Vacatures

12 months
From 24/03/2012

Surgeon
Zimbabwe

Working in the biggest referral and teaching hospital in the country, you’ll train junior doctors and nurses in surgical care.

Parirenyatwa Central Hospital
Harare, Zimbabwe
Start date: 24 March 2012
Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

Working in the biggest referral and teaching hospital in the country, you’ll train junior doctors and nurses in surgical care. You’ll supervise clinical teaching activities and mentor individual students and teachers as required.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a registered surgeon with a minimum of three years’ post-registration experience in all branches of surgery. You’ll also be competent in training other medical staff and have excellent communication and mentoring skills.

And the rest...

You’ll be working with other VSO volunteers at the hospital and will also receive support from local clinical instructors and lecturers.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ZI0763/0001/0001

24 months
From 01/02/2012

Financial management adviser
Zambia

You’ll help this rapidly growing council to strengthen its financial management capabilities by training staff in financial management, budgeting, accounting and reporting.

Lundazi District Council
Lundazi, Zambia
Start date: 1 February 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll help this rapidly growing council to strengthen its financial management capabilities by training staff in financial management, budgeting, accounting and reporting. You’ll also support the district treasurer in the effective day-to-day management of financial activities.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a qualified accountant, ideally with a CIMA or ACCA professional qualification. With significant experience in a finance department of a large organisation, you’ll have in-depth knowledge of all aspects of financial planning, as well as excellent communication skills.

And the rest...

Lundazi is a rapidly growing rural town in eastern Zambia. There are currently three other VSO volunteers working in the town.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: Z829/0006/0001

24 months
From 01/02/2012

Fundraising adviser
Zambia

You’ll create donor maps, share your knowledge with local fundraisers and volunteers and improve the overall efficiency of Treatment Advocacy and Literacy Campaign’s fundraising activities.

Treatment Advocacy and Literacy Campaign (TALC)
Lusaka, Zambia
Start date: 1 February 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll develop fundraising initiatives for TALC and diversify their income streams. You’ll create donor maps, share your knowledge with local fundraisers and volunteers and improve the overall efficiency of TALC’s fundraising activities.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have a degree level qualification with at least two years’ of varied fundraising experience. You’ll need the ability to prepare funding proposals, develop donor maps and use evaluation tools to measure success.

And the rest...

This placement is part of VSO’s RAISA “Regional AIDS Initiative of Southern Africa” initiative. You’ll therefore have access to a shared learning network in six other member countries.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: Z0880/0003/0001

24 month
From 13/10/2012

Fundraising adviser
Zambia

To improve the food security of local farmers in the long-term, you’ll support the association in developing a sustainable fundraising strategy.

Nyimba District Farmers Association
Nyimba, Zambia
Start date: 13 October 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

To improve the food security of local farmers in the long-term, you’ll support the association in developing a sustainable fundraising strategy. You’ll create donor maps and fundraising activities in line with the objectives of the association’s strategic plan.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be an experienced fundraiser with a track record of mobilising funds from a variety of sources. You’ll also need a degree in a social science, or other relevant subject, together with excellent management and planning skills.

And the rest...

You’ll be visiting local communities by motorbike. VSO will provide you with training, as well as a bike.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: Z0795/0010/0001

24 months
From 16/04/2012

Volunteer field researcher - Valuing Volunteering
China

You'll work with VSO’s chosen research partner on a research design for Valuing Volunteering in China.

Volunteer field researcher - Valuing Volunteering

Valuing Volunteering is a global action-research project, based on a partnership between VSO, the Institute for Development Studies and other volunteering organisations, to understand the impact of volunteering on poverty. The methodological approach will be systemic action research, which combines ‘learning through doing’ with an analysis of the wider systems that inhibit and enable change. This research will be carried out by VSO International volunteers working with VSO country offices and other volunteering organisations in China, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nepal and the Philippines.

Valuing Volunteering will interrogate theories of change linked to volunteering at local and global levels, by using volunteers as researchers to conduct an action research process tracing the pathways of influence of a diverse range of types of volunteering on a particular issue. Both negative and positive impacts will be considered and poverty is interpreted very broadly to include inequality, as defined in VSO’s strategic plan, People First.

Valuing Volunteering will build capacity of those taking part to use systemic action research as a tool for inquiry, learning and advocacy. It will offer guidance for further strategic change within the organisations involved by producing practical lessons that could lead to new ways of working. It will contribute to international thinking on volunteering for development and provide an evidence base on which to build a clear advocacy strategy that can influence the theory and practice of organisations working with volunteers for development.

What does the role involve?

Valuing Volunteering is a three-year, intensive and comparative research project that asks the broad question: ‘How does volunteering affect poverty?’ The focus of the research narrows down this umbrella question and is: To interrogate theories of change at local and strategic levels about the relationship between volunteering and poverty.

The research will be led, in each country, by an international VSO volunteer, who will work closely with a community of practice including international and local volunteering organisations, NGOs, government institutions, corporate and community organisations interested in volunteering, but also individual international and local volunteers. This core group will choose two issues for their country context and will develop an action research process involving relevant stakeholders for each issue. This means that a total of 12 issues will be explored across the 6 countries.

Systemic action research is a process whereby participants collectively develop a research process that tests assumptions through cycles of action and reflection, while also examining the wider systemic context. Systemic action research is about ‘achieving holistic change in complex social and organisational settings.’ It is based on the assumption that complex issues such as volunteering for development cannot be considered in isolation from the wider system of which they are a part.

In this role you will:

Work with VSO’s chosen research partner on a research design for Valuing Volunteering in China.
Lead local stakeholders in using systemic action research methodology to understand how and under what conditions volunteering reduces poverty in China.
Organise and facilitate exploratory group discussions, interviews, data collection.
Organise multi stakeholder meetings and employ other systemic action research methodology to analyse inquiry findings.
Set up pilots and action experiments to test intermediary findings of the research.
Take part in regular web-based discussion groups and work on periodic progress reports with other relevant people in the project.
Establish filing and documentation systems for all activities of the research project.
Participate in the creation of policy, strategy, new models and advocacy activities issuing from the findings of the research in China.
Compile and write relevant parts of the research report and consult with key stakeholders for endorsement.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a degree in development or social research. You will have excellent group facilitation skills and report writing skills. You will have experience of working at multiple levels (from government to local community) and an excellent command of participatory, qualitative research methods.

You will need to be able to work in a foreign language environment, getting information through translation. You will have a thorough understanding of volunteering and have well developed written and oral communication skills. Your excellent people skills will make you a culturally and socially sensitive person, who is able to listen to different points of view and process information from a variety of stakeholder groups.

Ideally you will also have experience of quantitative research methods and the ability to use and analyse statistical tools. Previous volunteer management experience would be an advantage.

And the rest...

You’ll be based in Beijing, China’s capital city. Beijing is a wonderfully modern city with an elaborate and colourful history, which makes for an exciting and diverse experience. Despite being the centre of China’s political and economic life, Beijing still manages to maintain a relaxed atmosphere and you may see locals finding time to sit out on the streets, play chess and watch the world go by.

We’ll ask you to commit to 12 - 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: CH0802/1/1

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24 months
From 16/04/2012

Volunteer field researcher (valuing volunteering)
Mozambique

You'll work with VSO’s chosen research partner on a research design for Valuing Volunteering in Mozambique.

Volunteer field researcher (valuing volunteering)

Valuing Volunteering is a global action-research project, based on a partnership between VSO, the Institute for Development Studies and other volunteering organisations, to understand the impact of volunteering on poverty. The methodological approach will be systemic action research, which combines ‘learning through doing’ with an analysis of the wider systems that inhibit and enable change. This research will be carried out by VSO International volunteers working with VSO country offices and other volunteering organisations in China, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nepal and the Philippines.

Valuing Volunteering will interrogate theories of change linked to volunteering at local and global levels, by using volunteers as researchers to conduct an action research process tracing the pathways of influence of a diverse range of types of volunteering on a particular issue. Both negative and positive impacts will be considered and poverty is interpreted very broadly to include inequality, as defined in VSO’s strategic plan, People First.

Valuing Volunteering will build capacity of those taking part to use systemic action research as a tool for inquiry, learning and advocacy. It will offer guidance for further strategic change within the organisations involved by producing practical lessons that could lead to new ways of working. It will contribute to international thinking on volunteering for development and provide an evidence base on which to build a clear advocacy strategy that can influence the theory and practice of organisations working with volunteers for development.

What does the role involve?

Valuing Volunteering is a three-year, intensive and comparative research project that asks the broad question: ‘How does volunteering affect poverty?’ The focus of the research narrows down this umbrella question and is: To interrogate theories of change at local and strategic levels about the relationship between volunteering and poverty.

The research will be led, in each country, by an international VSO volunteer, who will work closely with a community of practice including international and local volunteering organisations, NGOs, government institutions, corporate and community organisations interested in volunteering, but also individual international and local volunteers. This core group will choose two issues for their country context and will develop an action research process involving relevant stakeholders for each issue. This means that a total of 12 issues will be explored across the 6 countries.

Systemic action research is a process whereby participants collectively develop a research process that tests assumptions through cycles of action and reflection, while also examining the wider systemic context. Systemic action research is about ‘achieving holistic change in complex social and organisational settings.’ It is based on the assumption that complex issues such as volunteering for development cannot be considered in isolation from the wider system of which they are a part.

In this role you will:

Work with VSO’s chosen research partner on a research design for Valuing Volunteering in Mozambique.
Lead local stakeholders in using systemic action research methodology to understand how and under what conditions volunteering reduces poverty in Mozambique.
Organise and facilitate exploratory group discussions, interviews, data collection.
Organise multi stakeholder meetings and employ other systemic action research methodology to analyse inquiry findings.
Set up pilots and action experiments to test intermediary findings of the research.
Take part in regular web-based discussion groups and work on periodic progress reports with other relevant people in the project.
Establish filing and documentation systems for all activities of the research project.
Participate in the creation of policy, strategy, new models and advocacy activities issuing from the findings of the research in Mozambique.
Compile and write relevant parts of the research report and consult with key stakeholders for endorsement.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a degree in development or social research. You will have excellent group facilitation skills and report writing skills. You will have experience of working at multiple levels (from government to local community) and an excellent command of participatory, qualitative research methods. You will need to be able to work in a foreign language environment, getting information through translation. You will have a thorough understanding of volunteering and have well developed written and oral communication skills. Your excellent people skills will make you a culturally and socially sensitive person, who is able to listen to different points of view and process information from a variety of stakeholder groups. Ideally you will also have experience of quantitative research methods and the ability to use and analyse statistical tools. Previous volunteer management experience would be an advantage. A willingness to learn Portuguese is essential.

And the rest...

You’ll be based in Chimoio city. We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.

Interested? To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: MOZ0419/0001/0001

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24 months
From 16/04/2012

Volunteer field researcher (valuing volunteering)
Kenya

You'll work with VSO’s chosen research partner on a research design for Valuing Volunteering in Kenya.

Volunteer field researcher (valuing volunteering)

Valuing Volunteering is a global action-research project, based on a partnership between VSO, the Institute for Development Studies and other volunteering organisations, to understand the impact of volunteering on poverty. The methodological approach will be systemic action research, which combines ‘learning through doing’ with an analysis of the wider systems that inhibit and enable change. This research will be carried out by VSO International volunteers working with VSO country offices and other volunteering organisations in China, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nepal and the Philippines.

Valuing Volunteering will interrogate theories of change linked to volunteering at local and global levels, by using volunteers as researchers to conduct an action research process tracing the pathways of influence of a diverse range of types of volunteering on a particular issue. Both negative and positive impacts will be considered and poverty is interpreted very broadly to include inequality, as defined in VSO’s strategic plan, People First.

Valuing Volunteering will build capacity of those taking part to use systemic action research as a tool for inquiry, learning and advocacy. It will offer guidance for further strategic change within the organisations involved by producing practical lessons that could lead to new ways of working. It will contribute to international thinking on volunteering for development and provide an evidence base on which to build a clear advocacy strategy that can influence the theory and practice of organisations working with volunteers for development.

What does the role involve?

Valuing Volunteering is a three-year, intensive and comparative research project that asks the broad question: ‘How does volunteering affect poverty?’ The focus of the research narrows down this umbrella question and is: To interrogate theories of change at local and strategic levels about the relationship between volunteering and poverty.

The research will be led, in each country, by an international VSO volunteer, who will work closely with a community of practice including international and local volunteering organisations, NGOs, government institutions, corporate and community organisations interested in volunteering, but also individual international and local volunteers. This core group will choose two issues for their country context and will develop an action research process involving relevant stakeholders for each issue. This means that a total of 12 issues will be explored across the 6 countries.

Systemic action research is a process whereby participants collectively develop a research process that tests assumptions through cycles of action and reflection, while also examining the wider systemic context. Systemic action research is about ‘achieving holistic change in complex social and organisational settings.’ It is based on the assumption that complex issues such as volunteering for development cannot be considered in isolation from the wider system of which they are a part.

In this role you will:

Work with VSO's chosen research partner on a research design for Valuing Volunteering in Kenya.
Lead local stakeholders in using systemic action research methodology to understand how and under what conditions volunteering reduces poverty in Kenya.
Organise and facilitate exploratory group discussions, interviews, data collection.
Organise multi stakeholder meetings and employ other systemic action research methodology to analyse inquiry findings.
Set up pilots and action experiments to test intermediary findings of the research.
Take part in regular web-based discussion groups and work on periodic progress reports with other relevant people in the project.
Establish filing and documentation systems for all activities of the research project.
Participate in the creation of policy, strategy, new models and advocacy activities issuing from the findings of the research in Kenya.
Compile and write relevant parts of the research report and consult with key stakeholders for endorsement.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a degree in development or social research. You will have excellent group facilitation skills and report writing skills. You will have experience of working at multiple levels (from government to local community) and an excellent command of participatory, qualitative research methods. You will need to be able to work in a foreign language environment, getting information through translation. You will have a thorough understanding of volunteering and have well developed written and oral communication skills. Your excellent people skills will make you a culturally and socially sensitive person, who is able to listen to different points of view and process information from a variety of stakeholder groups. Ideally you will also have experience of quantitative research methods and the ability to use and analyse statistical tools. Previous volunteer management experience would be an advantage.

And the rest...

You’ll be based in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city. We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.

Interested? To apply please put the following reference on your application form: K20274/0001/0001

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Volunteer centre development adviser
China

As an experienced volunteer manager you will work with the Huizeren Social Services Centre to provide support and advice for the development and management of the centre.

Volunteer centre development adviser

The 2003 Human Development Report described China's recent development as 'the fastest sustained economic advance in human history'. As as result a large number of people have been lifted out of poverty, but around 200 million still live on less that US$1 a day.

VSO is supporting the development of the voluntary sector in China to encourage professionals to share their skills and expertise with poorer communities in their country. The Huizeren Social Services Centre promotes sustainable development of volunteering in China through capacity-building of volunteer involving organisations (VIOs). The organisation is setting up a volunteer centre and is looking for an experienced volunteer manager to provide support and advice for the development and management of the centre.

What does the role involve?

Facilitating the strategic planning process for the volunteer centre
Setting up management systems and procedures
Providing support to strategic partners and VIOs on aspects relating to volunteer programme development and management as required
Developing partnerships and networks with national and international VIOs to share learning
Supporting fundraising initiatives to ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a degree-level qualification and substantial experience in developing and managing volunteer centres, including strategic planning, partnerships and programme development and setting up management systems. Some experience in training or mentoring others would also be beneficial. You'll need to be open-minded, patient and flexible and enjoy working and living in a different culture.

And the rest...

China is a vast country with the world’s biggest population. It’s also hugely diverse, with the shop-till-you-drop metropolises in the east, the desert landscapes of Xinjiang in the west and lofty mountains ans sub-tropical climate in Sichuan Province. You'll be based in China's capital in Beijing with a population of just under 15 million.

Beijing is one of the six ancient cities of China and has been the heart and soul of politics and society throughout its long history, so there’s plenty to see in your free time. The Great Wall is also nearby and make for a nice walk on the weekends! You’ll live in a flat with reliable electricity and water supply as well as good heating in the winter.

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12 months
From 01/06/2012

Visiting professor in urban design
Ethiopia

You will work in the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development.

Visiting professor in urban design

Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work at the Institute to build the capacity of staff to deliver the best education possible by developing structures in the education system including the development of handbooks, syllabus, manuals, seminar structures and training methodology.

To do this you will:

Participate in all aspects of teaching including coordinating and delivering courses, seminars and examinations for MSc and BSc students and supervising students work
Contribute to the development of new courses and curricula
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Build capacity of the staff through training sessions
Conduct research including writing research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions
Support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the faculty
Establish partnerships with other universities and relevant institutions.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a PhD or MSc in urban design as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience working in urban design or urban planning. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0006/0001

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12 months
From 01/06/2012

Visiting professor in structural design
Ethiopia

You will work in the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development.

Visiting professor in structural design

Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work at the Institute to build the capacity of staff to deliver the best education possible by developing structures in the education system including the development of handbooks, syllabus, manuals, seminar structures and training methodology.

To do this you will:

Participate in all aspects of teaching including coordinating and delivering courses, seminars and examinations for MSc and BSc students and supervising students work
Contribute to the development of new courses and curricula
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Build capacity of the staff through training sessions
Conduct research including writing research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions
Support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the faculty
Establish partnerships with other universities and relevant institutions.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a PhD or MSc in the structural engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience working in an architectural school/office. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0005/0001

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12 months
From 01/06/2012

Visiting Professor in history and theory of architecture and city development
Ethiopia

You will work in the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development.

Visiting Professor in history and theory of architecture and city development

Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work at the Institute to build the capacity of staff to deliver the best education possible by developing structures in the education system including the development of handbooks, syllabus, manuals, seminar structures and training methodology.

To do this you will:

Participate in all aspects of teaching including coordinating and delivering courses, seminars and examinations for MSc and BSc students and supervising students work
Contribute to the development of new courses and curricula
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Build capacity of the staff through training sessions
Conduct research including writing research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions
Support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the faculty
Establish partnerships with other universities and relevant institutions.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a PhD or MSc in the theory of architecture and city development or a related field as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience in urban planning and design. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0002/0001

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12 months
From 01/06/2012

Visiting lecturer in landscape design
Ethiopia

You'll work in the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development

Visiting lecturer in landscape design

Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1st June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work at the Institute to build the capacity of staff to deliver the best education possible by developing structures in the education system including the development of handbooks, syllabus, manuals, seminar structures and training methodology.

To do this you will:

Participate in all aspects of teaching including coordinating and delivering courses, seminars and examinations for MSc and BSc students and supervising students work
Contribute to the development of new courses and curricula
Organize public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Build capacity of the staff through training sessions
Conduct research including writing research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions
Support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the faculty
Establish partnerships with other universities and relevant institutions.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a PhD or MSc in landscape design or environmental planning or a related field as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience in a related field. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0003/0001

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12 months
From 01/02/2012

Tourism adviser
Tajikistan

You’ll provide your expertise to help develop and build the business association and tourism board.

The economy of Tajikistan suffered set backs as a result of the civil war in the 1990s, multiple small scale natural disasters and the dependence of the economy on a few sectors including cotton and remittances from Russia. As a result Tajikistan is the third least visited destination in the world, but with great potential for tourism.

This placement aims to support people to earn a living through tourism activities by supporting the development of services and business in the tourism industry. You’ll provide your expertise to help develop and build the business association and tourism board, ensuring the next generation of tourism professionals will be better equipped to take up jobs and provide jobs for others throughout the tourism value chain.

What does the role involve?

You will work alongside staff in the Tourism Association to:

Develop the tourism board to provide relevant services across the region.
Develop the business, including diversifying income streams, improve marketing strategy and develop systems and processes for the efficient running of the business.
Listen, observe and get to know the organisational, geographical and tourism context of the Pamir region.
Provide mentoring and coaching to colleagues on marketing, developing income streams and improving membership services.
Provide guidance to State Committee on tourism and contribute to national level work on tourism development.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a degree in tourism or a relevant marketing subject and significant practical experience of working in tourism businesses, including at a management level. You will have excellent marketing and communication skills and experience of facilitation or coaching.

You will also have experience of training within the tourism sector. You will be a patient and positive person with the ability to work with a wide range of people. Ideally you will have experience of working in tourism development or a business association.

And the rest...

Khorog is the capital of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province (GBAO) of Tajikistan with a population of 28,000. It is situated 2,200m above sea level in the Pamir Mountains. Your accommodation will be in the Nur Centre compound and you’ll be able to get around easily by local buses and taxis. Khorog is a very open and friendly town although you’ll be expected to dress conservatively and respect the local culture.

We’ll ask you to commit to 12-24 months to make a long-term contribution tackling poverty. In return we’ll provide you with invaluable training before your placement, a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we’ll help you resettle and we’ll invite you to stay involved with us through campaigning, development awareness and fundraising.

Reference number - please quote in your application form: TAJ0066/0001/0001

12 months
From 31/01/2012

Hospitality adviser
Tajikistan

You’ll provide your expertise to help develop an improved understanding of contemporary standards in hospitality and service industries.

The economy of Tajikistan suffered set backs as a result of the civil war in the 1990s, multiple small scale natural disasters and the dependence of the economy on a few sectors including cotton and remittances from Russia. This placement supports students and teachers of the Institute to enhance the livelihoods potential of tourism, through improved understanding of tourism demand and supply and relevance of skills and experience for responding to this demand and supply.

You’ll provide your expertise to help develop an improved understanding of contemporary standards in hospitality and service (hotel and restaurant businesses), ensuring the next generation of tourism professionals will be better equipped to take up jobs and provide jobs for others throughout the tourism value chain.

What does the role involve?

Develop an understanding of the institute, the current teaching programme for tourism, the capacity and knowledge of students and teachers.
Support students and teachers to develop practical skills in line with the expectations of international hotels restaurant managers and consumers.
Support the institute to set up practical work placements and linkages with hotels and restaurants throughout the country.
Support teachers and faculty members to consider how they can incorporate this learning into future training programmes.
Coach staff and students on all aspects of hotel and restaurant management, from writing business and operational plans, marketing, financial management and visibility, standards (cleanliness and safety) and the introduction of new products and services.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have a degree in tourism or a related field to hospitality management paired with a least 3 years experience of managing a reputable hotel or restaurant - ideally with experience of attracting international clientele. You’ll have experience of managing and advising staff and providing on-the-job training at all levels of the hospitality business. You’ll need strong marketing expertise and experience.

You’ll need to be flexible to a new environment and ways of working – in Tajikistan there is a particular emphasis on building relationships, so you’ll need excellent communication and relationship building skills.

And the rest...

Dushanbe is a green town with wide open boulevards and a safe and welcoming atmosphere. There are banks and cash points in Dushanbe. Most local shops are small individually run stores where you can simply pick up basic supplies. Local museums are fascinating and Dushanbe has a relatively large number of cultural events throughout the year. Nearby is the stunning Varsob gorge where many people sit on day beds in the mountains during the summer months.

We’ll ask you to commit 12 months to make a sustainable contribution to development goals and in return we’ll provide you with invaluable training before your placement, a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country we’ll help you resettle and we’ll invite you to stay involved with us through campaigning, development awareness raising and fundraising.

Please quote reference number TAJ0057/0002/0001 in your application form.

12 months
From 01/10/2011

Tourism strategy advisor
Tajikistan

Tourism specialist to pioneer responsible tourism and hospitality development in the historic city of Khojand to enable to generation of more business and employment opportunities. Start Date: February 2012 Length: 12 months

Tajikistan suffers from an undeservedly poor image internationally in regards to business and tourism. The country has significantly improved its ‘Doing Business’ rating but is at the earliest stages of private sector development. The city of Khojand is more mercantile and this FEZ is a trailblazer for others around the country and currently we have a VSO volunteer working to help develop business plans to expand businesses in the area. We are now looking for a very experienced tourism specialist to help the FEZ to pioneer responsible tourism and hospitality development in the historic city of Khojand to enable to generation of more business and employment opportunities in to Central Asia’s poorest countries. Working with staff at the FEZ, you’ll provide technical tourism business development support to develop a realistic strategy for tourism and hospitality development.

Start Date: February 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

Support FEZ staff to improve their understanding of tourism and hospitality sector.
Assess the potential for tourism and hospitality development in the FEZ and wider city of Khojand.
Identify the conditions necessary for the development of a successful tourism sector in Khojand that contribute to poverty reduction.
Develop your understanding of the local context of the FEZ, its priorities, policy and the practice and needs of the local private sector.
Deliver recommendations regarding developments of infrastructure, economic conditions, investment and services to nurture effective tourism and hospitality development.
Facilitate links between Sugd and potential investors, in line with guidance of the FEZ.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have a degree in business development, tourism development or a related field and at least 3 years experience of working at a senior level in the tourism sector. You’ll have an excellent understanding of business management and organisational development paired with experience of raising investment or funding for tourism development. You’ll share your practical knowledge of the management of hotels, restaurants, tour companies, travel agencies and tour companies with government actors on tourism on tourism strategy and development, helping them to develop relevant marketing and communication resources. It will be useful if the volunteer has some Tajik or Russian language, but translation will be provided.

And the rest...

Khojand is a very safe city which has been better developed than many other parts of Tajikistan. People in Tajikistan tend to dress smartly and conservatively both at and outside work. The best and cheapest place to go on food shopping and miscellaneous, especially for fruits and vegetables, is markets (bazaar), which are central and easily accessible, although you may prefer to go to local shops. Khojand has one of the most celebrated bazaars in the region and produce is very affordable and of good quality. Khojand also benefits from a number of museums, easy access to the mountains, a river, parks and a range of cultural centres including theatres and a regional library.

We’ll ask you to commit 12 months to make a sustainable contribution to development goals and in return we’ll provide you with invaluable training before your placement, a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country we’ll help you resettle and we’ll invite you to stay involved with us through campaigning, development awareness raising and fundraising.

Reference number (please quote in your application form: TAJ0040/0003/0001)

8 months
From 12/05/2012

Livestock farming adviser
Tajikistan

You will use your expertise to improve the quality and supply of inputs into dairy processing by working with suppliers and Correct employees on dairy inputs and products.

Livestock farming adviser

Correct provides opportunity to village women to sell their milk at significantly higher prices than others. It provides work for more then 40 full time workers who would otherwise be forced to migrate to Russia, leaving their families.

The business is already relatively successful, but there are still areas that need to be improved. You will use your expertise to improve the quality and supply of inputs into dairy processing by working with suppliers and Correct employees on dairy inputs and products.

You will support the company to meet international standards on hygiene and collection. You will also support them to develop plans for the set up of an effective system for milk production and collection.

What does the role involve?

Advising and training milk suppliers to follow international standards in hygiene while milking;
Assisting in improving methods of milk collection;
Advising producers and Correct on quality standards and testing of milk products using bacteriology and chemical tests

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have a qualification in veterinary science or similar. You’ll have significant and broad experience in the field of livestock management and advising small scale livestock producers. Proven experience in sharing knowledge through facilitation and coaching would offer a distinc advantage. As would excellent communication skills and previous experience of working in an inter-cultural team.

And the rest...

You’ll be working in Khujand, the second klargest city in Tajikistan. Khujand is better developed than many other parts of Tajikistan; however people remain conservative. Communications are good in the area and you will ave access to standard office facilities and internet cafes. There is access to a clinic and hospital in Khujand with a larger hosptal in Dushanbe for more serious medical needs.

We’ll ask you to commit to 8 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: TAJ0036/0002/0001

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24 months
From 01/02/2012

Vocational plumbing adviser
Tanzania

You’ll play a vital role in developing young people’s plumbing skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.

Thirty-nine per cent of people living in Tanzania fall below the basic needs poverty line unable to earn enough to support themselves and their families. VSO is working with community based organisations in Tanzania to train vulnerable young people in a variety of skills, enabling them to benefit from the growing economy. As a vocational plumbing adviser you’ll play a vital role in developing young people’s plumbing skills to enable them to become self employed and earn an income.

What does the role involve?

Working for the Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering the curriculum for plumbing students. You’ll review similar courses from around the world and share best practice with your fellow tutors, holding consultative meetings with colleagues to ensure they’re happy with the proposed structure and content.

A main focus of the role will be training staff to deliver plumbing courses as well as teaching a variety of practical skills to both staff and students on installation, repairing and maintaining plumbing systems, understanding how to work within legislation and administration.

You’ll also be conducting needs assessments and carrying out curriculum reviews.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll need a Vocational Training Diploma in plumbing with at least three years work experience and at least two years of delivering vocational training. You’ll need to be experienced in installing, repairing and maintaining plumbing systems and fixtures in residential, commercial, institutional, industrial or public buildings. You’ll need to have strong organisational and interpersonal skills, be ready to work in a resource poor environment and culturally sensitive. The role requires a confident and motivated self starter.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mtwara located in the southern part of Tanzania close to the stunning coastline. We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.

Please quote reference number T1019/0007/0001 in your application.

24 months
From 01/02/2012

Vocational maintenance electrician adviser
Tanzania

As a vocational maintenance electrician adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.

Many poor communities in Tanzania are prevented from earning a living because of a shortage of education and skills to enable them to lift themselves out of poverty and earn enough income to support themselves and their families. Thirty-nine per cent of Tanzanians fall below the basic needs poverty level. VSO Tanzania is focusing on placing skilled volunteers to work with organisations in the community to enable people to earn secure incomes through gaining vital new skills. As a vocational maintenance electrician adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.

What does the role involve?

You'll be working at the Tunawajali Empowering Ltd (TEL) Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) to:

Deliver curricula for training in vocational subjects, holding meetings and sharing best practice
Give training on various topics on maintenance electrician procedures and work
Build the capacity of staff to deliver courses.
Provide practical skills to the tutors and students to include the following:testing equipment and replace circuit breakers and switches, repairing wires by splicing or by bending and cutting conduit, using wiring diagrams, blueprints, and other building specifications to plan their repair work. Use of tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, conduit benders, knives, drills, and meters to test voltage, ohms, and amps.
Ensure the students understand required working condition, i.e. need to work with high-voltage equipment, so they must be alert and precise.
Provide training on health and safety procedures and the use of protective clothing.
Participate in the planning, design and administration of continuing education courses.
Participate in the VSO secure livelihood programme and partnership development.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a university degree in Electrical Engineering or a Diploma in Vocational Training or QTS certification (with particular experience in Electrification, plant management and installation). A minimum of 3 years spent in maintenance of a factory or a hospital, public utility company etc. is essential as well as Management Information Systems' experience. At least 2 years' experience in practical vocational training is also required.

You’ll have knowledge on raw materials, methods and tools involved in design, production, processing and use of machinery. You’ll need to be a good communicator with developed facilitation and negotiation skills. Sensitivity, flexibility and a sense of humour are important qualities in all VSO volunteers, as these will help you to successfully integrate into your new community.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mtwara located in the southern part of Tanzania near to the picturesque coastline that leads to the country’s border with Mozambique. Elevated slightly along the Makonde Plateau, the area is one of the more remote locations in Tanzania. Mtwara is a laid back town that sprawls over a large area. To the north, around the affluent Shangani area, there are some good beaches, the main commercial area is in the centre of town, and the market is situated towards the southern end of Mtwara.

We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.

Please quote reference: T1019/0006/0001 in your application form.

24 months
From 01/02/2012

Vocational woodwork skills adviser
Tanzania

As a vocational maintenance electrician adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.

Many poor communities in Tanzania are prevented from earning a living because of a shortage of education and skills to enable them to lift themselves out of poverty and earn enough income to support themselves and their families. Thirty-nine per cent of Tanzanians fall below the basic needs poverty level. VSO Tanzania is focusing on placing skilled volunteers to work with organisations in the community to enable people to earn secure incomes through gaining vital new skills. As a vocational maintenance electrician adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.

What does the role involve?

You'll be working at the Tunawajali Empowering Ltd (TEL) Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) to:

Train and advise on various topics on carpentry
Support staff by building their capacity on delivering carpentry courses.
Provide practical skills to the tutors and students including the following topics: measure and mark cutting lines on materials and verify trueness of structure, assist on equipment and tools usage (i.e. hand tools, machines or power saw), study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required, build or repair wooden fixtures used in buildings (for example doors, cabinets, and floors) using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools, install structures and fixtures using carpenter's hand and power tools
Select and order lumber and other required materials
Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports
Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings, using paint, hand tools, and paneling
Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
Participate in the planning, design and administration of continuing education courses
Participate in the VSO secure livelihood programme and partnership development

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a university degree or a Diploma in Vocational Training or QTS certification with particular experience in woodworking, mechanical drawing, and mathematics and At least 2 years' experience in practical vocational training. You’ll have knowledge of the raw materials, methods and tools involved in the construction of buildings and other structures, the design, production and processing of products and the use of machinery.

You will also have knowledge of the equipment, policies, procedures and strategies used to promote effective operations. You’ll need to be a good communicator with developed facilitation and negotiation skills. Sensitivity, flexibility and a sense of humour are important qualities in all VSO volunteers, as these will help you to successfully integrate into your new community.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mtwara located in the southern part of Tanzania near to the picturesque coastline that leads to the country’s border with Mozambique. Elevated slightly along the Makonde Plateau, the area is one of the more remote locations in Tanzania. Mtwara is a laid back town that sprawls over a large area. To the north, around the affluent Shangani area, there are some good beaches, the main commercial area is in the centre of town, and the market is situated towards the southern end of Mtwara.

We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.

Reference number (please quote in your application form: T1019/0005/0001)

24 months
From 01/02/2012

Vocational motor vehicle mechanics adviser
Tanzania

As a vocational maintenance electrician adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.

Many poor communities in Tanzania are prevented from earning a living because of a shortage of education and skills to enable them to lift themselves out of poverty and earn enough income to support themselves and their families. 39% of Tanzanians fall below the basic needs poverty level. VSO Tanzania is focusing on placing skilled volunteers to work with organisations in the community to enable people to earn secure incomes through gaining vital new skills. As a vocational maintenance electrician adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.

What does the role involve?

You'll be working at the Tunawajali Empowering Ltd (TEL) Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) to:

Train and advise on various topics on motor vehicles mechanics.
Support staff by building their capacity on delivering carpentry courses.
Provide practical skills and training to the tutors and students including the following topics:
assembling car engines (including caterpillar or other heavy equipment) using the progressive build process, providing assistance on assembling components in the engine category in accordance with specifications, assembling engine sub-components to tutors and students and ensure they operate with minimal supervision and are able to understand and execute the scope of repair instructions, assist on reducing entire engine assemblies in the medium and large component category down to the lowest level when necessary. And fitting, aligning, calibrating, adjusting and installing parts, mechanisms and components to meet vehicle operating requirements, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with engineers, scientist and students and conducting experimental tests on models including compiling data.
Supervising the operation and maintenance of experimental equipment; instructs students and others in the operation of special experimental apparatus and equipment.
Facilitating repairs and maintenance of testing equipment and instruments.
Participate in the planning, design and administration of continuing education courses
Participate in the VSO Secure Livelihood Programme & Partnership development

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a university degree in mechanical engineering or a Diploma in Vocational Training or QTS certification with particular experience in motor vehicle mechanics. You will have at least 3 years experience in a motor vehicle maintenance department or factory or a company such as a utility company or a production plant. You’ll need at least 2 years' experience in practical vocational training.

You will have an understanding of engine components as well as dissembling components and knowing how they function. You will have knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair and maintenance. You will also have knowledge of the equipment, policies, procedures and strategies used to promote effective operations.

You’ll need to be a good communicator with developed facilitation and negotiation skills. Sensitivity, flexibility and a sense of humour are important qualities in all VSO volunteers, as these will help you to successfully integrate into your new community.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mtwara located in the southern part of Tanzania near to the picturesque coastline that leads to the country’s border with Mozambique. Elevated slightly along the Makonde Plateau, the area is one of the more remote locations in Tanzania. Mtwara is a laid back town that sprawls over a large area. To the north, around the affluent Shangani area, there are some good beaches, the main commercial area is in the centre of town, and the market is situated towards the southern end of Mtwara.

We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.

Please quote reference number T1019/0004/0001 in your application form.

24 months
From 01/02/2012

Vocational food preparation adviser
Tanzania

As a vocational food preparation adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.

Many poor communities in Tanzania are prevented from earning a living because of a shortage of education and skills to enable them to lift themselves out of poverty and earn enough income to support themselves and their families. Thirty-nine per cent of Tanzanians fall below the basic needs poverty level.

VSO Tanzania is focusing on placing skilled volunteers to work with organisations in the community to enable people to earn secure incomes through gaining vital new skills. As a vocational food preparation adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.

What does the role involve?

You'll be working at the Tunawajali Empowering Ltd Vocational Education Training Authority to:

Deliver curricula for training in vocational subjects, reviewing food preparation worldwide materials, holding meetings and sharing best practice
Give training on various topics on food preparation
Provide practical skills to the tutors and students to include the following:performing for or working directly with the public e.g. in restaurants and stores, obtaining information and estimating time, costs etc related to work activities
Organising, planning and prioritising work, communicating with customers, the public, government organisations etc, controlling machines and processes e.g. food preparation equipment, monitoring expenditure
Building capacity of staff on delivering food preparation courses.
Participate in planning, design and administration of continuing education courses, including conducting research, needs assessments and consultancy projects where needed.
Participate in the VSO secure livelihood programme and partnership development

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a degree and/or advanced diploma in hotel management or cookery with particular experience in food preparation plus a minimum of 2 years practical vocational training experience. Management information systems experience is also essential.

You’ll need good communication skills with the ability to negotiate and provide good customer care. Sensitivity, flexibility and a sense of humour are important qualities in all VSO volunteers, as these will help you to successfully integrate into your new community.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mtwara located in the southern part of Tanzania near to the picturesque coastline that leads to the country’s border with Mozambique. Elevated slightly along the Makonde Plateau, the area is one of the more remote locations in Tanzania. Mtwara is a laid back town that sprawls over a large area. To the north, around the affluent Shangani area, there are some good beaches, the main commercial area is in the centre of town, and the market is situated towards the southern end of Mtwara.

We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.

Please quote reference numberT1019/0003/0001 in your application form.

24 months
From 01/02/2012

Vocational mechanical plant adviser
Tanzania

As a vocational mechanical plant adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.

Many poor communities in Tanzania are prevented from earning a living because of a shortage of education and skills to enable them to lift themselves out of poverty and earn enough income to support themselves and their families. Thirty-nine per cent of Tanzanians fall below the basic needs poverty level. VSO Tanzania is focusing on placing skilled volunteers to work with organisations in the community to enable people to earn secure incomes through gaining vital new skills. As a vocational mechanical plant adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.

What does the role involve?

You'll be working at the Tunawajali Empowering Ltd (TEL) Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) to:

Deliver curricula for training in vocational subjects, including reviewing the curriculum and sharing best practice with tutors
Give training on various topics on mechanical plant procedures and work
Build the capacity of staff to deliver courses
Provide practical skills and training to the tutors and students including conducting research and experimental prototype models from sketches, oral instruction, and blueprints, using proper work methods and techniques, advice work in the machinist trades, locating and identifying malfunctions and advice on repairs, facilitating the aligning, calibrating, adjusting and installing of parts, mechanisms and components to meet product operating requirements
Supervise and instruct students on the operation and maintenance of operational equipment
Participate in the planning, design and administration of continuing education courses
Participate in the VSO secure livelihood programme and partnership development

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a degree and/or advanced diploma in Vocational Training or QTS certification with particular experience in mechanical plant maintenance and installation. You’ll have a minimum of 3 years' experience in the maintenance of a department of a factory or an establishment such as a hospital, utility company or production plant. You'll have 2 years experience in practical vocational training and some experience in management information systems are also needed.

You’ll need to be a good communicator with developed facilitation and negotiation skills. Sensitivity, flexibility and a sense of humour are important qualities in all VSO volunteers, as these will help you to successfully integrate into your new community.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mtwara located in the southern part of Tanzania near to the picturesque coastline that leads to the country’s border with Mozambique. Elevated slightly along the Makonde Plateau, the area is one of the more remote locations in Tanzania. Mtwara is a laid back town that sprawls over a large area. To the north, around the affluent Shangani area, there are some good beaches, the main commercial area is in the centre of town, and the market is situated towards the southern end of Mtwara.

We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.

Please quote reference number T1019/0001/0001 in your application form.

24 months
From 01/02/2012

Agro engineering instructor
Tanzania

Teach agro mechanics technologies to students and help to develop agricultural practices to increase food security for Tanzania's people.

An estimated 70 percent of agriculture labour force consists of women who generally have inadequate capacities and limited access to productive resources. Estimations indicate that about 41 per cent of Zanzibar annual food requirements are accounted for by food imports.

The main purpose of this role is to provide support the Ministry and the institute on agro mechanics technologies in order to develop agricultural practices to better meet the needs of Tanzania's people.

What does the role involve?

Participate in developing curricula for training on agriculture
technicians.
Deliver modules in agro engineering equipment, maintenance and
application instruction tutors and Diploma students.
Set up short courses on agro mechanics for external partners and
businesses.
Support staff on building their capacity in agriculture engineering.
Troubleshoot agro mechanics equipments, implements and machinery.
Conduct needs assessment on appropriate simple agro mechanics to
help SHF and the Kizimbani Institute in order to develop the industry in the region.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a degree in agricultural engineering or a related field with experience of teaching in a vocational or academic field. Practical experience of the fabrication and maintenance of agricultural equipment is desirable.
Overseas experience is desirable and working on projects for the poor would be advantageous.

You'll have excellent communication and facilitation skills to assist you in meeting the need of a wide and varied group of stakeholders - both staff and students, as well as external organisations and partners.

And the rest...

Unguja is a hilly island and is the island of the Zanzibar Archipelago that has the most developed tourism industry as well as a strong agricultural focus. The staple diet in Tanzania consists of either maize, usually ground into flour and cooked into a stiff porridge called Ugali, or rice (on the coast), or bananas (north west region). These are usually served with a sauce of beans or spinach and sometimes meat or fish. The national language, Kiswahili, is Bantu in origin, with the addition of many words taken from Arabic as well as some from Portuguese, German and English.

24 months
From 20/08/2012

Education adviser
South Sudan

Working alongside the office’s director, you’ll build the organisational and operational capacity of the department to improve the quality of primary school education in the district.

Education adviser

Torit County Education Office
Torit, South Sudan
Start date: 20th August 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll help this newly established office to implement effective teacher training programmes in local schools. Working alongside the office’s director, you’ll build the organisational and operational capacity of the department to improve the quality of primary school education in the district.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As a qualified and experienced primary school teacher, you’ll have extensive experience at management level. You’ll need a good understanding of school supervision and inspections, as well as knowledge of continuous professional development for teachers.

And the rest...

There are several other VSO education volunteers in South Sudan, who you’ll be able to network and socialise with.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: SS0022/0001/0001

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24 months
From 20/08/2012

Curriculum development adviser
South Sudan

Working in the newly established Department of Curriculum Development, you’ll strengthen the professional capabilities of your colleagues.

Curriculum development adviser

Ministry of General Education and Instruction
Juba, South Sudan
Start date: 20th August 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

Working in the newly established Department of Curriculum Development, you’ll strengthen the professional capabilities of your colleagues. You’ll advise on curriculum development activities and act as a mentor to the director of the department.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Together with senior-management experience in the education sector, you’ll have first-hand knowledge of curriculum development. You’ll also need a degree-level qualification with teaching experience.

And the rest...

You’ll work alongside other VSO volunteers in the ministry’s well-resourced offices in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: SS0020/0004/0001

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24 months
From 20/08/2012

Teacher training adviser
South Sudan

Working in the Teacher Education and Training Department of newly formed South Sudan, you’ll strengthen the professional capabilities of local staff.

Teacher training adviser

Ministry of General Education and Instruction
Juba, South Sudan
Start date: 20th August 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

Working in the Teacher Education and Training Department of newly formed South Sudan, you’ll strengthen the professional capabilities of local staff. You’ll support the department’s director in the management of teacher education and improve the running of teacher training institutions.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have significant management experience at senior-level in the education sector. Together with sound education management and planning skills, you’ll be used to providing mentoring support and guidance to others.

And the rest...

You’ll be working alongside other VSO volunteers in the ministry’s well-resourced offices in the capital city, Juba.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: SS0020/0002/0001

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24 months
From 20/08/2012

Education adviser
South Sudan

Working alongside another VSO volunteer, you’ll help to strengthen the operation and effectiveness of the County Education Office.

Education adviser

County Education Office
Rumbek, South Sudan
Start date: 20th August 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

Working alongside another VSO volunteer, you’ll help to strengthen the operation and effectiveness of the County Education Office. You’ll share your expertise with the staff and provide guidance in developing school inspection and supervision systems.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have significant education management experience at senior-level. Together with a good understanding of primary school teaching, you’ll have sound organisational management and mentoring skills.

And the rest...

You’ll be traveling around the district by motorbike, either by yourself, or as a pillion passenger if you don’t have a license.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: SS0020/0001/0001

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12 months
From 17/06/2012

Clinical hospital management adviser
Sierra Leone

You’ll build the management skills of senior hospital staff.

Clinical hospital management adviser

Kenema Government Hospital
Kenema, Sierra Leone
Start date: 17 June 2012
Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

Offering guidance in all aspects of hospital administration, you’ll build the management skills of senior hospital staff. You’ll help develop links with local health centres, improve patient administration and the overall quality of care.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a registered hospital doctor with at least three years’ post-registration experience. Together with a strong clinical background, you’ll be a competent leader with excellent training, management and communication skills.

And the rest...

English is widely spoken at the hospital. We’ll also provide you with introductory classes in the local language, Krio, to help you socialise outside of work.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: S0389/0003/0001

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12 months
From 17/06/2012

General practitioner/hospital doctor
Sierra Leone

You’ll help raise the standard of care in this under-resourced hospital by training doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers.

General practitioner/hospital doctor

Ministry of Health and Sanitation
Tonkolili District Hospital, Sierra Leone
Start date: 17 June 2012
Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll help raise the standard of care in this under-resourced hospital by training doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers. You’ll also treat patients visiting the outpatient department and support the management team in designing an ongoing training plan for medical staff.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As a registered and experienced medical doctor, you’ll have a strong clinical background with good communication and training skills. You’ll be used to mentoring and supervising other medical staff and have some understanding of healthcare challenges in developing countries.

And the rest...

English is widely spoken at the hospital. VSO will also provide you with introductory lessons to the local language, Krio, to help you integrate into the community.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: S0376/0003/0001

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12 months
From 15/03/2012

Nurse/midwife
Sierra Leone

You’ll help improve the standards of care in this under-resourced hospital by training midwives and nurses in all aspects of maternity care.

Nurse/midwife

Magburuka Government hospital
Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone
Start date: 15 March 2012
Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll help improve the standards of care in this under-resourced hospital by training midwives and nurses in all aspects of maternity care. You’ll provide supervision and improve the overall administration of the maternity ward.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As a registered nurse and/or midwife, you’ll have at least five years’ experience in a hospital maternity ward. You’ll be confident in managing and training other medical staff and have previously developed and monitored care in a nursing unit.

And the rest...

English is spoken by most staff at the hospital. We’ll also provide you with basic language training in the local language, Krio, to help you socialise outside of work.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: S0376/0002/0001

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12 months
From 15/09/2012

Hospital management adviser
Sierra Leone

Working closely with the hospital administrator, you’ll strengthen the management capacity and delivery of overall care at the hospital.

Hospital management adviser

Bombali Government, Hospital Ministry of Health and Sanitation
Makeni, Sierra Leone
Start date: 15 September 2012
Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

Working closely with the hospital administrator, you’ll strengthen the management capacity and delivery of overall care at the hospital. You’ll provide training and mentoring in documentation, financial, project and human resource management to senior staff.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have three years’ experience in a health management role, ideally in a hospital setting. Most importantly, you’ll need broad management experience, including financial and human resource management, planning, as well as monitoring and evaluation.

And the rest...

You’ll be sharing a house (with your own room) with other VSO volunteers working in the area.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: S0320/0001/0001

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24 months
From 14/04/2012

Education management adviser
Rwanda

You’ll support local head teachers to improve the quality of education in their schools by implementing effective monitoring systems.

Education management adviser

Education Office, Rubavu District
Rubavu District, Rwanda
Start date: 14 April 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll support local head teachers to improve the quality of education in their schools by implementing effective monitoring systems. You’ll also promote good practice in education management amongst relevant stakeholders in the district.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Together with a degree, you’ll need significant education management experience, ideally gained in a LEA, or as a head teacher. You’ll have first-hand experience in all aspects of education management including school inspections, coaching and working with Parent Teacher Associations.

And the rest...

In order to communicate well with your colleagues, we’ll ask you to reach a good level of the local language, Kinyarwanda, or French. VSO will provide training.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0333/0001/0001

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24 months
From 14/04/2012

Methodology trainer
Rwanda

You’ll support local primary school teachers to improve their teaching practice by providing training in learner-centred teaching methods, lesson planning and resource development.

Methodology trainer

Education Office, Musanze District
Ruhengeri, Rwanda
Start date: 14 April 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll support local primary school teachers to improve their teaching practice by providing training in learner-centred teaching methods, lesson planning and resource development. You’ll plan and deliver a combination of workshops and in-service training at schools.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As a qualified primary school teacher with two years’ post-qualification experience, you’ll have good knowledge of active, learner-centred teaching methods. You should also have some training or mentoring experience, with a basic level of French, which you’ll be willing to build on before and during your placement.

And the rest...

This is a rural placement and you’ll be visiting local schools by motorbike, either riding yourself, or as a pillion passenger.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0319/0001/0002

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24 months
From 14/04/2012

Education management adviser
Rwanda

Working alongside the director of education, you’ll help to improve the efficiency of school inspections in the district.

Education management adviser

Education Office, Ngororero District
Ngororero District, Rwanda
Start date: 14 April 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

Working alongside the director of education, you’ll help to improve the efficiency of school inspections in the district. You’ll share your skills in data analysis and planning, and mentor district office staff and head teachers in education management best-practice.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Together with a degree, you’ll need strong education management experience, ideally gained as a head teacher, deputy head, or LEA adviser. You’ll have first-hand experience in all aspects of education management including inspections, data analysis, reporting and engaging with Parent Teacher Associations.

And the rest...

In order to visit schools in the district, you’ll be travelling around by motorbike. VSO will provide training.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0300/0001/0002

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15 months
From 14/04/2012

Basic education methodology trainer
Rwanda

You’ll help to improve the quality of primary school education by training education office staff and teachers in child-centred teaching methodology.

Basic education methodology trainer

Education Office, Muhanga District
Muhanga District, Rwanda
Start date: 14 April 2012
Length: 15 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll help to improve the quality of primary school education by training education office staff and teachers in child-centred teaching methodology. As well as visiting local schools regularly, you’ll strengthen the capacity of the education office to support its teachers effectively.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a qualified and experienced primary school teacher with first-hand knowledge of active, child-centred learning methods. You’ll have good training and mentoring skills, as well as a basic level of French, which you’ll be willing to build on before and during your placement.

And the rest...

This is a rural placement and you’ll be visiting local schools by motorbike, either riding yourself, or as a pillion passenger.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0259/0002/0005

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24 months
From 14/04/2012

Education management adviser
Rwanda

Dividing your time between the district office and local schools, you’ll coach primary school head teachers in effective school management.

Education management adviser

Ngoma District Education Office
Kibungo, Rwanda
Start date: 14 April 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

Dividing your time between the district office and local schools, you’ll coach primary school head teachers in effective school management. You’ll also support the district education officer in all aspects of managing primary education in the district.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Having worked as a head, deputy head or head of department, ideally in a primary school, you’ll have extensive experience of school management. You’ll have the ability to train others, together with an intermediate level of French.

And the rest...

We’ll ask you to bring a motorcycle helmet, as you’ll be getting around the schools as a pillion passenger on a motorbike.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0255/0002/0004

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24 months
From 14/04/2012

Education management adviser
Rwanda

You’ll share your education management expertise with district office staff and head teachers to improve the quality of primary school education in Rwamagana.

Education management adviser

Education Office, Rwamagana District
Rwamagana, Rwanda
Start date: 14 April 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll share your education management expertise with district office staff and head teachers to improve the quality of primary school education in the district. This will involve developing an effective system for school supervision and inspections, as well as strengthening the school management skills of individual head teachers.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Together with a degree, you’ll have a strong education management background, ideally gained as a head, deputy head, or head of department. You’ll have experience in training and mentoring teachers, together with a basic level of French, which you’ll be willing to develop before and during your placement.

And the rest...

This is a rural placement and you’ll split your time between the education office and visiting local schools – you’ll travel as a pillion passenger on a motorbike.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0238/0001/0004

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24 months

Rice production adviser
Mozambique

Rice production adviser

You’ll be working with the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture to improve food security and poverty in the Sofala province. The Directorate coordinates the efforts of the private sector, NGO’s and other government agencies to improve agriculture productivity, agro-industry and the commercialisation and sustainable use of natural resources. There’s a long tradition of rice production in Sofala, but the growers are not using modern techniques in order to improve crops. You’ll work together with the department of Agriculture to increase rice production in the region, sometimes coordinating with other government bodies, NGO’s, CBO’s, beneficiaries and other relevant bodies.

What does the role involve?

- Supporting the implementation of the rice production programme through the Directorate.
- Advise technical staff on new techniques in growing and milling rice.
- Developing plans to monitor the implementation of the rice production programme at the Provincial level.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have a background in extension agriculture with at least 5 years’ experience of developing, implementing and managing rice production programmes. You’ll have good training and mentoring skills and will be realistic about the speed and which can be achieved within a government department. You must be willing to learn Portuguese, which you will need for both working and social situations.

And the rest...

You’ll be based in Beira, the second largest city in Mozambique and the capital of the Sofala Province. Beira is situated by the mouth the river Pungue and has the largest port in the country. There’s a small beach at Makuti and the city is dotted with faded colonial-style houses. You’ll find most of what you might need in the many restaurants and shops. Further north and south on the coastline there are many beautiful beaches and Beira is extremely well placed as a base from which to explore the rest of Mozambique.

We’ll ask you to commit to 12-24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.

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24 months
From 01/06/2012

Project Manager - Transformation process
Ethiopia

Working at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology

Project Manager - Transformation process

Addis Ababa Institute of Technology

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You will support the institute in setting up an efficient Human Resource Management system. To do this you will:

Manage several different reform project agreed by the Managing Director e.g. on the re-organization of the property management, the introduction of a central class scheduling and the setting up of an internal research funding
Set up the project structure
Define the work packages and follow up on their delivery
Organise project meetings
Document the results and outcome of the change process, follow up on their implementation and share the results with the other Institutes of Technology
Assist the Scientific and the Managing Director in steering and documenting the reform process as a whole

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a degree in development or social sciences and have extensive project management experience as well as experience of working in a university or higher education context. You'll have knowledge of transformation processes and experience in implementing them. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0006/0001.

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24 months
From 01/06/2012

Professor of garment technology
Ethiopia

You'll be working in the Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and Institute of Textile, Garment and Fashion Design.

Professor of garment technology

Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and the Institute of Textile, Garment and Fashion Design

Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You'll work with the Institute staff to contribute to the improvement of the education of students including developing better education structures and university-industry partnerships.
To do this you will:

Participate in all aspects of course teaching including course development, teaching courses and seminars, setting exams, supervising students work.
Contribute to the development of an MSc programme.
Prepare teaching materials
Capacity build other staff members including delivering training sessions for staff.
Conduct research including submitting research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions.
Support the change process at the Institute including the development of the curriculum, the implementation of a new governance structure and participating in the 'change committees'
Establish links with international and Ethiopian universities and facilitate cooperation in research, teaching and knowledge transfer

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a Masters degree or equivalent in garment technology and have experience of teaching and training. You will have conducted and achieved results in research and ideally have some professional experience of the industry. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour is essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Bahir Dar, a city in the North West of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0534/0002/0001

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24 months
From 01/06/2012

Professor for textile technology (Textile testing and finishing)
Ethiopia

You'll be working in the Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and Institute of Textile, Garment and Fashion Design.

Professor for textile technology (Textile testing and finishing)

Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and the Institute of Textile, Garment and Fashion Design

Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You'll work with the Institute staff to contribute to the improvement of the education of students including developing better education structures and university-industry partnerships.
To do this you will:

Participate in all aspects of course teaching including course development, teaching courses and seminars, setting exams, supervising students work.
Contribute to the development of an MSc programme.
Prepare teaching materials
Capacity build other staff members including delivering training sessions for staff.
Conduct research including submitting research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions.
Support the change process at the Institute including the development of the curriculum, the implementation of a new governance structure and participating in the 'change committees'
Establish links with international and Ethiopian universities and facilitate cooperation in research, teaching and knowledge transfer

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a Masters degree or equivalent in textile technology and have experience of teaching and training. You will have conducted and achieved results in research and ideally have some professional experience of the industry. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour is essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Bahir Dar, a city in the North West of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0534/0003/0001

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Optometrist
Kenya

In Kenya, nearly one child in every 1,000 is blind and in many of these cases total blindness is avoidable. The Kwale Eye Centre (KDEC) is a charitable eye centre on the South Coast of Kenya that provides affordable and accessible eye services to the local community. Beyond your immediate work sharing your skills with colleagues at KDEC, you’ll enable children with low vision to access education and help those who are irreversibly blind to lead a more independent life.

What does the role involve?

Training staff in the low vision and outpatients department on refraction and dispensing of glasses and other visual aids.
Educating staff in the understanding, management and prevention of strabismic amblyopia.
Examining patients’ eyes, diagnosing and prescribing treatment and visual aids where appropriate.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll need to be a qualified optometrist and have experience of managing a vision testing facility. You’ll have the skills needed to train your local colleagues. As with all placements, it is vital that you are prepared to work in an environment with far fewer resources available and must therefore be flexible and adaptable in your work. The local community can be very welcoming, a sociable and outgoing nature will serve you well as will a desire to become part of the community.

And the rest...

You’ll be based in the Kwale District province, which is bounded by the Mombasa - Nairobi road to the north and Tanzania to the south. It stretches inland from the Indian Ocean and covers an area about half the size of Wales. Diani Beach, Shimba Hills National Reserve and the Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary are all local attractions that will give you an aweinspiring view of this beautiful country.

We’ll ask you to commit to 12 - 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance.

When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.

24 months
From 01/06/2012

IT adviser
Nigeria

You’ll join a newly established IT team and improve IT administration, strategy and data capture at the college.

IT adviser

Kaduna State College of Education (KSCOE)
Gidan Waya, Nigeria
Start date: 1st June 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll join a newly established IT team and improve IT administration, strategy and data capture at the college. You’ll share your technical expertise and project management skills with your local colleagues.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Together with significant experience in developing IT infrastructure, you’ll have a degree, ideally in an IT related field. You’ll be a competent project manager with excellent all-round IT skills, including programming.

And the rest...

You’ll report to the provost of the college, who is highly committed to upgrading the institution’s computer systems.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: NG0634/0002/0003

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24 months
From 01/03/2012

Neonatal nurse
Ethiopia

You’ll be working alongside the VSO paediatrician and midwife volunteers to build the capacity and support the skills of midwives, junior doctors and nursing staff.

Gondar University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Gondar, Ethiopia
Start date: May 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll do training for staff in the treatment of premature and sick babies and assist in establishing a high dependency unit in the paediatric department. You’ll work with staff to develop systems for after birth care for infants and support the NICU. You’ll be working alongside the VSO paediatrician and midwife volunteers to build the capacity and support the skills of midwives, junior doctors and nursing staff.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a registered nurse with a degree in nursing and 5 years experience in neonatal nursing. You’ll have particular experience in neonatal intensive care nursing and neonatal resuscitation. Experience of training and mentoring would be ideal. A willingness to learn, patience and flexibility are essential for this kind of role as well as the ability to work with limited resources.

And the rest...

You’ll be based in Gondar, one of the largest towns and a historical capital. The town has excellent facilities. VSO will provide you with introductory lessons in the local language, Amharic, to help you integrate into the community.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0460/0007/0001

15 months
From 15/03/2012

Radio production and content adviser
Nepal

You’ll support the two community radio stations to broadcast more effectively by strengthening their staff’s broadcasting and journalism skills.

Radio production and content adviser

Radio Marsyandi and Radio Lamjung
Besisahar, Nepal
Start date: 15th March 2012
Length: 15 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll support the two community radio stations to broadcast more effectively by strengthening their staff’s broadcasting and journalism skills. This will include best-practice in researching and documenting news, how to identify and advocate local issues, as well as evaluating the impact of their programmes.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be an experienced radio producer or broadcast journalist with excellent communication and networking skills. With a degree in a relevant subject, you’ll have first-hand knowledge of the entire broadcasting process, ideally including the commercial management of programmes.

And the rest...

This is a rural placement with limited infrastructure and you’ll be travelling around the communities as a pillion passenger on a motorbike.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: N0593/0001/0001

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12 months
From 01/06/2012

Mechanical engineering MSc thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia

Working at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University

Mechanical engineering MSc thesis advisor and lecturer

Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University

Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.

To do this you will:

Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes
Offer short-time training to other staff in the module
Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world
Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.
Work cooperatively with the staff
Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications
Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a MSc or PhD in Solid mechanics and design as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context. You will also have professional experience working in a related field. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0007/0001

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24 months
From 01/06/2012

Mechanical engineer guest professor
Ethiopia

You'll be working in the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology

Mechanical engineer guest professor

Addis Ababa Institute of Technology

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with the Institute to establish new systems and provide the best possible education to graduates.

To do this you will:

Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervisions mainly in the post graduate programme.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Supervise and assess theses and graduate research work
Conduct scientific and applied research including writing research funding proposals to relevant institutions and working collaboratively with regional manufacturing industries.
Cooperate externally with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Mentor Ethiopian colleagues in order to transfer knowledge in the technical field and in teaching methods

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a PhD in mechanical engineering (with a focus on mechanical design, industrial, thermal or manufacturing engineering or another related field) and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0003/0001.

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Librarian
Ethiopia

You'll work in the Ethiopian Institute of Technology of Mekelle University

Librarian

Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University

Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You will work in the Insititute library to develop and organise the institutes library, the system and provide advice to staff and students. You will also develop international contacts with publishing companies.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a degree in Library science and have experience as a librarian organising library systems and dealing with everyday library issues. You'll also have experience in facility/workshop management. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0005/0001

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24 months
From 31/01/2012

Quality furniture designer
Kenya

You'll help to develop the designs of a new range of furniture which is simple and elegant and responds to market demands.

It is estimated that 1.3 million children in Kenya between the ages of 0-15 years have disabilities. VSO has been working in Kenya for many years and has developed credibility in disability work having gained considerable experience in this area and is seen by government and NGOs as a strong partner in disability. This has included working on the UN Convention on the Rights of Disabled People as part of the Kenyan delegation.

This placement will be based in the Mombasa office of the national Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya. The association has branches all across Kenya and aims to "enable persons with disabilities to overcome their physical limitations and empower them physically, economically, and socially to become self-reliant and fully integrated members of their communities". The placement is based in the Coast Branch which provides vocational training, production and distribution of orthopaedic mobility aids at Likoni Quality Furniture.

What does the role involve?

You will work closely with the Project Manager at Likoni Quality Furniture to:

Be responsible for costing, designing as well and marketing for all furniture
Develop the designs of a new range of furniture which is simple and elegant and responds to market demands
Supervise and monitor on-going work in the production facility to see that compliance and quality in your designs is maintained
Offer advice on improving the production process
Respond to client inquiries and sales, including costings and designs
Supervise staff on site
Develop the organisations IT facilities and web based marketing systems
Train staff in using the Internet and technology-based marketing
Act as a catalyst for change and inject new ideas and perspectives into the organisation

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a degree in design and a qualification in business administration. You’ll need experience of technical drawing, quality control systems and procedures in craft production. You will have specific experience in the furniture industry, including knowledge of unit costing, pricing skills, stock control, marketing and financial management.

You’ll need to be computer literate including using accounting software. Experience of training adults and website design would be an advantage. Ideally you will have experience of running your own business, operating in national and international markets. As a person you will be flexible, patient and able to adapt to the Likoni local context and a willingness to learn from local people.

And the rest...

You’ll be based in Likoni, Mombasa. Likoni is located just at the tip of Mombasa Island. Mombasa is Kenya’s second major city and the largest coastal port in East Africa. Mombasa is a fascinating town, there’s a depth of history here and a sense of community that the capital, Nairobi lacks. Mombasa is the hub of the coast, a steamy, hot faded charming city that still feels like a small town that was once great. Public transport consists of small minibuses and the rest of Kenya is easily accessible from Mombasa by long distance buses, taxis and by air.

We’ll ask you to commit to 12 - 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.

Reference number: please quote in your application form: K2025/0001/0002

18 months
From 04/07/2012

Fundraiser
Kenya

You’ll develop corporate and individual giving plans, set up systems for effective donor management, develop marketing materials and train the station’s staff in all aspects of income generation.

Fundraiser

Slum TV
Nairobi, Kenya
Start date: 4th July 2012
Length: 18 months

What does the role involve?

Developing a fundraising strategy for this youth-led radio station, you’ll help to give Nairobi’s slum dwellers a voice. You’ll develop corporate and individual giving plans, set up systems for effective donor management, develop marketing materials and train the station’s staff in all aspects of income generation.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have a degree-level qualification, together with a strong fundraising background, ideally working for organisations that support young people. You’ll need experience of a variety of income streams, including corporate fundraising, and have good communication and training skills.

And the rest...

The radio station is mainly youth-managed but has a mature, experienced board. There are several other VSO volunteers in Nairobi, including fundraisers, who’ll be able to offer support.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: K1253/0001/0001

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Information Technology Specialist
The Gambia

More then 50% of people in the Gambia live below the poverty line. Education levels are low resulting in high unemployment levels amongst young people which in turn puts an increased burden on families to continue to financially provide for them. VSO volunteers are playing a key role to improve the quality and accessibility of education in the Gambia. They are also helping government youth development programmes be as effective as possible so that young Gambians are provided with the right type of vocational, technical and entrepreneurial skills to become employable or set up their own business and therefore earn a living.
The National Training Authority (NTA) need an Information Technology Specialist who's aged 25 or under to help strengthen their information systems and train staff to use it so that there is an accurate record of skills and training providers within the country. Applications for this position are open now and close in early October.

What does the role involve?

You'll be working alongside the Information Technology Specialist at the NTA to;

• carry out an IT audit of the organisation to determine their current capacity and future needs
• work across the organisation to develop databases
• Improve and develop the NTA’s existing website, intranet website and associated software applications
• undertake staff training of the systems and software
• assist in the preparation of reports.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll need a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, programming, web/data development or related fields and ideally have 3 years’ experience in this field.

You’ll also need lots of initiative, be a confident communicator even when working with a range of people from different cultural backgrounds, be able to relate to people easily and create a sense of trust with the people you work alongside. This role requires someone that's flexible, tactful and diplomatic (aged between 18-25).

And the rest...

You’ll be based in Kombo, Kairaba avenue in the region of Serre Kunda in the South West of the country. There are good facilities including restaurants, banks, internet cafes and shopping centres. It's a picturesque coastal area that attracts tourists.
We’ll ask you to commit to 12 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.

12 months
From 01/06/2012

Industrial engineering MSc thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia

Working at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University

Industrial engineering MSc thesis advisor and lecturer

Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University

Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.

To do this you will:

Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes
Offer short-time training to other staff in the module
Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world
Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.
Work cooperatively with the staff
Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications
Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have an MSc or PhD in Industrial or manufacturing engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context. You will also have professional experience working in a related field. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0003/0001

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12 months
From 10/07/2012

Occupational therapist
India

You’ll provide on-the-job training to the charity’s staff in occupational therapy techniques, including assessment, goal planning and evaluation

Occupational therapist

Manovikas Charitable Society
Delhi, India
Start date: 10 July 2012
Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll provide on-the-job training to the charity’s staff in occupational therapy techniques, including assessment, goal planning and evaluation. You’ll mostly be working with disabled children, both in the community and in institutions. You’ll also organise training workshops for your colleagues.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As a qualified occupational therapist, you’ll have three years’ post-qualification experience, ideally both in a hospital, and a community setting. You’ll have a good understanding of community-based rehabilitation, together with strong communication and training skills.

And the rest...

Manovikas is a large charity that supports the development of children with both physical and mental disabilities. You’ll be based in the organisation’s offices in Delhi.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: IND0939/0001/0002

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24 months
From 01/06/2012

Head of library reform
Ethiopia

Working at the Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and Institute of Textile, Garment and Fashion Design

Head of library reform

Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and the Institute of Textile, Garment and Fashion Design

Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You'll work with the institute to build the capacity of the library staff and resources to support the students in the best possible way.

To do this you will:

Develop an action plan in response to the existing assessment of the libraries including a human resource development plan and an infrastructure plan
Appoint new staff where necessary including appropriate training and capacity building of new and existing staff
Implement the development plan with the support of staff
Deliver staff training
Support the modernisation of equipment and systems enabling more efficient procurement
Build an e-library
Develop links with other relevant institutions

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a masters or PhD in Library sciences or a relevant field, as well as significant experience working in libraries, preferably in a senior position. You will have knowledge of databases and e-libraries as well as staff training experience. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour is essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Bahir Dar, a city in the North West of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0534/0001/0001

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12 months
From 12/02/2012

Inclusive education methods support officer
Ghana

You’ll contribute to a national effort to improve the quality of teaching in Ghana by supporting the division to improve its teacher training curriculum.

Teacher Education Division
Accra, Ghana
Start date: 12 February 2012
Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll contribute to a national effort to improve the quality of teaching in Ghana by supporting the division to improve its teacher training curriculum. You’ll provide advice on inclusive, student-centred teaching methodology for primary school teachers.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Together with a degree in an education related subject, you’ll have extensive experience in the education sector. You’ll have in-depth knowledge of inclusive education methods with a background in teacher training and curriculum development. You’ll need strong management and mentoring skills.

And the rest...

There are several other VSO education volunteers working in Ghana and you’ll be able to network and share learning with them.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: GHX017/0005/0002

12 months
From 08/05/2012

Fundraising Adviser
Ghana

Youth Alive Tamale, Ghana Start date: 1st February 2012 Length: 12 months

Fundraising Adviser

Youth Alive
Tamale, Ghana
Start date: 8 May 2012
Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

Developing Youth Alive’s fundraising initiatives, you’ll ensure that the organisation can continue to support vulnerable children in Tamale. You’ll improve donor management, review the fundraising strategy and train staff in all aspects of fundraising.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

With at least three years’ varied fundraising experience, you’ll be familiar with a variety of different areas, including institutional fundraising and individual giving. You’ll have some previous management experience and are competent in develop strategies.

And the rest...

Youth Alive’s offices are based 20 minutes from the town centre of Tamale and you’ll be able to commute easily by bicycle.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: GH0915/0006/0001

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24 months
From 08/05/2012

IT Trainer/support officer
Ghana

You’ll support the next generation of teachers to integrate ICT into their teaching by providing guidance, assessment and ongoing support.

IT Trainer/support officer

Tamale College of Education
Tamale, Ghana
Start date: 8 May 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

As well as carrying out basic maintenance of computers at the college, you’ll train staff and trainee teachers in ICT. You’ll support the next generation of teachers to integrate ICT into their teaching by providing guidance, assessment and ongoing support.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a trained teacher, ideally with a degree in Computer Science. You’ll have extensive experience of formally teaching ICT, together with hands-on knowledge of both hardware and software maintenance.

And the rest...

There’s a computer lab at the college, which can be used for training purposes.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: GH0879/0004/0001

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24 months
From 24/05/2012

Teacher support officer
Ghana

You’ll visit schools and provide support in areas such as lesson planning and the development of suitable teaching and learning materials.

Teacher support officer

Ghana Education Service
Wa, Ghana
Start date: 8 May 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

To help improve the quality of education in the district, you’ll share your skills in inclusive, child-centred teaching methods with local teachers. You’ll visit schools and provide support in areas such as lesson planning and the development of suitable teaching and learning materials.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a qualified and experienced English, Maths or Science teacher with first-hand knowledge of inclusive, child-centred teaching methods. You’ll also need some previous experience of mentoring other teachers and have the creativity to develop teaching materials out of locally available resources.

And the rest...

To visit the different schools in the district, you’ll travel around by motorbike. VSO will provide you with training and a bike.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: GH0593/0010/0001

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24 months
From 08/05/2012

Community advocacy support officer
Ghana

You’ll develop community action plans that keep children in school, particularly those with disabilities.

Community advocacy support officer

Ghana Education Service
Nadowli, Ghana
Start date: 8 May 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

Working with colleagues at the District Education Office, you’ll develop community action plans that keep children in school, particularly those with disabilities. You’ll form parent associations and reach out into the community to get its members involved in education.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

With a degree relevant to development, social or community work you’ll have excellent communications skills, together with experience of working within the community. You’ll need the skills to devise community profiles and be a competent facilitator.

And the rest...

To visit the local communities, you’ll be traveling by motorbike. Training will be provided by VSO.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: GH0576-0005-0004

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24 months
From 24/08/2012

Obstetrician/gynaecologist
The Gambia

You’ll deliver maternal healthcare services to patients at the hospital and support staff on the maternity ward to implement improved administrative systems.

Obstetrician/gynaecologist

Farafenni (AFPRC) General Hospital
Farafenni, The Gambia
Start date: 24 August 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

To improve the quality of maternal healthcare in this rural area, you’ll train junior doctors and nurses in obstetrics and gynaecology. You’ll deliver maternal healthcare services to patients at the hospital and support staff on the maternity ward to implement improved administrative systems.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As a registered obstetrician or gynaecologist, you’ll have a minimum of three years’ post-registration experience. You’ll also need an understanding of management and administrative systems, including data analysis, with the ability to train and mentor others.

And the rest...

The official language at the hospital is English. VSO will also provide you with language classes in one of the local languages to help you socialise with the community.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: G0301/0001/0002

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24 months
From 24/08/2012

Physiotherapist
The Gambia

You’ll also train and mentor healthcare staff in basic physiotherapy delivery.

Physiotherapist

Sulayman Junkung Jammeh Hospital
Bwiam, The Gambia
Start date: 24 August 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll support the development of the hospital’s physiotherapy unit by developing plans for assessment, prevention and rehabilitation. You’ll also train and mentor healthcare staff in basic physiotherapy delivery.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

We’re looking for a qualified physiotherapist with at least two years’ post-qualification experience. You’ll be a good team worker with excellent communication skills and have some experience in training junior staff.

And the rest...

The official language at the hospital is English, but we’ll also provide you with basic training in the local language Jola to help you socialise in the community.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: G0297/0001/0002

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24 months
From 30/08/2012

Education advocacy adviser
The Gambia

You’ll work with your local colleagues to develop an annual plan of advocacy activities and implement methods for monitoring and evaluation.

Education advocacy adviser

Education For All Campaign Network (EFANET)
Kanifing, The Gambia
Start date: 30 August 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll support EFANET to develop an effective education advocacy strategy with the capability to influence at local, national and international level. You’ll work with your local colleagues to develop an annual plan of advocacy activities and implement methods for monitoring and evaluation.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

With a degree in any subject, you’ll have a strong background in advocacy in the education sector. You’ll have experience of developing and implementing advocacy strategies and action plans, together with excellent communication skills.

And the rest...

You’ll be able to carry out your work in English. VSO will also provide you with introductory lessons in the local language, Wollof, to help you integrate into the community.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: G0271/0001/0003

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24 months
From 01/02/2012

Biomedical engineer
The Gambia

You'll train and mentor the management staff on hospital biomedical management procedures and processes and improve the maintenance of biomedical equipment.

The RVTH is the only tertiary referral and teaching hospital in the country and it has a bed capacity of five hundred and sixty-five. It aims are to provide the people of The Gambia with an international standard of medical care that attracts patients and staff from Africa and the rest of the world.

We require a biomedical engineer to improve the maintenance of biomedical equipment for improve service delivery to advise, train and mentor the management staff on hospital biomedical management procedures and processes and improve the maintenance of biomedical equipment to enhance durability and effective service delivery.

What does the role involve?

Liaise with technicians and manufacturers to ensure the feasibility of products in terms of design and economic viability.
Liaise closely with other medical professionals, such as doctors and nurses regarding the maintenance of existing equipment management.
Training of technicians and medical staff on the use and maintenance of medical equipments.
Keep an inventory of the medical equipments and their use.
Provide technical support and advisory role to RVTH management team.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have a degree in engineering or Health Care management or Public health. We’re looking for someone with 3-5 years practical hospital experience, with a particular onus on the management of medical equipment. You’ll need to demonstrate excellent management and analytical skill, along with the ability to clearly express oneself and write accurate medical reports.

You’ll need to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and can work in a team, supervise and transfer skills to junior staff including junior doctors and nurses. Ability to work under limited resources, under minimum supervision and ability to adapt and cope with cultural dynamics will help to ensure you’re able to have a positive impact on your colleagues and within the hospital departments.

And the rest...

The hospital is located Banjul, the capital city of the country, but will stay in the Kombos in the urban area. The weather in the country is generally hot in temperatures and can be as high as 40 degrees during the rainy season (from June - October) and as low as 15 degrees during the cold season (November – May).You’ll need to local weather conditions and this is important during consideration of the placement.

The hospital is located in Banjul in the urban area and has access to all types of shops, supermarkets and restaurants and markets for purchase of basic food and other items. All volunteers within the urban areas of The Gambia will be expected to live in a shared accommodation. Volunteers of same sex will share house, but will have all his/her own bedroom.

Please quote reference number G0100/0021/0003 in your application form.

Finance expert
Ethiopia

You'll be working at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology at Addis Ababa University

Finance expert

Addis Ababa Institute of Technology

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with the Institute staff to support the reform process of the organisation.

To do this you will:

Support the finance unit and the Managing Director in setting up mechanisms of a decentralized budget allocation and control system
Consult on the current financial processes and their deficiencies at AAiT with the finance unit, procurement, the academic departments and the Managing Director (budget approval, budget allocation, expenditure approval, monitoring the budget flow)
Define the requirements for an improved system in consultation with the finance unit, procurement unit, store administration, human resource office and heads of the academic departments
Develop an implementation plan for an improved system which can work under the given circumstances and help to develop the necessary tools (forms, excel sheets) to implement the system
Support the implementation of the new system by training and advising the responsible staff
Document the process and results for other Institutes of Technology

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a degree in financial management and experience of working in finance in a university or public institution. You'll also have project management experience. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0008/0001

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24 months
From 01/06/2012

Facility management expert
Ethiopia

Working at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University

Facility management expert

Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University

Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with the institute to develop, maintain and organise the overall facilities, including workshop and compound management. This will include the organisation of facility staff and the building. You will also be required to provide advice to staff and students about issues relating to facilities and procurement.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have an engineering qualification or a qualification related to facility management as well as experience of compound and/or workshop management. You’ll be a team worker with experience of working in a higher education or university setting. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0009/0001

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12 months
From 01/06/2012

Expert in soil and material testing
Ethiopia

You will work in the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development.

Expert in soil and material testing

Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with Institute staff to build up the Construction Material and Soil Testing Unit to make it an entrepreneurial unit and a leading service provider in the field.

To do this you will:

Contribute to the establishment of new management structures and identifying and installing new technologies including administrative procedures
Present the Material and Soil Research and Testing Centre (MTRC) to the industry for the acquisition of consultancy
Carry out required material and soil testing experiments in the field as well as in the laboratory including site exploration
Capacity building of staff of the MRTC through training
Support changes to complete digital data management
Support the introduction of work practices compliant with ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 International Standards
Support the implementation and cultivation of a customer oriented service
Support the implementaion of an efficient filing system

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a PhD or MSc in the Civil engineering (focussing on geo-technics, materials and structures) or an MSc in Geotechnical engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. You will also have experience working in a laboratory soil testing, material testing or managing of soils. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0004/0001

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24 months
From 01/06/2012

Expert in facility management
Ethiopia

You will work in the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development.

Expert in facility management

Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You will work closely with Ethiopian colleagues to develop sustainable structures for facility management.

To do this you will:

Develop a facility management system for the institute informed by the pre-existing facility management handbook
Develop tactical facility management; analysing and evaluating all costs concerning maintenance and services like cleaning, gardening, electricity, water, etc.
Manage the building; maintain and run all facilities in terms of infrastructural building management, financial building management and technical building management
Conduct continuous evaluation and improvement of the system including future development plans
Supervise, manage and control of the system
Hands-on-work maintenance work
Constant capacity building of the staff members through training-on-the-job as well as through tailor-made training courses
Close collaboration with the finance and purchase department
Take responsibility for the budgeting and budget control

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a technical vocational background or a degree in sciences (e.g civil/electrical engineering) or a related field as well as several years practical, professional facility management experience. A degree in facility management would be ideal. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0001/0001

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12 months
From 01/07/2012

Expert for Laboratory Management
Ethiopia

Working at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology

Expert for Laboratory Management

Addis Ababa Institute of Technology

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You'll work with the Institute to contribute to the reform process at the Institute including getting the laboratories that are out of use fully operational. To do this you will:

Support the establishing of new efficient laboraratory management systems which emphasise practical work and research
Develop laboratory plans of each chair including roles, responsibilities, reporting systems, budget planning, etc.
Develop a safety plan for all existing laboratories
Identify and describe routine maintenance for the equipment of the laboratory in a laboratory maintenance handbook
Develop a laboratory equipment inventory
Identify problems of not functioning equipment and do the repairs him/herself or initiate and supervise the repair done by external sources
Train staff in using available equipment and maintenance of equipment

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a degree in a technical field which required the use of engineering laboratory technology. You will have experience of teaching and training others in technical work in a university or higher education context. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0007/0001.

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3 months
From 25/03/2012

Obstetrician
Ethiopia

You’ll also directly deliver emergency obstetrics care at the hospital and work with the management team to develop clinical guidelines and service standard.

Obstetrician

Gidole District Hospital
Gidole, Ethiopia
Start date: 25 March 2012
Length: 3 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll help address the shortage of trained medical staff at the hospital, by providing training in comprehensive emergency obstetrics care. You’ll also directly deliver emergency obstetrics care at the hospital and work with the management team to develop clinical guidelines and service standard.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a registered obstetrician with a minimum of two years’ post-registration, hospital-based experience. Together with some experience in training other medical staff, you’ll have the ability to develop care standards and clinical guidelines.

And the rest...

The hospital has a well-established management team who will be able to support you in your work. There are also other VSO health volunteers working in Ethiopia for you to network and share learning with.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0554/0001/0001

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12 months
From 25/03/2012

Anaesthetist
Ethiopia

You’ll provide training to medical students, nurse anaesthetists and clinicians.

Anaesthetist

Yirgalem Medical College at Yirgalem General Hospital
Sidama, Ethiopia
Start date: 25 March 2012
Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

To help relieve the shortage of experienced anaesthetists in the region, you’ll provide training to medical students, nurse anaesthetists and clinicians. You’ll also deliver anaesthesia in the intensive care unit and provide outreach support to patients.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll need a medical degree with specialty training on anaesthetics and experience of intensive care. Together with sound competence in delivering general anaesthesia, you’ll need strong theoretical knowledge and ideally some previous training experience.

And the rest...

The hospital has 200 beds with all the usual departments. It’s relatively well equipped and you’ll be provided with an office space including internet access.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0544/0004/0001

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12 months
From 25/03/2012

Obstetrician
Ethiopia

You’ll train local staff in comprehensive obstetrics medical care.

Obstetrician

Yirgalem General Hospital
Yirgalem, Ethiopia
Start date: 25 March 2012
Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

Contributing to a national effort to reduce the country’s high maternal mortality rates, you’ll train local staff in comprehensive obstetrics medical care. You’ll directly deliver emergency obstetrics care at the hospital and work with the management team to improve the overall standard of obstetrics care.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a registered obstetrician with a minimum of two years’ post-registration, hospital-based experience. Together with some experience in training other medial staff, you’ll have the management and communication skills to improve the standards of obstetrics care at the hospital.

And the rest...

You’ll be based in the small town of Yirgalem in the southern highlands of the Great Rift Valley. There are other VSO volunteers working in the region for you to network and socialise with.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0544/0001/0001

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12 months
From 01/03/2012

Midwifery tutor
Ethiopia

You'll will share your knowledge and skills to staff and students in order to contribute to the quality of the education programme.

Ethiopia has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world. It is estimated that every year, about 25,000 mothers die and 400,000 more suffer long-term disabilities due to complications during pregnancy, delivery or postpartum period. The majority of these deaths are preventable with affordable interventions. Of the total maternal deaths around 40% are preventable.

Semera Health Science and Medicine College aims to build the capacity of nurses in the region in order to serve more of the rural population. You'll will share your knowledge and skills to staff and students in order to contribute to the quality of the education programme.

What does the role involve?

Participate in theoretical teaching process of student midwives following the curriculum.
Participate in curriculum revision.
Mentor students during clinical practices.
Set up and strengthen quality assurance mechanisms to ensure quality teaching methods.
Support in the development of systems to improve student assessments.
Collaborating with colleagues and supervisors to design learning experiences that will continually strengthen the teaching learning process.
Develop in service trainings to enhance skill transfer and experience sharing among staff.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have a degree, possibly a Masters in midwifery and at least three years of clinical experience. You’ll have experience of teaching at university or college level as well as experience of on-the-job-training. Any knowledge of tropical disease would have advantageous, as would experience of working in a developing country environment, with few resources.

And the rest...

Semara is a purpose-built regional capital that lies on a low, flat, arid plateau in the middle of the Rift Valley and straddles the main Addis Ababa – Djibouti road. Semara currently consists of numerous regional offices (health, telecoms, electricity, education etc), two garages, a sports stadium and a branch of Lion International Bank, spread out over a wide area. The university lies 2 km off the main road, down a dirt track and the college of health is nearby. Most people who work in Samara commute in from one of two towns, Logiya, 7.5 km west of the town centre, lined with hotels, bars, restaurants and Dubti, 11 km south of Samara. There is a number of tiny mosques, some constructed of sticks, others of clay, and one new Orthodox Christian church. The atmosphere is very friendly and relaxed – people will smile at you if you smile and greet them as you walk by.

We’ll ask you to commit 12 months to make a sustainable contribution to development goals and in return we’ll provide you with invaluable training before your placement, a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country we’ll help you resettle and we’ll invite you to stay involved with us through campaigning, development awareness raising and fundraising.

Please quote reference number ETH 0523/0002/0001 in your application form.

12 months
From 25/03/2012

Consultant paediatrician
Ethiopia

You’ll deliver paediatrics training to both undergraduate and postgraduate students and assist the university to raise the standard of care in the neonatal intensive care units of its hospitals.

Consultant paediatrician

Arba Minch University
Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Start date: 25 March 2012
Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll contribute to a national effort to reduce child mortality rates by supporting this teaching hospital to improve its paediatric and neonatal health education programme. You’ll deliver paediatrics training to both undergraduate and postgraduate students and assist the university to raise the standard of care in the neonatal intensive care units of its hospitals.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a registered paediatrician with a minimum of two years’ post-registration experience in a hospital setting. You’ll have some previous experience of training other medical staff, together with good communication and management skills.

And the rest...

The University will provide you with an office space, including internet access. There are other VSO health volunteers in Ethiopia for mutual support and networking.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0515/0003/0001

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12 months
From 01/05/2012

IT business systems development adviser
Ethiopia

You’ll assess the Oromia Development Association's current IT capabilities and recommend suitable business systems for its head-office and regional bases.

IT business systems development adviser

Oromia Development Association (ODA),
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start date: 1 May 2012
Length: 12

What does the role involve?

You’ll assess ODA’s current IT capabilities and recommend suitable business systems for its head-office and regional bases. You’ll also provide training to ODA staff, develop databases and implement appropriate systems for financial, HR and inventory management.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

With a degree in a relevant subject, you’ll have a minimum of seven years’ experience in implementing IT infrastructure and business applications. You’ll also need an thorough understanding of the role of IT strategies in business processes.

And the rest...

You’ll be a member of a newly recruited team, supporting the growth and strategic development of the organisation.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0506/0003/0001

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24 months
From 12/09/2012

English language improvement coordinator
Ethiopia

You’ll develop an English language resource centre and encourage continuous professional development for teachers.

English language improvement coordinator

Assaita College of Teacher Education
Assaita, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 September 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

As well as improving the English language skills of local teachers, you’ll provide training in active learning and student-centred teaching methods. You’ll develop an English language resource centre and encourage continuous professional development for teachers.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll need a Bachelors degree in English or Modern Foreign Languages with a PGCE or a TEFL. With three years’ formal teaching experience, you’ll have up-to-date knowledge of active learning, student-centred teaching methods and continuous assessment.

And the rest...

You’ll be part of a national programme aimed at raising the English language skills of teachers and will have access to a network of other VSO volunteers on similar placements.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0445/0004/0002

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24 months
From 12/09/2012

Continuous professional development adviser
Ethiopia

You’ll provide support in active learning and student-centred teaching methods through workshops, demonstration lessons and team teaching.

Continuous professional development adviser

Gilgel Beles College of Teacher Education
Gilgel Beles, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 September 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll assess the professional needs of school teachers in the region and develop CPD activities based on your assessments. You’ll provide support in active learning and student-centred teaching methods through workshops, demonstration lessons and team teaching.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As a fully qualified teacher, you’ll have at least three years’ post-qualification experience, either at primary, or secondary school level. You’ll have first-hand knowledge of active learning and student-centred teaching methods, together with some experience of training or mentoring other teachers.

And the rest...

VSO will provide you with introductory lessons in the local language, Amharic, to help you communicate with your colleagues and the community.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0241/0005/0004

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24 months
From 12/09/2012

Primary School Teacher Trainer
Ethiopia

you’ll help to improve the quality of in-service teacher training in the region.

Primary School Teacher Trainer

Hossina College of Teachers’ Education
Hossina, Ethiopia
Start date: 12th September 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

Working with local primary school teachers and school managers, you’ll help to improve the quality of in-service teacher training in the region. You’ll support the development of a continuing professional development (CPD) programme, including the design of a training curriculum.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a qualified teacher with at least three years’ post-qualification experience, some of it working in a management role. You’ll have first-hand knowledge of active learning, student-centred teaching methods, together with some experience of developing CPD activities for teachers.

And the rest...

You’ll be part of a national initiative to improve the quality of education in Ethiopia. There are several other VSO education volunteers in the country for you to network with.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0119/0009/0003

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3 months
From 25/03/2012

Obstetrician and gynaecologist
Ethiopia

You’ll directly deliver emergency obstetrics care and strengthen the management of maternal and neonatal care services.

Obstetrician and gynaecologist

Dansha-Maereg Hospital
West Tigray, Ethiopia
Start date: 25 March 2012
Length: 3 months

What does the role involve?

To relief the hospital’s shortage of qualified staff, you’ll train your medical colleagues in comprehensive emergency obstetrics care. You’ll directly deliver emergency obstetrics care and strengthen the management of maternal and neonatal care services.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a registered Obstetrician (and/or Gynaecologist) with a minimum of two years’ experience at registrar level. You’ll have great communication skills with the ability to train and mentor others.

And the rest...

The hospital is relatively well equipped and you’ll be provided with an office space including internet access.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH 0552/0001/0001

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12 months
From 01/06/2012

Electrical engineering thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia

Working at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University

Electrical engineering thesis advisor and lecturer

Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University

Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.

To do this you will:

Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes
Offer short-time training to other staff in the module
Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world
Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.
Work cooperatively with the staff
Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications
Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a MSc or PhD in Communication or electrical engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context. You will also have professional experience working in a related field. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0002/0001

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24 months
From 01/06/2012

Electrical and computer engineering guest professor
Ethiopia

You will work at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology

Electrical and computer engineering guest professor

Addis Ababa Institute of Technology

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with the Institute to establish new systems and provide the best possible education to graduates.

To do this you will:

Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervisions mainly in the post graduate programme.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Supervise and assess theses graduate research work
Conduct scientific and applied research including writing research funding proposals to relevant institutions and working collaboratively with regional manufacturing industries.
Cooperate externally with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Mentor Ethiopian colleagues in order to transfer knowledge in the technical field and in teaching methods

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a PhD in Electrical or Computer engineering (with a focus on microelectronics, control engineering or a related field) and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0004/0001.

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24 months
From 01/06/2012

Computer science and information systems thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia

Working at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University

Computer science and information systems thesis advisor and lecturer

Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University

Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.

To do this you will:

Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes
Offer short-time training to other staff in the module
Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world
Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.
Work cooperatively with the staff
Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications
Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a PhD in database and information systems, computer architecture and engineering or software engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience working in a related field and management experience. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0008/0001

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12 months
From 01/06/2012

Civil engineering thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia

You will be working at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University

Civil engineering thesis advisor and lecturer

Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University

Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.

To do this you will:

Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes
Offer short-time training to other staff in the module
Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world
Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.
Work cooperatively with the staff
Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications
Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a PhD in Water resources or hydraulic engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience working in a related field and management experience. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0006/0001

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12 months
From 01/06/2012

Civil engineer lecturer
Ethiopia

You'll be working at the Jimma Institute of Technology

Civil engineer lecturer

Jimma Institute of Technology

Jimma, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with the Institute to establish new systems and provide the best possible education to graduates.

To do this you will:

Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervisions in the BSc and MSc programmes.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials for lab exercises as well as lectures
Supervise and assess theses graduate research work
Conduct scientific and applied research including writing research funding proposals to relevant institutions and working collaboratively with regional manufacturing industries
Cooperate externally with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have an MSc in Civil engineering (with a focus on structural, geotechnical, highway engineering or another related field) and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Jimma, the largets city in South-West Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0540/0001/0001.

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12 months
From 01/06/2012

Civil engineer guest professor
Ethiopia

You'll be working at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology

Civil engineer guest professor

Addis Ababa Institute of Technology

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with the Institute to establish new systems and provide the best possible education to graduates.

To do this you will:

Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervisions mainly in the post graduate programme.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Supervise and assess theses graduate research work
Conduct scientific and applied research including writing research funding proposals to relevant institutions and working collaboratively with regional manufacturing industries.
Cooperate externally with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Mentor Ethiopian colleagues in order to transfer knowledge in the technical field and in teaching methods

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a PhD in Civil engineering (with a focus on railways, highways, transport logisitics, water quality or another related field) and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0002/0001.

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12 months
From 01/06/2012

Chemical engineering thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia

Working at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University

Chemical engineering thesis advisor and lecturer

Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University

Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.

To do this you will:

Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes
Offer short-time training to other staff in the module
Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world
Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.
Work cooperatively with the staff
Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications
Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have an MSc in Chemical or Process engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context. You will also have professional experience working in a related field. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0004/0001

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24 months
From 01/06/2012

Chemical engineering guest professor
Ethiopia

Working at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology

Chemical engineering guest professor

Addis Ababa Institute of Technology

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with the Institute to establish new systems and provide the best possible education to graduates.

To do this you will:

Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervisions mainly in the post graduate programme.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Supervise and assess theses graduate research work
Conduct scientific and applied research including writing research funding proposals to relevant institutions and working collaboratively with regional manufacturing industries.
Cooperate externally with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Mentor Ethiopian colleagues in order to transfer knowledge in the technical field and in teaching methods

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a PhD in Chemical engineering and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0001/0001.

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24 months
From 20/05/2012

“Value Volunteering” researcher
China

You’ll design a research plan for the Valuing Volunteering project, which aims to show how volunteering reduces poverty in China

“Value Volunteering” researcher

Leading a team of local stakeholders, you’ll implement systemic action research methods, analyse findings and take part in relevant advocacy activities for the Beijing Normal University.

Start Date: 20th May 2012

Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You’ll design a research plan for the Valuing Volunteering project, which aims to show how volunteering reduces poverty in China. Leading a team of local stakeholders, you’ll implement systemic action research methods, analyse findings and take part in relevant advocacy activities.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have a degree level qualification with at least three years’ experience of project management. You’ll also need extensive knowledge of social and participatory research methods. As well as being an analytical thinker, you’ll be a confident leader with excellent facilitation skills.

And the rest...

You’ll be part of an international group of researchers, carrying out similar projects in other countries, and will be able to share ideas and knowledge with them.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: CH0802/1/1

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12 months
From 01/06/2012

Biomedical engineer lecturer
Ethiopia

You'll work at the Jimma Institute of Technology

Biomedical engineer lecturer

Jimma Institute of Technology

Jimma, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with the Institute to build the capacity of the programme and staff.

To do this you will:

Prepare laboratory manuals, course guides and course modules.
Conduct workshops to make students practically oriented, able to construct biomedical equipment and able to address real life technical problems.
Facilitate acquisition of laboratory equipments and teaching materials
Share their experience and provide graduates with sufficient background so that they can easily undertake postgraduate training and research in any one of the various specialization areas of biomedical engineering discipline.
Preparing proposals & concept notes which enable the department to get technical support and grants.
Conduct advanced courses and laboratories which are related to their profession
Help in organizing biomedical laboratories in the university including facilitating the acquisition of laboratory equipments and teaching materials
Share their experiences to students as well as local staffs in researches, laboratories etc.
Train junior staffs inside Ethiopia within the campus or creating the chance to send them abroad so that we can permanently solve faculty problem.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have an MSc in Biomedical engineering, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging or a related field and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Jimma, the largets city in South-West Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0540/0002/0001.

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24 months
From 01/02/2012

Gender and equality adviser
Burkina Faso

You’ll support staff in the Ministry to integrate and mainstream gender across the government.

Gender and equality adviser

Ministry for the Promotion of Women
Ougadougou, Burkina Faso
Start: 1st Feb 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

In this senior role, you’ll support staff in the Ministry to integrate and mainstream gender across the government. You'll also develop an operating strategy and an evaluation system and support the development of an advocacy strategy. You’ll also coach people within the department and increase participation and decision making across the ministry.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

A degree in international development, gender and equality or other social sciences
Strong French language skills
At least three years of working in gender, equality and advocacy
Able to adapt to local society and customs
Independence and resourcefulness

And the rest...

Burkina Faso is a francophone country, and the placement will be undertaken entirely in French.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: BF0309-1-2

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24 months
From 01/09/2012

Monitoring and evaluation adviser
Burkina Faso

ASMADE is an NGO focussing on social development. You’ll develop an evaluation method for their work, and implement an M&E system.

Monitoring and evaluation adviser

Songui Manégré indigenous development association (ASMADE)
Ougadougou, Burkina Faso
Start: 1 September 2012
Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

ASMADE is an NGO focussing on social development. You’ll develop an evaluation method for their work, and implement an M&E system. You’ll train key staff in M&E systems, and contribute to planning activities.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

A degree in international development or social sciences.
At least 2 years experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects data analysis.
Strong French language skills.

And the rest...

Burkina Faso is a francophone country, and the placement will be undertaken entirely in French.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: BF0263-2-1

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12 months
From 01/06/2012

Architecture and urban planning teaching and thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia

You'll work in the Ethiopian Institute of Technology of Mekelle University

Architecture and urban planning teaching and thesis advisor and lecturer

Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University

Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will build the capacity of the Institute to provide the best education possible.

To do this you will:

Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for the transfer of knowledge
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations, supervising students' work as well as theses and graduate research work.
Contribute to the education programs
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support the implementation of the MSc programme
Deliver training to staff
Conduct research including writing research funding applications and collaborating with relevant organisations
Contribute to further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Participate in institute committees
Build partnerships with relevant educational and industrial institutions.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a PhD or MSc in Urban, regional or rural planning as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience working in a related field and management experience. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0001/0001

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