Role overview

With experience of working with young people in an international development context, managing projects at a community level, the Youth Project Coordinator will be responsible for effective ICS project delivery by supporting Team Leaders, partners, host homes and volunteers through pastoral support, guidance on project implementation and ensuring safety, security and welfare processes in the project implementation community.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Essential: 

Youth Work 
2-3 Years’ experience of working with and providing support to 18-25 year olds from a wide range of backgrounds with proven ability to facilitate learning in a non-formal environment 

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 

International Development: 
Knowledge of issues which are common to communities in developing countries, possibly achieved through working or living in a developing country. Experience of promoting learning about development issues. 

Communication: 
Possession of strong verbal communication to work effectively and inclusively with an overseas colleague. Strong written communication skills (in English) needed for writing reports. 

Supervision: 
Significant experience of working in a supervisory role. Proven ability to promote self-awareness, learning and development among individuals. 

Planning and Organizing: 
Able to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within deadlines, involving key individuals in the planning process. 

Qualification: 
Bachelor’s degree (masters preferred) in relevant subject with at least two years relevant experience. 

IT (MS office) proficiency. 
Able to work away from the home including week-end and work long hours. This position demands travel within project area. 

Desirable: 

Budget Management 
Experience of managing budgets and undertaking accounting procedures. 

Volunteering: 
Sufficient experience of working with volunteers to understand the key factors which make volunteer placements viable, effective and rewarding. 

Programme Design and Evaluation: 
Experience of designing and evaluating youth programmes in an international context. Experience of using monitoring and evaluation tools and processes. 

This role is open to national candidates only. 

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

Eligibility: Nepalese 
Contract: National