Global Thematic Lead - Employment and Entrepreneurship

This role will provide technical expertise to shape VSO's employment, entrepreneurship, enterprise development and job creation programmes, help drive forward our Livelihoods strategy and support improvements in the quality and impact of VSO's programmes globally, including replicating and expanding effective approaches.

You will have extensive experience of developing and implementing employment and entrepreneurship programmes, securing external funding and project management. Strong relationship building and negotiation skills will also be key.

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.

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