Voluntary Service Overseas (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.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: CFYE Youth Engagement Specialist – International Volunteer
Location: Nigeria
Start Date: 1 June 2022
Mode of Delivery: Working at project location
Details
- The CFYE Team are looking to partner with experienced professional who is motivated and enthusiastic about Youth employment and passionate about amplifying the voices of diverse young people. Join us in this journey of putting youth at the centre of the Challenge Fund for Youth Employment programme.
Role Overview
- Working at project location – In this role, you will provide on-site support in the project location and/or VSO office, (full-time unless otherwise specified) for a set period of time.
- CFYE Youth Engagement Specialist International Volunteer to support with coordinating the Youth Champions network in Nigeria. Including day to day welfare support for Youth Champions, logistics and leading on the design and delivery of activities within the network with a focus on coordinating Youth Action Research on digitally enabled jobs, as part of a wider ‘Learning Lab’ in partnership with JobTech Alliance. The post is open for international candidates, not residing in Nigeria.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
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.
Benefits
Allowance
- As a VSO volunteer, you will be sharing your skills with local communities on a full time basis. VSO will cover your travel, vaccinations, accommodation, and medical insurance costs, along with a local living allowance which will be paid in local currency.
- This allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home. You will also receive some financial support to contribute to your on-going expenses at home.
Accommodation:
- VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.
Application Closing Date
3rd May, 2022.
Interiew Date
On a rolling basis.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
