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 co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, 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
The consultant will be responsible to prepare an illustrative and colourful Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) material to selected audiences.
Skills, qualifications and experience
This consultancy role is open only to Ethiopia based candidates.
Qualifications and Experience: o BA degree in related fields (Foreign Language and Literature, Journalism, Multi-media production…etc) o Proven experience in writing and publication preparation and photography. o Knowledge or dependable experience in graphics design and layout of publication.
Competencies and Behaviour 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. Due to urgency to fill the role, interviews will be held on regular basis and role may be filled prior to closing date. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in Ethiopia.
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.
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VSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure we protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy (PDF).