Program Specialist – VSO Nepal 272 views1 applications

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:

LocationNepal
SalaryAs per VSO Nepal policy
Contract typeFixed Term
Full Time35 hours per week
Application Closing Date24 Apr 2020
Interview dateSoon as possible
Start dateSoon as possible

Role overview

Lead the implementation of the project and to be the lead reference point within VSO Nepal programme’s project (GPeVAC funded) in providing information on all programmatic matters including volunteer, partners, finance and beneficiaries and administer the GPeVAC funded project with the Implementing Partners through quality implementation of activities undertaken vis-à-vis plans, fund flow management, maintaining monitoring sheet, and ensuring compliance of the programme area financial contractual matters

Skills, qualifications and experience

Project Management

Excellent understanding of project cycle management tools and experience of organizational assessment, planning and review tools and processes.

Programme Development and Delivery

Knowledge of issues in violence against children programming and delivery in Nepal. Proven experience of working on the area of the violence against children.

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

Communication

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

People Management & Supervision

People management experience, and proven ability to promote self-awareness, learning and development among individuals. Matrix management experience preferred.

Planning and Organising

Able to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within deadlines, involving key individuals in the planning process.

Bachelors’ degree plus equivalent professional experience in subjects relevant to community development (i.e., international development, human resources, social work, public policy, communications, etc.)IT (MS office) proficiency.

Able to travel, including work away from the home base for up to 25% of time, both within the country and occasionally internationally and some weekend and evening work.

Adaptability and Flexibility to adapt to new situations, with a positive attitude to working in an international organisation.

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.

Commitment to VSO’s mission, values, People First principles and core approaches (Social Inclusion and Gender, Social Accountability, and Resilience).

Desirable Criteria: (skills that could be an advantage in the role)

  • Experience of working with volunteers.
  • Experience working with international NGOs
  • Knowledge and skills on facilitation

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

Recruitment and offer of this role is subject to grants approval.

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/programme-specialist-a0m3z00000d6m3haab and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

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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. It has been working in Nepal since 1964 to improve the lives of impoverished people in poorest districts of Nepal, particularly focusing on vulnerable women, girls and disadvantaged groups and communities. VSO Nepal focus areas are Education, Secure Livelihoods, Health, Gender and Youth programme along with emergency response projects.
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