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PROJECT PEOPLE LEAD (WEEA)-Pakistan (VSO Pakistan) Closing soon: 7 Nov 2021

Project People Lead (WEEA)

 


JOB DESCRIPTION

VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to coordinate collective action, from local organizations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peacebuilding, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead, we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.

Role overview

To provide high-quality Human Resource support services to enable VSO people (employees and volunteers) to deliver their best, contributing to quality programming and the achievement of VSO’s mission to bring people together to end poverty. The position is under the Women Economic Empowerment Activity (WEEA) Project, this is 5 years USAID-funded project “to promote women’s social and economic empowerment through safe and dignified access to livelihoods opportunities, information, resources and services in KP Province.

The initial contract is for 1 year (Renewable based on performance and fund availability). VSO is an equal opportunity provider. Women and Person Living with Disabilities are highly encouraged to apply for this role. The recruitment is subject to the approval of funding.

Skills, qualifications, and experience

Competencies and Behavior

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open-minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge


Equal Opportunities

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.

Once you’re ready to apply, click on ‘make an application’ below to complete the online form.

Closing soon: 7 Nov 2021

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