Job Description

National Volunteer - Agroecology and Livelihoods Coordinator- Surkhet Based

Working at VSO

VSO is the world’s leading international non-governmental organisation that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. In 2022/23, over 7,700 dedicated individuals from across the globe volunteered with VSO, bringing their abilities to support almost 11 million people in 35 countries.

Our work centres on those who are left out by society – those living in extreme poverty or with disability and illness. Those who face discrimination and violence because of their gender, sexuality, or social status. Those who are at risk from disaster, disease, and conflict.

But they are not passive beneficiaries of aid; they are the “primary actors” at the heart of our efforts. From their perspective, we define the issues, opportunities, and solutions that drive sustainable, local-led change. These individuals are the key agents of their own transformation.

Role Details

Role Overview Summary

National Volunteer- Agro-Ecology and Livelihoods Coordinator will work closely with the ACTIVE team and partners team to facilitate the implementation of Agroecology and livelihoods interventions under Active Citizenship through Inclusive Volunteering and Empowerment (ACTIVE Program).

Specifically, this role is focused on promoting resilient livelihoods and agro-ecological practices in the farmer groups, mother groups in identified municipalities in Madhesh and Karnali Province. It includes supporting partner organizations in planning the activities, coordinating with farmer groups, mother groups and other local level stakeholders and providing advisory oversight in the designing and implementation of livelihoods and agro-ecological practices.

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.

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