Job Details:
Organisation: VSO
Deadline Sun, 20 Sep 2015
Job type: Volunteer
Location:
Nepal
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
⢠Support the development of Big Sister training curriculum and support materials
⢠Support the development of information, education and communication (IEC) materials for gender awareness- raising
⢠Assist with in-depth gender assessment in each of the 48 schools
⢠Support the development of teacher training on gender dimensions of education
⢠Work closely with district based IVEs and also with IVE at MoE/DEO's
Skills, qualifications and experience required
⢠Strong background in both gender and education
⢠Experience in gender assessment tools/ application of gender initiatives
⢠Experience in inclusive education, social work and/or advocacy.
⢠Experience in designing teacher training manual with the special focus on gender
⢠Able to coordinate, involve and network with multiple stakeholders.
⢠Understanding of the position of girls in the developing world.
⢠Ability to adapt to sudden chances while safeguarding the placement objectives
⢠Negotiation and other soft skills
⢠Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
⢠Ability to motivate and mobilize others.
⢠Ability to gain understanding of the context of Nepal
⢠Basic IT knowledge and ability to type and submit reports electronically
How to apply
If you're interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we're looking for. To submit your application, click on 'Apply now' and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
We'll ask you to commit to 17 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.
Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=bWthcmltLjg3NTY3LjQ4MTBAdnNvLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ
Gender and Education Advisor
Job posted by: VSO - Thu, 20 Aug 2015Job Details:
Organisation: VSO
Deadline Sun, 20 Sep 2015
Job type: Volunteer
Location: Nepal
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
⢠Support the development of Big Sister training curriculum and support materials
⢠Support the development of information, education and communication (IEC) materials for gender awareness- raising
⢠Assist with in-depth gender assessment in each of the 48 schools
⢠Support the development of teacher training on gender dimensions of education
⢠Work closely with district based IVEs and also with IVE at MoE/DEO's
Skills, qualifications and experience required
⢠Strong background in both gender and education
⢠Experience in gender assessment tools/ application of gender initiatives
⢠Experience in inclusive education, social work and/or advocacy.
⢠Experience in designing teacher training manual with the special focus on gender
⢠Able to coordinate, involve and network with multiple stakeholders.
⢠Understanding of the position of girls in the developing world.
⢠Ability to adapt to sudden chances while safeguarding the placement objectives
⢠Negotiation and other soft skills
⢠Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
⢠Ability to motivate and mobilize others.
⢠Ability to gain understanding of the context of Nepal
⢠Basic IT knowledge and ability to type and submit reports electronically
How to apply
If you're interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we're looking for. To submit your application, click on 'Apply now' and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
We'll ask you to commit to 17 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.
Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=bWthcmltLjg3NTY3LjQ4MTBAdnNvLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ