Job Details:
Organisation: VSO
Deadline Fri, 12 Jun 2015
Job type: Volunteer
Location:
Papua New Guinea
About VSO
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Role overview
The purpose of this placement is to build the institutional and individual capacity of International Organisation for Migration, disaster management and development staff, PNG National Disaster Centre staff and relevant Provincial Administration on policy development on internal displaced persons. The volunteer will report into the Emergencies and Disaster Management Coordinator in IOM.
Four volunteer advisers will support the National Disaster Centre and the International Organization for Migration in the delivery of the Disaster Management and Development programme.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
• Post-graduate degree in Law, Policy Studies or another relevant discipline from an accredited university
• At least 5 years of experience in Policy formulation, Strategic planning of emergency and post-crisis programming and internally displaced people
• In-depth knowledge of stabilization/transition and recovery activities, displacement and development issues
• Excellent project management skills including planning, implementation and reporting:
• Highly-developed interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated experience in providing on-the-job or classroom based training, coaching and mentoring;
• Highly developed time management, resource management and report-writing skills
• Language: Full working knowledge of English, including excellent drafting and presentation skills.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is interested in building Papua New Guinea`s capacity in policy development for internal displaced persons and positively contributing to the successful implementation of the Disaster Management and Development Programme.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please follow this link (http://bit.ly/1R5Y3f0) and download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable impact through your work. 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. VSO in-country team and the network of other VSO volunteers will also support you throughout your placement. 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.
Volunteering with VSO is life changing. You can find out more about volunteering with VSO at: http://bit.ly/1H0wQD9.
Internally Displaced Persons Policy Adviser
Job posted by: VSO - Thu, 21 May 2015Job Details:
Organisation: VSO
Deadline Fri, 12 Jun 2015
Job type: Volunteer
Location: Papua New Guinea
About VSO
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Role overview
The purpose of this placement is to build the institutional and individual capacity of International Organisation for Migration, disaster management and development staff, PNG National Disaster Centre staff and relevant Provincial Administration on policy development on internal displaced persons. The volunteer will report into the Emergencies and Disaster Management Coordinator in IOM.
Four volunteer advisers will support the National Disaster Centre and the International Organization for Migration in the delivery of the Disaster Management and Development programme.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
• Post-graduate degree in Law, Policy Studies or another relevant discipline from an accredited university
• At least 5 years of experience in Policy formulation, Strategic planning of emergency and post-crisis programming and internally displaced people
• In-depth knowledge of stabilization/transition and recovery activities, displacement and development issues
• Excellent project management skills including planning, implementation and reporting:
• Highly-developed interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated experience in providing on-the-job or classroom based training, coaching and mentoring;
• Highly developed time management, resource management and report-writing skills
• Language: Full working knowledge of English, including excellent drafting and presentation skills.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is interested in building Papua New Guinea`s capacity in policy development for internal displaced persons and positively contributing to the successful implementation of the Disaster Management and Development Programme.
How to apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please follow this link (http://bit.ly/1R5Y3f0) and download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable impact through your work. 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. VSO in-country team and the network of other VSO volunteers will also support you throughout your placement. 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.
Volunteering with VSO is life changing. You can find out more about volunteering with VSO at: http://bit.ly/1H0wQD9.