VSO Volunteer Business Development Support Officer - Marketing Jobs in Tanzania

VSO Volunteer Business Development Support Officer - Marketing Jobs in Tanzania

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.

As a VSO volunteer you’ll live and work in some of the world’s poorest communities. By sharing your unique skills and experience you’ll help generate new ideas and new ways of doing things, helping the communities you 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 as a VSO volunteer and help us work towards our vision of a world without poverty.

Role overview

The aim of the BDSO- Marketing is to develop a marketing strategy to support the sustainability of your inputs.

This will entail a scan of local media outlets including radio, newspaper, and social media to communicate project work to a wider audience.

By working with other international and national volunteers, there will also be opportunities to collaborate and contribute to workshop content and various site visits.

You will be well supported by the Mwanza team, all eager to collaborate with you to improve the awareness of the T-LED project, both locally and nationally.

Come join a dynamic T-LED team!

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications (essential):

  • A bachelor degree in business, marketing or related subject
  • 3- 5 years marketing management.
  • Experience in business planning and enterprise development.
  • Experience in report writing, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Strong
    written and spoken English language skills.
  • Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic marketing plans.
  • New business development or start-up experience.
  • Business management experience in both small and medium sized businesses.
  • Project management, facilitation and training skills.

    Desirable
  • Experience working in agriculture business development.
  • Experience in facilitating training.
  • Business development in a developing country.
  • International work experience
  • Previous volunteer experience

    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

    Equal Opportunities
  • VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
  • As a VSO volunteer, you will be sharing your skills with local communities on a full time basis.
  • VSO will cover your travel, vaccinations, accommodation, and medical insurance costs, along with a local living allowance which will be paid in local currency.
  • This allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.
  • You will also receive some financial support to contribute to your on-going expenses at home.

    Accommodation
  • VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.

    How to Apply
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 11th June 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; VSO Volunteer Business Development Support Officer - Marketing Jobs in Tanzania

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