Job description
Role Overview
Resilience is a core approach in VSO’s programming and it entails building capacity/resilience so that communities and institutions are better able to cope with the shocks and stresses that affect their lives and livelihoods. This approach requires understanding the risks that are posed in particular contexts, such as floods, soil erosion, earthquakes, severe droughts, deforestation, conflicts, or political instability, whether they are from natural causes or human activities. VSO seeks to integrate resilience across our existing programmes, together with our social accountability and social inclusion and gender approaches.
Essential
Skills, qualifications and experience
A Bachelor’s degree in Disaster Management or in relevant field
In depth knowledge on shocks and stresses both natural and human made
Experience in conducting study on shocks and stresses assessment in the field level
Knowledge on resilience interventions, especially in Kenya.
Experience in developing training module and disaster risk preparedness and management plans
Experienced of working in livelihood programmes targeting marginalised communities
Strong conceptual and analytical skills
Competencies and Behaviour
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
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together.
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.
Allowance
As a VSO volunteer, you will be sharing your skills with local communities on a full time basis. VSO will cover your travel, vaccinations, accommodation, and medical insurance costs, along with a local living allowance which will be paid in local currency. This allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home. You will also receive some financial support to contribute to your on-going expenses at home.
Accommodation
VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.
