Business Analyst Volunteer

VSO is the world’s leading independent
international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.


Role overview

The VSO Secure Livelihoods program would like to recruit a business analyst to develop business plan for agro-processing training centre that will provide guidance on the operational system and enhancing value addition to local agriculturial produce in the Island of Zanzibar, Tanzania. 
The analyst will work closely with the programme team and his/her roles will include:
- Evaluate the (external) environment within which the agro-processing center will function
- Evaluate the current situation of the business in question.
- Assess the supply-demand situation for the business in question
- Determine the requirements for the successful initiation and management of the business 
- Identify the extent of and areas in which capacity building and human resource development at local levels will be required.
- Determine possible barriers to the proposed business 
- Provide a financial analysis.
- Provide recommendations 
- Develop business plan for the business in question

Skills, qualifications and experience

Essential 
- A bachelor's degree level and/or above education
- 3 years’ + experience as a Business Analyst 
- A good understanding of issues relating to starting an enterprise and its current development trend
- Experience of researching and seeking information to complete requirements documents

Desirable
- Experience of working effectively in different cultures
- Knowledge of development issues and the INGO sector

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If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.

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Communication Specialist

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.

Role overview

The Volunteer will work with the Accelerated Care and Treatment for Mothers and Newborn(ACT) project team to gather and produce relevant stories including videos,photographs and stories from the field ( Lindi and Mtwara regions) where the project is being implemented.

Skills, qualifications and experience

The volunteer shall have excellent communication skills with good knowledge on the organisational and systems management skills.

Allowance and accommodation

All 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.

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.


To submit your application, click on ‘Make an application’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

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Communication Specialist

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.

Role overview

The volunteer will work collaboratively with Youth Economic Empowerment (YEE) Project Communication manager with the deployment of strategic communications materials related to the project. Research and write stories that capture the impact of YEE project to the Youth, collating evidence from the project to use for advocacy and support the communication Manager in creating the project Website and linking to social Media

Skills, qualifications and experience

Degree in communications, public relations, journalism or a similar discipline. Experience of three or more years in teaching methodology from vocational training facility or related institution is highly recommended for this position. Have at least two years experience in the practical vocational training. Experience in management information systems

Allowance and accommodation

All 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.

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.


To submit your application, click on ‘Make an application’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

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Obstetrician/Gynaecologist

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.

Role overview

The Volunteer will take the lead in the design of all specialist Obstetrician/Gynaecological medical services at Kigoma Maweni Regional Referral hospital and strengthen services at district/local level health facilities.

Skills, qualifications and experience

Qualified medical professional (MD specialized in
Obstetrics/Gynaecology) with 5 years experience in the field.

Allowance and accommodation

All 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.

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.


To submit your application, click on ‘Make an application’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

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Food Production Adviser

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.

Role overview

The volunteer will work collaboratively with Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA – Mtwara) in food production department. The volunteer will provide advice, teaching skills, coaching and where possible support the department to meet Industry standards .

Skills, qualifications and experience

Qualifications (essential): 
Professional qualifications – essential 
University degree/Advanced diploma in Food production or Diploma in Vocational training or QTS certification with particular experience in food production.
Professional skills/ competencies: - Desirable

Ability to work in multi partners’ project 
Africa context experience preferable. 
Good facilitation skills especially in vocational education or related aspect

Preference is given to a person with vocational education/training background or similar institution in hotels

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.


To submit your application, click on ‘Make an application’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

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Welding and Fabrication Adviser

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.

Role overview

The Welding and Fabrication Adviser will work with Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) teachers to provide advice, coaching and where possible support other workshops in welding and fabrication related operations.

Skills, qualifications and experience

Professional qualifications and experience:
Essential
v Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Welding and fabrication), Diploma in Vocational training or QTS certification 
v Have at least three years in welding maintenance department of a factory or an establishment such as a hospital, public utility company or office building.
v Have at least two years experience in practical vocational training
Desirable:
v Good organizational and interpersonal skills
v Experience of working in a developing country.
v Experience of working in Low resource settings

Preference is given to those who have background experience in industrial operations or vocational training experience. Education background on international qualifications like City and Guilds or any other will be added advantage

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.


To submit your application, click on ‘Make an application’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

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