Youth Engagement Adviser (National Volunteer) at Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO)

Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) is the world’s leading international non-governmental organisation that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. In 2022/23, over 7,700 dedicated individuals from across the globe volunteered with VSO, bringing their abilities to support almost 11 million people in 35 countries.

Our work centres on those who are left out by society – those living in extreme poverty or with disability and illness. Those who face discrimination and violence because of their gender, sexuality, or social status. Those who are at risk from disaster, disease, and conflict. But they are not passive beneficiaries of aid; they are the “primary actors” at the heart of our efforts. From their perspective, we define the issues, opportunities, and solutions that drive sustainable, local-led change. These individuals are the key agents of their own transformation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Youth Engagement Adviser (National Volunteer)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Volunteer

Role Overview Summary

• The purpose of the role is to support an ACTIVE project in Nigeria.
• The Youth Engagement Adviser will play a key role in providing a first point of contact for VSO volunteer Alumni and Champions and creating opportunities for them to have their voices heard as ACTIVE citizens in their various communities.

Ideal Applicant Summary

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Community Development, Political Science or other relevant areas.
• 3 years of practical experience in a field related to community mobilization, civic engagement or related area.
• Must be interested and committed to Human Rights, Gender Equality and Gender issues.

Competencies and Behaviour:
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. 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
• 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.

Additional Information:

• This is a national volunteer position open to nationals of Nigeria only as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
• Allowance and accommodation
• All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in the country, but will not be enough to send money home.
• VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.

Application Closing Date
14th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Process
Step 1:

• Complete the registration form in the next page. When you have completed the form, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to our VSO Values self-assessment. 
• This is a module designed to give you an insight into VSO’s ethos and provide you with an understanding of how your values align with ours, helping you to decide if you would like to join our organisation. 
• The self-assessment module typically takes about 10 minutes to complete.

Step 2:

• After completing the VSO Values self-assessment, you can opt out or proceed with the application process. 
• You will need to upload your CV in Word or PDF format detailing your employment and educational history, and any volunteering experience. 
• Please note that you will need to complete the full application form in one go as you cannot save it to fill at a later time.

Step 3:

• When you have submitted your application, you will receive an email inviting you to complete two assessments which focus on how you process information and what your work approach is.
• You will be shown instructions and example questions prior to the assessments to help you increase your familiarity with them. 
• You will also have access to a short profile report on completion of the assessment. 
• Your application will be reviewed by our Resourcing Team when you have completed these assessments.
• Should you require any adjustments to be made to the application process due to a disability or any other circumstances, please email us at [email protected] to discuss your requirements.