JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position: National Volunteer – CCA/DRR Coordinator
Type of
role: Agriculture
and natural resources
Location: Birendranagar, Surkhet
Application Closing Date: 12 Jul 2021
Mode of delivery: Working at project location
VSO
is the world’s leading international development charity that works through
volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on
doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by
working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some
of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to
co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national
governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and
livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social
accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick
fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will
improve the lives of generations to come.
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 CCA/DRR Advisor will be based in Birendranagar, Surkhet and provide
technical guidance to CSOs and local government stakeholders on climate change
adaptation and disaster management.
Skills,
qualifications and experience
Knowledge/qualifications:
·
Minimum
Bachelor’s Degree in environment science/ development studies/ disaster risk
management with one year or intermediate degree with three years’ experience on
development preferably on CCA/DRR, conservation, or relevant subject.
Experience:
·
Previous
experience of working on climate change and disaster management.
Skills/Abilities:
·
Facilitation
of capacity building events on CCA/DRR
·
Networking
with local government authorities
·
Coordination with stakeholders, line agencies and partner organization
Desirable
Criteria: (skills
that could be an advantage in the role)
Knowledge/qualifications:
·
Policy
research and advocacy
Experience:
·
Previous
experience of conservation and natural resource management
·
Previous
experience of working in Data Information Management System will be an asset
Skills/Abilities:
·
Technical
support on policy advocacy
·
Preparation
of learning documentation
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.
Allowance
As
a VSO volunteer, you will be sharing your skills with local communities on a
full time basis. VSO will cover your travel, vaccinations, accommodation, and
medical insurance costs, along with a local living allowance which will be paid
in local currency. This allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country,
but will not be enough to send money home. You will also receive some financial
support to contribute to your on-going expenses at home.
Accommodation
VSO
works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means
accommodation varies and will be basic.
Some
background about VSO
Much
has changed since VSO started 60 years ago. We’ve gone from being a UK charity
to a truly global development organisation. In 2016/2017 alone, we worked with
over 7,000 volunteers from all over the world and from all backgrounds to
deliver services that had an impact on the lives of almost 2.6 million people
in the 24 countries where we work. Our programmes focus on the areas of health,
education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience building,
social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We believe progress is only
possible when we work together and that strong partnerships are crucial to
delivering positive change. That’s why we work with over 500 partner
organisations, from local and national governments, to businesses, NGOs,
funders, charities and community groups. Currently, over 30% of our people are
recruited from within the country in which they work, and we continue to grow
the share of community and national volunteers involved in our programmes. We
also send increasing numbers of volunteers from one developing country to
another. However, our vision has remained the same; to build a world without
poverty.
Your
application and COVID-19
We are continually reviewing our ability to safely programme and
implement projects during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many local restrictions are
being implemented in several VSO locations, which impacts VSO’s existing
programme delivery.
We will continue to follow the advice of the World Health
Organisation (WHO) and national governments to protect the wellbeing and safety
of all communities, employees and volunteers.
You can read VSO’s COVID-19 statement and frequently asked questions about volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic here.
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