Harare, Zimbabwe
Market Related
Permanent
Full Time, 40 hours per week
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
With significant experience of working with young people in an international development context, the Youth Programmes Manager will be responsible for supporting and supervising a team of ICS Project staff and volunteers by providing pastoral support and facilitating learning.
Volunteer Support
Working with the host country counterpart to provide adequate support and supervision of volunteers throughout the programme. Promoting and encouraging appropriate behaviour and ensuring compliance with safety and security policies.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Youth Work
Proven experience of supervising working with and providing support to 18-25 year olds from a wide range of backgrounds with proven ability to facilitate learning in a non-formal environment
Excellent understanding of project cycle management tools to ensure effective planning, resourcing, implementation and review of programmes /projects.
Cross-Cultural Working
Direct and substantial experience of working cross-culturally and able to communicate to a range of audiences and promote sharing and learning between cultures
International Development
Knowledge of issues which are common to communities in developing countries, possibly achieved through working or living in a developing country. Experience of promoting learning about development issues.
Practical experience of applying development issues at a project or community level. Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of development issues.
Communication
Possession of strong verbal communication to work effectively and inclusively with an overseas colleague. Strong written communication skills needed for writing reports.
Supervision
Significant experience of working in a supervisory role. Proven ability to promote self-awareness, learning and development among individuals.
Planning and Organising
Able to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within deadlines, involving key individuals in the planning process.
Budget Management
Experience of managing budgets and undertaking accounting procedures.
Volunteering
Sufficient experience of working with volunteers to understand the key factors which make volunteer placements viable, effective and rewarding.
Programme Design and Evaluation
Experience of designing and evaluating youth programmes in an international context. Experience of using monitoring and evaluation tools and processes.
Must have understanding of Youth programs in a local country context
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.
Application closing date
25 Apr 2016
Interview/Assessment date(s)
1 week after applications closing
Start date
2 May 2016