Job Opening: ICS Youth Xchange Project Supervisor. VSO Bahaginan is a development organization committed to fighting poverty and disadvantage through a wide range of volunteering development programs. We are the federation member of VSO in Asia and the Pacific. VSO is currently leading the implementation of the International Citizen Service (ICS), a new initiative of the UK government that will give young adults from the UK the opportunity to work alongside national youth volunteers and join the fight against poverty. The Philippines, through VSO Bahaginan, is one of 21 countries participating in the pilot.
They are currently looking for a project-based staff positions – Youth Exchange Project Supervisor.
Youth Xchange is a 6 month reciprocal volunteer program where a team of 20 volunteers, 10 from the UK and 10 from the Philippines live and volunteer together for 3 months in a UK community in Bradford and exchange Philippine community in Bohol. All our Global Xchange volunteers will do work which is of practical value to people in each country. They will also develop values which will help them play a positive role in their own societies and gain experience and skills which will enhance their future employability. Each Youth Xchange team of volunteers is supported by two Project Supervisors, one from the UK and one from the Philippines. With significant experience of working with young people in an international development context, the project supervisor will be responsible for supporting a team of volunteers by providing pastoral support and facilitating learning during the exchange. The role is based in the Philippines for 6 months and 3 months in the UK.
The Philippine-based Project Supervisor reports to the Youth Project Manager and is responsible for developing the program in a community in Bohol and, with their UK counterpart, for facilitating the implementation of the 6-month program in the UK and overseas.
Deadline for submission of application: 01 June 2011
Interview/Assessment date: 10 June 2011
Duration of post: 9 months
Location/Base of post: 6 months in the Philippines and 3 months in the UK
Post starts: 18 July 2011
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JOBS DETAILS
Key Responsibilities
Program development in the host community
Work with a community partner to design and implement the program. Identifying support for the development of the core components of the program e.g. accommodation, projects, etc to maximize the impact of the program for both the participants and the host community.
Volunteer Support
Working together with the UK counterpart, the supervisor will provide adequate support and supervision of volunteers throughout the program. Promoting and encouraging appropriate behavior and ensuring safety and security standards procedures are met and understood.
Facilitation
Promoting learning amongst volunteers on global, cross-cultural and intercultural issues through the delivery of training and learning tools and supporting youth led and on-placement training throughout the program.
Relationship management and partnership working
Work effectively and with the UK project supervisor and act as a representative of GX and partners at all times. Ensure that all program partners and stakeholders are kept regularly informed about the progress of the in-country programs, including any medical or health and safety issues.
Monitoring and evaluation
To ensure learning from the program is captured from all volunteers and stakeholders and outcomes recorded in accordance with overall purpose and objectives of the program.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required
Essential
· Working with Young People
At least 5 years professional experience of working with and providing support to 18-25 year olds from a wide range of backgrounds with proven ability to facilitate learning in a non-formal environment
· Cross-Cultural Working
Direct and substantial experience of working cross-culturally and able to communicate to a range of audiences and promote sharing and learning between cultures
· International Development
Knowledge of issues which are common to communities in developing countries, possibly achieved through working or living in a developing country. Experience of promoting learning about development issues.
· Communication
Possession of strong English spoken and written communication skills needed for writing reports, publicity materials and corresponding with a wide-range of community members.
· Supervision
Significant experience of working in a supervisory role. Proven ability to promote self-awareness, learning and development among individuals.
· Planning and Organizing
Able to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within deadlines, involving key individuals in the planning process.
· Computer skills
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Desirable
· Budget Management
Experience of managing budgets and undertaking accounting procedures.
· Volunteering
Sufficient experience of working with volunteers to understand the key factors which make volunteer placements viable, effective and rewarding.
To apply for any of these posts, please email your application using the VSO Bahaginan application form (attached) to the Youth Project Manager at [email protected] with the Job Code: YAPS (for the Youth Action Project Supervisor post ) and YXPS (for the Youth Xchange Project Supervisor post) as the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
Job Opening source: http://youthpeacenetwork.wordpress.com/2011/05/24/job-opening-ics-youth-action-project-supervisor-and-ics-youth-xchange-project-supervisor/
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