ThaiNGO

Participatory Research and Design Consultant
Contract type: Consultant Agreement

Salary & Benefits in Myanmar:   Competitive

Application closing date:  17 Feb 2019

Introduction to 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.

It’s an exciting time to join VSO! 

Role overview

To provide support to Youth Engagement team and Knowledge for Impact team by supporting the compiling of the finding of the research, analysis of the research, report writing for youth engagement research for country report and synthesis report, and accompanying youth engagement team and knowledge for impact team to support country offices during the research.

Skills, qualifications and experience

Knowledge/qualifications:

• Understanding of participatory methodologies and a commitment to people led development
• Experience in participatory research, appraisals and assessment
• Understanding of gender and social inclusion
• Understanding of youth engagement work
• Relevant Master’s degree / Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent

Experience:

• Extensive experience in community development programming
• Extensive experience in youth development and youth engagement in one of the following thematic or

   cross cutting areas: Health, Education, Livelihoods, Gender and Governance.

• Programme support: experience of providing technical support to programme staff
• Policy and advocacy: design and implementation of advocacy strategies
• Experience of living and working in the Global South;

RIGHT TO WORK IN THAILAND/NAIROBI IS REQUIRED.

How to apply

If you're interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we're looking for at https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering/volunteering-pro/jobs/participatory-research-and-design-consultant-a0m3z00000cb9cpaa1 To submit your application, click on  “Make an application” and complete all relevant fields on the online application form. 

Before you apply, please download and read the job description for full details of the roles and person specification and application guidelines available on our website. 

VSO is committed to a policy of equal opportunities, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce.

Interview/Assessment date(s):  TBC
Start date:  ASAP

Industry

Nonprofit Organization Management

Employment type

Full-time

Experience

Expert

Job function

Other