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  • Posted: Jul 24, 2014
    Deadline: Aug 4, 2014
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    VSO is the world’s leading international development organisation that uses volunteers to fight poverty and reduce inequality. Our vision is simple: a world without poverty. Our approach is unique: sending skilled volunteers from sectors such as health, education and business to work with partners who have requested our help. VSO enables a two-way e...
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    Project Officer

    Role overview
    VSO Nigeria is looking to recruit 4 young experienced, skilled and efficient Project Officers to provide programmatic and administrative support to the ICS Programme. This position will be based in Lagos, Kwara, Osun and Abuja. Each PO will report to the Youth Programmes Officer in-charge of each location.

    The persons will be responsible for volunteer support, facilitation, relationship management and partnership working, programme development support, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and budget management specific to the ICS programme.

    With considerable experience of working with young people in an international development context, the Project Officer will be responsible for supporting a pair of volunteer Team Leaders (TL) to provide pastoral support to a team of UK & In-Country volunteers, and facilitate learning for TL and volunteers during their placements.

    Skills, qualifications and experience required
    Essential
    • Youth Work
    Proven experience of working with and providing support to 18-25 year olds from a wide range of backgrounds with proven ability to facilitate learning in a non-formal environment.
    • 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.
    • International Development
    Knowledge of issues which are common to communities in developing countries, possibly achieved through working or living in a developing country. Experience of promoting learning about development issues.
    • Communication
    Possession of strong verbal communication to work effectively and inclusively with an overseas colleague. Strong written communication skills needed for writing reports.
    • Supervision
    Significant experience of working in a supervisory role. 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.

    Desirable
    • Budget Management
    Experience of managing budgets and undertaking accounting procedures.
    • Volunteering
    Experience of working with volunteers to understand the key factors which make volunteer placements viable, effective and rewarding.
    • Programme Design and Evaluation
    Experience of designing and evaluating youth programmes in an international context. Experience of using monitoring and evaluation tools and processes.

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