Youth Volunteer-RHTP (National Volunteer Role)

Job Description

Title: Youth Volunteer-RHTP (National Volunteer Role)

Company Name: VSO Bangladesh

Vacancy: 12

Job Location: Gaibandha, Rangpur

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Context:
∎ VSO Bangladesh has started Reducing Harmful Traditional Practice (RHTP) project from May 2019 funded by UKAID, bringing together young national volunteers to make a difference in some of the poorest communities in Bangladesh started in Rangpur, Gaibandha. Currently, VSO Bangladesh is estimating to recruit 12 (06 Female and 06 Male), dynamic youth volunteers.
∎ Title & No. of Vacancy: Youth Volunteer-RHTP in total 12 (06 Female and 06 Male).
∎ Placement Location: Anywhere in rural community of Gaibandha and Rangpur.
∎ Duration: Monday, 28th October 2019 - Wednesday, 11th March 2020

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Expert level of proficiency in the English language will be an added value.
∎ Computer literacy in MS office (MS word, Power point and Excel).
∎ Photography and Video editing skill will be highly appreciated.
∎ Data collection, and Research work related experience will get preference.
∎ Report writing, documentation skill on case studies, best practices, field experiences, newsletter, e-bulletins and other IEC materials will be added advantage.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 18 to 35 years
∎ Must be willing to full time stay without any break including all holidays in rural communities of Rangpur, Gaibandha maximum of 05 months as a youth volunteer. Please note that your placement location will decide by RHTP Team of VSO Bangladesh and that will be Non-Negotiable subject to discuss further with RHTP Team of VSO Bangladesh.
∎ A clear interest in community development and proactive towards the development of marginalized people.
∎ Habituated/interested to live in remote villages with basic accommodation, food, and other facilities.
∎ Committed and proactive to work in a diverse multi-cultural team.
∎ Commitment to share experiences with team members and proactive to take actions in the respective local community after completion of the cycle.

Salary:
∎ Cash allowance of BDT 8,000 per month

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Free of cost basic accommodation with food
∎ Free of cost medical support and Insurance
∎ Official travel costs
∎ Certificate after completion of the cycle

Application Deadline: September 20, 2019

Company Information:
∎ VSO Bangladesh

Category: NGO/Development

Read Before Apply: Special Note: Interested return volunteers and team leaders of NCS & ICS can only apply for the team leader position in RHTP. To send your application, click on 'Weblink of online application form' and complete all relevant fields in the online application form

Source: bdjobs.com