Project Officer at Volunteer Service Overseas (VSO)
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Company Details
Industry:
Non-Profit Organization Management
Website:
https://www.vsointernational.org/
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.…
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
7 Years
Job Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
Undisclosed
Job Category:
Project Management
Job Description
To implement project activities at the field level as per the project plan in alignment with VSO’s volunteering for development (VfD) approach and global implementation standards. This role will be contributing to the successful delivery of the project to achieve VSO’s vision of a fair world for everyone.
Ideal Applicant Summary
- Qualification in Livelihoods, Social Development, Project Management (PMD Pro, PRINCE II, PMP) or equivalent. Knowledge of global volunteer standards.
- Experience in project administration and field implementation with sectoral expertise in livelihoods.
- Background in social sciences, environmental studies, or entrepreneurship preferred.
- Proven experience in youth empowerment, enterprise acceleration, and incubation, particularly in informal settlements and the circular economy.
- Skills in project budget administration, community-led and rights-based approaches, stakeholder collaboration, capacity development, and application of participatory, risk, and gender analysis tools are desirable.
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