Job Vacancy at Volunteer Service Overseas

Job description

Desired Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications

• Masters degree level in Development studies, Youth Development; Agribusiness, ICT for Development, or other relevant subject.
• Leadership Experience representing at senior levels, building effective inter-organisational relationships, and working collaboratively with other organisations.
• Project Management.A minimum of six (6) years of experience supervising complex, high-speed projects and challenging field operations.
• Youth Work & Livelihoods Understanding Proven experience of working in non-formal settings with 18-25 year olds from a wide range of backgrounds. Experience in youth economic empowerment/livelihoods including
• Agribusiness, ICT and Technology
• Experience working with volunteers i.e. International and national volunteers including youth and diaspora
• 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 Line management experience, and proven ability to promote self-awareness, learning and development among individuals.
• Planning and Organising Able to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within deadlines, involving key individuals in the planning process.
• Grants & Budget Management. Programme finance management, grants oversight, and grant tracking
• IT (MS office) proficiency.
• Able to travel, including work away from the home base for up to 50% of time, both within the country and occasionally internationally and some weekend and evening work.