Policy & Governance Adviser-Volunteer at VSO – May 2024
Policy & Governance Adviser-Volunteer
Role Overview
Working at VSO
VSO is the world’s leading international non-governmental organisation that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. In 2022/23, over 7,700 dedicated individuals from across the globe volunteered with VSO, bringing their abilities to support almost 11 million people in 35 countries.
Our work centres on those who are left out by society – those living in extreme poverty or with disability and illness. Those who face discrimination and violence because of their gender, sexuality, or social status. Those who are at risk from disaster, disease, and conflict.
But they are not passive beneficiaries of aid; they are the “primary actors” at the heart of our efforts. From their perspective, we define the issues, opportunities, and solutions that drive sustainable, local-led change. These individuals are the key agents of their own transformation.
Role Overview Summary
The ideal candidate for this post is skilled in networking within government or semi-government bodies and support them in structuring processes, strategic planning, and budgeting and strategy implementation. Next to this, you will be interpreting and reviewing relevant policies, evaluating options and making recommendations for new policies. Extra tasks might consist of proactively participating in organising topical policy dialogues with Youth, local partners, sectoral stakeholders, or the government. If you have excellent skills in policy and Governance, reviewing current policies, advising and providing support to improve local Government processes and planning, this is your job!
Ideal Applicant Summary
Skills, Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in development studies, political sciences, public management or other related business studies;
- 3-4 years of Experience in Organization Development, Policy and Governance, working with Government Institutions etc
- Ability to quickly analyse Tanzanian development sector and governance mechanisms;
- Proven experience in training and development of staff ensuring continuous learning;
- Proven track record in planning, developing and implementing organisational structures and sustainable improvements;
- Strong communication, documentation, report writing and presentation skills including excellent written and spoken English;
- Experience with ongoing advocacy initiatives in different development sectors in Tanzania or other developing countries.
Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO We Believe Progress Is Only Possible By Working Together. Whether You Want To Join Us As An Employee, Or As a Volunteer Working In Your Own Country, Overseas Or Online, Our Selection Process Includes An Assessment Based On These Core Competencies
- Ability to be open minded and respectful
- Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
- Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
- Ability to seek and share knowledge
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
VSO is the world’s leading development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. We are unique in the way we bring people together to share their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take action against poverty and exclusion. It’s a highly effective approach that works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world’s poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty.
