VfD Project Officer (National Role)

Responsibilities:

Programme Development, Delivery and Management:

Lead in the design, delivery and management of Volunteering for Development (VfD) initiatives in close collaboration with programme and operation teams to deepen understanding of staff, volunteers, partners, community and diverse groups of volunteers in Myanmar on responsible and impactful volunteering for development. Identify and promote good practice initiatives on VfD and build strong linkages between VSO Global volunteering for development and Myanmar initiatives.

Technical Support and Capacity Building: Work with VfD volunteers to build capacity of volunteer organizations and institutions (NGOs, CBOs, Youth Platforms, INGOs, Government) on Global Volunteering Standards. Support institutions and organizations working with volunteering in Myanmar to adapt volunteering standards to enhance the quality of volunteering management and engagements, and responsible and impactful volunteering. Identify, develop plans and build capacities of staff and partners in VfD.

Partnership Development and Management:

Proactively identify and engage with strategic and implementing (including primary actors, government and civil society organisations) in accordance with VSO partnership and People First Principles. Identify and build linkages with potential networks and consortium relevant to VSO engagements while positioning VSO as a leading volunteer organization in promoting responsible and impactful volunteering delivering. In addition to these, hold regular review and reflection with partners to strengthen partnership in VfD

Business Development and Programme Funding:

Working closely with the Business Pursuit Manager (BPM) and Country Management Team (CMT) to proactively identify and pursue funding opportunities to deliver VfD grant. Engage proactively in relevant networks and fora to raise VSO profile and experience in responsible and impactful VfD.

Grant and financial management

Manage effectively and accountable VSO VfD budgets in close collaboration with the Finance Manager. Develop realistic Programme Plans and Budget in accordance with VSO finance and donor requirements. Authorize and work closely with VSO Finance team to oversee and monitor fund expenditures and reporting for VfD. Participate in annual and quarter budget review.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL).

In close collaboration with the MEL Specialist and the global 'Knowledge for Impact' team, take a lead in facilitating monitoring, evaluation, and learning to generate evidence of the impact of VfD work. Identify innovative ways to document and share learning (using case studies, stories of change etc) across the organization on VfD work. Maintain consistent and quality control and ensure that learning effectively informs VfD programming.

Volunteer Management and Engagements:

Provide strategic leadership in identifying appropriate volunteer models and recruiting quality volunteers to delivery Social Cohesion work. In close collaboration with Programme and People Operation teams induct, orient and provide on-going support to volunteers, including safety, emergencies and integration into partner's organizations. Lead in creating an enabling environment for volunteers to engage with and learn from each other and identify innovative opportunities to create and widen Volunteer networks and engagements in areas of Social Cohesion. Promote VSO relational model in Volunteer engagements.

Line Management:

Manage and motivate a high performing volunteers and ensure that volunteers are supported to delivery their work effectively to achieve VfD programme goals.

Other Duties: Engage and lead any other initiative as designated by the Country Director and other members of Myanmar Country Team and VSO Family.