers live and work in some of the world’s poorest communities. Sharing their unique skills and experience to generate new ideas and new ways of doing things, helping the communities they work in lift themselves out of poverty. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change, that will impact generations to come. Join us and help us work towards our vision of a world without poverty.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION / REQUIREMENTS:
| 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 |
Role overview
Establish and implement project M & E system, follow and lead communications strategy of VSO Nepal, prepare project reports as per donor requirement and disseminate the project learnings and use knowledge and skill gained thorough specialized education and experience for the production, management and communication of Safe to Learn project’s knowledge products for internal and external communications in coordination with MEAL Manager.
Skills, qualifications and experience
Essential:
Human Resource:
Master’s degree in relevant field, preferably in mass communication; Proven experiences working in diverse multicultural team;
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position in a development organization.
Learning and documentation
- Previous experience in conceptualizing and designing learning into communication materials would be an added advantage.
- Proven knowledge and experience in documentation in both English and Nepali language
- Experience of writing donor and project reports.
- Communication, facilitation and influencing
- Excellent knowledge on using participatory tools and techniques
- Excellent training and facilitation skills particularly in programme/project reviews and assessments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills – able to listen, analyse, present, consult, negotiate with confidence and obtain stakeholder engagement.
- Able to communicate complex issues effectively to wide range of audiences. Experience of remote and cross-cultural communication, demonstrating sensitivity to cultural and language differences.
Decision Making and planning
Capacity for inquiry, research, logical and analytical thinking, powers of reasoning and critical analysis.
Able to demonstrate sound judgment and a solution focused approach, solving unstructured issues in unfamiliar settings.
Able to consider implications of professional value, ethics and attitudes to decision making.
Able to plan, juggle complex multiple priorities within restricted resources. Ability to manage competing deadlines.
Information Technology – Good level of computer skills (Windows, Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook, Internet).
Travel requirement: Able to travel in a rural area in country and internationally occasionally and spend time away from work- base location and home.
Commitment to VSO’s mission, values, People First principles and core approaches (Social Inclusion and Gender, Social Accountability, and Resilience).
Desirable:
- Project management experience.
- Experience of working with volunteers.
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.
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/learning-and-communication-specialist-a0m3z00000d6m3naar and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
