• The Accompanier will work closely with a cluster of selected Civil Society Group (CSGs) in Kilifi County to capacity build, strengthen and continue with mentorship through VSO (VfD) volunteering for Development Approach. They will also strengthen the CSG's technical, organizational and leadership capacity, fostering gender and disability inclusion, support adoption of accountability and participatory practices, amplify people’s collective voice for policy influence and make the government accountable. The role will help to build trust, co-facilitate holistic participatory capacity strengthening processes through accompaniment, mentoring, coaching, peer-learnings and field exposure, encourage linkages for collaboration and enable CSGs to become self- reliant and sustainable. Working alongside other VSO volunteer team, project staff, and local implementing partners, the role supports a shift in power where CSGs lead and volunteers facilitate, empower, connect and enable-through equitable partnerships, mutual respect, and locally led development.

Ideal Applicant Summary

• Experienced in engaging civil society groups—such as grassroots, youth, women, and disability associations—to empower communities to claim their rights. Demonstrates a basic understanding of civil society strengthening, locally led development, equitable partnerships, and rights-based approaches. Skilled in using participatory tools including inclusive governance, social accountability, and citizen-led monitoring. Strong in facilitation, mentoring, and coaching, with a focus on creating inclusive, respectful spaces. Knowledgeable about volunteerism, local governance, and power dynamics. Committed to VSO’s mission, values, safeguarding, and behavioural standar
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