VSO is the world’s leading development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. We are unique in the way we bring people together to share their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take action against poverty and exclusion. It’s a highly effective approach that works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world’s poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty.
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 volunteer will support in contextualising and implementing a robust, participatory monitoring and evaluation system that can provide clear data for evidence based SRHR advocacy for marginalised youth groups and use as evidence of the programme’s outcomes and impact. The M&E Specialist works in accordance with the Make Way proposal including a Theory of Change and Results Framework, and international best practices. The M&E Specialist will work in a team with other M&E advisors and technical member staff to ensure that relevant data is collected, analysed, and used to inform management and design decision, and to provide programme updates, as required.
Requirements
Skills, qualifications and experience
At least a bachelor’s degree in M&E or equivalent in social sciences, health related and or social research.
You have an advanced understanding of research, monitoring and evaluation approaches and methodologies (e.g., MILE).
Experience
- You have (2+ years) experience with research, learning, monitoring & evaluation approaches and methodologies.
- Skilled in the use and management of qualitative and quantitative data collection, participatory methodologies, and reporting
- Strong Data analytical skills (both Qualitative and Quantitative data) & dissemination and use
- Great presentation skills (PPT, data visualization)
- Excellent communication (verbal and writing) skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities effectively and efficiently.
- Experience working in a consortium arrangement is a plus
- Experience and awareness of commitment to gender & social inclusion in research, monitoring and evaluation processes.
- You have experience of working in advocacy programmes, preferably in adolescent and youth health or SRHR.
- Proven people interaction skills, to produce cohesive action and high- level outputs.
- Able to work well with a variety of individuals in a challenging cross-cultural setting.
- Background and experience in development/NGO work particularly with grassroots communities and marginalised individuals.
- Good understanding of capacity building and training and building of effective and efficient teams.
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
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.
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