Volunteering Job Opportunities at VSO Tanzania VSO is the world’s leading international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. Working in 24 countries around the world, our unique role in international development is to place committed volunteers with carefully selected organisations where their skills can have the greatest impact. As a VSO volunteer you’ll live and work in some of the world’s poorest communities. By sharing your unique skills and experience you’ll help generate new ideas and new ways of doing things, helping the communities you work in lift themselves out of poverty. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change, that will impact generations to come. Join us as a VSO volunteer and help us work towards our vision of a world without poverty.
POSITION:Entrepreneurship Adviser Volunteer at VSO
Role overview
The Ideal person will train and advise Students and Teachers on various topics on Entrepreneurship, Support staff by building their capacity on delivering courses on Entrepreneurship, Provide practical entrepreneurial skills to the tutors and students, Also Will support the already established and Create new groups of entrepreneurship for building more capacity and mentorship.
Skills, qualifications and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business management or social science, Entrepreneurship, Economics or related is required
• Background on training, education or facilitation skills will be the most advantageous factor for this position.
• Communication – communicates at various levels depending on the audience and content of message, communicates the rights message, excellent in communication consistency between partners in the project
• Ability to inspire young people is highly recommended. Good inspirational speaking skills will be added advantage
• Analysis and creative problem-solving – proactive to deliver solutions to challenges,
• Ability to identify the interest of the CLARITY project and VETA. Ability to analyse and quickly grasp the fundamentals of a need. Able to find innovative ways of solving or pre-empting problems.
• Flexibility – ability to be proactive in changing environment of working, business management, and entrepreneurship is desirable, experienced on people management and ability to work in a multinationals with flexibilities of cultural differences.
Desirable Criteria:
• Experience of working in a developing country and/or an NGO.
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
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
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.
The deadline for submitting the application is 13 November 2020
POSITION:Communication specialist Volunteer at VSO November, 2020
Role overview
The Communications Personal is responsible for maintaining internal communications strategies to keep project beneficiaries and partners informed of CLARITY projects presence, information and events. The Adviser will be expected to investigate preferred communications channels and ways for delivering information to different target groups as well as do research and write stories that capture the impact of the project. The ideal candidate will ensure the production of quality communication materials and information’s throughout the project working hand in hand with other volunteer who will be engaged in a similar Project.
Skills, qualifications and experience
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; experience of developing compelling, high quality documentation,
• Guidance and practice notes; concept notes; case stories, presentations for different audiences. Strong representation skills.
• Relevant professional experience in a communication position.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in developing print and digital communications materials.
Knowledge/qualifications:
• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a similar discipline.
• 3 years of experience in relevant position,
• Excellent oral and written communication skills,
• Desk and qualitative research skills,
• Understanding of multimedia communications,
• Sound working knowledge of digital and social media,
• Presentation and influencing skills in order to obtain buy-in of recommendations.
Skills/Abilities:
• Able to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within deadlines, involving key individuals in the process.
• 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.
Desirable Criteria:
• Proven experience in developing and implementing communications strategies
• Proven ability in delivering relevant content to digital and social media
• Strong in expressing creativity in all different communication channels and ability to quickly switch between them.
• Experience of working in a developing country and/or an NGO.
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
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
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.
The deadline for submitting the application is 13 November 2020
POSITION:Interactive Theatre Adviser Volunteer at VSO
Role overview
Theatre and Advocacy Adviser will create strong creative tool (interactive theatre, drama, to aware different groups including youth and community, Theatre and Advocacy Adviser will highlight and focus the importance of women empowerment through developing communication tools (theatre, drama) will try to attain more equitable power relationships within the household and Community. Theatre and Advocacy Adviser will also provide emphasis to bring the most marginalized communities engaged in our program to build the capacity of youth clubs, and partner staff on different youth friendly communication tools.
Skills, qualifications and experience
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in advocacy for gender equality
• Capacity to design, organize and conduct workshops/training sessions.
Knowledge/qualifications:
• BA or MA on Theater Arts/Performing Arts.
• Experience of 3-5 years in Theatre for Development Program/Project.
• All applicants must possess strong written and spoken English language skills. Applicants may be required to take a VSO language test as part of the selection process.
• Proven experience of working with youths from a wide range of backgrounds with proven ability to facilitate learning in a non-formal environment.
• Experience of working cross-culturally and able to communicate to a range of audiences and promote sharing and learning between cultures
Skills/Abilities:
• Experience in planning agreed objectives and a track record of keeping deadlines and involving key individuals in the planning process.
• Commitment to team work, coaching, and mentoring others.
• Ability to handle problems and Good facilitation skills
Desirable Criteria:
• Experience of 3-5 years in Theatre for Development Program/Project.
• Experience in the NGO sector
• Understanding of development issues around Youth empowerment,
• Understanding socio-economic issues,
• Knowledge of issues which are common to communities in developing countries, possibly achieved through working within an NGO.
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
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
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.
The deadline for submitting the application is 13 November 2020
POSITION;Life Skills Adviser Volunteer at VSO
Role overview
The Ideal person will train the youth to improve market awareness and help them identify business opportunities. The candidate will work hand in hand with corporate volunteers who will be engaged in the similar position or Life Skills expert to engage marginalized youth on soft skills that will help them on how to employ themselves and or prepare for the labour market and promote their business.
Skills, qualifications and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business management or social science, Entrepreneurship, Economics or related is required
• 3 to 4 Years of experience in relevant field.
• Background on training, education or facilitation skills will be the most advantageous factor for this position.
• Communication – communicates at various levels depending on the audience and content of message, communicates the rights message, excellent in communication consistency between partners in the project
• Ability to inspire young people is highly recommended.
• Good inspirational speaking skills will be added advantage
• Analysis and creative problem-solving – proactive to deliver solutions to challenges,
• Ability to identify the interest of the CLARITY project and VETA. Ability to analyse and quickly grasp the fundamentals of a need. Able to find innovative ways of solving or pre-empting problems.
• Flexibility – ability to be proactive in changing environment of working, business management, and entrepreneurship is desirable, experienced on people management and ability to work in a multinationals with flexibilities of cultural differences.
Desirable Criteria:
• Experience of working in a developing country and/or an NGO.
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
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
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.
The deadline for submitting the application is 13 November 2020
POSITION;Policy & Governance Adviser Volunteer at VSO
Role overview
The ideal candidate for this post is skilled in networking within government or semi-government bodies and support them in structuring processes, strategic planning, and budgeting and strategy implementation. Next to this, you will be interpreting and reviewing relevant policies, evaluating options and making recommendations for new policies. Extra tasks might consist of proactively participating in organising topical policy dialogues with Youth, local partners, sectoral stakeholders, or the government. If you have excellent skills in policy and Governance, reviewing current policies, advising and providing support to improve local Government processes and planning, this is your job!
Skills, qualifications and experience
Skills, Knowledge, Experience and qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in development studies, political sciences, public management or other related business studies;
• 3-4 years of Experience in Organization Development, Policy and Governance, working with Government Institutions etc
• Ability to quickly analyse Tanzanian development sector and governance mechanisms;
• Proven experience in training and development of staff ensuring continuous learning;
• Proven track record in planning, developing and implementing organisational structures and sustainable improvements;
• Strong communication, documentation, report writing and presentation skills including excellent written and spoken English;
• Experience with ongoing advocacy initiatives in different development sectors in Tanzania or other developing countries.
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
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
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.
The deadline for submitting the application is 13 November 2020
POSITION:Project Implementation Manager at VSO
Role overview
Provide management, coordination and direction to “Collective Action for Rights realization in extractives Industry in Tanzania – CLARITY” project, This includes volunteer recruitment and management; managing human resource, managing partners and stakeholders relationships; project deliverables; financial management, reporting and networking. If you are passionate about making a positive change for the most marginalised you are the ideal candidate!
Skills, qualifications and experience
Bachelor’s or Master degree in Development studies, Project Management, Human Rights, Business Administration or other equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience of managing development projects, ideally, in Livelihoods.
• Demonstrated experience of applying project cycle management practices at a project or community level
• Demonstrated success at networking and partnership development
• Proven experience in financial management, including budgeting, monitoring and managing expenditure
• Proven ability to manage, develop and motivate others within a team
• Demonstrated ability at successfully monitoring and evaluating projects
• Evidence of leadership skills including handling complex situations to an effective conclusion.
• Oral and written fluency in English, with confidence in communicating to a wide range of audiences
• IT literate (Microsoft packages)
• Self-motivated, ability to use own initiative, flexibility.
• Excellent coordination and planning skills with experience of working under pressure. Time management skills.
Desirable:
• Practical experience gained within an volunteering NGO context
• Commitment to VSO’s work and values
• Experience and knowledge of project location
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
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.
Once you’re ready to apply, click on ‘make an application’ below to complete the online form.
The deadline for submitting the application is 13 November 2020
POSITION:Driver at VSO
Role overview
Your primary responsibilities will be to drive passengers, run errands and undertake other logistical activities. Ensure that Project vehicle and driving policies and good practice are followed at all times. Manage vehicles as requested, including cleaning; checking toolbox contents are complete; daily checks.
Skills, qualifications and experience
Qualification:
• Full valid and clean driving license and significant level of driving experience with minimum of three years and above.
Experience:
• Familiar with and able to undertake basic 4WD vehicle check and séricine
• Excellent knowledge of the Country geography
• Good understanding of English
• Holding of secondary School Certificate
• Able to travel and spend time away from home for extended periods of time
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• Flexibility to adapt to new situations, with a positive attitude to working in an international organization with progressive work standards
• Commitment to VSO’s values and sensitivity to equal opportunities particularly regarding HIV&AIDS, disability and gender.
Desirable
• Experience working with international Non-Government Organizations
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
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.
Once you’re ready to apply, click on ‘make an application’ below to complete the online form.
The deadline for submitting the application is 13 November 2020
POSITION:Project MEAL Officer at VSO
The Monitoring, and Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Officer provides technical support, coordination and oversight the “Collective Action for Rights realization in extractives Industry in Tanzania – CLARITY” Project MEAL system and processes. The MEAL Officer will take the lead on ensuring the quality of: research and assessments including pre-project assessments, baselines, mid and end evaluations; design of log frames, results frameworks and MEL plans for project; capacity building of project teams to effectively implement the project management system including monitoring project performance; knowledge management and data use. So that the VSOT Country office has robust evidence base to design and deliver high quality programmes; measure, document and disseminate good practices and impact; produce quality communications materials; providing early warnings where performance is below target. If you are passionate about making a positive change for the most marginalised you are the ideal candidate!
Essential: Masters or Bachelor degree level in M&E or equivalent in social sciences and or social research;
• At least 3 years experience in a similar postion
• Extensive experience of monitoring, evaluation and/or research using participatory practices and quantitative and qualitative methodologies;
• Experience of, awareness of and commitment to gender equality and social inclusiveness in research, monitoring and evaluation processes;
• Experience in providing research, monitoring and evaluation support for programme design and proposal development.
• Experience in developing and implementing M&E systems and frameworks in an NGO environment.
• Sound understanding on formative/ summative design; impact evaluation design and implementation
• Strong computer skills and data management
• Skilled in handling data and the ability to analyse and synthesize data and evidence from different sources
• Experience of reporting to donors in the development sector
• Ability to build capacity of others, facilitation, coaching and training skills.
• Proven ability to manage, develop and motivate others within a team
• Experience of use of communications materials to influence others
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Self-motivated, ability to use own initiative, flexibility
• Able to travel and work long hours, including work away from the home base for up to 30% of time, both within the country and occasionally internationally and some weekend and evening work.
Desirable:
• Work experience with INGOs and/or UN agencies
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
• Experience in using statistical packages (SPSS, STATA, EPI Info);
• Being up-to-date on the current international debate around development effectiveness and research and evaluation methodologies
• Experience of developing a communications strategies and materials
• Experience of using online communications methods (e.g. social media) for work purposes
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
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Once you’re ready to apply, click on ‘make an application’ below to complete the online form.
POSITION:Social Inclusion and Gender Specialist at VSO
Role overview
The employee will provide gender mainstreaming and proactive technical support. Also you will be responsible for gender mainstreaming and proactive technical support to VSO staff and partners. You will be providing team guidance and technical capacity to the project teams through orientations, operational plans, daily interaction, regular team meetings, learning and reflection events to implement effectively and efficiently (gender) inclusion in VSO. You will establish and maintain effective working relationships with local partner organizations, key government departments and any relevant local or international organizations. If you are passionate about making a positive change to gender equality and leaving no social groups behind, you are the ideal candidate!
Skills, qualifications and experience
Qualifications: Bachelor degree in women/gender studies, education, social science, economics, sociology or equivalent studies.
• Experience:
• 3-5 years of experience in development and/or humanitarian organizations, including significant experience of working with partners to deliver development interventions and/or humanitarian program with gender and youth focus.
• Affinity with and preferably expertise in gender issues in developing countries;
• Affinity with issues of social inclusion and exclusion in community;
• Ability to communicate with different stakeholders on different levels within organisations;
• • Relevant experience in the development and implementation of gender analysis and mainstreaming.
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
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please
for more information.
Once you’re ready to apply, click on ‘make an application’ below to complete the online form.
The deadline for submitting the application is 13 November 2020
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