Communication & Publicity Specialist ACTIVE extension - National Volunteer

Role Overview
Working at VSO
VSO 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 Summary
To facilitate strategic information delivery, shared learning and maximize communication opportunities that contribute to the project’s objectives and key deliverables.
The volunteer will among other things lead on planning, development and deployment of strategic communications and advocacy strategies and materials related to the project for both internal and external audiences; lead on the production of quality communication materials across a range of media and social media platforms in order to showcase the work and impact of project activities; research and write short stories that capture the impact of the project on different target groups and disseminate as appropriate; work with and coordinate both local and international media to relay work being done on the project and ensure that VSO Communication Policy and brand guidelines are being adhered to in all communication and project implementation.

Ideal Applicant Summary
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
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.org
Additional Information
Allowance and accommodation
All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country.
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.
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