Organizational Capacity Strengthening Technical Advisor

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 SummaryOrganizational Capacity Strengthening Technical Advisor must be capable of working remotely while strengthening the capacity of Civil Society Groups (CSGs) in leading their own organisational and operational development by co-developing inclusive tools, frameworks, and learning resources tailored to their diverse contexts. The volunteer will provide demand-driven technical support that strengthens strategic planning, inclusive governance, shared leadership, reflective practices and adaptive management. As part of the global volunteer network, this volunteer role acts as a resource person, provides targeted and flexible technical supports to the in-country CSGs, offering regular coaching and mentoring and remote technical supports across countries. This role works alongside local accompanier volunteers, VSO team and partners to tailor support to each CSG’s context, readiness, and common issues/priorities.Ideal Applicant SummaryCompetencies And BehaviourExpert in organisational design and development, focusing on inclusive governance and leadership. Skilled in strengthening CSG capacity and embeding accountability, resilient and sustainable practices. Experienced in facilitating participatory self-assessments to help CSGs set priorities and lead capacity plans. Proficient in co-designing accessible learning resources for diverse literacy and inclusion needs. Strong in digital and organisational growth tools. Effective facilitator, coach, and mentor, creating safe, inclusive spaces. Committed to VSO’s mission, values, safeguarding, Code of Conduct, and Volunteering for Development.Equal Opportunity: VSO is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encouraging qualified persons with disabilities to apply.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.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 InformationAllowanceAll Voluntary Workforce volunteers are compensated based on VSO’s standard daily rates for days worked, with payment issued upon completion of the assignment and fulfillment of the agreed milestones.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.