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.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Volunteer
Location: Abuja
Duration: 3 months
Job Description
- VSO is accepting applications for the 2015 Q14 VSO-ICS Program in Nigeria. This is a three (3) months youth centered community development program that brings together young people (aged 18-25) from the UK and Nigeria.
- Each team will typically consist of 20 young people with equal numbers coming from the UK and Nigeria.
- In carefully selected communities, volunteers work in placements fully supported by our implementing partner organization(s), 2 Team Leaders and a Project Officer.
- Together in cross-cultural counterpart pairs, volunteers live with host families and work in the host communities.
- The type of work varies depending upon the needs of the community, but can include service delivery, advocacy work, and peer-to-peer education programs.
- Through a programme of structured personal development and learning, VSO-ICS aims to create a cadre of young people who will make lifelong contributions as advocates for international development and as agents of social change within their own communities.
- In carefully selected communities, volunteers work in placements fully supported by our implementing partner organization(s), 2 Team Leaders and a Project Officer.
- Together in cross-cultural counterpart pairs, volunteers live with host families and work in the host communities.
- The type of work varies depending upon the needs of the community, but can include service delivery, advocacy work, and peer-to-peer education programs.
- Through a programme of structured personal development and learning, VSO-ICS aims to create a cadre of young people who will make lifelong contributions as advocates for international development and as agents of social change within their own communities.
- The ICS Q14 volunteering cycle will commence from OCTOBER 2015
Eligibility
- Should be between 18-25 years.
- Positive and realistic commitment to the program
- A genuine commitment to learning
- Ability to solve problems
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Self-confidence
- Ability to work with others in a team
- Sensitivity to the needs of others
Application Closing Date
31st August, 2015
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should download and complete the application form below and submitted to:
[email protected]
Or
Submit hardcopy to:
9B, Sangha Street,
Off Mississippi Crescent,
Maitama,
Abuja.
Click here to download Application Form
Note: Educational qualification is not a criterion for application. We seek people from all backgrounds. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.