Community Volunteer (Active Project) - Education - Turkana

Role Overview Summary
In this role, you will provide on-site support in the project location and/or VSO office, (full-time unless otherwise specified) for a set period of time.

Ideal Applicant Summary

• Good understanding of the community, education needs and context of the project location
• Proven use of different learning and development approaches for young learners/children
• Knowledge and awareness on child protection practices and mechanisms
• High integrity and a good rapport in the community
• A commitment to community-led processes of social change.
• Understanding of participatory approaches to working with communities
• Understanding of or experience in community development
• Recognition of the role of power and politics (vested interests) in constraining locally led change.
• Able to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within deadlines, involving key individuals in the process.
• Strong listening and observation skills
• Good facilitation skills using participatory processes and techniques.
• Experience of preparing good quality reports,
• Willingness to learn and unlearn.
• Self-aware and reflective 

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