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VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. In 2018/19, VSO supported over one million of the poorest and most excluded people in 23 countries across Africa and Asia.
Volunteer role: Disability Inclusion Specialist - E-volunteer
Type of role: Advocacy policy and research
Location Various Countries
Application Closing Date 15 Jun 2020
Interview date TBA
Start date ASAP
Role overview
Disability Inclusion is a key part of our social inclusion core approach. You will work with the Social Inclusion Advisor to strengthen VSO’s work on disability. The main purpose is to support in designing and delivering online webinar sessions for mentoring and coaching country programme staff. You will also support our teams in researching and developing case studies of best practices in the area of disability inclusion as part of our organisational response and intervention pose by C0V1D-I9.
Skills, qualifications and experience
Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working collaboratively. Our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
In addition to the core competencies above, you will possess the below:
• Degree in a related field with significant experience of working in resource poor contexts.
Experience:
• Significant experience in designing and implementation of disability inclusion interventions ( at least in one these sub-sectors : inclusion of children with disabilities ( deaf, visual impairment, learning disability),
• Good understanding of developing training modules, facilitation and delivering webinars.
• Experience of coaching and mentoring
Desirable:
• Knowledge of Washington Group of Questions
• Knowledge on the convention on rights of persons with disabilities
• Knowledge on disability inclusion in disaster risk management
Experience:
• Understanding of volunteering for development
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
Allowance
This role is mainly remote working, VSO will reimburse all related expenses incurred while performing the activities e.g. communications.
Your application and C0V1D-I9
We are continually reviewing our ability to safely programme and implement projects during the C0V1D-I9 pandemic. Many local restrictions are being implemented in several VSO locations, which impacts VSO’s existing programme delivery.
We will continue to follow the advice of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and national governments to protect the wellbeing and safety of all communities, employees and volunteers.
We’re continuing to build a talent pool of prospective professional volunteers so we can get back to supporting communities as soon as we’re able to.
If your application is shortlisted, a VSO hiring manager will be in touch to discuss the next steps and any changes to your placement and role.
You can read VSO’s C0V1D-I9 statement and frequently asked questions about volunteering during the C0V1D-I9 pandemic here.
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.
Read Also: Volunteering Opportunities at VSO International - Social Accountability Specialist
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