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.
Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Volunteer Team Leader
Location: Igbajo, Osun State, Nigeria
Role overview
VSO Nigeria is looking to recruit 4 Volunteer Team Leaders, who will support the Youth Programme Team in Pre-placement preparation, volunteer welfare and development support, monitoring and evaluation, programme planning and facilitation. THIS IS A VOLUNTEER POSITION, NOT PAID EMPLOYMENT.
The objectives of being a volunteer Team Leader with VSO ICS are:
To actively contribute to the delivery of a VSO ICS project
Support VSO ICS volunteers with their personal development
Continue to build on your own personal and professional development.
Role Purpose
The objectives of being a volunteer Team Leader with VSO ICS are:
To actively contribute to the delivery of a VSO ICS project
Support VSO ICS volunteers with their personal development
Continue to build on your own personal and professional development.
Personal Specification
A passion for the role of young people in international development;
A belief in the values of VSO;
A full commitment to the three stages of ICS (pre placement, on placement, post placement)
Self-motivated with the ability to work flexibly and on own initiative;
Sensitive to the needs of others and committed to learning from an ICS placement.
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience of working and supporting young people from varying backgrounds;
Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities
Strong facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to plan logically, managing a varied workload and working environment ;
Fluent written and spoken English.
A basic understanding of development issues, e.g. poverty, advocacy, sexual health;
Experience of working in a cross-cultural environment;
Experience of working/ volunteering in a developing country
Desirable Skills & Experience
Experience of managing resources (e.g. finances )
Experience of coordinating and evaluating a project, programme or initiative
Core Responsibilities
Pre Placement Preparation
Attend a one-day leader-specific training in the UK and a team leader orientation in country
Attend a three-day training weekend with other ICS volunteers, acting as a role model for other ICS volunteers;
Carefully read the Volunteer Handbook and carry out all necessary tasks listed, e.g. fundraising, police-record checks, vaccinations, visas etc.
Initial research into Country Programme and programme theme, to further prepare for placement overseas.
Volunteer Welfare and Development Support
Adhere to the VSO ICS code of conduct, acting as a role model to volunteers at all times
Complement staff welfare visits, offering day to day support to volunteers;
Communicate frequently with VSO ICS staff on volunteer welfare issues;
Facilitate the development of volunteers personal and professional skills;
Demonstrate an understanding of the programme aims and objectives.
Programme Planning and Facilitation
Support volunteers and participate in the planning and design of community events and sessions;
When necessary, facilitate sessions in the community/ team/ volunteer placements
Monitoring and Evaluation
Support volunteers to document their activities using provided tools;
Collate evidence of impact from volunteers, young people in communities and community members;
Support in the write up of a team activity plan and debrief, with input from volunteer team.
Action at Home
Attend a two-day training weekend focusing on debrief and planning for Action at Home;
Complete Action at Home, no later than 6 months after return from placement;
Complete the Action at Home evaluation form and return to VSO ICS staff