Civil Society Groups and Networks Capacity Building Accompanier
Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO)
Full-time 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.
To provide and support with peer-to-peer technical support and mentorship to fellow volunteers engaged in organizational development, social accountability, Policy Advocacy and monitoring & evaluation (M&E) in Zimbabwe and backstop the volunteers in Eswatini and Zambia. The Accompanier will fosters capacity-building, promotes reflective practice, and strengthens the quality and impact of volunteer-led initiatives and also strengthen their organisational and technical capacity to become resilient, self-sustaining, and well-equipped to organise for acting on their development priorities including equitable access to quality public services for [Green Economy Growth, Health and Climate Resilience work] and be capable of holding systems accountable through volunteering for development.
As part of a global volunteer network, the volunteer will work alongside CSGs, VSO team and partners to foster knowledge sharing and drive locally led development and system change. This role is critical in building trust and co-facilitating holistic capacity strengthening with CSGs using volunteer relational model, co-creating and accompaniment approach.
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
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.
Contract duration: Please note the duration for this contract ends 31March 2026 but may be renewed based on the confirmation of the funds.
