VSO is the world’s leading international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. Working in 24 countries around the world, our unique role in international development is to place committed volunteers with carefully selected organisations where their skills can have the greatest impact. Our extraordinary volunteers live and work in some of the world’s poorest communities. Sharing their unique skills and experience to generate new ideas and new ways of doing things, helping the communities they work in lift themselves out of poverty. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change, that will impact generations to come. Join us and help us work towards our vision of a world without poverty.

Provide strategic leadership as the consortium lead at the provincial level, overall management of the program management together with the partner organizations, ensure technical leadership in addressing issues of Gender Based Violence.

Essential:
General:
At least Bachelor’s degree in any social science subjects with preferably with gender studies Background.

At least 5 years work experience in the sector of gender equality preferably in GBV particularly working with women, children and youth in the vulnerable community.

Technical insights on gender equality and gender based violence
• Good knowledge and understanding of gender equality with strong focus on GBV issues and policies in Nepal.
• Experience of strengthening capacity of partners and development stakeholders on gender equality including GBV.
• Experience of working with women and youth empowerment projects.

Insights on program management and advisory support
• Previous experience of working together with different partners in project management
• Project monitoring and reporting
• Ability to analyses information, evaluate options, and follow the strategic directions as guided.

Networking for collaboration and partnership
• Linkage building with development stakeholders for increased collaborative endeavors
• Influence in local policies and practices for promoting positive behavior and transforming harmful social norms and practices
• Provide advisory assistance in local governance procedures

Volunteering for Development - Understanding and valuing the role of volunteering for development. Familiarity with diverse models of volunteer engagement and the volunteer journey – proven ability to leverage volunteer engagements to deliver social change outcomes. Personal experience of volunteering for development is a significant plus.

Information Technology - Good level of computer skills (Windows, Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook, Internet).

Travel requirement: Able to travel in different parts of project areas in country and spend time away from work- base location.

Commitment to VSO’s mission, values, People First principles and core approaches (Social Inclusion and Gender, Social Accountability, and Resilience).

VSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure we protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.


Desirable:
• Experience of working with or as volunteer
• Experience in advocacy and research work
• Experience on media and/or social media campaigns

Equal Opportunities

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

Eligibility: Nepalese
Contract: National

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.