VSO - Internship Lusaka Zambia

Lusaka, Zambia
None Consultant Agreement, 30 days
Negotiable Hours

About VSO

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.

Role overview

A component of VSO Zambia’s country strategy involves improving the provision of and access to quality services, through improved training, support and coordination of Community Based Volunteers (CBVs) in Zambia. VSO has already supported the Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child Health (MCDMCH) to carry out a skills audit of CBVs and research on the current coordination structures and linkages within the Ministry at district and community levels. Now VSO Zambia seeks suitably qualified consultants with extensive international experience to generate a detailed design and methodology for a future project, which will involve the development of a National Community Based Volunteer Strategy Paper and a draft Policy paper, as well as the draft design of a VSO Programme of Support through the implementation of the strategy and related guidelines.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

• University qualification in research methodologies, development, or a degree in related social science discipline. Relevant work experience will also be taken into account 
• Extensive experience in proposal development for international donors, including the development of log frames, budgets, activity work plans and timelines 
• Knowledge of strategy development, health policies and activities, community participation, government structures and programmes specific to Zambia is highly desired 
• Strong language skills in English 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills

Should you require any clarification on this Consultancy assignment, hen please Contact Robert Wootton, Programme Development Manager, VSO Zambia on robert.wootton@vsoint.org


How to apply

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the Term of Reference to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form, attaching your CV then submit your Expression of Interest to robert.wootton@vsoint.org.

Application closing date

02 Jan 2015


Interview/Assessment date(s)

22/12/2014


Start date

12/01/2015