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.
VSO is seeking an experienced Uzbek Language Consultant to support international volunteers through structured Uzbek language learning. The consultant will deliver practical Uzbek language sessions to help international volunteers communicate effectively in daily and professional contexts.
Deliver Uzbek language classes to VSO volunteers.
Conduct 1-hour sessions, twice per month, 4 months.
Adapt lessons to the language level and needs of volunteers.
Focus on practical, conversational Uzbek and basic cultural context.
Create a supportive and engaging learning environment Use interactive approaches of learning through techniques such as group work, role-play, games, and communicative activities as required.
To conduct agreed oral and written assessments in line with requirements at the end of course.
Coordinate with the VSO team as required.
Fluency in Uzbek and English (spoken and written).
Experience teaching Uzbek or working as a language consultant.
Teaching expats/ non-nationals would be desirable.
Experience working with volunteers, foreigners, or international staff is an advantage.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Patience and ability to explain language concepts clearly.
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
