VSO Pre-placement Training Co-facilitator Jobs in Ethiopia
VSO Pre-placement Training Co-facilitator Jobs in Ethiopia
About VSOVSO 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, helping millions of people in some of the world's poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty.
Our programmes focus on the areas of health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion.
We believe progress is only possible when we work together and that strong partnerships are crucial to delivering positive change.
Role Overview
Minister of Peace (MoP) is currently collaborating with First consult’s BRIDGES Programme, VSO and other relevant partners for successful delivery of the Government initiated National Voluntary Community Service Program which has the following objectives:
Foster a sense of national unity, integration, social cohesion and peaceful coexistence among Ethiopian youth;
Promote a sense of national-identity and community service among Ethiopian youth;
Build employability skills and capacities of the youth; and
Build capacities of Ethiopian youths to become self-sufficient through entrepreneurship and vocational skills development
The program is aimed at mobilizing and engaging young people from all parts of the country in community volunteering service so as to realize the above-mentioned objectives.
In order to enhance the success of the program, it is planned to equip the youth volunteers with the
right knowledge and skills through six weeks intensive training activities.
This Job advert is, therefore, to recruit 260 high caliber young people who facilitate the six weeks training program based on a well-developed training modules.
The selected Facilitators will pass through a 2-weeks TOT training before deployment to the training facilitation role.
As the program is expected to be implemented for consecutive years, there is a high chance for dedicated and qualified facilitators to be embraced in the program.
We believe this advertised role is an interesting opportunity for people who are willing and committed to contribute their share for enhancement of active youth engagement in community services.
This is not a paid job but a volunteering opportunity to give back to the community we are part of. However, a modest amount of stipend will be given to support the living expense of volunteers.
Job Requirements
The ideal applicant for this opportunity has
At least first degree in social science fields from a recognized higher learning institute
Taken at least one short term training in the areas of volunteerism/ gender/ leadership/ life skills etc.
prior experience of working as a volunteer/intern in any youth/community-based organisation
proven experience and attachment with the community on voluntary and youth-related services
the ability to satisfactorily communicate in English and local Ethiopian languages
basic computer skills
passion for volunteering and is between the age of 21 and 34 years
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; VSO Pre-placement Training Co-facilitator Jobs in Ethiopia
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