National Volunteer – Inclusion and Participatory Practice

Role OverviewWorking at VSOVSO is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes volunteering as a powerful and practical way to tackle poverty and inequality. Our purpose is to create lasting change through volunteering.At VSO, we believe in bringing about change, not by sending aid, but by working with volunteers and partners to empower people in some of the world’s poorest and most fragile regions. We know that people in developing countries have the desire, power, courage and determination to shape their own futures.Through our Volunteering for Development (VfD) approach, we put the most marginalised people first. Grounded in years of evidence and learning, this approach develops active citizens who drive local community-led change and deliver sustainable development goals long after a project or grant ends.Role Overview SummaryThe National Volunteer - Inclusion and Participatory Practice will accompany youth-led CSGs/networks (National Youth Forum, Youth Empowerment for Action and Resilient Network (YEARN) and Women Resilient Agriculture Network) in selected districts of Bangladesh to strengthen their capacity to embed participatory practices that foster social inclusion, strengthen social accountability and build resilience.Ideal Applicant SummarySkills & ExperienceThe ideal applicant will be experienced in participatory practices and rights-based approaches, with strong skills in capacity building, inclusive facilitation, and technical resource design for grassroots communities. Knowledgeable in gender equality, disability inclusion, youth-led development, and social accountability. Proficient in data analysis and digital advocacy tools, with a proven ability to influence system-level change. Note: This is a national volunteer role open to Bangladesh Nationals.Competencies and BehaviourAt 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 knowledgeEqual 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.Disclaimer: VSO is committed to a fair, transparent and merit-based recruitment. VSO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Any such request in VSO’s name is fraudulent and should be disregarded. Please report suspicious requests to recruitment@vsoint.orgAdditional InformationAllowance and accommodationAll volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in 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.VSO is the world's leading development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. We are unique in the way we bring people together to share their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take action against poverty and exclusion. It's a highly effective approach that works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world's poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty.