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Role overview
To lead on the development and effective delivery of VSO Kenya’s youth programming, International Citizen Service (ICS) programme, livelihoods interventions and demonstrate VSO’s dispersed leadership in volunteering for development approach.
Skills, qualifications and experience
Academic Qualifications
Masters degree level in Development studies, Youth Development; Agribusiness, ICT for Development, or other relevant subject.
Leadership Experience representing at senior levels, building effective inter-organisational relationships, and working collaboratively with other organisations.
Project Management.A minimum of six (6) years of experience supervising complex, high-speed projects and challenging field operations.
Youth Work & Livelihoods Understanding Proven experience of working in non-formal settings with 18-25 year olds from a wide range of backgrounds. Experience in youth economic empowerment/livelihoods including
Agribusiness, ICT and Technology
Experience working with volunteers i.e. International and national volunteers including youth and diaspora
Cross-Cultural Working Direct and substantial experience of working cross-culturally and able to communicate to a range of audiences and promote sharing and learning between cultures
Communication Strong verbal and written communication skills.
People Management & Supervision Line management experience, and proven ability to promote self-awareness, learning and development among individuals.
Planning and Organising Able to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within deadlines, involving key individuals in the planning process.
Grants & Budget Management. Programme finance management, grants oversight, and grant tracking
IT (MS office) proficiency.
Able to travel, including work away from the home base for up to 50% of time, both within the country and occasionally internationally and some weekend and evening work.
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
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