Closing date: 15 Feb 2016
About VSO
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Role overview
The Lead Adviser will assure quality in VSO's livelihoods core programme areas. This role will provide guidance to country directors and programme managers, lead VSO's thinking on livelihoods and ensure that VSO learns from its own work and good practice globally in the sector
Skills, qualifications and experience required
- Experience of direct work of livelihoods in the South,with particular experience of building resilience .
- Supporting research, planning and implementation of programmes at all levels.
- Understanding of current issues and trends in livelihoods, demonstrating skills and knowledge at equivalent level to a post-graduate qualification.
- Strong in analytical thinking and ability to plan strategically from an organisational perspective. Confident and articulate in systems thinking and working with theories of change.
- Experience of value chains and/or employment is also desirable
This role can be based in Bangkok (Thailand), Pretoria (South Africa), Nairobi (Kenya) or Kingston (London), UK. Candidates need the right to work in one of these locations.
How to apply:
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
http://vso.force.com/jobopportunities/Job_DetailsPage?jid=a0mD000000AllZz
Application closing date
15 February 2016
Interview/Assessment date(s)
W/c 22nd February 2016
Start date
As soon as possible