People And Duty Of Care Coordinator

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 provide technical guidance and advice for all aspects of HR, safeguarding, and duty of care (medical, safeguarding, safety & security) to the project team. Advise the Project Implementation Lead on HR policies, systems, processes, and tools to enable a blended project team to deliver the project successfully in alignment to VSO volunteering for development (VfD) approach. Ensure compliance to VSO policies, donor requirements and local legislation, and contribute to the achievement of project objectives, VSO’s vision and mission.

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

Please note: This role is open to Filipino nationals only.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

VSO is the worlds 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. Its a highly effective approach that works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the worlds poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty.

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