Voluntary Services Overseas (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.
VSO is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Advisor
Location: Lagos State
Job Purpose
To conduct research on governance and policy and how it relates to youth development in Nigeria.
To develop and assist in implementing VSO Nigeria programs that will promote and enhance youth engagement in governance.
To work with VSO Nigeria in striving to improve youth related policies in Nigeria.
Responsibilities
Review current youth oriented policies and programs in Nigeria and develop models of potential collaboration for VSO Nigeria
Identify, pursue and build partnerships with organizations and institutions that can help enhance the engagement of youth in governance
Work with VSO Nigeria to assist in the development of effective youth policies in Nigeria; this may include working with government and civil society in policy analysis and advocacy
Design and develop youth programs that will build capacity in governance, leadership and civic education to be implemented by VSO Nigeria and implementing partners
Assist in the implementation of VSO Nigeria programs that promote youth participation in governance
Assist in the management of volunteers who are implementing VSO Nigeria programs and projects around youth governance
Act as a liaison between VSO Nigeria and implementing partners
Attend and actively participate in VSO Nigeria learning events
Key Performance Indicator
Working to develop and assist in implementing VSO Nigeria programs that will promote and enhance youth engagement in governance leading to improved youth related policies in Nigeria as indicated by:
Reviewed youth oriented policies and programmes in Nigeria
Models of potential collaboration for VSON developed
Number of partnerships identified and built with organisations that can help enhance the engagement of youths in governance
Effective youth policies developed in conjunction with government and civil society organisations
Youth programmes to build capacity in governance, leadership and civic education designed and developed
Youth governance programmes Volunteers and partners managed in implementing VSON projects around youth governance
Competencies
Building and Sustaining working relationships: The social skills to build and actively maintain working relationships that foster teamwork and collaboration with others for the benefit of a common goal.
Open Minded and Respectful: A non-judgemental approach that values other people and culture.
Seeking and Sharing Knowledge: Recognition that learning is a two-way and continuous process.
Facilitating Positive Change: The ability to analyse problems and develop lasting solutions in line with VSO approaches.
Adaptability: A flexible approach and the ability to adapt behaviour to different situations.
Resilience: The self-confidence to work with a variety of situations, diverse people and ambiguity.
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Relevant University Degree with knowledge of governance issue, policy analysis and project management
Previous experience of work on governance issues and policy analysis
Good, clear communication skills; Good facilitation skills
Resourcefulness and ability to solve problems
Ability to adapt knowledge and experience to Nigeria
Ability to support others to adapt ideas to their own context
Desirable
Willingness to work in a difficult environment where basic amenities (electricity, internet etc) is a challenge
Experience in working with people from diverse backgrounds
Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, Power Point and/or Microsoft Project
Good report writing skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to maintain good working relationship
Application Closing Date
26th January, 2015
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online