Organizational Capacity Strengthening Technical Advisor at Volunteer Service Overseas (VSO)

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Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) is an international development charity[1] with a vision for a "world without poverty" and a mission to "bring people together to fight poverty". VSO recruits professionals to work as volunteers, living and working alongside local populations in developing countries. Founded in 1958, VSO has sent over 50,000 volunteer. As of 2015 VSO worked in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific.
Job Description
  • Organizational Capacity Strengthening Technical Advisor must be capable of working remotely while strengthening the capacity of Civil Society Groups (CSGs) in leading their own organisational and operational development by co-developing inclusive tools, frameworks, and learning resources tailored to their diverse contexts. The volunteer will provide demand-driven technical support that strengthens strategic planning, inclusive governance, shared leadership, reflective practices and adaptive management. As part of the global volunteer network, this volunteer role acts as a resource person, provides targeted and flexible technical supports to the in-country CSGs, offering regular coaching and mentoring and remote technical supports across countries. This role works alongside local accompanier volunteers, VSO team and partners to tailor support to each CSG’s context, readiness, and common issues/priorities. 

Ideal Applicant Summary

Competencies and Behaviour:

  • Expert in organisational design and development, focusing on inclusive governance and leadership. Skilled in strengthening CSG capacity and embeding accountability, resilient and sustainable practices. Experienced in facilitating participatory self-assessments to help CSGs set priorities and lead capacity plans.
  • Proficient in co-designing accessible learning resources for diverse literacy and inclusion needs. Strong in digital and organisational growth tools.
  • Effective facilitator, coach, and mentor, creating safe, inclusive spaces. Committed to VSO’s mission, values, safeguarding, Code of Conduct, and Volunteering for Development.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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