What does the role involve?

Working in the biggest referral and teaching hospital in the country, you’ll train junior doctors and nurses in surgical care. You’ll supervise clinical teaching activities and mentor individual students and teachers as required.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a registered surgeon with a minimum of three years’ post-registration experience in all branches of surgery. You’ll also be competent in training other medical staff and have excellent communication and mentoring skills.

And the rest...

You’ll be working with other VSO volunteers at the hospital and will also receive support from local clinical instructors and lecturers.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ZI0763/0001/0001

What does the role involve?

You’ll help this rapidly growing council to strengthen its financial management capabilities by training staff in financial management, budgeting, accounting and reporting. You’ll also support the district treasurer in the effective day-to-day management of financial activities.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a qualified accountant, ideally with a CIMA or ACCA professional qualification. With significant experience in a finance department of a large organisation, you’ll have in-depth knowledge of all aspects of financial planning, as well as excellent communication skills.

And the rest...

Lundazi is a rapidly growing rural town in eastern Zambia. There are currently three other VSO volunteers working in the town.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: Z829/0006/0001

What does the role involve?

You’ll develop fundraising initiatives for TALC and diversify their income streams. You’ll create donor maps, share your knowledge with local fundraisers and volunteers and improve the overall efficiency of TALC’s fundraising activities.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have a degree level qualification with at least two years’ of varied fundraising experience. You’ll need the ability to prepare funding proposals, develop donor maps and use evaluation tools to measure success.

And the rest...

This placement is part of VSO’s RAISA “Regional AIDS Initiative of Southern Africa” initiative. You’ll therefore have access to a shared learning network in six other member countries.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: Z0880/0003/0001

What does the role involve?

To improve the food security of local farmers in the long-term, you’ll support the association in developing a sustainable fundraising strategy. You’ll create donor maps and fundraising activities in line with the objectives of the association’s strategic plan.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be an experienced fundraiser with a track record of mobilising funds from a variety of sources. You’ll also need a degree in a social science, or other relevant subject, together with excellent management and planning skills.

And the rest...

You’ll be visiting local communities by motorbike. VSO will provide you with training, as well as a bike.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: Z0795/0010/0001

Valuing Volunteering will build capacity of those taking part to use systemic action research as a tool for inquiry, learning and advocacy. It will offer guidance for further strategic change within the organisations involved by producing practical lessons that could lead to new ways of working. It will contribute to international thinking on volunteering for development and provide an evidence base on which to build a clear advocacy strategy that can influence the theory and practice of organisations working with volunteers for development.

What does the role involve?

Valuing Volunteering is a three-year, intensive and comparative research project that asks the broad question: ‘How does volunteering affect poverty?’ The focus of the research narrows down this umbrella question and is: To interrogate theories of change at local and strategic levels about the relationship between volunteering and poverty.

The research will be led, in each country, by an international VSO volunteer, who will work closely with a community of practice including international and local volunteering organisations, NGOs, government institutions, corporate and community organisations interested in volunteering, but also individual international and local volunteers. This core group will choose two issues for their country context and will develop an action research process involving relevant stakeholders for each issue.  This means that a total of 12 issues will be explored across the 6 countries.

Systemic action research is a process whereby participants collectively develop a research process that tests assumptions through cycles of action and reflection, while also examining the wider systemic context. Systemic action research is about ‘achieving holistic change in complex social and organisational settings.’ It is based on the assumption that complex issues such as volunteering for development cannot be considered in isolation from the wider system of which they are a part.

In this role you will:

• Work with VSO’s chosen research partner on a research design for Valuing Volunteering in China.
  

• Lead local stakeholders in using systemic action research methodology to understand how and under what conditions volunteering reduces poverty in China.

• Organise and facilitate exploratory group discussions, interviews, data collection.

• Organise multi stakeholder meetings and employ other systemic action research methodology to analyse inquiry findings.

• Set up pilots and action experiments to test intermediary findings of the research.

• Take part in regular web-based discussion groups and work on periodic progress reports with other relevant people in the project.

• Establish filing and documentation systems for all activities of the research project.

• Participate in the creation of policy, strategy, new models and advocacy activities issuing from the findings of the research in China.

• Compile and write relevant parts of the research report and consult with key stakeholders for endorsement.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a degree in development or social research. You will have excellent group facilitation skills and report writing skills. You will have experience of working at multiple levels (from government to local community) and an excellent command of participatory, qualitative research methods.

You will need to be able to work in a foreign language environment, getting information through translation. You will have a thorough understanding of volunteering and have well developed written and oral communication skills. Your excellent people skills will make you a culturally and socially sensitive person, who is able to listen to different points of view and process information from a variety of stakeholder groups.

Ideally you will also have experience of quantitative research methods and the ability to use and analyse statistical tools. Previous volunteer management experience would be an advantage.

And the rest...

You’ll be based in Beijing, China’s capital city. Beijing is a wonderfully modern city with an elaborate and colourful history, which makes for an exciting and diverse experience. Despite being the centre of China’s political and economic life, Beijing still manages to maintain a relaxed atmosphere and you may see locals finding time to sit out on the streets, play chess and watch the world go by.

We’ll ask you to commit to 12 - 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle. 

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: CH0802/1/1

Valuing Volunteering will interrogate theories of change linked to volunteering at local and global levels, by using volunteers as researchers to conduct an action research process tracing the pathways of influence of a diverse range of types of volunteering on a particular issue.  Both negative and positive impacts will be considered and poverty is interpreted very broadly to include inequality, as defined in VSO’s strategic plan, People First.

Valuing Volunteering will build capacity of those taking part to use systemic action research as a tool for inquiry, learning and advocacy. It will offer guidance for further strategic change within the organisations involved by producing practical lessons that could lead to new ways of working. It will contribute to international thinking on volunteering for development and provide an evidence base on which to build a clear advocacy strategy that can influence the theory and practice of organisations working with volunteers for development.

What does the role involve?

Valuing Volunteering is a three-year, intensive and comparative research project that asks the broad question: ‘How does volunteering affect poverty?’ The focus of the research narrows down this umbrella question and is: To interrogate theories of change at local and strategic levels about the relationship between volunteering and poverty.

The research will be led, in each country, by an international VSO volunteer, who will work closely with a community of practice including international and local volunteering organisations, NGOs, government institutions, corporate and community organisations interested in volunteering, but also individual international and local volunteers. This core group will choose two issues for their country context and will develop an action research process involving relevant stakeholders for each issue.  This means that a total of 12 issues will be explored across the 6 countries.

Systemic action research is a process whereby participants collectively develop a research process that tests assumptions through cycles of action and reflection, while also examining the wider systemic context. Systemic action research is about ‘achieving holistic change in complex social and organisational settings.’ It is based on the assumption that complex issues such as volunteering for development cannot be considered in isolation from the wider system of which they are a part.

In this role you will:

• Work with VSO’s chosen research partner on a research design for Valuing Volunteering in Mozambique.

• Lead local stakeholders in using systemic action research methodology to understand how and under what conditions volunteering reduces poverty in Mozambique.

• Organise and facilitate exploratory group discussions, interviews, data collection.

• Organise multi stakeholder meetings and employ other systemic action research methodology to analyse inquiry findings.

• Set up pilots and action experiments to test intermediary findings of the research.

• Take part in regular web-based discussion groups and work on periodic progress reports with other relevant people in the project.

• Establish filing and documentation systems for all activities of the research project.

• Participate in the creation of policy, strategy, new models and advocacy activities issuing from the findings of the research in Mozambique.

• Compile and write relevant parts of the research report and consult with key stakeholders for endorsement.
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a degree in development or social research. You will have excellent group facilitation skills and report writing skills. You will have experience of working at multiple levels (from government to local community) and an excellent command of participatory, qualitative research methods. You will need to be able to work in a foreign language environment, getting information through translation. You will have a thorough understanding of volunteering and have well developed written and oral communication skills. Your excellent people skills will make you a culturally and socially sensitive person, who is able to listen to different points of view and process information from a variety of stakeholder groups. Ideally you will also have experience of quantitative research methods and the ability to use and analyse statistical tools. Previous volunteer management experience would be an advantage. A willingness to learn Portuguese is essential.

And the rest...

You’ll be based in Chimoio city. We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle. 

Interested? To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: MOZ0419/0001/0001

Valuing Volunteering will interrogate theories of change linked to volunteering at local and global levels, by using volunteers as researchers to conduct an action research process tracing the pathways of influence of a diverse range of types of volunteering on a particular issue.  Both negative and positive impacts will be considered and poverty is interpreted very broadly to include inequality, as defined in VSO’s strategic plan, People First.

Valuing Volunteering will build capacity of those taking part to use systemic action research as a tool for inquiry, learning and advocacy. It will offer guidance for further strategic change within the organisations involved by producing practical lessons that could lead to new ways of working. It will contribute to international thinking on volunteering for development and provide an evidence base on which to build a clear advocacy strategy that can influence the theory and practice of organisations working with volunteers for development.

What does the role involve?

Valuing Volunteering is a three-year, intensive and comparative research project that asks the broad question: ‘How does volunteering affect poverty?’ The focus of the research narrows down this umbrella question and is: To interrogate theories of change at local and strategic levels about the relationship between volunteering and poverty.

The research will be led, in each country, by an international VSO volunteer, who will work closely with a community of practice including international and local volunteering organisations, NGOs, government institutions, corporate and community organisations interested in volunteering, but also individual international and local volunteers. This core group will choose two issues for their country context and will develop an action research process involving relevant stakeholders for each issue.  This means that a total of 12 issues will be explored across the 6 countries.

Systemic action research is a process whereby participants collectively develop a research process that tests assumptions through cycles of action and reflection, while also examining the wider systemic context. Systemic action research is about ‘achieving holistic change in complex social and organisational settings.’ It is based on the assumption that complex issues such as volunteering for development cannot be considered in isolation from the wider system of which they are a part.

In this role you will:

• Work with VSO's chosen research partner on a research design for Valuing Volunteering in Kenya.

• Lead local stakeholders in using systemic action research methodology to understand how and under what conditions volunteering reduces poverty in Kenya.
  

• Organise and facilitate exploratory group discussions, interviews, data collection.
  

• Organise multi stakeholder meetings and employ other systemic action research methodology to analyse inquiry findings.
  

• Set up pilots and action experiments to test intermediary findings of the research.
  

• Take part in regular web-based discussion groups and work on periodic progress reports with other relevant people in the project.
  

• Establish filing and documentation systems for all activities of the research project.
  

• Participate in the creation of policy, strategy, new models and advocacy activities issuing from the findings of the research in Kenya.
  

• Compile and write relevant parts of the research report and consult with key stakeholders for endorsement.
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a degree in development or social research. You will have excellent group facilitation skills and report writing skills. You will have experience of working at multiple levels (from government to local community) and an excellent command of participatory, qualitative research methods. You will need to be able to work in a foreign language environment, getting information through translation. You will have a thorough understanding of volunteering and have well developed written and oral communication skills. Your excellent people skills will make you a culturally and socially sensitive person, who is able to listen to different points of view and process information from a variety of stakeholder groups. Ideally you will also have experience of quantitative research methods and the ability to use and analyse statistical tools. Previous volunteer management experience would be an advantage.

And the rest...

You’ll be based in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city. We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle. 

Interested? To apply please put the following reference on your application form: K20274/0001/0001

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work at the Institute to build the capacity of staff to deliver the best education possible by developing structures in the education system including the development of handbooks, syllabus, manuals, seminar structures and training methodology.

To do this you will:

• Participate in all aspects of teaching including coordinating and delivering courses, seminars and examinations for MSc and BSc students and supervising students work

• Contribute to the development of new courses and curricula

• Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests

• Prepare teaching materials

• Build capacity of the staff through training sessions

• Conduct research including writing research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions

• Support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the faculty

• Establish partnerships with other universities and relevant institutions.
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0006/0001

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work at the Institute to build the capacity of staff to deliver the best education possible by developing structures in the education system including the development of handbooks, syllabus, manuals, seminar structures and training methodology.

To do this you will:

• Participate in all aspects of teaching including coordinating and delivering courses, seminars and examinations for MSc and BSc students and supervising students work

• Contribute to the development of new courses and curricula

• Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests

• Prepare teaching materials

• Build capacity of the staff through training sessions

• Conduct research including writing research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions

• Support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the faculty

• Establish partnerships with other universities and relevant institutions.
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0005/0001

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work at the Institute to build the capacity of staff to deliver the best education possible by developing structures in the education system including the development of handbooks, syllabus, manuals, seminar structures and training methodology.

To do this you will:

• Participate in all aspects of teaching including coordinating and delivering courses, seminars and examinations for MSc and BSc students and supervising students work

• Contribute to the development of new courses and curricula

• Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests

• Prepare teaching materials

• Build capacity of the staff through training sessions

• Conduct research including writing research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions

• Support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the faculty

• Establish partnerships with other universities and relevant institutions.
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0002/0001

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1st June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work at the Institute to build the capacity of staff to deliver the best education possible by developing structures in the education system including the development of handbooks, syllabus, manuals, seminar structures and training methodology.

To do this you will:

• Participate in all aspects of teaching including coordinating and delivering courses, seminars and examinations for MSc and BSc students and supervising students work

• Contribute to the development of new courses and curricula

• Organize public reviews of student work with invited guests

• Prepare teaching materials

• Build capacity of the staff through training sessions

• Conduct research including writing research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions

• Support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the faculty

• Establish partnerships with other universities and relevant institutions.
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0003/0001

What does the role involve?

You’ll help the Ministry of Health with the development of an efficient health information system by identifying gaps in the current software. You’ll make recommendations on improved data capture, analysis and reporting.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

With first-hand experience of developing Health Information Systems, you’ll have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Access and database management. You’ll have strong overall IT skills, together with a good understanding of knowledge management and reporting.

And the rest...

English is widely spoken in Port Vila. We’ll also provide you with introductory lessons in the local language, “Bislama”, to help you integrate into the community.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: VAN 282/0001/0001

What does the role involve?

You’ll support TOPS to increase access to quality early childhood development services for both Thai and Burmese children in the district. You’ll carry out needs assessments in target schools and help to develop a service improvement plan.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a qualified teacher with a BA or PGCE  in early years teaching. You’ll have at least three years’ relevant teaching experience, together with the confidence and communication skills to train your peers.

And the rest...

Based in rural Mae Sot, you’ll be traveling around the communities by motorbike. Training will be provided by VSO.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: TH0614/0002/0001

This placement aims to support people to earn a living through tourism activities by supporting the development of services and business in the tourism industry. You’ll provide your expertise to help develop and build the business association and tourism board, ensuring the next generation of tourism professionals will be better equipped to take up jobs and provide jobs for others throughout the tourism value chain.

What does the role involve?

You will work alongside staff in the Tourism Association to:

• Develop the tourism board to provide relevant services across the region.

• Develop the business, including diversifying income streams, improve marketing strategy and develop systems and processes for the efficient running of the business.

• Listen, observe and get to know the organisational, geographical and tourism context of the Pamir region.

• Provide mentoring and coaching to colleagues on marketing, developing income streams and improving membership services.

• Provide guidance to State Committee on tourism and contribute to national level work on tourism development.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a degree in tourism or a relevant marketing subject and significant practical experience of working in tourism businesses, including at a management level. You will have excellent marketing and communication skills and experience of facilitation or coaching.

 You will also have experience of training within the tourism sector. You will be a patient and positive person with the ability to work with a wide range of people. Ideally you will have experience of working in tourism development or a business association.

And the rest...

Khorog is the capital of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province (GBAO) of Tajikistan with a population of 28,000. It is situated 2,200m above sea level in the Pamir Mountains. Your accommodation will be in the Nur Centre compound and you’ll be able to get around easily by local buses and taxis.  Khorog is a very open and friendly town although you’ll be expected to dress conservatively and respect the local culture.

We’ll ask you to commit to 12-24 months to make a long-term contribution tackling poverty. In return we’ll provide you with invaluable training before your placement, a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we’ll help you resettle and we’ll invite you to stay involved with us through campaigning, development awareness and fundraising.

Reference number - please quote in your application form: TAJ0066/0001/0001

You’ll provide your expertise to help develop an improved understanding of contemporary standards in hospitality and service (hotel and restaurant businesses), ensuring the next generation of tourism professionals will be better equipped to take up jobs and provide jobs for others throughout the tourism value chain. 

What does the role involve?

• Develop an understanding of the institute, the current teaching programme for tourism, the capacity and knowledge of students and teachers.

• Support students and teachers to develop practical skills in line with the expectations of international hotels restaurant managers and consumers.

• Support the institute to set up practical work placements and linkages with hotels and restaurants throughout the country.

• Support teachers and faculty members to consider how they can incorporate this learning into future training programmes.

• Coach staff and students on all aspects of hotel and restaurant management, from writing business and operational plans, marketing, financial management and visibility, standards (cleanliness and safety) and the introduction of new products and services.
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have a degree in tourism or a related field to hospitality management paired with a least 3 years experience of managing a reputable hotel or restaurant - ideally with experience of attracting international clientele. You’ll have experience of managing and advising staff and providing on-the-job training at all levels of the hospitality business. You’ll need strong marketing expertise and experience.

You’ll need to be flexible to a new environment and ways of working – in Tajikistan there is a particular emphasis on building relationships, so you’ll need excellent communication and relationship building skills.

And the rest...

Dushanbe is a green town with wide open boulevards and a safe and welcoming atmosphere. There are banks and cash points in Dushanbe. Most local shops are small individually run stores where you can simply pick up basic supplies. Local museums are fascinating and Dushanbe has a relatively large number of cultural events throughout the year. Nearby is the stunning Varsob gorge where many people sit on day beds in the mountains during the summer months.

We’ll ask you to commit 12 months to make a sustainable contribution to development goals and in return we’ll provide you with invaluable training before your placement, a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country we’ll help you resettle and we’ll invite you to stay involved with us through campaigning, development awareness raising and fundraising.

 Please quote reference number TAJ0057/0002/0001 in your application form. 
 

The business is already relatively successful, but there are still areas that need to be improved. You will use your expertise to improve the quality and supply of inputs into dairy processing by working with suppliers and Correct employees on dairy inputs and products.

You will support the company to meet international standards on hygiene and collection. You will also support them to develop plans for the set up of an effective system for milk production and collection.

What does the role involve?

• Advising and training milk suppliers to follow international standards in hygiene while milking;
  
• Assisting in improving methods of milk collection;
  
• Advising producers and Correct on quality standards and testing of milk products using bacteriology and chemical tests

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have a qualification in veterinary science or similar. You’ll have significant and broad experience in the field of livestock management and advising small scale livestock producers. Proven experience in sharing knowledge through facilitation and coaching would offer a distinc advantage. As would excellent communication skills and previous experience of working in an inter-cultural team.

And the rest...

You’ll be working in Khujand, the second klargest city in Tajikistan. Khujand is better developed than many other parts of Tajikistan; however people remain conservative. Communications are good in the area and you will ave access to standard office facilities and internet cafes. There is access to a clinic and hospital in Khujand with a larger hosptal in Dushanbe for more serious medical needs. 

We’ll ask you to commit to 8 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: TAJ0036/0002/0001

What does the role involve?

Working for the Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering the curriculum for plumbing students. You’ll review similar courses from around the world and share best practice with your fellow tutors, holding consultative meetings with colleagues to ensure they’re happy with the proposed structure and content.

A main focus of the role will be training staff to deliver plumbing courses as well as teaching a variety of practical skills to both staff and students on installation, repairing and maintaining plumbing systems, understanding how to work within legislation and administration.

You’ll also be conducting needs assessments and carrying out curriculum reviews.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mtwara located in the southern part of Tanzania close to the stunning coastline.  We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.

Please quote reference number T1019/0007/0001 in your application.

What does the role involve?

You'll be working at the Tunawajali Empowering Ltd (TEL) Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) to:

• Deliver curricula for training in vocational subjects, holding meetings and sharing best practice

• Give training on various topics on maintenance electrician procedures and work
  

• Build the capacity of staff to deliver courses.
  

• Provide practical skills to the tutors and students to include the following:testing equipment and replace circuit breakers and switches, repairing wires by splicing or by bending and cutting conduit, using wiring diagrams, blueprints, and other building specifications to plan their repair work. Use of tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, conduit benders, knives, drills, and meters to test voltage, ohms, and amps.

• Ensure the students understand required working condition, i.e. need to work with high-voltage equipment, so they must be alert and precise.

• Provide training on health and safety procedures and the use of protective clothing.

• Participate in the planning, design and administration of continuing education courses.

• Participate in the VSO secure livelihood programme and partnership development.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a university degree in Electrical Engineering or a Diploma in Vocational Training or QTS certification (with particular experience in Electrification, plant management and installation). A minimum of 3 years spent in maintenance of a factory or a hospital, public utility company etc. is essential as well as Management Information Systems' experience. At least 2 years' experience in practical vocational training is also required.

You’ll have knowledge on raw materials, methods and tools involved in design, production, processing and use of machinery. You’ll need to be a good communicator with developed facilitation and negotiation skills. Sensitivity, flexibility and a sense of humour are important qualities in all VSO volunteers, as these will help you to successfully integrate into your new community.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mtwara located in the southern part of Tanzania near to the picturesque coastline that leads to the country’s border with Mozambique. Elevated slightly along the Makonde Plateau, the area is one of the more remote locations in Tanzania. Mtwara is a laid back town that sprawls over a large area. To the north, around the affluent Shangani area, there are some good beaches, the main commercial area is in the centre of town, and the market is situated towards the southern end of Mtwara.

We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.

Please quote reference: T1019/0006/0001 in your application form.

What does the role involve?

You'll be working at the Tunawajali Empowering Ltd (TEL) Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) to:

• Train and advise on various topics on carpentry

• Support staff by building their capacity on delivering carpentry courses.

• Provide practical skills to the tutors and students including the following topics: measure and mark cutting lines on materials and verify trueness of structure, assist on equipment and tools usage (i.e. hand tools, machines or power saw), study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required, build or repair wooden fixtures used in buildings (for example doors, cabinets, and floors) using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools, install structures and fixtures using carpenter's hand and power tools

• Select and order lumber and other required materials

• Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports

• Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings, using paint, hand tools, and paneling
  Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers

• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment

• Participate in the planning, design and administration of continuing education courses

• Participate in the VSO secure livelihood programme and partnership development
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a university degree or a Diploma in Vocational Training or QTS certification with particular experience in woodworking, mechanical drawing, and mathematics and At least 2 years' experience in practical vocational training. You’ll have knowledge of the raw materials, methods and tools involved in the construction of buildings and other structures, the design, production and processing of products and the use of machinery.

You will also have knowledge of the equipment, policies, procedures and strategies used to promote effective operations.  You’ll need to be a good communicator with developed facilitation and negotiation skills. Sensitivity, flexibility and a sense of humour are important qualities in all VSO volunteers, as these will help you to successfully integrate into your new community.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mtwara located in the southern part of Tanzania near to the picturesque coastline that leads to the country’s border with Mozambique. Elevated slightly along the Makonde Plateau, the area is one of the more remote locations in Tanzania. Mtwara is a laid back town that sprawls over a large area. To the north, around the affluent Shangani area, there are some good beaches, the main commercial area is in the centre of town, and the market is situated towards the southern end of Mtwara.

We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.

Reference number (please quote in your application form: T1019/0005/0001)

What does the role involve?

You'll be working at the Tunawajali Empowering Ltd (TEL) Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) to:

• Train and advise on various topics on motor vehicles mechanics.
  

• Support staff by building their capacity on delivering carpentry courses.
  

• Provide practical skills and training to the tutors and students including the following topics:
  assembling car engines (including caterpillar or other heavy equipment) using the progressive build process, providing assistance on assembling components in the engine category in accordance with specifications, assembling engine sub-components to tutors and students and ensure they operate with minimal supervision and are able to understand and execute the scope of repair instructions, assist on reducing entire engine assemblies in the medium and large component category down to the lowest level when necessary. And fitting, aligning, calibrating, adjusting and installing parts, mechanisms and components to meet vehicle operating requirements, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with engineers, scientist and students and conducting experimental tests on models including compiling data.

• Supervising the operation and maintenance of experimental equipment; instructs students and others in the operation of special experimental apparatus and equipment.
  

• Facilitating repairs and maintenance of testing equipment and instruments.
  

• Participate in the planning, design and administration of continuing education courses
  

• Participate in the VSO Secure Livelihood Programme & Partnership development

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a university degree in mechanical engineering or a Diploma in Vocational Training or QTS certification with particular experience in motor vehicle mechanics. You will have at least 3 years experience in a motor vehicle maintenance department or factory or a company such as a utility company or a production plant. You’ll need at least 2 years' experience in practical vocational training.

You will have an understanding of engine components as well as dissembling components and knowing how they function. You will have knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair and maintenance. You will also have knowledge of the equipment, policies, procedures and strategies used to promote effective operations. 

You’ll need to be a good communicator with developed facilitation and negotiation skills. Sensitivity, flexibility and a sense of humour are important qualities in all VSO volunteers, as these will help you to successfully integrate into your new community.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mtwara located in the southern part of Tanzania near to the picturesque coastline that leads to the country’s border with Mozambique. Elevated slightly along the Makonde Plateau, the area is one of the more remote locations in Tanzania. Mtwara is a laid back town that sprawls over a large area. To the north, around the affluent Shangani area, there are some good beaches, the main commercial area is in the centre of town, and the market is situated towards the southern end of Mtwara.

We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.

Please quote reference number T1019/0004/0001 in your application form.

VSO Tanzania is focusing on placing skilled volunteers to work with organisations in the community to enable people to earn secure incomes through gaining vital new skills. As a vocational food preparation adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.

What does the role involve?

You'll be working at the Tunawajali Empowering Ltd Vocational Education Training Authority to:

• Deliver curricula for training in vocational subjects, reviewing food preparation worldwide materials, holding meetings and sharing best practice

• Give training on various topics on food preparation

• Provide practical skills to the tutors and students to include the following:performing for or working directly with the public e.g. in restaurants and stores, obtaining information and estimating time, costs etc related to work activities

• Organising, planning and prioritising work, communicating with customers, the public, government organisations etc, controlling machines and processes e.g. food preparation equipment, monitoring expenditure

• Building capacity of staff on delivering food preparation courses.

• Participate in planning, design and administration of continuing education courses, including conducting research, needs assessments and consultancy projects where needed.

• Participate in the VSO secure livelihood programme and partnership development
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a degree and/or advanced diploma in hotel management or cookery with particular experience in food preparation plus a minimum of 2 years practical vocational training experience. Management information systems experience is also essential.

You’ll need good communication skills with the ability to negotiate and provide good customer care. Sensitivity, flexibility and a sense of humour are important qualities in all VSO volunteers, as these will help you to successfully integrate into your new community.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mtwara located in the southern part of Tanzania near to the picturesque coastline that leads to the country’s border with Mozambique. Elevated slightly along the Makonde Plateau, the area is one of the more remote locations in Tanzania. Mtwara is a laid back town that sprawls over a large area. To the north, around the affluent Shangani area, there are some good beaches, the main commercial area is in the centre of town, and the market is situated towards the southern end of Mtwara.

We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.

Please quote reference numberT1019/0003/0001 in your application form.

What does the role involve?

You'll be working at the Tunawajali Empowering Ltd (TEL) Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) to:

• Deliver curricula for training in vocational subjects, including reviewing the curriculum and sharing best practice with tutors

• Give training on various topics on mechanical plant procedures and work
  

• Build the capacity of staff to deliver courses

• Provide practical skills and training to the tutors and students including conducting research and experimental prototype models from sketches, oral instruction, and blueprints, using proper work methods and techniques, advice work in the machinist trades, locating and identifying malfunctions and advice on repairs, facilitating the aligning, calibrating, adjusting and installing of parts, mechanisms and components to meet product operating requirements

• Supervise and instruct students on the operation and maintenance of operational equipment

• Participate in the planning, design and administration of continuing education courses

• Participate in the VSO secure livelihood programme and partnership development
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a degree and/or advanced diploma in Vocational Training or QTS certification with particular experience in mechanical plant maintenance and installation. You’ll have a minimum of 3 years' experience in the maintenance of a department of a factory or an establishment such as a hospital, utility company or production plant. You'll have 2 years experience in practical vocational training and some experience in management information systems are also needed.

You’ll need to be a good communicator with developed facilitation and negotiation skills. Sensitivity, flexibility and a sense of humour are important qualities in all VSO volunteers, as these will help you to successfully integrate into your new community.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mtwara located in the southern part of Tanzania near to the picturesque coastline that leads to the country’s border with Mozambique. Elevated slightly along the Makonde Plateau, the area is one of the more remote locations in Tanzania. Mtwara is a laid back town that sprawls over a large area. To the north, around the affluent Shangani area, there are some good beaches, the main commercial area is in the centre of town, and the market is situated towards the southern end of Mtwara.

We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.

Please quote reference number T1019/0001/0001 in your application form.

The main purpose of this role is to provide support the Ministry and the institute on agro mechanics technologies in order to develop agricultural practices to better meet the needs of Tanzania's people.

What does the role involve?

• Participate in developing curricula for training on agriculture
  technicians.
• Deliver modules in agro engineering equipment, maintenance and
  application instruction tutors and Diploma students.
• Set up short courses on agro mechanics for external partners and
  businesses.
• Support staff on building their capacity in agriculture engineering.
• Troubleshoot agro mechanics equipments, implements and machinery.
• Conduct needs assessment on appropriate simple agro mechanics to
  help SHF and the Kizimbani Institute in order to develop the industry in the region.
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a degree in agricultural engineering or a related field with experience of teaching in a vocational or academic field. Practical experience of the fabrication and maintenance of agricultural equipment is desirable.
Overseas experience is desirable and working on projects for the poor would be advantageous.

You'll have excellent communication and facilitation skills to assist you in meeting the need of a wide and varied group of stakeholders - both staff and students, as well as external organisations and partners.

And the rest...

What does the role involve?

You’ll help this newly established office to implement effective teacher training programmes in local schools. Working alongside the office’s director, you’ll build the organisational and operational capacity of the department to improve the quality of primary school education in the district.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As a qualified and experienced primary school teacher, you’ll have extensive experience at management level. You’ll need a good understanding of school supervision and inspections, as well as knowledge of continuous professional development for teachers.

And the rest...

There are several other VSO education volunteers in South Sudan, who you’ll be able to network and socialise with.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: SS0022/0001/0001

What does the role involve?

Working in the newly established Department of Curriculum Development, you’ll strengthen the professional capabilities of your colleagues. You’ll advise on curriculum development activities and act as a mentor to the director of the department. 

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Together with senior-management experience in the education sector, you’ll have first-hand knowledge of curriculum development. You’ll also need a degree-level qualification with teaching experience.

And the rest...

You’ll work alongside other VSO volunteers in the ministry’s well-resourced offices in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: SS0020/0004/0001

What does the role involve?

Working in the Teacher Education and Training Department of newly formed South Sudan, you’ll strengthen the professional capabilities of local staff. You’ll support the department’s director in the management of teacher education and improve the running of teacher training institutions.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have significant management experience at senior-level in the education sector. Together with sound education management and planning skills, you’ll be used to providing mentoring support and guidance to others.

And the rest...

You’ll be working alongside other VSO volunteers in the ministry’s well-resourced offices in the capital city, Juba.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: SS0020/0002/0001

What does the role involve?

Working alongside another VSO volunteer, you’ll help to strengthen the operation and effectiveness of the ministry. You’ll share your expertise with the ministry’s staff and provide guidance in developing school inspection and supervision systems.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have significant education management experience at senior-level. Together with a good understanding of primary school teaching, you’ll have sound organisational management and mentoring skills.

And the rest...

You’ll be traveling around the district by motorbike, either by yourself, or as a pillion passenger if you don’t have a license.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: SS0020/0001/0001

What does the role involve?

Working in the National Curriculum Development Centre, you’ll provide support in textbook writing and the development of subject-specific syllabi, curriculum materials and teacher guides. You’ll work closely with your colleagues to build the overall capacity of this newly established centre.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As a qualified and experienced teacher, you’ll have a strong background in developing education materials and resources. You’ll need the ability to develop subject specific curriculum, together with excellent communication and training skills.

And the rest...

Maridi is a small town just outside of the capital city, Juba. There are several other VSO education volunteers in South Sudan for you to network and socialise with.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: SS0015/0001/0001

What does the role involve?

In order to address the shortage of trained medical staff at the hospital, you’ll train and mentor doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff. You’ll provide in-service training while treating patients in the outpatient department and support the hospital’s management team to develop a formal training plan for staff.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a registered medical doctor with a minimum of three years’ post-registration experience. With a strong clinical background and training skills, you’ll have some understanding of healthcare challenges in developing countries.

And the rest...

There are other VSO health volunteers working in hospitals across Sierra Leone and you’ll be able to network and share learning with them.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: S0396/0001/0001

What does the role involve?

Offering guidance in all aspects of hospital administration, you’ll build the management skills of senior hospital staff. You’ll help develop links with local health centres, improve patient administration and the overall quality of care.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a registered hospital doctor with at least three years’ post-registration experience. Together with a strong clinical background, you’ll be a competent leader with excellent training, management and communication skills.

And the rest...

English is widely spoken at the hospital. We’ll also provide you with introductory classes in the local language, Krio, to help you socialise outside of work.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: S0389/0003/0001

What does the role involve?

You’ll help improve the standards of care in this under-resourced hospital by training midwives and nurses in all aspects of maternity care. You’ll provide supervision and improve the overall administration of the maternity ward.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As a registered nurse and/or midwife, you’ll have at least five years’ experience in a hospital maternity ward. You’ll be confident in managing and training other medical staff and have previously developed and monitored care in a nursing unit.

And the rest...

English is spoken by most staff at the hospital. We’ll also provide you with basic language training in the local language, Krio, to help you socialise outside of work. 

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: S0376/0002/0001

What does the role involve?

You’ll help raise the standard of care in this under-resourced hospital by training doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers. You’ll also treat patients visiting the outpatient department and support the management team in designing an ongoing training plan for medical staff.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As a registered and experienced medical doctor, you’ll have a strong clinical background with good communication and training skills. You’ll be used to mentoring and supervising other medical staff and have some understanding of healthcare challenges in developing countries.

And the rest...

English is widely spoken at the hospital. VSO will also provide you with introductory lessons to the local language, Krio, to help you integrate into the community.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: S0376/0001/0001

What does the role involve?

In a country that is desperately short of trained healthcare staff, you’ll provide both in-service and formal training to your fellow nurses and midwives in the Port Loko district. You’ll also help to improve general standards of nursing care in the district’s hospital.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a qualified and registered midwife with at least three years’ post-qualification experience. As well as a strong clinical background, you’ll need good training skills and the ability to work with the limited resources available.

And the rest...

English is spoken by most staff at the hospital. We’ll also provide you with basic language training in “Krio” to help you socialise outside of work.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: S0373/0003/0001

What does the role involve?

You’ll help to raise the standard of care in the hospital by designing and delivering training for nurses and newly qualified clinicians. You’ll also carry out consultations and treatment for patients visiting the hospital’s outpatient department.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a fully qualified doctor with at least three years’ post-qualification experience. Together with a strong clinical background and training skills, you’ll have some understanding of healthcare issues in developing countries.

And the rest...

You’ll be able to undertake most of your work in English. VSO will also provide you with introductory lessons in “Krio” to help you communicate better with the community.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: S0372/0002/0001

What does the role involve?

Working in the only paediatric referral hospital in the country, you’ll directly deliver patient care and support the hospital in developing improved protocols and procedures. You’ll also provide in-service training to medical staff, in order to raise the quality of paediatric care.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As a registered paediatrician, you’ll have a minimum of three years’ post-registration experience. As well as a strong clinical background with training skills, you’ll have some understanding of child health issues in developing countries.

And the rest...

You’ll live in a house with other VSO volunteers and will have your own room with a shared bathroom and kitchen.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: S0342/0004/0001

What does the role involve?

Working closely with the hospital administrator, you’ll strengthen the management capacity and delivery of overall care at the hospital. You’ll provide training and mentoring in documentation, financial, project and human resource management to senior staff.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have three years’ experience in a health management role, ideally in a hospital setting. Most importantly, you’ll need broad management experience, including financial and human resource management, planning, as well as monitoring and evaluation.

And the rest...

You’ll be sharing a house (with your own room) with other VSO volunteers working in the area.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: S0320/0001/0001

What does the role involve?

To improve the standards of care in this under-staffed hospital, you’ll train midwives and nurses in all aspects of obstetrics and maternity care. You’ll provide supervision and improve the quality of nursing on the maternity ward.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As a qualified and registered nurse or midwife, you’ll have at least three years’ hospital-based experience with a strong clinical background. You’ll also be competent in managing and training other medical staff.

And the rest...

English is spoken by most staff at the hospital. We’ll also provide you with basic language training in Krio to help you communicate with your patients and the local community.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: S0296/0003/0001

What does the role involve?

You’ll support local head teachers to improve the quality of education in their schools by implementing effective monitoring systems. You’ll also promote good practice in education management amongst relevant stakeholders in the district.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Together with a degree, you’ll need significant education management experience, ideally gained in a LEA, or as a head teacher. You’ll have first-hand experience in all aspects of education management including school inspections, coaching and working with Parent Teacher Associations.

And the rest...

In order to communicate well with your colleagues, we’ll ask you to reach a good level of the local language, Kinyarwanda, or French. VSO will provide training. 

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0333/0001/0001

What does the role involve?

You’ll support local primary school teachers to improve their teaching practice by providing training in learner-centred teaching methods, lesson planning and resource development. You’ll plan and deliver a combination of workshops and in-service training at schools.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As a qualified primary school teacher with two years’ post-qualification experience, you’ll have good knowledge of active, learner-centred teaching methods. You should also have some training or mentoring experience, with a basic level of French, which you’ll be willing to build on before and during your placement.

And the rest...

This is a rural placement and you’ll be visiting local schools by motorbike, either riding yourself, or as a pillion passenger.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0319/0001/0002

What does the role involve?

You’ll help improve the quality of primary school education in the district by building the school management skills of district office staff and head teachers. This will involve developing an effective system for school supervision and inspections, as well as training individual head teachers in all aspects of school management.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Together with a degree, you’ll have a strong education management background, ideally gained as a head, deputy head, or head of department in a primary school. You’ll have experience in training and mentoring teachers, together with a basic level of French, which you’ll be willing to develop before and during your placement.

And the rest...

This is a rural placement and you’ll split your time between the education office and visiting local schools by motorbike, either riding yourself, or as a pillion passenger.  

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0315/0002/0002

What does the role involve?

Working alongside the director of education, you’ll help to improve the efficiency of school inspections in the district. You’ll share your skills in data analysis and planning, and mentor district office staff and head teachers in education management best-practice.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Together with a degree, you’ll need strong education management experience, ideally gained as a head teacher, deputy head, or LEA adviser. You’ll have first-hand experience in all aspects of education management including inspections, data analysis, reporting and engaging with Parent Teacher Associations.

And the rest...

In order to visit schools in the district, you’ll be travelling around by motorbike. VSO will provide training.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0300/0001/0002

What does the role involve?

You’ll help to improve the quality of primary school education by training education office staff and teachers in child-centred teaching methodology. As well as visiting local schools regularly, you’ll strengthen the capacity of the education office to support its teachers effectively.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a qualified and experienced primary school teacher with first-hand knowledge of active, child-centred learning methods. You’ll have good training and mentoring skills, as well as a basic level of French, which you’ll be willing to build on before and during your placement.

And the rest...

This is a rural placement and you’ll be visiting local schools by motorbike, either riding yourself, or as a pillion passenger.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0259/0002/0005

What does the role involve?

Dividing your time between the district office and local schools, you’ll coach primary school head teachers in effective school management. You’ll also support the district education officer in all aspects of managing primary education in the district.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Having worked as a head, deputy head or head of department, ideally in a primary school, you’ll have extensive experience of school management. You’ll have the ability to train others, together with an intermediate level of French.

And the rest...

We’ll ask you to bring a motorcycle helmet, as you’ll be getting around the schools as a pillion passenger on a motorbike. 

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0255/0002/0004

What does the role involve?

You’ll share your education management expertise with district office staff and head teachers to improve the quality of primary school education in the district. This will involve developing an effective system for school supervision and inspections, as well as strengthening the school management skills of individual head teachers.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Together with a degree, you’ll have a strong education management background, ideally gained as a head, deputy head, or head of department. You’ll have experience in training and mentoring teachers, together with a basic level of French, which you’ll be willing to develop before and during your placement.

And the rest...

This is a rural placement and you’ll split your time between the education office and visiting local schools – you’ll travel as a pillion passenger on a motorbike.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0238/0001/0004

What does the role involve?

Skills, qualifications and experience required

And the rest...

Choma is a market town in the Southern Province of Zambia, lying on the main road and railway from Lusaka to Livingstone. It is well resourced and even has a golf club! There are several other VSO volunteers working in Zambia, near Choma.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: Z0816/0008/0001

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You will support the institute in setting up an efficient Human Resource Management system. To do this you will:

• Manage several different reform project agreed by the Managing Director e.g. on the re-organization of the property management, the introduction of a central class scheduling and the setting up of an internal research funding

• Set up the project structure

• Define the work packages and follow up on their delivery

• Organise project meetings

• Document the results and outcome of the change process, follow up on their implementation and share the results with the other Institutes of Technology

• Assist the Scientific and the Managing Director in steering and documenting the reform process as a whole
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a degree in development or social sciences and have extensive project management experience as well as experience of working in a university or higher education context. You'll have knowledge of transformation processes and experience in implementing them. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0006/0001.

Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You'll work with the Institute staff to contribute to the improvement of the education of students including developing better education structures and university-industry partnerships.
To do this you will:

• Participate in all aspects of course teaching including course development, teaching courses and seminars, setting exams, supervising students work.

• Contribute to the development of an MSc programme.
  

• Prepare teaching materials
  

• Capacity build other staff members including delivering training sessions for staff.

• Conduct research including submitting research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions.
  

• Support the change process at the Institute including the development of the curriculum, the implementation of a new governance structure and participating in the 'change committees'

• Establish links with international and Ethiopian universities and facilitate cooperation in research, teaching and knowledge transfer

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a Masters degree or equivalent in garment technology and have experience of teaching and training. You will have conducted and achieved results in research and ideally have some professional experience of the industry. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour is essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Bahir Dar, a city in the North West of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0534/0002/0001

Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You'll work with the Institute staff to contribute to the improvement of the education of students including developing better education structures and university-industry partnerships.
To do this you will:

• Participate in all aspects of course teaching including course development, teaching courses and seminars, setting exams, supervising students work.

• Contribute to the development of an MSc programme.

• Prepare teaching materials

• Capacity build other staff members including delivering training sessions for staff.

• Conduct research including submitting research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions.

• Support the change process at the Institute including the development of the curriculum, the implementation of a new governance structure and participating in the 'change committees'

• Establish links with international and Ethiopian universities and facilitate cooperation in research, teaching and knowledge transfer
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

And the rest...

You'll be based in Bahir Dar, a city in the North West of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0534/0003/0001

What does the role involve?

You’ll join a newly established IT team and improve IT administration, strategy and data capture at the college. You’ll share your technical expertise and project management skills with your local colleagues.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Together with significant experience in developing IT infrastructure, you’ll have a degree, ideally in an IT related field. You’ll be a competent project manager with excellent all-round IT skills, including programming.

And the rest...

You’ll report to the provost of the college, who is highly committed to upgrading the institution’s computer systems.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: NG0634/0002/0003

What does the role involve?

Skills, qualifications and experience required

And the rest...

You’ll be based in Gondar, one of the largest towns and a historical capital. The town has excellent facilities. VSO will provide you with introductory lessons in the local language, Amharic, to help you integrate into the community.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0460/0007/0001

What does the role involve?

You’ll support the two community radio stations to broadcast more effectively by strengthening their staff’s broadcasting and journalism skills. This will include best-practice in researching and documenting news, how to identify and advocate local issues, as well as evaluating the impact of their programmes.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be an experienced radio producer or broadcast journalist with excellent communication and networking skills. With a degree in a relevant subject, you’ll have first-hand knowledge of the entire broadcasting process, ideally including the commercial management of programmes.

And the rest...

This is a rural placement with limited infrastructure and you’ll be travelling around the communities as a pillion passenger on a motorbike.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: N0593/0001/0001

What does the role involve?

You’ll support the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Department to improve comprehensive early childhood care in the region. This will include raising awareness of the importance of early childhood education in the community, as well as training ECD teachers.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a qualified early years teacher, with sound theoretical and practical understanding of early childhood education. You’ll be a competent facilitator, with the ability to train and mentor your local colleagues.

And the rest...

While basic English is widely spoken, you’ll need a level of Nepali to communicate with all your colleagues and the local community. VSO will provide you with language classes.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: N0501/0003/0003

Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months 

What does the role involve?

You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.

To do this you will:

• Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program

• Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer

• Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.

• Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests

• Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes

• Offer short-time training to other staff in the module

• Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world

• Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.

• Work cooperatively with the staff

• Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications

• Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.

• Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator

• Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
  
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a MSc or PhD in Solid mechanics and design as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context. You will also have professional experience working in a related field. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

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You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0007/0001

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with the Institute to establish new systems and provide the best possible education to graduates.

To do this you will:

• Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervisions mainly in the post graduate programme.

• Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests

• Prepare teaching materials

• Supervise and assess theses and graduate research work

• Conduct scientific and applied research including writing research funding proposals to relevant institutions and working collaboratively with regional manufacturing industries.

• Cooperate externally with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.

• Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme

• Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute

•  Mentor Ethiopian colleagues in order to transfer knowledge in the technical field and in teaching methods 

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a PhD in mechanical engineering (with a focus on mechanical design, industrial, thermal or manufacturing engineering or another related field)  and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.

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You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0003/0001.

As management advisor, you will be working with Blue Diamond Society (BDS) in providing overall support on raising LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Intrasexual) issues widely. You will contribute to the partnership between BDS and VSO Nepal to achieve VSO Nepal’s objective to ‘develop the organizational and programming capacity of partners to plan and deliver effective HIV & AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support services’. VSO Nepal through its partners’ programme aims to reach people living with HIV & AIDS as well as those vulnerable to (most at risk population) HIV & AIDS. VSO Nepal’s definition of those vulnerable to HIV&AIDS is based on the groups that are ‘most at risk’ to HIV&AIDS in Nepal. These are identified as Intravenous drug users (IDUs), female sex workers, migrant population and males who have sex with males (MSM) including male sex workers (MSW). Thus this partnership will help VSO Nepal to reach the ‘men who have sex with men’ population.

You will be working with BDS in strengthening their advocacy initiatives related to LGBTI issues along with providing them with management support for managing LGBTI relevant programme.

What does the role involve?

• Support the partner organization to mobilize resources through grant writing for designed interventions to ensure greater inclusion & political rights of LGBTIs (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Intrasexual).
• Support BDS in their efforts of Mainstreaming LGBTI rights.
• Work together with BDS to empower LGBTI community by developing their fund raising, leadership and livelihood skills.
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

It is essential that you have a Masters Degree in Management and at least 3 years experience and skills in organizational development, programme development, fundraising and proposal development, facilitation and training and strong networking and coordination skills.

Good knowledge and experience of working with Right Based Organizations, knowledge and skills on Gender and Inclusion and experience of working in development sector. Knowledge of LGBTI related issues & respect for the same for greater impacts is desirable along with knowledge of mainstreaming (LGBTI issues & HIV & AIDS) and a background of working in advocacy sector

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You will be based in Lazimpat in Kathmandu, the capital and largest metropolitan city of Nepal. It is major trading and business centre with shops and markets for purchase of all types of food and other items. The city’s rich history is nearly 2000 years old, as inferred from an inscription in the valley. Its religious affiliations are dominantly Hindu followed by Buddhism. People of other religious beliefs also live in Kathmandu giving it a cosmopolitan culture. Nepali is the common language of the city. English and Hindi are understood by all of the educated population of the city. Besides a significant number of the population speaks any of the foreign languages like : French, German, Chinese, Hebrew, Korean etc.

We’ll ask you to commit to 2 years to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return we’ll provide you with invaluable training before your placement, a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we’ll help you to resettle and we’ll invite you to stay involved with us through campaigning, development awareness raising and fundraising.

Start Date: 15th March 2011  

This placement will be based in the Mombasa office of the national Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya. The association has branches all across Kenya and aims to "enable persons with disabilities to overcome their physical limitations and empower them physically, economically, and socially to become self-reliant and fully integrated members of their communities". The placement is based in the Coast Branch which provides vocational training, production and distribution of orthopaedic mobility aids at Likoni Quality Furniture.

What does the role involve?

You will work closely with the Project Manager at Likoni Quality Furniture to:

• Be responsible for costing, designing as well and marketing for all furniture

• Develop the designs of a new range of furniture which is simple and elegant and responds to market demands

• Supervise and monitor on-going work in the production facility to see that compliance and quality in your designs is maintained

• Offer advice on improving the production process

• Respond to client inquiries and sales, including costings and designs

• Supervise staff on site

• Develop the organisations IT facilities and web based marketing systems

•  Train staff in using the Internet  and technology-based marketing

•  Act as a catalyst for change and inject new ideas and perspectives into the organisation

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You will have a degree in design and a qualification in business administration. You’ll need experience of technical drawing, quality control systems and procedures in craft production. You will have specific experience in the furniture industry, including knowledge of unit costing, pricing skills, stock control, marketing and financial management.

You’ll need to be computer literate including using accounting software. Experience of training adults and website design would be an advantage. Ideally you will have experience of running your own business, operating in national and international markets. As a person you will be flexible, patient and able to adapt to the Likoni local context and a willingness to learn from local people.

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You’ll be based in Likoni, Mombasa. Likoni is located just at the tip of Mombasa Island. Mombasa is Kenya’s second major city and the largest coastal port in East Africa. Mombasa is a fascinating town, there’s a depth of history here and a sense of community that the capital, Nairobi lacks. Mombasa is the hub of the coast, a steamy, hot faded charming city that still feels like a small town that was once great. Public transport consists of small minibuses and the rest of Kenya is easily accessible from Mombasa by long distance buses, taxis and by air.

We’ll ask you to commit to 12 - 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle. 

Reference number: please quote in your application form: K2025/0001/0002

What does the role involve?

Developing a fundraising strategy for this youth-led radio station, you’ll help to give Nairobi’s slum dwellers a voice. You’ll develop corporate and individual giving plans, set up systems for effective donor management, develop marketing materials and train the station’s staff in all aspects of income generation.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have a degree-level qualification, together with a strong fundraising background, ideally working for organisations that support young people. You’ll need experience of a variety of income streams, including corporate fundraising, and have good communication and training skills.

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The radio station is mainly youth-managed but has a mature, experienced board. There are several other VSO volunteers in Nairobi, including fundraisers, who’ll be able to offer support.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: K1253/0001/0001

What does the role involve?

You'll be working alongside the Information Technology Specialist at the NTA to;

• carry out an IT audit of the organisation to determine their current capacity and future needs
• work across the organisation to develop databases
• Improve and develop  the NTA’s existing website, intranet website and associated software applications
• undertake staff training of the systems and software
• assist in the preparation of reports.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll need a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, programming, web/data development or related fields  and ideally have  3 years’ experience in this field.

You’ll also need lots of initiative, be a confident communicator even when working with a range of people from different cultural backgrounds, be able to relate to people easily and create a sense of trust with the people you work alongside. This role requires someone that's  flexible, tactful and diplomatic (aged between 18-25).

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Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months 

What does the role involve?

You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.

To do this you will:

• Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program

• Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer

• Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.

• Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests

• Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes

• Offer short-time training to other staff in the module

• Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world

• Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.

• Work cooperatively with the staff

• Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications

• Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.

• Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator

• Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
  
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have an MSc or PhD in Industrial or manufacturing engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context. You will also have professional experience working in a related field. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0003/0001

What does the role involve?

You’ll provide on-the-job training to the charity’s staff in occupational therapy techniques, including assessment, goal planning and evaluation. You’ll mostly be working with disabled children, both in the community and in institutions. You’ll also organise training workshops for your colleagues.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As a qualified occupational therapist, you’ll have three years’ post-qualification experience, ideally both in a hospital, and a community setting. You’ll have a good understanding of community-based rehabilitation, together with strong communication and training skills.

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Malawi is among the world's least developed nations with low life expectancy and high infant mortality. VSO volunteers work in regions where there are excessive levels of poverty. VSO has been working in Malawi between 2008-2011 with the Ministry of Health to develop a Human resource management information system. This system has been developed at both a central and district level.

What does the role involve?

The purpose of the role is to support and strengthen the district costs centres of the five health zonal offices to effectively utilize the HRMIS.

In doing this you will:

• Practically advise on hardware and software infrastructure for the management of the HRMIS in the district.

• Conduct basic computer/IT skills training

• Ensure that the system is workable at District and Zonal Level through trainings, re-fresher trainings, mentoring, support and supervision

• Produce user-friendly guidelines, documents, reference materials for Staff at District and Zonal level and ensure each zone abides by the set guidelines

• Support districts to generate reports as required by Headquarters that will require data management analysis and graphical presentation

• Offer IT support and advice (hardware and software maintenance) to district cost centres on a needs basis

• Support in data entry and to capture and maintain up to date district and zonal databases
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have a degree in IT or computer science and between 3-5 years experience working in an IT company as well as project management experience. You’ll have specific knowledge of RDBMS (relational database management systems), SQL (structured query language) and PL (procedural language). You’ll also have experience with systematic software development methodology and data management, analysis and presentation. You will have excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate and deliver training to non-experts. 

Specific knowledge of health management systems and application servers would be ideal. You’ll be a proactive and flexible person, able to work independently and under pressure with limited resources. A sense of humour is essential to this type of role as is a positive attitude.

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What does the role involve?

Skills, qualifications and experience required

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You’ll be based in Hawassa, which is a fast growing city and a top destination spot. It is well a well equipped city.  Amharic is the main language spoken in Ethiopia and the local language is Hawassa. VSO will provide you with introductory language lessons to help you to integrate into the local community.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH545/0001/0001

Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You'll work with the institute to build the capacity of the library staff and resources to support the students in the best possible way.

To do this you will:

• Develop an action plan in response to the existing assessment of the libraries including a human resource development plan and an infrastructure plan

• Appoint new staff where necessary including appropriate training and capacity building of new and existing staff

• Implement the development plan with the support of staff

• Deliver staff training

• Support the modernisation of equipment and systems enabling more efficient procurement

• Build an e-library

• Develop links with other relevant institutions

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a masters or PhD in Library sciences or a relevant field, as well as significant experience working in libraries, preferably in a senior position. You will have knowledge of databases and e-libraries as well as staff training experience. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour is essential in this type of work.

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You'll be based in Bahir Dar, a city in the North West of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0534/0001/0001

What does the role involve?

You’ll contribute to a national effort to improve the quality of teaching in Ghana by supporting the division to improve its teacher training curriculum. You’ll provide advice on inclusive, student-centred teaching methodology for primary school teachers.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Together with a degree in an education related subject, you’ll have extensive experience in the education sector. You’ll have in-depth knowledge of inclusive education methods with a background in teacher training and curriculum development. You’ll need strong management and mentoring skills.

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There are several other VSO education volunteers working in Ghana and you’ll be able to network and share learning with them. 

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: GHX017/0005/0002

What does the role involve?

As well as carrying out basic maintenance of computers at the college, you’ll train staff and trainee teachers in ICT. You’ll support the next generation of teachers to integrate ICT into their teaching by providing guidance, assessment and ongoing support.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a trained teacher, ideally with a degree in Computer Science. You’ll have extensive experience of formally teaching ICT, together with hands-on knowledge of both hardware and software maintenance.

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There’s a computer lab at the college, which can be used for training purposes.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: GH0879/0004/0001

What does the role involve?

You’ll strengthen the management capacity of head teachers and other staff, supporting them to improve education services in the district. This will include the organisational assessment of the Education Office, as well as delivering in-service training and support.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be an experienced head teacher, ideally from a primary school background. With strong experience in school management, you’ll be a good motivator with strong training and coaching skills.

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You’ll be working alongside other VSO volunteers, with regular team meetings for support and learning.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: GH0593/11/1

What does the role involve?

You’ll strengthen the management skills of staff at the District Education Office and provide in-service training to head teachers in the district. This will include developing effective monitoring systems, as well as setting up general administrative processes.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a qualified teacher with experience as a head of a primary school. As well as strong management and mentoring skills, you’ll have experience in developing school improvement plans.

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You’ll be visiting schools in the district by motorbike and VSO will provide you with a bike and training. 

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: GH0593/0011/0001

What does the role involve?

To help improve the quality of education in the district, you’ll share your skills in inclusive, child-centred teaching methods with local teachers. You’ll visit schools and provide support in areas such as lesson planning and the development of suitable teaching and learning materials.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a qualified and experienced English, Maths or Science teacher with first-hand knowledge of inclusive, child-centred teaching methods. You’ll also need some previous experience of mentoring other teachers and have the creativity to develop teaching materials out of locally available resources.

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To visit the different schools in the district, you’ll travel around by motorbike. VSO will provide you with training and a bike.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: GH0593/0010/0001

What does the role involve?

Working with colleagues at the District Education Office, you’ll develop community action plans that keep children in school, particularly those with disabilities. You’ll form parent associations and reach out into the community to get its members involved in education.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

With a degree relevant to development, social or community work you’ll have excellent communications skills, together with experience of working within the community. You’ll need the skills to devise community profiles and be a competent facilitator.

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To visit the local communities, you’ll be traveling by motorbike. Training will be provided by VSO.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: GH0576-0005-0004

What does the role involve?

To improve the quality of maternal healthcare in this rural area, you’ll train junior doctors and nurses in obstetrics and gynaecology. You’ll deliver maternal healthcare services to patients at the hospital and support staff on the maternity ward to implement improved administrative systems.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As a registered obstetrician or gynaecologist, you’ll have a minimum of three years’ post-registration experience. You’ll also need an understanding of management and administrative systems, including data analysis, with the ability to train and mentor others.

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The official language at the hospital is English. VSO will also provide you with language classes in one of the local languages to help you socialise with the community.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: G0301/0001/0002

What does the role involve?

You’ll support the development of the hospital’s physiotherapy unit by developing plans for assessment, prevention and rehabilitation. You’ll also train and mentor healthcare staff in basic physiotherapy delivery.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

We’re looking for a qualified physiotherapist with at least two years’ post-qualification experience. You’ll be a good team worker with excellent communication skills and have some experience in training junior staff.

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The official language at the hospital is English, but we’ll also provide you with basic training in the local language Jola to help you socialise in the community.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: G0297/0001/0002

What does the role involve?

You’ll support EFANET to develop an effective education advocacy strategy with the capability to influence at local, national and international level. You’ll work with your local colleagues to develop an annual plan of advocacy activities and implement methods for monitoring and evaluation.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

With a degree in any subject, you’ll have a strong background in advocacy in the education sector. You’ll have experience of developing and implementing advocacy strategies and action plans, together with excellent communication skills.

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You’ll be able to carry out your work in English. VSO will also provide you with introductory lessons in the local language, Wollof, to help you integrate into the community.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: G0271/0001/0003

We require a biomedical engineer to improve the maintenance of biomedical equipment for improve service delivery to advise, train and mentor the management staff on hospital biomedical management procedures and processes and improve the maintenance of biomedical equipment to enhance durability and effective service delivery.

What does the role involve?

• Liaise with technicians and manufacturers to ensure the feasibility of products in terms of design and economic viability.
• Liaise closely with other medical professionals, such as doctors and nurses regarding the maintenance of existing equipment management.
• Training of technicians and medical staff on the use and maintenance of medical equipments.
• Keep an inventory of the medical equipments and their use.
• Provide technical support and advisory role to RVTH management team.
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have a degree in engineering or Health Care management or Public health. We’re looking for someone with 3-5 years practical hospital experience, with a particular onus on the management of medical equipment. You’ll need to demonstrate excellent management and analytical skill, along with the ability to clearly express oneself and write accurate medical reports.

You’ll need to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and can work in a team, supervise and transfer skills to junior staff including junior doctors and nurses. Ability to work under limited resources, under minimum supervision and ability to adapt and cope with cultural dynamics will help to ensure you’re able to have a positive impact on your colleagues and within the hospital departments.

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The hospital is located Banjul, the capital city of the country, but will stay in the Kombos in the urban area. The weather in the country is generally hot in temperatures and can be as high as 40 degrees during the rainy season (from June - October) and as low as 15 degrees during the cold season (November – May).You’ll need to local weather conditions and this is important during consideration of the placement. 

The hospital is located in Banjul in the urban area and has access to all types of shops, supermarkets and restaurants and markets for purchase of basic food and other items.  All volunteers within the urban areas of The Gambia will be expected to live in a shared accommodation.  Volunteers of same sex will share house, but will have all his/her own bedroom.

Please quote reference number G0100/0021/0003 in your application form.

Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 24 months 

What does the role involve?

Skills, qualifications and experience required

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You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0009/0001

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with Institute staff to build up the Construction Material and Soil Testing Unit to make it an entrepreneurial unit and a leading service provider in the field.

To do this you will:

• Contribute to the establishment of new management structures and identifying and installing new technologies including administrative procedures

• Present the Material and Soil Research and Testing Centre (MTRC) to the industry for the acquisition of consultancy

• Carry out required material and soil testing experiments in the field as well as in the laboratory including site exploration

• Capacity building of staff of the MRTC through training

• Support changes to complete digital data management

• Support the introduction of work practices compliant with ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 International Standards

• Support the implementation and cultivation of a customer oriented service

• Support the implementaion of an efficient filing system
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

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You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0004/0001

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You will work closely with Ethiopian colleagues to develop sustainable structures for facility management.

To do this you will:

• Develop a facility management system for the institute informed by the pre-existing facility management handbook

• Develop tactical facility management; analysing and evaluating all costs concerning maintenance and services like cleaning, gardening, electricity, water, etc.

• Manage the building; maintain and run all facilities in terms of infrastructural building management, financial building management and technical building management

• Conduct continuous evaluation and improvement of the system including future development plans

• Supervise, manage and control of the system

• Hands-on-work maintenance work

• Constant capacity building of the staff members through training-on-the-job as well as through tailor-made training courses

• Close collaboration with the finance and purchase department

• Take responsibility for the budgeting and budget control

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a technical vocational background or a degree in sciences (e.g civil/electrical engineering) or a related field as well as several years practical, professional facility management experience. A degree in facility management would be ideal. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0001/0001

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You'll work with the Institute to contribute to the reform process at the Institute including getting the laboratories that are out of use fully operational. To do this you will:

• Support the establishing of new efficient laboraratory management systems which emphasise practical work and research 

• Develop laboratory plans of each chair including roles, responsibilities, reporting systems, budget planning, etc. 

• Develop a safety plan for all existing laboratories

• Identify and describe routine maintenance for the equipment of the laboratory in a laboratory maintenance handbook

• Develop a laboratory equipment inventory

• Identify problems of not functioning equipment and do the repairs him/herself or initiate and supervise the repair done by external sources

• Train staff in using available equipment and maintenance of equipment
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

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You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0007/0001.

What does the role involve?

You’ll help address the shortage of trained medical staff at the hospital, by providing training in comprehensive emergency obstetrics care. You’ll also directly deliver emergency obstetrics care at the hospital and work with the management team to develop clinical guidelines and service standard.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a registered obstetrician with a minimum of two years’ post-registration, hospital-based experience.  Together with some experience in training other medical staff, you’ll have the ability to develop care standards and clinical guidelines.

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The hospital has a well-established management team who will be able to support you in your work. There are also other VSO health volunteers working in Ethiopia for you to network and share learning with.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0554/0001/0001

What does the role involve?

To help relieve the shortage of experienced anaesthetists in the region, you’ll provide training to medical students, nurse anaesthetists and clinicians. You’ll also deliver anaesthesia in the intensive care unit and provide outreach support to patients.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll need a medical degree with specialty training on anaesthetics and experience of intensive care. Together with sound competence in delivering general anaesthesia, you’ll need strong theoretical knowledge and ideally some previous training experience.

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The hospital has 200 beds with all the usual departments. It’s relatively well equipped and you’ll be provided with an office space including internet access.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0544/0004/0001

What does the role involve?

Contributing to a national effort to reduce the country’s high maternal mortality rates, you’ll train local staff in comprehensive obstetrics medical care. You’ll directly deliver emergency obstetrics care at the hospital and work with the management team to improve the overall standard of obstetrics care.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a registered obstetrician with a minimum of two years’ post-registration, hospital-based experience.  Together with some experience in training other medial staff, you’ll have the management and communication skills to improve the standards of obstetrics care at the hospital.

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You’ll be based in the small town of Yirgalem in the southern highlands of the Great Rift Valley. There are other VSO volunteers working in the region for you to network and socialise with.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0544/0001/0001

Semera Health Science and Medicine College aims to build the capacity of nurses in the region in order to serve more of the rural population. You'll will share your knowledge and skills to staff and students in order to contribute to the quality of the education programme.

What does the role involve?

• Participate in theoretical teaching process of student midwives following the curriculum.

• Participate in curriculum revision.

• Mentor students during clinical practices.

• Set up and strengthen quality assurance mechanisms to ensure quality teaching methods.

• Support in the development of systems to improve student assessments.

• Collaborating with colleagues and supervisors to design learning experiences that will continually strengthen the teaching learning process.

• Develop in service trainings to enhance skill transfer and experience sharing among staff.
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have a degree, possibly a Masters in midwifery and at least three years of clinical experience. You’ll have experience of teaching at university or college level as well as experience of on-the-job-training. Any knowledge of tropical disease would have advantageous, as would experience of working in a developing country environment, with few resources.

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Semara is a purpose-built regional capital that lies on a low, flat, arid plateau in the middle of the Rift Valley and straddles the main Addis Ababa – Djibouti road.  Semara currently consists of numerous regional offices (health, telecoms, electricity, education etc), two garages, a sports stadium and a branch of Lion International Bank, spread out over a wide area. The university lies 2 km off the main road, down a dirt track and the college of health is nearby. Most people who work in Samara commute in from one of two towns,  Logiya, 7.5 km west of the town centre, lined with hotels, bars, restaurants and Dubti, 11 km south of Samara. There is a number of tiny mosques, some constructed of sticks, others of clay, and one new Orthodox Christian church. The atmosphere is very friendly and relaxed – people will smile at you if you smile and greet them as you walk by.

We’ll ask you to commit 12 months to make a sustainable contribution to development goals and in return we’ll provide you with invaluable training before your placement, a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country we’ll help you resettle and we’ll invite you to stay involved with us through campaigning, development awareness raising and fundraising.

Please quote reference number ETH 0523/0002/0001 in your application form.

What does the role involve?

You’ll contribute to a national effort to reduce child mortality rates by supporting this teaching hospital to improve its paediatric and neonatal health education programme. You’ll deliver paediatrics training to both undergraduate and postgraduate students and assist the university to raise the standard of care in the neonatal intensive care units of its hospitals.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a registered paediatrician with a minimum of two years’ post-registration experience in a hospital setting. You’ll have some previous experience of training other medical staff, together with good communication and management skills.

And the rest...

The University will provide you with an office space, including internet access. There are other VSO health volunteers in Ethiopia for mutual support and networking.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0515/0003/0001

What does the role involve?

You’ll assess ODA’s current IT capabilities and recommend suitable business systems for its head-office and regional bases. You’ll also provide training to ODA staff, develop databases and implement appropriate systems for financial, HR and inventory management.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

With a degree in a relevant subject, you’ll have a minimum of seven years’ experience in implementing IT infrastructure and business applications. You’ll also need an thorough understanding of the role of IT strategies in business processes.

And the rest...

You’ll be a member of a newly recruited team, supporting the growth and strategic development of the organisation.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0506/0003/0001

What does the role involve?

Working with HERQA, who oversee the quality of higher education in Ethiopia, you’ll advise your local colleagues on best-practice in education quality assurance. You’ll carry out research and develop improved monitoring, evaluation and auditing systems.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll have a degree in an education related field, together with a minimum of five years’ experience in auditing higher education institutions. You’ll also need good analytical and communication skills, with the ability to deliver workshops and training.

And the rest...

HERQA has a relatively well-resourced office in Addis Ababa with internet access and a good collection of relevant research and policy papers.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0500/0001/0002

What does the role involve?

As well as coordinating learner-centred methodology training for teacher trainers, you’ll develop a CPD strategy to help trainers put their learning into practice. You’ll support the University’s management team to create the administrative systems needed for an integrated CPD programme.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As a qualified teacher, with a minimum of five years’ teaching experience, you’ll have first-hand knowledge of active, learner-centred teaching methods. You’ll also need a background in developing CPD plans and materials, as well as delivering training or mentoring support to teachers.

And the rest...

You’ll be able to carry out your work in English. VSO will also provide you with training in the local language, Amharic, to help you socialise outside of work.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0453/0002/0002

What does the role involve?

As well as improving the English language skills of local teachers, you’ll provide training in active learning and student-centred teaching methods. You’ll develop an English language resource centre and encourage continuous professional development for teachers.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll need a Bachelors degree in English or Modern Foreign Languages with a PGCE or a TEFL. With three years’ formal teaching experience, you’ll have up-to-date knowledge of active learning, student-centred teaching methods and continuous assessment.

And the rest...

You’ll be part of a national programme aimed at raising the English language skills of teachers and will have access to a network of other VSO volunteers on similar placements.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0445/0004/0002

What does the role involve?

Starting with a needs analysis of the university’s current ICT systems, you’ll develop a strategy for ICT development. You’ll implement a network infrastructure, create user guidelines and build the capacity of your ICT colleagues.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As well as a degree in a relevant field, you’ll have at least five years’ experience in managing ICT solutions for a large organisation. You’ll need up-to-date knowledge of specific ICT implementations such as (Cisco) LAN, internet access and centralised virus control.

And the rest...

This is a remote placement with basic infrastructure. There are other VSO volunteers living in the town who’ll be happy to help you settle in.

To apply for this role please go to the online application form and ensure to mark on your application your interest for this role by stating the reference code: ETH0385/0003/0001

What does the role involve?

You’ll assess the professional needs of school teachers in the region and develop CPD activities based on your assessments. You’ll provide support in active learning and student-centred teaching methods through workshops, demonstration lessons and team teaching.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As a fully qualified teacher, you’ll have at least three years’ post-qualification experience, either at primary, or secondary school level. You’ll have first-hand knowledge of active learning and student-centred teaching methods, together with some experience of training or mentoring other teachers.

And the rest...

VSO will provide you with introductory lessons in the local language, Amharic, to help you communicate with your colleagues and the community.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0241/0005/0004

What does the role involve?

Supporting Ethiopia’s national adult education strategy, you’ll work with the ministry and NGOs (non-governmental organisations) to develop and implement an adult education plan. You’ll carry out research and develop education activities that are inclusive of all minority groups.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

As well as a degree, you’ll have a minimum of eight years’ experience in adult or further education at management level. You’ll have a good understanding of non-formal learning, together with the skills to develop training and staff development programmes.

And the rest...

Your colleagues at the ministry will speak good English. VSO will also provide you with introductory lessons in Amharic, to help you socialise outside of work.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0153/0026/0004

What does the role involve?

Working with local primary school teachers and school managers, you’ll help to improve the quality of in-service teacher training in the region. You’ll support the development of a continuing professional development (CPD) programme, including the design of a training curriculum.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a qualified teacher with at least three years’ post-qualification experience, some of it working in a management role. You’ll have first-hand knowledge of active learning, student-centred teaching methods, together with some experience of developing CPD activities for teachers.

And the rest...

You’ll be part of a national initiative to improve the quality of education in Ethiopia. There are several other VSO education volunteers in the country for you to network with.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0119/0009/0003

What does the role involve?

Coordinating the Higher Diploma Programme (HDP) for teacher educators, you’ll help improve the quality of teaching in Ethiopia. You’ll train teacher trainees at the university in student-centred learning methods and share good teaching practice with your colleagues.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a qualified teacher, either with a PGCE, or a Bachelor of Education and have at least three years’ teaching experience. First-hand knowledge of active learning and student-centred teaching methods is essential, as is the confidence to train and mentor your peers.

And the rest...

This is remote placement with limited infrastructure. There are several other VSO volunteers in the area who’ll be happy to help you settle in.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH00385/0002/0006

What does the role involve?

To relief the hospital’s shortage of qualified staff, you’ll train your medical colleagues in comprehensive emergency obstetrics care. You’ll directly deliver emergency obstetrics care and strengthen the management of maternal and neonatal care services.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You’ll be a registered Obstetrician (and/or Gynaecologist) with a minimum of two years’ experience at registrar level. You’ll have great communication skills with the ability to train and mentor others.

And the rest...

The hospital is relatively well equipped and you’ll be provided with an office space including internet access.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH 0552/0001/0001

Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months 

What does the role involve?

You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.

To do this you will:

• Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program

• Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer

• Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.

• Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests

• Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes

• Offer short-time training to other staff in the module

• Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world

• Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.

• Work cooperatively with the staff

• Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications

• Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.

• Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator

• Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
  
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a MSc or PhD in Communication or electrical engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context. You will also have professional experience working in a related field. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0002/0001

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 24 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with the Institute to establish new systems and provide the best possible education to graduates.

To do this you will:

• Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervisions mainly in the post graduate programme.

• Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests

• Prepare teaching materials

• Supervise and assess theses graduate research work

• Conduct scientific and applied research including writing research funding proposals to relevant institutions and working collaboratively with regional manufacturing industries.

• Cooperate externally with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.

• Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme

• Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute

• Mentor Ethiopian colleagues in order to transfer knowledge in the technical field and in teaching methods

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a PhD in Electrical or Computer engineering (with a focus on microelectronics, control engineering or a related field) and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0004/0001.

VSO has been working on disability in Rwanda since 2009. Since VSO has been able to support eight national Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs) with technical expertise through volunteers and support grants. The project aimed to promote the rights of people with disabilities in Rwanda. As a result of capacity building through this project, ongoing support from VSO since 2009 and an increased ability to access other sources of support, our partners have seen many achievements in advocating for the rights of disabled people in Rwanda and providing support services.

What does the role involve?

You will work with the Gatsibo District office to:

• Deliver training to local government staff and officials at District, Sector and Cell level on disability rights and disability awareness

• Work with staff and officials to integrate disability work across the District office, including assessing and evaluation any barriers to partiticipation on office activities.

• Deliver training and individual coaching to NCPD (National Council of Persons with Disabilities) representatives to help them design and deliver appropriate activities as well as write funding proposals.

• Establish and ensure effective monitoring of the involvement and inclusion of people with disabilities in local activities.

• Help to sensitise and raise awareness amongst local populations, targeting family members of people with disabilities.

• Build links between the District and different national disability organisations and local branches.
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

And the rest...

You’ll be based in Kabarore a district town 2 hours from Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda. There is a large community of VSO volunteers based in Rwanda who meet regularly.
We’ll ask you to commit to 12 - 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle. 

Please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0277/0003/0002

Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 24 months 

What does the role involve?

You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.

To do this you will:

• Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program

• Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer

• Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.

• Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests

• Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes

• Offer short-time training to other staff in the module

• Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world

• Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.

• Work cooperatively with the staff

• Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications

• Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.

• Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator

• Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
  
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a PhD in database and information systems, computer architecture and engineering or software engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience working in a related field and management experience. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0008/0001

Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months 

What does the role involve?

You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.

To do this you will:

• Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program

• Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer

• Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.

• Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests

• Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes

• Offer short-time training to other staff in the module

• Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world

• Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.

• Work cooperatively with the staff

• Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications

• Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.

• Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator

• Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
  
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0006/0001

Jimma, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with the Institute to establish new systems and provide the best possible education to graduates.

To do this you will:

• Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervisions in the BSc and MSc programmes.

• Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests

• Prepare teaching materials for lab exercises as well as lectures

• Supervise and assess theses graduate research work

• Conduct scientific and applied research including writing research funding proposals to relevant institutions and working collaboratively with regional manufacturing industries

• Cooperate externally with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc

• Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme

• Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute. 

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have an MSc in Civil engineering (with a focus on structural, geotechnical, highway engineering or another related field)  and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Jimma, the largets city in South-West Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0540/0001/0001.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Start date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months

What does the role involve?

You will work with the Institute to establish new systems and provide the best possible education to graduates.

To do this you will:

• Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervisions mainly in the post graduate programme.

•  Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests

• Prepare teaching materials

• Supervise and assess theses graduate research work

• Conduct scientific and applied research including writing research funding proposals to relevant institutions and working collaboratively with regional manufacturing industries.

• Cooperate externally with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.

• Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme

• Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute

•  Mentor Ethiopian colleagues in order to transfer knowledge in the technical field and in teaching methods 

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have a PhD in Civil engineering (with a focus on railways, highways, transport logisitics, water quality or another related field)  and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0002/0001.

Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Start Date: 1 June 2012

Length: 12 months 

What does the role involve?

You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.

To do this you will:

• Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program

• Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer

• Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.

• Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests

• Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes

• Offer short-time training to other staff in the module

• Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world

• Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.

• Work cooperatively with the staff

• Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications

• Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.

• Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator

• Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
  
  

Skills, qualifications and experience required

You'll have an MSc in Chemical or Process engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context. You will also have professional experience working in a related field. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.

And the rest...

You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.

To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0004/0001