Job Title: Youth Development Specialist, Bangladesh
Organization: Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO)
Closing date: Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

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

The purpose of this assignment is to work with the VSO Bangladesh in northern and southern part of Bangladesh focusing on youth empowerment.

The adviser will work very closely with VSO staff, Youth club volunteers and community based partner organisations to implement and evaluate VSO program with special focus on Child marriage and SRHR.

He/she will support linkages with local government institutions, service providers, govt. departments and private sector for strengthening AYSRHR program and reduce child marriage in the community.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Youth Work

Proven experience of working with youth and from a wide range of backgrounds with proven ability to facilitate.

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.
Communication

Possession of strong verbal communication to work effectively and inclusively with an overseas colleague. Strong written communication skills needed for writing reports.

Planning and Organizing

Able to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within deadlines, involving key individuals in the planning process.

Desirable

Experience of managing budgets, Programme Design and Evaluation

All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country.

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: 15 Mar 2017

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Tags: Child marriage, Developing Countries, Local Government, Local Government Institutions, Private Sector Volunteer