Closing date: 01 Dec 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
To assure programme quality by providing quality support to livelihood core programme areas and signature programmes and ensure that VSO is learning from its own work and good practice globally in the sector. The Lead Adviser will oversee the implementation of the recommendations from a recent external review of VSO's livelihoods work.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Experience of direct work in livelihoods in the South, with particular experience of resilience building, supporting research, planning and implementation of programmes at all levels. The candidate should have experience of implementing an assets and capabilities approach to livelihoods development. They should also have an understanding of current issues and trends in livelihoods and development, demonstrate skills and knowledge at equivalent level to a post-graduate qualification.
The candidate will provide leadership to VSO programming quality and learning in livelihoods and foster leadership in others; specifically overseeing VSO's livelihoods work and the implementation of recommendations from the 'Livelihoods Review'. This includes developing VSO's approach to resilience and how we apply a capabilities and assets approach to all livelihoods programming.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.
This role can be based in London, Nairobi, Pretoria or Bangkok. Applicants must have the right to work in one of these countries to be eligible for this position. We will be unable to obtain a visa and work permit for those who do not have the right to work in one of the above countries.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Application closing date: 01/12/2016 Interview/Assessment date: 13/12/2016
Start date: January 2017
How to apply:
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