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Context for assignment:
What impact could you have globally? We need your skills to support WUSC volunteers and partnerships in Kenya to improve economic opportunities for young people!
As the Program and Volunteer Support Advisor with the WUSC Kenya Office, you will assist the WUSC country team to coordinate the timely delivery of all volunteer assignments and provide general support to volunteers. You will also support the development of key partnerships in Kenya, drive key communications and support the implementation of the volunteering program in Kenya.
Join us in improving opportunities for youth in Kenya!
Responsibilities:
- Play a key role in the implementation of the WUSC volunteer program in Kenya
- Support in the development and delivery of relevant resources, materials and trainings including an in-country orientation for volunteers and volunteer management training for local partners in Kenya
- Support in communicating with potential partner organizations, on-boarding new partners and updating the database of partners
- In collaboration with the country office team, provide personal and professional guidance to Canadian volunteers to contribute to the realization of program goals and completion of assignments
- Support program monitoring and evaluation by liaising with volunteers to consolidate results, document best practices and encourage learning among volunteers and partners
- Support handover from incoming and outgoing volunteers to ensure continuity between assignments and to avoid duplication of work
- Enhance WUSC brand and visibility of the program in Kenya by creating a social media presence and sharing impact stories
- Schedule timely communications meetings with partners and their program participants to write program specific stories and create a portfolio of case studies.
Requirements:
- Degree and/or training in human resources, volunteer management, social sciences or a related field
- Relevant experience in volunteer management or human resources management
- Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills
- Excellent networking skills and partnership management
- A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering.
- Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
- Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset
- Experience living and working internationally considered an asset
- Written and oral fluency in English.
WUSC Description:
WUSC is an international not for profit organization that works for a better world for all young people. WUSC’s vision is for a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world in which all young people, especially women and refugees, are empowered to secure a good quality of life for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Volunteer Support Package:
- Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment
- Participation in a pre-departure training where you will have the opportunity to learn about the program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and meet other volunteers
- Travel, meals and accommodation during in-person pre-departure training
- In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment
- Language training in country of assignment, where required
- Airfare to and from country of assignment and visa/work permit
- Support from the WUSC Administrative Officer for all relevant visas and work permits
- Cost of required country specific vaccinations and antimalarials
- Health insurance
- Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance while in country of assignment
- Vacation leave entitlement
- Return debriefing after completion of assignment
- An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!
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