Community Volunteer (Active Project) - Education (4 positions) Kakuma, Turkana, Makueni, Kilifi
VSO
Research, Teaching & Training
Job Summary
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Job Description/Requirements
Role Overview Summary
In this role, you will provide on-site support in the project location and/or VSO office, (full-time unless otherwise specified) for a set period of time.
Ideal Applicant Summary
·Good understanding of the community, education needs and context of the project location
·Proven use of different learning and development approaches for young learners/children
·Knowledge and awareness on child protection practices and mechanisms
·High integrity and a good rapport in the community
·A commitment to community-led processes of social change.
·Understanding of participatory approaches to working with communities
·Understanding of or experience in community development
·Recognition of the role of power and politics (vested interests) in constraining locally led change.
·Able to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within deadlines, involving key individuals in the process.
·Strong listening and observation skills
·Good facilitation skills using participatory processes and techniques.
·Experience of preparing good quality reports,
·Willingness to learn and unlearn.
·Self-aware and reflectiveÂ
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
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