Role Overview Summary

To provide leadership and management in the implementation of Inclusive Education and Education in Emergencies aspects of Volunteering for Development (V4D) Grant and contribute in realization of Inclusive Education’s Programme’s Strategic Objectives that include
Disadvantaged and marginalized children access Inclusive quality education and lifelong... learning
Disadvantaged and marginalized children in emergency and fragile context access inclusive quality education and lifelong learning.

Ideal Applicant Summary

Bachelors degree in Education, Community development, Project management or related area would be an advantage, with specialisation in development, inclusive education or education in emergencies.
At least 3 years relevant experience including the formulation, implementation and development of advocacy and campaign strategies with children, youth with disabilities, refugee youth, and their families, young learners with disability in education or livelihood initiatives.
Knowledge of social accountability, disability rights, refugee rights and social inclusion practices and ability to be open minded and respectful, resilient and adaptive to new situations, facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships and can seek and share knowledge. more

Role Overview Summary

The National volunteer will provide support and Support evidence-based research and advocacy for the existing legal and policy frameworks both at the County and National level while providing evidence-based recommendations for effective implementation of SRHR in Kenya.
Make advocacy spaces more accessible to, and inclusive of, diverse youth and use communications as a... means for enhancing our advocacy work and create innovative approaches to growing our communications work.

Ideal Applicant Summary

Education

Completed study in social sciences, advocacy, communications, public relations, or related field.

Experiences

Significant and relevant experience in the field of communication in multi-cultural environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skill
Skills on designing graphics and visuals for communication material.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, publishing, and graphic design tools
Proven ability of communicating at various levels.
Good written and spoken English and Swahili language skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team member with minimal supervision.
Evidence of effective problem solving and organizational skills.
Evidence of professionalism and high integrity.
Evidence of openness to learning to improve own performance.
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 and ability to also capture communication depending on audience and content of the message.

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 more

Role Overview Summary

To Provide strategic leadership and co-ordination to ensure that all consortium and collaborating partners, youth panelists, and other stakeholders are aligned in delivering the objectives of the Make Way program.

Ideal Applicant Summary

Knowledge/qualifications

This is a senior role that includes coordination and management of programs. A relevant university... degree or post graduate qualification preferably in Public Health or related field.

Experience

Substantial experience working for international or national organizations, including management of programs.
Experience in working in and leading partnerships and large consortia in SRHR programmes.
Evidence of understanding the challenges of working in consortia and its implications for program management.
Excellent understanding of consortium program cycle management tools to ensure effective planning, resourcing, implementation, and review of programs.
Experience of donor reporting on impact, changes, and effectiveness measures, especially with regards to major donors.
Practical experience of applying lobby & advocacy issues at a (consortium) program level.
Able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of lobby & advocacy issues.
Experience and knowledge of the relevant program areas: capacity strengthening of (networks) of CSO’s, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, intersectionality, and youth involvement.

Skills/Abilities

Excellent leadership, networking, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
Excellent cross-cultural communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal/team working Ability to interact professionally with culturally and linguistically diverse staff and stakeholders.
Ability to coordinate a consortium program.
Coaching a high performing team and staff of multiple organizations.
Ability to work flexibly, manage and prioritize a complex and variable workload to meet deadlines.
IT literacy (Microsoft 365, Salesforce, SharePoint)

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 more

Role overview

To provide technical guidance and operational and programme support to project team, management and partners to ensure compliance with safeguarding policies in line with donor expectations and the VSO volunteering for development approach. To build understanding and capacity for safeguarding with partners, CSOs and networks.

Ideal Applicant Summary

We are looking for someone... with experience managing safeguarding in the context of humanitarian, development and peacebuilding programmes in Kenya
The ideal candidate should have undertaken safeguarding training with demonstrable experience in child safeguarding, protection against sexual exploitation and abuse. You will have practical experience of designing and delivering training and ongoing capacity building in safeguarding and security. You will also have previous experience of managing safeguarding incidents and sensitive support to survivors of gender-based violence and people affected by conflict.

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce. We also offer a range of benefits, including;

Opportunities for flexible working and working from home
Generous annual leave of 37 days (inclusive of public holidays)
Employee and Volunteer Assistance Programme
Opportunities for professional development, including a range of online self-study modules, coaching and workshop

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 more

Role Overview:

The consultant will be expected to carry out assessment and refinement of VSO MEL plan, build capacity for the chosen monitoring and evaluation methodologies through targeted workshops, practical trainings, and mentorship. The consultancy is for 30 days spread out through the year (January – December 2024), in accordance with a jointly agreed calendar.

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, &... EXPERIENCE
Essential:

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, e.g., social sciences, international development, policy, sociology, human rights, monitoring and evaluation.
A minimum of five years experiences (with proven track record) in monitoring and evaluating development programmes focused on civil society, social change, and advocacy in Eastern and Southern Africa.
Demonstrable skills in applying monitoring and evaluation methodologies relevant to the Make Way programme.
Evident virtual facilitation and capacity building skills.

Desirable:

Prior experience in working with programme similar to Make Way (focusing on strengthening civil society, creation and diffusion of innovative L&A tools, SRHR).
Knowledge of, and experience with, working with intersectionality (theory) and feminist MEL. Experience with participatory and/or youth-led monitoring and evaluation methods.
Passion for development programmes targeting youth with compounded vulnerabilities. more

Role overview

Working at project location – 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.
To support the delivery of VSO’s Make Way Programme in close collaboration with different stakeholders (government, private sector, non-government organization and community) in Health.

Ideal... Applicant Summary

Minimum of Diploma or bachelor’s degree in development studies, social justice and human rights, humanitarian studies, community development or any other relevant area of study.
Knowledge on Governance and Social Accountability especially Community Score Card, Health care programming, disability rights and Social Inclusion practices.
Evidence of working in Social Accountability programs especially in health sector.
Hands on experience in data collection and data analysis.
Good written and spoken English and Kiswahili skills (Good written and oral communication).
Ability to work effectively as a team member and with minimal supervision.

Competencies and Behaviour
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
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together.

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 more

Role overview

Working at project location – 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.
To support the delivery of VSO’s - The Pitch project, in close collaboration with different stakeholders (government, private sector, non-government organization and community) in Health.

Ideal... Applicant Summary

Data collection
Providing feedback on the development and accessibility of the dashboard.
Participate in the user testing of the dashboard and app interface.
Participating in Social Accountability learning forums
Participating in a session of Training of Trainers on how to use the Social Accountability tools including the app, dashboard and D4A hub.
Facilitating and leading young people in their communities to collect data for the Platform.

Competencies and Behaviour
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
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together.

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 more

Role overview
Drive official vehicles and provide logistic support by implementing & maintaining all operational & administrative policies, procedures and systems while ensuring high standards of customer VSO & service delivery.
Task Responsibilities 

Provide Transport Services:

 Provide transport service to VSO staff and visitors as instructed during working hours or out of working... hoursas required.
 Transports VSO staff and guests to and from the field as assigned.

Support Services:

 Meet and assist visitors/staff on arrival and departure as required.
 Assist in the distribution of mails to and from the Office when assigned.
 Assist in collecting mails to and from the post office, DHL, etc.
 Support to maintain stock control database. Support in purchase requests and orders.
 Undertake and assist in the recording and processing of Invoices, receipts and payments as required and liaising with employees requesting items, finance and administration
teams as needed.

Vehicle VSO and Safety:

 Takes responsibility for the safety of the assigned vehicle, tools, and accessories.
 Ensures that the vehicle is always kept clean and usable.
 Makes sure that he/she drives with in the speed limits set by VSO and according to traffic regulations.
 Makes sure to wear seat belt and always ask and make sure that his/her passengers wear seat belt.
 Ensures validity of his/her driving license.
 Checks oil, fuel, water, tires, brakes, and other electrical systems before starting to drive the car.
 Maintain the daily vehicle log by legibly recording in English all trip times, mileage, and destinations

Collaboration responsibilities (key teams/roles this role will be working with)

Identify him/herself clearly to visitors and provide clear and comprehensive information on the journey / schedule.
Liaise with colleagues and supervisors to understand and manage expectations.
 Communicate with supervisor and suppliers to ensure vehicles are safe and maintained appropriately.
 Follow up on maintenance needs of the vehicle and promptlyreports back to immediate supervisor.
 Reports accidents timely to his/her supervisor.

Competence required (8 -10 bullets on skills knowledge and experience)

Essential

 Valid & clean driving license and significant level of driving experience.
 Familiar with & able to undertake basic 4WD vehicle checks and servicing.
 Experience of working with different cultures and background and knowledge of the Country’s geography.
 Working knowledge of basic MS Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel).
 Understanding of English and ability to write in English.
 Demonstrable commitment to delivering excellent administration & logistical service.
 Ability to think quickly to respond to immediate requests.
 Ability to work well in team and able to plan own daily work effectively, using self-initiative.
 Attention to details.
 Ability to deal with vendor.
 Flexibility to adapt, positive attitude towards change, and constructive and creative approach to problem solving.
 Commitment to VSO’s values and sensitivity to equal opportunities particularly regarding HIV&AIDS, disability and gender.
 Willingness to travel outside of the region for extended periods of time. more

Job/Role Purpose/Band:

This is a strategic role within the global finance team on which the role holder will in collaboration with budget holders of key global function teams, (such as People, Public Fundraising, Business Development, Knowledge, Evidence & Learning and Corporate Services), organize, direct and complete the organizational budget, forecast and reporting processes in a timely and... efficient manner. The role holder is expected to provide the relevant financial analysis and support,to inform and enable effective financial decisions and planning.

Safeguarding level: Level 1:

VSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We will expect all our employees/ volunteers to commit to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our Global Safeguarding Policy.

Level 1:

This post will have no direct contact/access to children and vulnerable adult, post holder will be expected to have a full commitment to uphold VSO safeguarding policy at all times. As part of our safer recruitment practice, a criminal background check (Basic DBS check for UK or equivalent Police check) will be obtained for post holder prior to start date.

Task Responsibilities

Budgeting, forecasting and reporting.

Working alongside the Implementation Team (who are responsible for the annual planning cycle), responsible for delivery of the organisational budget and reforecasting processes, ensuring these are effective for all budget holders and facilitate decision making.
Working closely with senior finance stakeholders to ensure the financial business model and strategy are understood by VSO Global Functions’ budget holders.
Ensure all budget holders receive training on budgeting and reporting to enable them to submit accurate budgets and make informed decisions from monthly reporting.
With the Management Accountant generate the monthly management accounts at summary and functional/grant level in line with month end timetable, with clear commentary and analysis. Monthly management accounts include profit and loss analysis, balance sheet and cash flow.
Produce appropriate financial reports for the Executive Board, senior managers, and budget holders across the organisation.
Drive improvement in reporting and ensure alignment with organisational strategic changes and ways of working.

Collaboration responsibilities
(key teams/roles this role will be working with)

This role is the point of connection between the Global Finance Operations Team and the wider organisation in particular the Global functions and through the Global Implementation Finance Team (GIFT) the programme teams. Being able to translate financial requirements into understandable concepts is essential as is the ability to influence teams to constructively engage with the annual finance budgeting and reporting cycles.
This role provides the analysis that enable the Global functions to make informed decisions and delivers the consolidated budget data for organisational decisions makers.
Collaboration focusses on problem-solving, providing support and giving options, to provide value add to the following roles and teams:

Competence required.

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, CPA or ACCA) with extensive post qualification experience with a strong accounting and analytical background covering income and expenditure, balance sheet and cash flow.
A strong internal customer/stakeholder focused approach and intent to understand the organisation to support the achievement of its aims and objectives effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences, particularly internal and non-finance audiences.
Significant experience in leading reporting and budgeting processes in a global organisation.
Significant experience in business partnering with senior managers and directors in a global organisation.
Ability to deliver strategy whilst maintaining an operational workload.
Track record of analysing and reporting in a simple way on a large volume of data.
 Collaborate with the HR team to support the annual affordability work around proposed salary increases.
 Significant experience in designing and developing reports and budget templates in collaboration with key stakeholders.
 Advanced IT skills (particularly Excel) and experience of accounting and reporting packages.
 Experience of working in a multi-national, multifunctional environment.
 Experience of working with Public Fundraising functions, analysis Return on Investment, business plans and Public Fundraising Key Performance Indicators
 Ability to demonstrate sound judgement, influence and deliver under pressure, adopting a solution-focused approach.  Commitment to VSO’s work and values.

Business Partner to Global functions

 Be the finance point of contact for budget holders of Global functions, providing financial and risk analysis and supporting budgeting and monthly reporting.
 Work with functional leads to understand and manage cost drivers in their area and enable them to achieve better value for money.
 Drive a culture of financial accountability in functional areas and across the organisation ensuring robust financial controls and oversight are in place and all budget holders are aware of their responsibilities.
 Pursue global consistency and continuous improvement in financial policies and procedures in collaboration with other team members.
 Work as part of the global finance teams to ensure that our systems are fit for purpose to support the needs of Programmes.

Income Analysis

 Work closely with fundraisers and Business Pursuit to understand how expenditure drives income.
 Work closely with fundraisers on financial Key Performance Indicators.
 Review, analyse and present consolidated income and net income actuals, projections and scenario planning.
 Ensure reporting on key income and net matrix across UK, the Netherlands and Ireland.
This is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities

Key roles:

Global Function budget holders
Global Implementation Finance Team
Global - Head of Finance Operations
Group Financial Accountant
Finance Manager – UK
Compensation and Benefits Analyst
Management Accountant

Key teams:

Global Finance Operations Team
Global Implementation Finance Team/ Portfolio
Finance Leads
Global Functions teams
Global Implementation Team
Human Resources Team more

Role Overview

Working at project location – 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.
The national volunteer will be expected to lead the establishment and training of youth savings and loans association activities in the Project’s Youth Business Clubs.

Skills, Qualifications And... Experience

We are looking for a professional with a business, finance and administration, economics, development studies, or social sciences background with knowledge and experience of working in youth employment programs specifically in the areas of setting up, training and mentoring formal or informal youth business groups or clubs in informal settlements and/or at the community level. more