Jobs at VSO Nigeria Programme Office

Skills, qualifications and experience required

• Youth Work
Proven experience of working with and providing support to Youths from a wide range of backgrounds with proven ability to facilitate learning in a non-formal environment

• Cross-Cultural Working
Ability to communicate to a range of audiences and promote sharing and learning between cultures. Experience of managing change in an international environment. Direct and substantial experience of working cross-culturally.

• 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 skills 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 Organizing
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.

• NGO Experience
Practical experience gained within a volunteering/NGO context and of managing a volunteer programme.