Current roles
The volunteer placements below are:
ready to be filled within the next three months
only a selection of the roles that we have available. New roles come up all the time.
Take a look at our Opportunities pages to see the full range of jobs we typically recruit.
Please note: start dates of the following placements are liable to change as managing the volunteer’s preparation and logistics (eg visa application or security clearance) can affect timings.
Currently recruiting
From 26/03/2012
Surgeon
Zimbabwe
Working in the biggest referral and teaching hospital in the country, you’ll train junior doctors and nurses in surgical care.
Surgeon
Parirenyatwa Central Hospital
Harare, Zimbabwe
Start date: 26 March 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
Working in the biggest referral and teaching hospital in the country, you’ll train junior doctors and nurses in surgical care. You’ll supervise clinical teaching activities and mentor individual students and teachers as required.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll be a registered surgeon with a minimum of three years’ post-registration experience in all branches of surgery. You’ll also be competent in training other medical staff and have excellent communication and mentoring skills.
And the rest...
You’ll be working with other VSO volunteers at the hospital and will also receive support from local clinical instructors and lecturers.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ZI0763/0001/0001
From 01/10/2012
Financial management adviser
Zambia
You’ll help this rapidly growing council to strengthen its financial management capabilities by training staff in financial management, budgeting, accounting and reporting.
Financial management adviser
Lundazi District Council
Lundazi, Zambia
Start date: 1 October 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You’ll help this rapidly growing council to strengthen its financial management capabilities by training staff in financial management, budgeting, accounting and reporting. You’ll also support the district treasurer in the effective day-to-day management of financial activities.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll be a qualified accountant, ideally with a CIMA or ACCA professional qualification. With significant experience in a finance department of a large organisation, you’ll have in-depth knowledge of all aspects of financial planning, as well as excellent communication skills.
And the rest...
Lundazi is a rapidly growing rural town in eastern Zambia. There are currently three other VSO volunteers working in the town.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: Z829/0006/0001
From 01/02/2012
Fundraising adviser
Zambia
You’ll create donor maps, share your knowledge with local fundraisers and volunteers and improve the overall efficiency of Treatment Advocacy and Literacy Campaign’s fundraising activities.
Fundraising adviser
Treatment Advocacy and Literacy Campaign (TALC)
Lusaka, Zambia
Start date: 1 February 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You’ll develop fundraising initiatives for TALC and diversify their income streams. You’ll create donor maps, share your knowledge with local fundraisers and volunteers and improve the overall efficiency of TALC’s fundraising activities.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll have a degree level qualification with at least two years’ of varied fundraising experience. You’ll need the ability to prepare funding proposals, develop donor maps and use evaluation tools to measure success.
And the rest...
This placement is part of VSO’s RAISA “Regional AIDS Initiative of Southern Africa” initiative. You’ll therefore have access to a shared learning network in six other member countries.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: Z0880/0003/0001
From 13/10/2012
Fundraising adviser
Zambia
To improve the food security of local farmers in the long-term, you’ll support the association in developing a sustainable fundraising strategy.
Fundraising adviser
Nyimba District Farmers Association
Nyimba, Zambia
Start date: 13 October 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
To improve the food security of local farmers in the long-term, you’ll support the association in developing a sustainable fundraising strategy. You’ll create donor maps and fundraising activities in line with the objectives of the association’s strategic plan.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll be an experienced fundraiser with a track record of mobilising funds from a variety of sources. You’ll also need a degree in a social science, or other relevant subject, together with excellent management and planning skills.
And the rest...
You’ll be visiting local communities by motorbike. VSO will provide you with training, as well as a bike.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: Z0795/0010/0001
From 01/10/2012
Vocational woodwork skills adviser
Tanzania
As a vocational maintenance electrician adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.
Vocational woodwork skills adviser
Many poor communities in Tanzania are prevented from earning a living because of a shortage of education and skills to enable them to lift themselves out of poverty and earn enough income to support themselves and their families. Thirty-nine per cent of Tanzanians fall below the basic needs poverty level. VSO Tanzania is focusing on placing skilled volunteers to work with organisations in the community to enable people to earn secure incomes through gaining vital new skills. As a vocational maintenance electrician adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.
What does the role involve?
You'll be working at the Tunawajali Empowering Ltd (TEL) Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) to:
Train and advise on various topics on carpentry
Support staff by building their capacity on delivering carpentry courses.
Provide practical skills to the tutors and students including the following topics: measure and mark cutting lines on materials and verify trueness of structure, assist on equipment and tools usage (i.e. hand tools, machines or power saw), study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required, build or repair wooden fixtures used in buildings (for example doors, cabinets, and floors) using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, and power tools, install structures and fixtures using carpenter's hand and power tools
Select and order lumber and other required materials
Maintain records, document actions and present written progress reports
Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings, using paint, hand tools, and paneling
Prepare cost estimates for clients or employersFollow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
Participate in the planning, design and administration of continuing education courses
Participate in the VSO secure livelihood programme and partnership development
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You will have a university degree or a Diploma in Vocational Training or QTS certification with particular experience in woodworking, mechanical drawing, and mathematics and At least 2 years' experience in practical vocational training. You’ll have knowledge of the raw materials, methods and tools involved in the construction of buildings and other structures, the design, production and processing of products and the use of machinery.
You will also have knowledge of the equipment, policies, procedures and strategies used to promote effective operations. You’ll need to be a good communicator with developed facilitation and negotiation skills. Sensitivity, flexibility and a sense of humour are important qualities in all VSO volunteers, as these will help you to successfully integrate into your new community.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Mtwara located in the southern part of Tanzania near to the picturesque coastline that leads to the country’s border with Mozambique. Elevated slightly along the Makonde Plateau, the area is one of the more remote locations in Tanzania. Mtwara is a laid back town that sprawls over a large area. To the north, around the affluent Shangani area, there are some good beaches, the main commercial area is in the centre of town, and the market is situated towards the southern end of Mtwara.
We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.
Reference number (please quote in your application form: T1019/0005/0001)
From 01/10/2012
Vocational plumbing adviser
Tanzania
You’ll play a vital role in developing young people’s plumbing skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.
Vocational plumbing adviser
Thirty-nine per cent of people living in Tanzania fall below the basic needs poverty line unable to earn enough to support themselves and their families. VSO is working with community based organisations in Tanzania to train vulnerable young people in a variety of skills, enabling them to benefit from the growing economy. As a vocational plumbing adviser you’ll play a vital role in developing young people’s plumbing skills to enable them to become self employed and earn an income.
What does the role involve?
Working for the Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering the curriculum for plumbing students. You’ll review similar courses from around the world and share best practice with your fellow tutors, holding consultative meetings with colleagues to ensure they’re happy with the proposed structure and content.
A main focus of the role will be training staff to deliver plumbing courses as well as teaching a variety of practical skills to both staff and students on installation, repairing and maintaining plumbing systems, understanding how to work within legislation and administration.
You’ll also be conducting needs assessments and carrying out curriculum reviews.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll need a Vocational Training Diploma in plumbing with at least three years work experience and at least two years of delivering vocational training. You’ll need to be experienced in installing, repairing and maintaining plumbing systems and fixtures in residential, commercial, institutional, industrial or public buildings. You’ll need to have strong organisational and interpersonal skills, be ready to work in a resource poor environment and culturally sensitive. The role requires a confident and motivated self starter.And the rest...
You'll be based in Mtwara located in the southern part of Tanzania close to the stunning coastline. We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.
Please quote reference number T1019/0007/0001 in your application.
From 01/10/2012
Vocational motor vehicle mechanics adviser
Tanzania
As a vocational maintenance electrician adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.
Vocational motor vehicle mechanics adviser
Many poor communities in Tanzania are prevented from earning a living because of a shortage of education and skills to enable them to lift themselves out of poverty and earn enough income to support themselves and their families. 39% of Tanzanians fall below the basic needs poverty level. VSO Tanzania is focusing on placing skilled volunteers to work with organisations in the community to enable people to earn secure incomes through gaining vital new skills. As a vocational maintenance electrician adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.
What does the role involve?
You'll be working at the Tunawajali Empowering Ltd (TEL) Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) to:
Train and advise on various topics on motor vehicles mechanics.
Support staff by building their capacity on delivering carpentry courses.
Provide practical skills and training to the tutors and students including the following topics:
assembling car engines (including caterpillar or other heavy equipment) using the progressive build process, providing assistance on assembling components in the engine category in accordance with specifications, assembling engine sub-components to tutors and students and ensure they operate with minimal supervision and are able to understand and execute the scope of repair instructions, assist on reducing entire engine assemblies in the medium and large component category down to the lowest level when necessary. And fitting, aligning, calibrating, adjusting and installing parts, mechanisms and components to meet vehicle operating requirements, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with engineers, scientist and students and conducting experimental tests on models including compiling data.Supervising the operation and maintenance of experimental equipment; instructs students and others in the operation of special experimental apparatus and equipment.
Facilitating repairs and maintenance of testing equipment and instruments.
Participate in the planning, design and administration of continuing education courses
Participate in the VSO Secure Livelihood Programme & Partnership development
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You will have a university degree in mechanical engineering or a Diploma in Vocational Training or QTS certification with particular experience in motor vehicle mechanics. You will have at least 3 years experience in a motor vehicle maintenance department or factory or a company such as a utility company or a production plant. You’ll need at least 2 years' experience in practical vocational training.
You will have an understanding of engine components as well as dissembling components and knowing how they function. You will have knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair and maintenance. You will also have knowledge of the equipment, policies, procedures and strategies used to promote effective operations.
You’ll need to be a good communicator with developed facilitation and negotiation skills. Sensitivity, flexibility and a sense of humour are important qualities in all VSO volunteers, as these will help you to successfully integrate into your new community.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Mtwara located in the southern part of Tanzania near to the picturesque coastline that leads to the country’s border with Mozambique. Elevated slightly along the Makonde Plateau, the area is one of the more remote locations in Tanzania. Mtwara is a laid back town that sprawls over a large area. To the north, around the affluent Shangani area, there are some good beaches, the main commercial area is in the centre of town, and the market is situated towards the southern end of Mtwara.
We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.
Please quote reference number T1019/0004/0001 in your application form.
From 01/10/2012
Vocational mechanical plant adviser
Tanzania
As a vocational mechanical plant adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.
Vocational mechanical plant adviser
Many poor communities in Tanzania are prevented from earning a living because of a shortage of education and skills to enable them to lift themselves out of poverty and earn enough income to support themselves and their families. Thirty-nine per cent of Tanzanians fall below the basic needs poverty level. VSO Tanzania is focusing on placing skilled volunteers to work with organisations in the community to enable people to earn secure incomes through gaining vital new skills. As a vocational mechanical plant adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.
What does the role involve?
You'll be working at the Tunawajali Empowering Ltd (TEL) Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) to:
Deliver curricula for training in vocational subjects, including reviewing the curriculum and sharing best practice with tutors
Give training on various topics on mechanical plant procedures and work
Build the capacity of staff to deliver courses
Provide practical skills and training to the tutors and students including conducting research and experimental prototype models from sketches, oral instruction, and blueprints, using proper work methods and techniques, advice work in the machinist trades, locating and identifying malfunctions and advice on repairs, facilitating the aligning, calibrating, adjusting and installing of parts, mechanisms and components to meet product operating requirements
Supervise and instruct students on the operation and maintenance of operational equipment
Participate in the planning, design and administration of continuing education courses
Participate in the VSO secure livelihood programme and partnership development
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You will have a degree and/or advanced diploma in Vocational Training or QTS certification with particular experience in mechanical plant maintenance and installation. You’ll have a minimum of 3 years' experience in the maintenance of a department of a factory or an establishment such as a hospital, utility company or production plant. You'll have 2 years experience in practical vocational training and some experience in management information systems are also needed.
You’ll need to be a good communicator with developed facilitation and negotiation skills. Sensitivity, flexibility and a sense of humour are important qualities in all VSO volunteers, as these will help you to successfully integrate into your new community.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Mtwara located in the southern part of Tanzania near to the picturesque coastline that leads to the country’s border with Mozambique. Elevated slightly along the Makonde Plateau, the area is one of the more remote locations in Tanzania. Mtwara is a laid back town that sprawls over a large area. To the north, around the affluent Shangani area, there are some good beaches, the main commercial area is in the centre of town, and the market is situated towards the southern end of Mtwara.
We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.
Please quote reference number T1019/0001/0001 in your application form.
From 01/10/2012
Vocational maintenance electrician adviser
Tanzania
As a vocational maintenance electrician adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.
Vocational maintenance electrician adviser
Many poor communities in Tanzania are prevented from earning a living because of a shortage of education and skills to enable them to lift themselves out of poverty and earn enough income to support themselves and their families. Thirty-nine per cent of Tanzanians fall below the basic needs poverty level. VSO Tanzania is focusing on placing skilled volunteers to work with organisations in the community to enable people to earn secure incomes through gaining vital new skills. As a vocational maintenance electrician adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.
What does the role involve?
You'll be working at the Tunawajali Empowering Ltd (TEL) Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) to:
Deliver curricula for training in vocational subjects, holding meetings and sharing best practice
Give training on various topics on maintenance electrician procedures and work
Build the capacity of staff to deliver courses.
Provide practical skills to the tutors and students to include the following:testing equipment and replace circuit breakers and switches, repairing wires by splicing or by bending and cutting conduit, using wiring diagrams, blueprints, and other building specifications to plan their repair work. Use of tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, conduit benders, knives, drills, and meters to test voltage, ohms, and amps.
Ensure the students understand required working condition, i.e. need to work with high-voltage equipment, so they must be alert and precise.
Provide training on health and safety procedures and the use of protective clothing.
Participate in the planning, design and administration of continuing education courses.
Participate in the VSO secure livelihood programme and partnership development.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You will have a university degree in Electrical Engineering or a Diploma in Vocational Training or QTS certification (with particular experience in Electrification, plant management and installation). A minimum of 3 years spent in maintenance of a factory or a hospital, public utility company etc. is essential as well as Management Information Systems' experience. At least 2 years' experience in practical vocational training is also required.
You’ll have knowledge on raw materials, methods and tools involved in design, production, processing and use of machinery. You’ll need to be a good communicator with developed facilitation and negotiation skills. Sensitivity, flexibility and a sense of humour are important qualities in all VSO volunteers, as these will help you to successfully integrate into your new community.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Mtwara located in the southern part of Tanzania near to the picturesque coastline that leads to the country’s border with Mozambique. Elevated slightly along the Makonde Plateau, the area is one of the more remote locations in Tanzania. Mtwara is a laid back town that sprawls over a large area. To the north, around the affluent Shangani area, there are some good beaches, the main commercial area is in the centre of town, and the market is situated towards the southern end of Mtwara.
We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.
Please quote reference: T1019/0006/0001 in your application form.
From 01/10/2012
Vocational food preparation adviser
Tanzania
As a vocational food preparation adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.
Vocational food preparation adviser
Many poor communities in Tanzania are prevented from earning a living because of a shortage of education and skills to enable them to lift themselves out of poverty and earn enough income to support themselves and their families. Thirty-nine per cent of Tanzanians fall below the basic needs poverty level.
VSO Tanzania is focusing on placing skilled volunteers to work with organisations in the community to enable people to earn secure incomes through gaining vital new skills. As a vocational food preparation adviser, you will be supporting vulnerable youth with vocational skills to enable them to become self-employed and earn an income.
What does the role involve?
You'll be working at the Tunawajali Empowering Ltd Vocational Education Training Authority to:
Deliver curricula for training in vocational subjects, reviewing food preparation worldwide materials, holding meetings and sharing best practice
Give training on various topics on food preparation
Provide practical skills to the tutors and students to include the following:performing for or working directly with the public e.g. in restaurants and stores, obtaining information and estimating time, costs etc related to work activities
Organising, planning and prioritising work, communicating with customers, the public, government organisations etc, controlling machines and processes e.g. food preparation equipment, monitoring expenditure
Building capacity of staff on delivering food preparation courses.
Participate in planning, design and administration of continuing education courses, including conducting research, needs assessments and consultancy projects where needed.
Participate in the VSO secure livelihood programme and partnership development
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You will have a degree and/or advanced diploma in hotel management or cookery with particular experience in food preparation plus a minimum of 2 years practical vocational training experience. Management information systems experience is also essential.
You’ll need good communication skills with the ability to negotiate and provide good customer care. Sensitivity, flexibility and a sense of humour are important qualities in all VSO volunteers, as these will help you to successfully integrate into your new community.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Mtwara located in the southern part of Tanzania near to the picturesque coastline that leads to the country’s border with Mozambique. Elevated slightly along the Makonde Plateau, the area is one of the more remote locations in Tanzania. Mtwara is a laid back town that sprawls over a large area. To the north, around the affluent Shangani area, there are some good beaches, the main commercial area is in the centre of town, and the market is situated towards the southern end of Mtwara.
We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.
Please quote reference numberT1019/0003/0001 in your application form.
From 12/09/2012
Visiting professor in urban design
Ethiopia
You will work in the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development.
Visiting professor in urban design
Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start Date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work at the Institute to build the capacity of staff to deliver the best education possible by developing structures in the education system including the development of handbooks, syllabus, manuals, seminar structures and training methodology.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of teaching including coordinating and delivering courses, seminars and examinations for MSc and BSc students and supervising students work
Contribute to the development of new courses and curricula
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Build capacity of the staff through training sessions
Conduct research including writing research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions
Support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the faculty
Establish partnerships with other universities and relevant institutions.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD or MSc in urban design as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience working in urban design or urban planning. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0006/0001
From 12/09/2012
Visiting professor in structural design
Ethiopia
You will work in the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development
Visiting professor in structural design
Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work at the Institute to build the capacity of staff to deliver the best education possible by developing structures in the education system including the development of handbooks, syllabus, manuals, seminar structures and training methodology.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of teaching including coordinating and delivering courses, seminars and examinations for MSc and BSc students and supervising students work
Contribute to the development of new courses and curricula
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Build capacity of the staff through training sessions
Conduct research including writing research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions
Support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the faculty
Establish partnerships with other universities and relevant institutions.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD or MSc in the structural engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience working in an architectural school/office. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0005/0001
From 12/09/2012
Visiting professor in structural design
Ethiopia
You'll be teaching at the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development
Visiting professor in structural design
Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start Date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work at the Institute to build the capacity of staff to deliver the best education possible by developing structures in the education system including the development of handbooks, syllabus, manuals, seminar structures and training methodology.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of teaching including coordinating and delivering courses, seminars and examinations for MSc and BSc students and supervising students work
Contribute to the development of new courses and curricula
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Build capacity of the staff through training sessions
Conduct research including writing research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions
Support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the faculty
Establish partnerships with other universities and relevant institutions.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD or MSc in the structural engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience working in an architectural school/office. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0005/0001
From 12/09/2012
Visiting professor in structural design
Ethiopia
You will work in the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development.
Visiting professor in structural design
Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start Date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work at the Institute to build the capacity of staff to deliver the best education possible by developing structures in the education system including the development of handbooks, syllabus, manuals, seminar structures and training methodology.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of teaching including coordinating and delivering courses, seminars and examinations for MSc and BSc students and supervising students work
Contribute to the development of new courses and curricula
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Build capacity of the staff through training sessions
Conduct research including writing research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions
Support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the faculty
Establish partnerships with other universities and relevant institutions.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD or MSc in the structural engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience working in an architectural school/office. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0005/0001
From 12/09/2012
Visiting Professor in history and theory of architecture and city development
Ethiopia
You will work in the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development.
Visiting Professor in history and theory of architecture and city development
Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start Date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work at the Institute to build the capacity of staff to deliver the best education possible by developing structures in the education system including the development of handbooks, syllabus, manuals, seminar structures and training methodology.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of teaching including coordinating and delivering courses, seminars and examinations for MSc and BSc students and supervising students work
Contribute to the development of new courses and curricula
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Build capacity of the staff through training sessions
Conduct research including writing research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions
Support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the faculty
Establish partnerships with other universities and relevant institutions.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD or MSc in the theory of architecture and city development or a related field as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience in urban planning and design. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0002/0001
From 12/09/2012
Visiting lecturer in landscape design
Ethiopia
You'll teach in the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development
Visiting lecturer in landscape design
Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start Date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work at the Institute to build the capacity of staff to deliver the best education possible by developing structures in the education system including the development of handbooks, syllabus, manuals, seminar structures and training methodology.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of teaching including coordinating and delivering courses, seminars and examinations for MSc and BSc students and supervising students work
Contribute to the development of new courses and curricula
Organize public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Build capacity of the staff through training sessions
Conduct research including writing research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions
Support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the faculty
Establish partnerships with other universities and relevant institutions.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD or MSc in landscape design or environmental planning or a related field as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience in a related field. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0003/0001
From 12/09/2012
Visiting lecturer in landscape design
Ethiopia
You'll work in the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development
Visiting lecturer in landscape design
Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start Date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work at the Institute to build the capacity of staff to deliver the best education possible by developing structures in the education system including the development of handbooks, syllabus, manuals, seminar structures and training methodology.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of teaching including coordinating and delivering courses, seminars and examinations for MSc and BSc students and supervising students work
Contribute to the development of new courses and curricula
Organize public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Build capacity of the staff through training sessions
Conduct research including writing research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions
Support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the faculty
Establish partnerships with other universities and relevant institutions.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD or MSc in landscape design or environmental planning or a related field as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience in a related field. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0003/0001
From 22/06/2012
Marketing and Fundraising Adviser
Uganda
Supporting UMWA’s mission to give Ugandan women a voice, you’ll develop marketing and fundraising strategies to promote the organisation to the public.
Marketing and Fundraising Adviser
Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA)
Kampala, Uganda
Start date: 22 June 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
Supporting UMWA’s mission to give Ugandan women a voice, you’ll develop marketing and fundraising strategies to promote the organisation to the public. You’ll identify sustainable funding opportunities and build the fundraising and marketing skills of your colleagues.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
With a degree in a relevant field, you’ll have extensive experience of devising both fundraising and marketing strategies for an organisation or small enterprise. You’ll need a creative mind, with the ability to get the most out of limited resources.
And the rest...
You’ll be based in the capital city of Kampala, which has good facilities. English is widely spoken and is the official language at UMWA.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: U0599/0002/0001
From 01/07/2012
Tourism strategy advisor
Tajikistan
Tourism specialist to pioneer responsible tourism and hospitality development in the historic city of Khojand to enable to generation of more business and employment opportunities.
Tourism strategy advisor
Tajikistan suffers from an undeservedly poor image internationally in regards to business and tourism. The country has significantly improved its ‘Doing Business’ rating but is at the earliest stages of private sector development. The city of Khojand is more mercantile and this FEZ is a trailblazer for others around the country and currently we have a VSO volunteer working to help develop business plans to expand businesses in the area. We are now looking for a very experienced tourism specialist to help the FEZ to pioneer responsible tourism and hospitality development in the historic city of Khojand to enable to generation of more business and employment opportunities in to Central Asia’s poorest countries. Working with staff at the FEZ, you’ll provide technical tourism business development support to develop a realistic strategy for tourism and hospitality development.
What does the role involve?
Support FEZ staff to improve their understanding of tourism and hospitality sector.
Assess the potential for tourism and hospitality development in the FEZ and wider city of Khojand.
Identify the conditions necessary for the development of a successful tourism sector in Khojand that contribute to poverty reduction.
Develop your understanding of the local context of the FEZ, its priorities, policy and the practice and needs of the local private sector.
Deliver recommendations regarding developments of infrastructure, economic conditions, investment and services to nurture effective tourism and hospitality development.
Facilitate links between Sugd and potential investors, in line with guidance of the FEZ.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll have a degree in business development, tourism development or a related field and at least 3 years experience of working at a senior level in the tourism sector. You’ll have an excellent understanding of business management and organisational development paired with experience of raising investment or funding for tourism development. You’ll share your practical knowledge of the management of hotels, restaurants, tour companies, travel agencies and tour companies with government actors on tourism on tourism strategy and development, helping them to develop relevant marketing and communication resources. It will be useful if the volunteer has some Tajik or Russian language, but translation will be provided.And the rest...
Khojand is a very safe city which has been better developed than many other parts of Tajikistan. People in Tajikistan tend to dress smartly and conservatively both at and outside work. The best and cheapest place to go on food shopping and miscellaneous, especially for fruits and vegetables, is markets (bazaar), which are central and easily accessible, although you may prefer to go to local shops. Khojand has one of the most celebrated bazaars in the region and produce is very affordable and of good quality. Khojand also benefits from a number of museums, easy access to the mountains, a river, parks and a range of cultural centres including theatres and a regional library.
We’ll ask you to commit 12 months to make a sustainable contribution to development goals and in return we’ll provide you with invaluable training before your placement, a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country we’ll help you resettle and we’ll invite you to stay involved with us through campaigning, development awareness raising and fundraising.
Reference number (please quote in your application form: TAJ0040/0003/0001)
From 12/09/2012
Technical Assistant for the patient safety program
Ethiopia
You'll be working on an exciting new initiative with the WHO and the Ethiopian Ministry of Health.
Technical Assistant for the patient safety program
Employer: Federal Ministry of Health
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 24 months
Ethiopia has been selected from among several countries in the African region to participate in the WHO led African Partnerships for Patient Safety (APPS) initiative. VSO Ethiopia is passionate about supporting and participating in this national priority area to promote patient safety by working closely with the WHO and the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH). This role is key in taking forward the patient safety initiative.
What does the role involve?
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the WHO and the Ministry of Health to:
Provide technical support to the Ministry and the piloted teaching hospitals to effectively implement this ambitious initiative.
Coordinate and liaise with regional health bureaus, the piloted teaching hospitals, the Ministry and the WHO to ensure the smooth and successful implementation of the initiative.
Conduct field visits, teleconferences and reporting mechanisms to support the implementation of the program.
Support the Ministry of Health and the Medical Services Directorate in the preparation and dissemination of national standards across the regional health centres.
Develop monitoring and evaluation systems and prepare progress reports.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll be a registered medical doctor with experience in developing patient safety standards, including their implementation and monitoring. If you have specific training in patient safety programs or experience of working with a Ministry or a teaching hospital, then that would be ideal! You’ll need to be someone who is committed to promoting health and patient safety in contexts with limited resources. You’ll be a committed, positive and flexible person who thrives in challenging environments!And the rest...
You’ll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, an exuberant and hospitable city. We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to development goals and in return we’ll provide you with invaluable training before your placement, a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country we’ll help you resettle and we’ll invite you to stay involved with us through campaigning, development awareness raising and fundraising.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0531/0002/0001
From 12/09/2012
Teachers' licensing advisor
Ethiopia
A unique opportunity to work with the Ethiopian Ministry of Education to promote a fair and high quality education system for all Ethiopians.
Teachers' licensing advisor
Employer: Ministry of Education
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 24 months
As the only African country to avoid colonisation, Ethiopia is a unique and resilient country with ambitions to become a middle income economy. In order to achieve this ambitious aim, the Ethiopian government is investing in the education system to ensure a fair and quality education system is available to all. The licensing of teachers is a crucial aspect of this ambition and the teachers’ licensing advisor will play an essential role in supporting the transformation of Ethiopia’s education system.
What does the role involve?
This is a unique opportunity to work closely with the Ministry of Education to:
Review and develop the national professional standards for teachers and other educational professionals.
Develop tools and frameworks for the assessment of teachers and other educational professionals.
Develop guidelines and strategies for the successful implementation of the assessment and licensing plan.
Organise and manage systems for collating statistical data.
Develop a manual and guidelines on professional standards and the assessment and licensing of teachers.
Conduct any necessary research, working with external researchers.
Develop monitoring and evaluation systems.
Develop a training manual for assessors and deliver training.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll have experience working in licensing in the area of professional standards development and assessment and have a Masters in Education. If you have specific qualifications in Measurement and Evaluation or a related field, then this would be ideal! You’ll have experience of training and excellent facilitation skills, including experience of preparing training materials. With experience in licensing you will have a good understanding of the licensing process and the measurement and evaluation tools needed to conduct assessments. You will also have experience of designing and delivering capacity building activities to support and build your colleagues. You will be the type of person who fosters a positive and proactive learning environment around them and likes a challenge!And the rest...
You’ll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, and an exuberant and hospitable city. We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to development goals and in return we’ll provide you with invaluable training before your placement, a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country we’ll help you resettle and we’ll invite you to stay involved with us through campaigning, development awareness raising and fundraising.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0153/0041/0001
From 20/08/2012
Curriculum development adviser
South Sudan
Working in the newly established Department of Curriculum Development, you’ll strengthen the professional capabilities of your colleagues.
Curriculum development adviser
Ministry of General Education and Instruction
Juba, South Sudan
Start date: 20th August 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
Working in the newly established Department of Curriculum Development, you’ll strengthen the professional capabilities of your colleagues. You’ll advise on curriculum development activities and act as a mentor to the director of the department.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Together with senior-management experience in the education sector, you’ll have first-hand knowledge of curriculum development. You’ll also need a degree-level qualification with teaching experience.
And the rest...
You’ll work alongside other VSO volunteers in the ministry’s well-resourced offices in South Sudan’s capital city, Juba.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: SS0020/0004/0001
From 20/08/2012
Teacher training adviser
South Sudan
Working in the Teacher Education and Training Department of newly formed South Sudan, you’ll strengthen the professional capabilities of local staff.
Teacher training adviser
Ministry of General Education and Instruction
Juba, South Sudan
Start date: 20th August 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
Working in the Teacher Education and Training Department of newly formed South Sudan, you’ll strengthen the professional capabilities of local staff. You’ll support the department’s director in the management of teacher education and improve the running of teacher training institutions.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll have significant management experience at senior-level in the education sector. Together with sound education management and planning skills, you’ll be used to providing mentoring support and guidance to others.
And the rest...
You’ll be working alongside other VSO volunteers in the ministry’s well-resourced offices in the capital city, Juba.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: SS0020/0002/0001
From 12/09/2012
Soil and material testing expert
Ethiopia
You will work in the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development
Soil and material testing expert
Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start Date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with Institute staff to build up the Construction Material and Soil Testing Unit to make it an entrepreneurial unit and a leading service provider in the field.
To do this you will:
Contribute to the establishment of new management structures and identifying and installing new technologies including administrative procedures
Present the Material and Soil Research and Testing Centre (MTRC) to the industry for the acquisition of consultancy
Carry out required material and soil testing experiments in the field as well as in the laboratory including site exploration
Capacity building of staff of the MRTC through training
Support changes to complete digital data management
Support the introduction of work practices compliant with ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 International Standards
Support the implementation and cultivation of a customer oriented service
Support the implementaion of an efficient filing system.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD or MSc in the Civil engineering (focussing on geo-technics, materials and structures) or an MSc in Geotechnical engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. You will also have experience working in a laboratory soil testing, material testing or managing of soils. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0004/0001
From 17/06/2012
General practitioner/hospital doctor
Sierra Leone
You’ll help raise the standard of care in this under-resourced hospital by training doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers.
General practitioner/hospital doctor
Ministry of Health and Sanitation
Tonkolili District Hospital, Sierra Leone
Start date: 17 June 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You’ll help raise the standard of care in this under-resourced hospital by training doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers. You’ll also treat patients visiting the outpatient department and support the management team in designing an ongoing training plan for medical staff.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
As a registered and experienced medical doctor, you’ll have a strong clinical background with good communication and training skills. You’ll be used to mentoring and supervising other medical staff and have some understanding of healthcare challenges in developing countries.
And the rest...
English is widely spoken at the hospital. VSO will also provide you with introductory lessons to the local language, Krio, to help you integrate into the community.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: S0376/0003/0001
From 14/04/2012
Education management adviser
Rwanda
You’ll support local head teachers to improve the quality of education in their schools by implementing effective monitoring systems.
Education management adviser
Education Office, Rubavu District
Rubavu District, Rwanda
Start date: 14 April 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You’ll support local head teachers to improve the quality of education in their schools by implementing effective monitoring systems. You’ll also promote good practice in education management amongst relevant stakeholders in the district.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Together with a degree, you’ll need significant education management experience, ideally gained in a LEA, or as a head teacher. You’ll have first-hand experience in all aspects of education management including school inspections, coaching and working with Parent Teacher Associations.
And the rest...
In order to communicate well with your colleagues, we’ll ask you to reach a good level of the local language, Kinyarwanda, or French. VSO will provide training.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0333/0001/0001
From 14/04/2012
Methodology trainer
Rwanda
You’ll support local primary school teachers to improve their teaching practice by providing training in learner-centred teaching methods, lesson planning and resource development.
Methodology trainer
Education Office, Musanze District
Ruhengeri, Rwanda
Start date: 14 April 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You’ll support local primary school teachers to improve their teaching practice by providing training in learner-centred teaching methods, lesson planning and resource development. You’ll plan and deliver a combination of workshops and in-service training at schools.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
As a qualified primary school teacher with two years’ post-qualification experience, you’ll have good knowledge of active, learner-centred teaching methods. You should also have some training or mentoring experience, with a basic level of French, which you’ll be willing to build on before and during your placement.
And the rest...
This is a rural placement and you’ll be visiting local schools by motorbike, either riding yourself, or as a pillion passenger.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0319/0001/0002
From 14/04/2012
Education management adviser
Rwanda
Working alongside the director of education, you’ll help to improve the efficiency of school inspections in the district.
Education management adviser
Education Office, Ngororero District
Ngororero District, Rwanda
Start date: 14 April 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
Working alongside the director of education, you’ll help to improve the efficiency of school inspections in the district. You’ll share your skills in data analysis and planning, and mentor district office staff and head teachers in education management best-practice.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Together with a degree, you’ll need strong education management experience, ideally gained as a head teacher, deputy head, or LEA adviser. You’ll have first-hand experience in all aspects of education management including inspections, data analysis, reporting and engaging with Parent Teacher Associations.
And the rest...
In order to visit schools in the district, you’ll be travelling around by motorbike. VSO will provide training.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0300/0001/0002
From 14/04/2012
Basic education methodology trainer
Rwanda
You’ll help to improve the quality of primary school education by training education office staff and teachers in child-centred teaching methodology.
Basic education methodology trainer
Education Office, Muhanga District
Muhanga District, Rwanda
Start date: 14 April 2012
Length: 15 months
What does the role involve?
You’ll help to improve the quality of primary school education by training education office staff and teachers in child-centred teaching methodology. As well as visiting local schools regularly, you’ll strengthen the capacity of the education office to support its teachers effectively.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll be a qualified and experienced primary school teacher with first-hand knowledge of active, child-centred learning methods. You’ll have good training and mentoring skills, as well as a basic level of French, which you’ll be willing to build on before and during your placement.
And the rest...
This is a rural placement and you’ll be visiting local schools by motorbike, either riding yourself, or as a pillion passenger.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0259/0002/0005
From 14/04/2012
Education management adviser
Rwanda
Dividing your time between the district office and local schools, you’ll coach primary school head teachers in effective school management.
Education management adviser
Ngoma District Education Office
Kibungo, Rwanda
Start date: 14 April 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
Dividing your time between the district office and local schools, you’ll coach primary school head teachers in effective school management. You’ll also support the district education officer in all aspects of managing primary education in the district.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Having worked as a head, deputy head or head of department, ideally in a primary school, you’ll have extensive experience of school management. You’ll have the ability to train others, together with an intermediate level of French.
And the rest...
We’ll ask you to bring a motorcycle helmet, as you’ll be getting around the schools as a pillion passenger on a motorbike.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0255/0002/0004
From 14/04/2012
Education management adviser
Rwanda
You’ll share your education management expertise with district office staff and head teachers to improve the quality of primary school education in Rwamagana.
Education management adviser
Education Office, Rwamagana District
Rwamagana, Rwanda
Start date: 14 April 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You’ll share your education management expertise with district office staff and head teachers to improve the quality of primary school education in the district. This will involve developing an effective system for school supervision and inspections, as well as strengthening the school management skills of individual head teachers.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Together with a degree, you’ll have a strong education management background, ideally gained as a head, deputy head, or head of department. You’ll have experience in training and mentoring teachers, together with a basic level of French, which you’ll be willing to develop before and during your placement.
And the rest...
This is a rural placement and you’ll split your time between the education office and visiting local schools – you’ll travel as a pillion passenger on a motorbike.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: RWA0238/0001/0004
From 12/09/2012
Project Manager - Transformation process
Ethiopia
Working at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Project Manager - Transformation process
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You will support the institute in setting up an efficient Human Resource Management system. To do this you will:
Manage several different reform project agreed by the Managing Director e.g. on the re-organization of the property management, the introduction of a central class scheduling and the setting up of an internal research funding
Set up the project structure
Define the work packages and follow up on their delivery
Organise project meetings
Document the results and outcome of the change process, follow up on their implementation and share the results with the other Institutes of Technology
Assist the Scientific and the Managing Director in steering and documenting the reform process as a whole
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a degree in development or social sciences and have extensive project management experience as well as experience of working in a university or higher education context. You'll have knowledge of transformation processes and experience in implementing them. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0006/0001.
From 12/09/2012
Professor of garment technology
Ethiopia
You'll be teaching at the Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and the Institute of Textile, Garment and Fashion Design
Professor of garment technology
Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and the Institute of Textile, Garment and Fashion Design
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Start date: 1 Sep 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You'll work with the Institute staff to contribute to the improvement of the education of students including developing better education structures and university-industry partnerships.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of course teaching including course development, teaching courses and seminars, setting exams, supervising students work.
Contribute to the development of an MSc programme.
Prepare teaching materials
Capacity build other staff members including delivering training sessions for staff.
Conduct research including submitting research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions.
Support the change process at the Institute including the development of the curriculum, the implementation of a new governance structure and participating in the 'change committees'
Establish links with international and Ethiopian universities and facilitate cooperation in research, teaching and knowledge transfer
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a Masters degree or equivalent in garment technology and have experience of teaching and training. You will have conducted and achieved results in research and ideally have some professional experience of the industry. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Bahir Dar, a city in the North West of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0534/0002/0001
From 12/09/2012
Professor of garment technology
Ethiopia
You'll be working in the Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and Institute of Textile, Garment and Fashion Design.
Professor of garment technology
Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and the Institute of Textile, Garment and Fashion Design
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You'll work with the Institute staff to contribute to the improvement of the education of students including developing better education structures and university-industry partnerships.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of course teaching including course development, teaching courses and seminars, setting exams, supervising students work.
Contribute to the development of an MSc programme.
Prepare teaching materials
Capacity build other staff members including delivering training sessions for staff.
Conduct research including submitting research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions.
Support the change process at the Institute including the development of the curriculum, the implementation of a new governance structure and participating in the 'change committees'
Establish links with international and Ethiopian universities and facilitate cooperation in research, teaching and knowledge transfer
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a Masters degree or equivalent in garment technology and have experience of teaching and training. You will have conducted and achieved results in research and ideally have some professional experience of the industry. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour is essential in this type of work.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Bahir Dar, a city in the North West of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0534/0002/0001
From 12/09/2012
Professor for textile technology (Textile testing and finishing)
Ethiopia
You'll be working in the Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and Institute of Textile, Garment and Fashion Design.
Professor for textile technology (Textile testing and finishing)
Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and the Institute of Textile, Garment and Fashion Design
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You'll work with the Institute staff to contribute to the improvement of the education of students including developing better education structures and university-industry partnerships.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of course teaching including course development, teaching courses and seminars, setting exams, supervising students work.
Contribute to the development of an MSc programme.
Prepare teaching materials
Capacity build other staff members including delivering training sessions for staff.
Conduct research including submitting research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions.
Support the change process at the Institute including the development of the curriculum, the implementation of a new governance structure and participating in the 'change committees'
Establish links with international and Ethiopian universities and facilitate cooperation in research, teaching and knowledge transfer
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a Masters degree or equivalent in textile technology and have experience of teaching and training. You will have conducted and achieved results in research and ideally have some professional experience of the industry. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour is essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Bahir Dar, a city in the North West of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0534/0003/0001
From 12/09/2012
Professor for textile technology
Ethiopia
You'll be teaching at the Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and the Institute of Textile, Garment and Fashion Design
Professor for textile technology
Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and the Institute of Textile, Garment and Fashion Design
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You'll work with the Institute staff to contribute to the improvement of the education of students including developing better education structures and university-industry partnerships.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of course teaching including course development, teaching courses and seminars, setting exams, supervising students work.
Contribute to the development of an MSc programme.
Prepare teaching materials
Capacity build other staff members including delivering training sessions for staff.
Conduct research including submitting research funding applications and collaborating with other institutions.
Support the change process at the Institute including the development of the curriculum, the implementation of a new governance structure and participating in the 'change committees'
Establish links with international and Ethiopian universities and facilitate cooperation in research, teaching and knowledge transfer
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a Masters degree or equivalent in textile technology and have experience of teaching and training. You will have conducted and achieved results in research and ideally have some professional experience of the industry. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour is essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Bahir Dar, a city in the North West of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0534/0003/0001
Optometrist
Kenya
Optometrist
In Kenya, nearly one child in every 1,000 is blind and in many of these cases total blindness is avoidable. The Kwale Eye Centre (KDEC) is a charitable eye centre on the South Coast of Kenya that provides affordable and accessible eye services to the local community. Beyond your immediate work sharing your skills with colleagues at KDEC, you’ll enable children with low vision to access education and help those who are irreversibly blind to lead a more independent life.
What does the role involve?
- Training staff in the low vision and outpatients department on refraction and dispensing of glasses and other visual aids.
- Educating staff in the understanding, management and prevention of strabismic amblyopia.
- Examining patients’ eyes, diagnosing and prescribing treatment and visual aids where appropriate.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll need to be a qualified optometrist and have experience of managing a vision testing facility. You’ll have the skills needed to train your local colleagues. As with all placements, it is vital that you are prepared to work in an environment with far fewer resources available and must therefore be flexible and adaptable in your work. The local community can be very welcoming, a sociable and outgoing nature will serve you well as will a desire to become part of the community.
And the rest...
You’ll be based in the Kwale District province, which is bounded by the Mombasa - Nairobi road to the north and Tanzania to the south. It stretches inland from the Indian Ocean and covers an area about half the size of Wales. Diani Beach, Shimba Hills National Reserve and the Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary are all local attractions that will give you an aweinspiring view of this beautiful country.
We’ll ask you to commit to 12 - 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance.
When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.
Nutritionist – young children feeding specialist
Ethiopia
As a nutritionist specialising in young children you will be part of the emergency team administering the emergency nutrition intervention project.
Nutritionist – young children feeding specialist
Afar, Semara or Logiya, Ethiopia
Start date: Sep 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
As a nutritionist specialising in young children you will be part of the emergency team administering the emergency nutrition intervention project. To do this you will:
Ensure the effective implementation of the emergency nutrition project
Provide technical support to Save the Children project team and local staff
Execute the nutrition intervention according to humanitarian and international guidelines and standards
Work with the nutrition field team supervising programmes in each woreda
Support the nutrition project manager with all the other aspects of the project implementation, such as training, planning, analysis, report writing and carrying out nutrition surveys.
Assist in producing and presenting high quality reports for the donors including Save the Children
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a university degree in nutrition or a related field, with at least three years experience of working in nutrition. You must have experience of implementing community based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM), as well as being able to design and implement programmes including monitoring and evaluation. It would be desirable if you had some knowledge and experience of infant feeding in emergencies. You'll have experience of writing and presenting detailed reports and be an excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills. You will also need to be fairly flexible and adaptable to working in environments that can change quite often.
And the rest...
You will be based out of three locations, Afar, Semara and Logiya. In Afar you will experience the nomadic Ethiopian way of living compared to Semara and Logiya which are small towns with all the key amenities a volunteer may need. As part of your placement we’ll ask you to commit to just 12 months to make a sustainable contribution. Although English isn’t the official language it will be widely spoken in your placement and we’ll provide you with additional language training. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.
On average it takes a minimum of four months to go through the application process so apply now for September departure.
From 01/06/2012
IT adviser
Nigeria
You’ll join a newly established IT team and improve IT administration, strategy and data capture at the college.
IT adviser
Kaduna State College of Education (KSCOE)
Gidan Waya, Nigeria
Start date: 1st June 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You’ll join a newly established IT team and improve IT administration, strategy and data capture at the college. You’ll share your technical expertise and project management skills with your local colleagues.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Together with significant experience in developing IT infrastructure, you’ll have a degree, ideally in an IT related field. You’ll be a competent project manager with excellent all-round IT skills, including programming.
And the rest...
You’ll report to the provost of the college, who is highly committed to upgrading the institution’s computer systems.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: NG0634/0002/0003
From 12/09/2012
Neonatal nurse
Ethiopia
You’ll be working alongside the VSO paediatrician and midwife volunteers to build the capacity and support the skills of midwives, junior doctors and nursing staff.
Neonatal nurse
Gondar University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Gondar, Ethiopia
Start date: Sep 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You’ll do training for staff in the treatment of premature and sick babies and assist in establishing a high dependency unit in the paediatric department. You’ll work with staff to develop systems for after birth care for infants and support the NICU. You’ll be working alongside the VSO paediatrician and midwife volunteers to build the capacity and support the skills of midwives, junior doctors and nursing staff.Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll be a registered nurse with a degree in nursing and 5 years experience in neonatal nursing. You’ll have particular experience in neonatal intensive care nursing and neonatal resuscitation. Experience of training and mentoring would be ideal. A willingness to learn, patience and flexibility are essential for this kind of role as well as the ability to work with limited resources.And the rest...
You’ll be based in Gondar, one of the largest towns and a historical capital. The town has excellent facilities. VSO will provide you with introductory lessons in the local language, Amharic, to help you integrate into the community.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0460/0007/0001
From 01/10/2012
Medical officer
Malawi
You'll be working with Population Service International (PSI) to work on HIV/AIDS prevention
Medical officer
Population Services International (PSI) is a global non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the health of people in the developing world by focusing on serious challenges like a lack of family planning, HIV/AIDS, maternal health, and the greatest threats to children under five, including malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia and malnutrition. PSI Malawi has been involved in HIV/AIDS prevention since 1994 and has an extensive experience in social marketing a range of health products including condoms country wide. PSI is based in Lilongwe.What does the role involve?
The VSO Clinician will assist in the provision of clinical and management leadership for the provision of high-quality Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) services through 5 mobile, outreach VMMC service provision teams.
To do this you will:
Provide high quality VMMC services including pre–operation counselling
Conduct clinical assessments, post–operation counselling and post–operation reviews in accordance with WHO guidelines and recommendations
Support the VMMC Clinical Team Leader to manage and supervise a team of VMMC providers, in the performance of their role
Mentor/coach the leadership and staff to ensure that VMMC service delivery operates smoothly.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll have a degree in clinical medicine and have a valid practicing licence. You will have at least one year’s surgical experience working in a busy hospital environment, preferably with experience of circumcision. You will have supervisory experience and a minimum of 3 years management experience. You’ll also be experienced in liaising and engaging with stakeholders at all levels and ideally you’ll have experience of financial management. You’ll be an excellent communicator and leader with the ability to work in a cross functional team. You’ll also need IT skills and the ability to handle and analyse data and process reports. A sense of humour and flexibility are essential for all our voluntary placements.And the rest...
You’ll be based in Blantyre, the commercial capital of Malawi. Blantyre has a wide range of markets where you can buy fruit and vegetables as well as supermarkets where you can buy international food. Blantyre has a number of sports facilities and restaurants, a cinema and plenty of attractive areas for hiking.
We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation, and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.
Reference number - please quote in your application form: M0532/0004/0001
From 01/10/2012
Medical officer
Malawi
You'll work with PSI, a global NGO on promoting a successful voluntary medical male circumcion (VMMC) program.
Medical officer
Population Services International (PSI) is a global non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the health of people in the developing world by focusing on serious challenges like a lack of family planning, HIV/AIDS, maternal health, and the greatest threats to children under five, including malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia and malnutrition. PSI Malawi has been involved in HIV/AIDS prevention since 1994 and has an extensive experience in social marketing a range of health products including condoms country wide. PSI is based in Lilongwe.What does the role involve?
The VSO Clinician will assist in the provision of clinical and management leadership for the provision of high-quality Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) services through 5 mobile, outreach VMMC service provision teams.
To do this you will:
Provide high quality VMMC services including pre–operation counselling
Conduct clinical assessments, post–operation counselling and post–operation reviews in accordance with WHO guidelines and recommendations
Support the VMMC Clinical Team Leader to manage and supervise a team of VMMC providers, in the performance of their role
Mentor/coach the leadership and staff to ensure that VMMC service delivery operates smoothly.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll have a degree in clinical medicine and have a valid practicing licence. You will have at least one year’s surgical experience working in a busy hospital environment, preferably with experience of circumcision. You will have supervisory experience and a minimum of 3 years management experience. You’ll also be experienced in liaising and engaging with stakeholders at all levels and ideally you’ll have experience of financial management. You’ll be an excellent communicator and leader with the ability to work in a cross functional team. You’ll also need IT skills and the ability to handle and analyse data and process reports. A sense of humour and flexibility are essential for all our voluntary placements.And the rest...
You’ll be based in Blantyre, the commercial capital of Malawi. Blantyre has a wide range of markets where you can buy fruit and vegetables as well as supermarkets where you can buy international food. Blantyre has a number of sports facilities and restaurants, a cinema and plenty of attractive areas for hiking.
We’ll ask you to commit to 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation, and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.
Reference number - please quote in your application form: M0532/0004/0001
From 12/09/2012
Mechanical engineering MSc thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia
Working at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Mechanical engineering MSc thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Start Date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.
To do this you will:
Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes
Offer short-time training to other staff in the module
Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world
Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.
Work cooperatively with the staff
Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications
Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a MSc or PhD in Solid mechanics and design as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context. You will also have professional experience working in a related field. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0007/0001
From 12/09/2012
Mechanical engineering MSc thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia
Working at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Mechanical engineering MSc thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.
To do this you will:
Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes
Offer short-time training to other staff in the module
Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world
Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.
Work cooperatively with the staff
Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications
Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have an MSc or PhD in Solid mechanics and design as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context. You will also have professional experience working in a related field. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0007/0001
From 12/09/2012
Mechanical engineer guest professor
Ethiopia
You'll be working at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Mechanical engineer guest professor
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the Institute to establish new systems and provide the best possible education to graduates.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervisions mainly in the post graduate programme.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Supervise and assess theses and graduate research work
Conduct scientific and applied research including writing research funding proposals to relevant institutions and working collaboratively with regional manufacturing industries.
Cooperate externally with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Mentor Ethiopian colleagues in order to transfer knowledge in the technical field and in teaching methods
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD in mechanical engineering (with a focus on mechanical design, industrial, thermal or manufacturing engineering or another related field) and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0003/0001.
From 12/09/2012
Mechanical engineer guest professor
Ethiopia
You'll be working in the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Mechanical engineer guest professor
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the Institute to establish new systems and provide the best possible education to graduates.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervisions mainly in the post graduate programme.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Supervise and assess theses and graduate research work
Conduct scientific and applied research including writing research funding proposals to relevant institutions and working collaboratively with regional manufacturing industries.
Cooperate externally with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Mentor Ethiopian colleagues in order to transfer knowledge in the technical field and in teaching methods
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD in mechanical engineering (with a focus on mechanical design, industrial, thermal or manufacturing engineering or another related field) and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0003/0001.
From 12/09/2012
Librarian
Ethiopia
You'll work in the Ethiopian Institute of Technology of Mekelle University
Librarian
Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Start Date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You will work in the Insititute library to develop and organise the institutes library, the system and provide advice to staff and students. You will also develop international contacts with publishing companies.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a degree in Library science and have experience as a librarian organising library systems and dealing with everyday library issues. You'll also have experience in facility/workshop management. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0005/0001
From 04/07/2012
Quality furniture designer
Kenya
You'll help to develop the designs of a new range of furniture which is simple and elegant and responds to market demands.
Quality furniture designer
It is estimated that 1.3 million children in Kenya between the ages of 0-15 years have disabilities. VSO has been working in Kenya for many years and has developed credibility in disability work having gained considerable experience in this area and is seen by government and NGOs as a strong partner in disability. This has included working on the UN Convention on the Rights of Disabled People as part of the Kenyan delegation.
This placement will be based in the Mombasa office of the national Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya. The association has branches all across Kenya and aims to "enable persons with disabilities to overcome their physical limitations and empower them physically, economically, and socially to become self-reliant and fully integrated members of their communities". The placement is based in the Coast Branch which provides vocational training, production and distribution of orthopaedic mobility aids at Likoni Quality Furniture.
Start Date: 4 July 2012
Lenght: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You will work closely with the Project Manager at Likoni Quality Furniture to:
Be responsible for costing, designing as well and marketing for all furniture
Develop the designs of a new range of furniture which is simple and elegant and responds to market demands
Supervise and monitor on-going work in the production facility to see that compliance and quality in your designs is maintained
Offer advice on improving the production process
Respond to client inquiries and sales, including costings and designs
Supervise staff on site
Develop the organisations IT facilities and web based marketing systems
Train staff in using the Internet and technology-based marketing
Act as a catalyst for change and inject new ideas and perspectives into the organisation
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You will have a degree in design and a qualification in business administration. You’ll need experience of technical drawing, quality control systems and procedures in craft production. You will have specific experience in the furniture industry, including knowledge of unit costing, pricing skills, stock control, marketing and financial management.
You’ll need to be computer literate including using accounting software. Experience of training adults and website design would be an advantage. Ideally you will have experience of running your own business, operating in national and international markets. As a person you will be flexible, patient and able to adapt to the Likoni local context and a willingness to learn from local people.
And the rest...
You’ll be based in Likoni, Mombasa. Likoni is located just at the tip of Mombasa Island. Mombasa is Kenya’s second major city and the largest coastal port in East Africa. Mombasa is a fascinating town, there’s a depth of history here and a sense of community that the capital, Nairobi lacks. Mombasa is the hub of the coast, a steamy, hot faded charming city that still feels like a small town that was once great. Public transport consists of small minibuses and the rest of Kenya is easily accessible from Mombasa by long distance buses, taxis and by air.
We’ll ask you to commit to 12 - 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.
Reference number: please quote in your application form: K2025/0001/0002
From 04/07/2012
Fundraiser
Kenya
You’ll develop corporate and individual giving plans, set up systems for effective donor management, develop marketing materials and train the station’s staff in all aspects of income generation.
Fundraiser
Slum TV
Nairobi, Kenya
Start date: 4th July 2012
Length: 18 months
What does the role involve?
Developing a fundraising strategy for this youth-led radio station, you’ll help to give Nairobi’s slum dwellers a voice. You’ll develop corporate and individual giving plans, set up systems for effective donor management, develop marketing materials and train the station’s staff in all aspects of income generation.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll have a degree-level qualification, together with a strong fundraising background, ideally working for organisations that support young people. You’ll need experience of a variety of income streams, including corporate fundraising, and have good communication and training skills.
And the rest...
The radio station is mainly youth-managed but has a mature, experienced board. There are several other VSO volunteers in Nairobi, including fundraisers, who’ll be able to offer support.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: K1253/0001/0001
Information Technology Specialist
The Gambia
Information Technology Specialist
More then 50% of people in the Gambia live below the poverty line. Education levels are low resulting in high unemployment levels amongst young people which in turn puts an increased burden on families to continue to financially provide for them. VSO volunteers are playing a key role to improve the quality and accessibility of education in the Gambia. They are also helping government youth development programmes be as effective as possible so that young Gambians are provided with the right type of vocational, technical and entrepreneurial skills to become employable or set up their own business and therefore earn a living.The National Training Authority (NTA) need an Information Technology Specialist who's aged 25 or under to help strengthen their information systems and train staff to use it so that there is an accurate record of skills and training providers within the country. Applications for this position are open now and close in early October.
What does the role involve?
You'll be working alongside the Information Technology Specialist at the NTA to;
• carry out an IT audit of the organisation to determine their current capacity and future needs
• work across the organisation to develop databases
• Improve and develop the NTA’s existing website, intranet website and associated software applications
• undertake staff training of the systems and software
• assist in the preparation of reports.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll need a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, programming, web/data development or related fields and ideally have 3 years’ experience in this field.
You’ll also need lots of initiative, be a confident communicator even when working with a range of people from different cultural backgrounds, be able to relate to people easily and create a sense of trust with the people you work alongside. This role requires someone that's flexible, tactful and diplomatic (aged between 18-25).
And the rest...
You’ll be based in Kombo, Kairaba avenue in the region of Serre Kunda in the South West of the country. There are good facilities including restaurants, banks, internet cafes and shopping centres. It's a picturesque coastal area that attracts tourists.We’ll ask you to commit to 12 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country, we'll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.
From 12/09/2012
Industrial engineering MSc thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia
Working at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Industrial engineering MSc thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Duration: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.
To do this you will:
Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes
Offer short-time training to other staff in the module
Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world
Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.
Work cooperatively with the staff
Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications
Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have an MSc or PhD in Industrial or manufacturing engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context. You will also have professional experience working in a related field. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0003/0001
From 12/09/2012
Industrial engineering MSc thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia
Working at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Industrial engineering MSc thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Start Date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.
To do this you will:
Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes
Offer short-time training to other staff in the module
Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world
Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.
Work cooperatively with the staff
Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications
Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have an MSc or PhD in Industrial or manufacturing engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context. You will also have professional experience working in a related field. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0003/0001
From 10/07/2012
Occupational therapist
India
You’ll provide on-the-job training to the charity’s staff in occupational therapy techniques, including assessment, goal planning and evaluation
Occupational therapist
Manovikas Charitable Society
Delhi, India
Start date: 10 July 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You’ll provide on-the-job training to the charity’s staff in occupational therapy techniques, including assessment, goal planning and evaluation. You’ll mostly be working with disabled children, both in the community and in institutions. You’ll also organise training workshops for your colleagues.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
As a qualified occupational therapist, you’ll have three years’ post-qualification experience, ideally both in a hospital, and a community setting. You’ll have a good understanding of community-based rehabilitation, together with strong communication and training skills.
And the rest...
Manovikas is a large charity that supports the development of children with both physical and mental disabilities. You’ll be based in the organisation’s offices in Delhi.To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: IND0939/0001/0002
From 01/06/2012
HR management systems information advisor
Malawi
Working with the Ministry of Health to support the use of the HR management information systems across the various districts.
HR management systems information advisor
Ministry of Health at district level
Start date: June 2012
Length: 24 months
Malawi is among the world's least developed nations with low life expectancy and high infant mortality. VSO volunteers work in regions where there are excessive levels of poverty. VSO has been working in Malawi between 2008-2011 with the Ministry of Health to develop a Human resource management information system. This system has been developed at both a central and district level.
What does the role involve?
The purpose of the role is to support and strengthen the district costs centres of the five health zonal offices to effectively utilize the HRMIS.
In doing this you will:
Practically advise on hardware and software infrastructure for the management of the HRMIS in the district.
Conduct basic computer/IT skills training
Ensure that the system is workable at District and Zonal Level through trainings, re-fresher trainings, mentoring, support and supervision
Produce user-friendly guidelines, documents, reference materials for Staff at District and Zonal level and ensure each zone abides by the set guidelines
Support districts to generate reports as required by Headquarters that will require data management analysis and graphical presentation
Offer IT support and advice (hardware and software maintenance) to district cost centres on a needs basis
Support in data entry and to capture and maintain up to date district and zonal databases
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll have a degree in IT or computer science and between 3-5 years experience working in an IT company as well as project management experience. You’ll have specific knowledge of RDBMS (relational database management systems), SQL (structured query language) and PL (procedural language). You’ll also have experience with systematic software development methodology and data management, analysis and presentation. You will have excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate and deliver training to non-experts.
Specific knowledge of health management systems and application servers would be ideal. You’ll be a proactive and flexible person, able to work independently and under pressure with limited resources. A sense of humour is essential to this type of role as is a positive attitude.
And the rest...
We’ll ask you to commit to 12 - 24 months to make a sustainable contribution to our development goals. In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We'll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a local salary, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home country, we'll support you to resettle.From 01/09/2012
Health management information systems advisor
Ethiopia
Working as a health information management systems expert to support government organisations to improve the quality and provision of information services related to health.
Health management information systems advisor
Hawassa Regional Health Bureau
Hawassa, Ethiopia
Start date: 1st September
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You’ll work with the Hawassa Bureau to develop relevant tools, systems and strategies to respond to the needs and challenges of the current HMIS as well as working with staff to improve the quality of services and empower individuals and communities by providing timely and understandable health information. You’ll provide technical support to the HMIS and staff as well as capacity building and training staff and stakeholders in effective and efficient use of the HMIS.Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll have an MSc in IT or medical/health informatics, with experience of working in the health sector. In particular you’ll have experience of planning, monitoring and evaluation of health programs in a health care system. You’ll have developed good report writing skills. Experience of management and or training would be desirable. A willingness to learn, patience and flexibility are essential for this kind of role as well as the ability to work with limited resources.And the rest...
You’ll be based in Hawassa, which is a fast growing city and a top destination spot. It is well a well equipped city. Amharic is the main language spoken in Ethiopia and the local language is Hawassa. VSO will provide you with introductory language lessons to help you to integrate into the local community.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH545/0001/0001
From 12/09/2012
Head of library reform
Ethiopia
You'll manage library reform at the Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and the Institute of Textile, Garment and Fashion Design
Head of library reform
Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and the Institute of Textile, Garment and Fashion Design
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You'll work with the institute to build the capacity of the library staff and resources to support the students in the best possible way.
To do this you will:
Develop an action plan in response to the existing assessment of the libraries including a human resource development plan and an infrastructure plan
Appoint new staff where necessary including appropriate training and capacity building of new and existing staff
Implement the development plan with the support of staff
Deliver staff training
Support the modernisation of equipment and systems enabling more efficient procurement
Build an e-library
Develop links with other relevant institutions
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a masters or PhD in Library sciences or a relevant field, as well as significant experience working in libraries, preferably in a senior position. You will have knowledge of databases and e-libraries as well as staff training experience. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour is essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Bahir Dar, a city in the North West of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0534/0001/0001
From 12/09/2012
Head of library reform
Ethiopia
Working at the Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and Institute of Textile, Garment and Fashion Design
Head of library reform
Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and the Institute of Textile, Garment and Fashion Design
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You'll work with the institute to build the capacity of the library staff and resources to support the students in the best possible way.
To do this you will:
Develop an action plan in response to the existing assessment of the libraries including a human resource development plan and an infrastructure plan
Appoint new staff where necessary including appropriate training and capacity building of new and existing staff
Implement the development plan with the support of staff
Deliver staff training
Support the modernisation of equipment and systems enabling more efficient procurement
Build an e-library
Develop links with other relevant institutions
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a masters or PhD in Library sciences or a relevant field, as well as significant experience working in libraries, preferably in a senior position. You will have knowledge of databases and e-libraries as well as staff training experience. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour is essential in this type of work.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Bahir Dar, a city in the North West of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0534/0001/0001
From 08/05/2012
Inclusive education methods support officer
Ghana
You’ll contribute to a national effort to improve the quality of teaching in Ghana by supporting the division to improve its teacher training curriculum.
Inclusive education methods support officer
Teacher Education Division
Accra, Ghana
Start date: 8 May 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You’ll contribute to a national effort to improve the quality of teaching in Ghana by supporting the division to improve its teacher training curriculum. You’ll provide advice on inclusive, student-centred teaching methodology for primary school teachers.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Together with a degree in an education related subject, you’ll have extensive experience in the education sector. You’ll have in-depth knowledge of inclusive education methods with a background in teacher training and curriculum development. You’ll need strong management and mentoring skills.
And the rest...
There are several other VSO education volunteers working in Ghana and you’ll be able to network and share learning with them.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: GHX017/0005/0002
From 08/05/2012
Fundraising Adviser
Ghana
Youth Alive Tamale, Ghana Start date: 1st February 2012 Length: 12 months
Fundraising Adviser
Youth Alive
Tamale, Ghana
Start date: 8 May 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
Developing Youth Alive’s fundraising initiatives, you’ll ensure that the organisation can continue to support vulnerable children in Tamale. You’ll improve donor management, review the fundraising strategy and train staff in all aspects of fundraising.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
With at least three years’ varied fundraising experience, you’ll be familiar with a variety of different areas, including institutional fundraising and individual giving. You’ll have some previous management experience and are competent in develop strategies.
And the rest...
Youth Alive’s offices are based 20 minutes from the town centre of Tamale and you’ll be able to commute easily by bicycle.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: GH0915/0006/0001
From 08/05/2012
IT Trainer/support officer
Ghana
You’ll support the next generation of teachers to integrate ICT into their teaching by providing guidance, assessment and ongoing support.
IT Trainer/support officer
Tamale College of Education
Tamale, Ghana
Start date: 8 May 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
As well as carrying out basic maintenance of computers at the college, you’ll train staff and trainee teachers in ICT. You’ll support the next generation of teachers to integrate ICT into their teaching by providing guidance, assessment and ongoing support.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll be a trained teacher, ideally with a degree in Computer Science. You’ll have extensive experience of formally teaching ICT, together with hands-on knowledge of both hardware and software maintenance.
And the rest...
There’s a computer lab at the college, which can be used for training purposes.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: GH0879/0004/0001
From 24/05/2012
Teacher support officer
Ghana
You’ll visit schools and provide support in areas such as lesson planning and the development of suitable teaching and learning materials.
Teacher support officer
Ghana Education Service
Wa, Ghana
Start date: 8 May 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
To help improve the quality of education in the district, you’ll share your skills in inclusive, child-centred teaching methods with local teachers. You’ll visit schools and provide support in areas such as lesson planning and the development of suitable teaching and learning materials.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll be a qualified and experienced English, Maths or Science teacher with first-hand knowledge of inclusive, child-centred teaching methods. You’ll also need some previous experience of mentoring other teachers and have the creativity to develop teaching materials out of locally available resources.
And the rest...
To visit the different schools in the district, you’ll travel around by motorbike. VSO will provide you with training and a bike.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: GH0593/0010/0001
From 08/05/2012
Community advocacy support officer
Ghana
You’ll develop community action plans that keep children in school, particularly those with disabilities.
Community advocacy support officer
Ghana Education Service
Nadowli, Ghana
Start date: 8 May 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
Working with colleagues at the District Education Office, you’ll develop community action plans that keep children in school, particularly those with disabilities. You’ll form parent associations and reach out into the community to get its members involved in education.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
With a degree relevant to development, social or community work you’ll have excellent communications skills, together with experience of working within the community. You’ll need the skills to devise community profiles and be a competent facilitator.
And the rest...
To visit the local communities, you’ll be traveling by motorbike. Training will be provided by VSO.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: GH0576-0005-0004
From 24/08/2012
Obstetrician/gynaecologist
The Gambia
You’ll deliver maternal healthcare services to patients at the hospital and support staff on the maternity ward to implement improved administrative systems.
Obstetrician/gynaecologist
Farafenni (AFPRC) General Hospital
Farafenni, The Gambia
Start date: 24 August 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
To improve the quality of maternal healthcare in this rural area, you’ll train junior doctors and nurses in obstetrics and gynaecology. You’ll deliver maternal healthcare services to patients at the hospital and support staff on the maternity ward to implement improved administrative systems.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
As a registered obstetrician or gynaecologist, you’ll have a minimum of three years’ post-registration experience. You’ll also need an understanding of management and administrative systems, including data analysis, with the ability to train and mentor others.
And the rest...
The official language at the hospital is English. VSO will also provide you with language classes in one of the local languages to help you socialise with the community.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: G0301/0001/0002
From 30/08/2012
Education advocacy adviser
The Gambia
You’ll work with your local colleagues to develop an annual plan of advocacy activities and implement methods for monitoring and evaluation.
Education advocacy adviser
Education For All Campaign Network (EFANET)
Kanifing, The Gambia
Start date: 30 August 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You’ll support EFANET to develop an effective education advocacy strategy with the capability to influence at local, national and international level. You’ll work with your local colleagues to develop an annual plan of advocacy activities and implement methods for monitoring and evaluation.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
With a degree in any subject, you’ll have a strong background in advocacy in the education sector. You’ll have experience of developing and implementing advocacy strategies and action plans, together with excellent communication skills.
And the rest...
You’ll be able to carry out your work in English. VSO will also provide you with introductory lessons in the local language, Wollof, to help you integrate into the community.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: G0271/0001/0003
From 12/09/2012
Finance expert
Ethiopia
You'll be working at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology at Addis Ababa University
Finance expert
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the Institute staff to support the reform process of the organisation.
To do this you will:
Support the finance unit and the Managing Director in setting up mechanisms of a decentralized budget allocation and control system
Consult on the current financial processes and their deficiencies at AAiT with the finance unit, procurement, the academic departments and the Managing Director (budget approval, budget allocation, expenditure approval, monitoring the budget flow)
Define the requirements for an improved system in consultation with the finance unit, procurement unit, store administration, human resource office and heads of the academic departments
Develop an implementation plan for an improved system which can work under the given circumstances and help to develop the necessary tools (forms, excel sheets) to implement the system
Support the implementation of the new system by training and advising the responsible staff
Document the process and results for other Institutes of Technology
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a degree in financial management and experience of working in finance in a university or public institution. You'll also have project management experience. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0008/0001
From 12/09/2012
Facility management expert
Ethiopia
Working at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Facility management expert
Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Start Date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the institute to develop, maintain and organise the overall facilities, including workshop and compound management. This will include the organisation of facility staff and the building. You will also be required to provide advice to staff and students about issues relating to facilities and procurement.Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll have an engineering qualification or a qualification related to facility management as well as experience of compound and/or workshop management. You’ll be a team worker with experience of working in a higher education or university setting. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0009/0001
From 12/09/2012
Facilities manager
Ethiopia
You'll work in the Ethiopian Institute of Technology of Mekelle University
Facilities manager
Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Start Date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the institute to develop, maintain and organise the overall facilities, including workshop and compound management. This will include the organisation of facility staff and the building. You will also be required to provide advice to staff and students about issues relating to facilities and procurement.Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll have an engineering qualification or a qualification related to facility management as well as experience of compound and/or workshop management. You’ll be a team worker with experience of working in a higher education or university setting. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0009/0001
From 12/09/2012
Facilities management expert
Ethiopia
You'll manage facilities at the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development
Facilities management expert
Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start Date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You will work closely with Ethiopian colleagues to develop sustainable structures for facility management.
To do this you will:
Develop a facility management system for the institute informed by the pre-existing facility management handbook
Develop tactical facility management; analysing and evaluating all costs concerning maintenance and services like cleaning, gardening, electricity, water, etc.
Manage the building; maintain and run all facilities in terms of infrastructural building management, financial building management and technical building management
Conduct continuous evaluation and improvement of the system including future development plans
Supervise, manage and control of the system
Hands-on-work maintenance work
Constant capacity building of the staff members through training-on-the-job as well as through tailor-made training courses
Close collaboration with the finance and purchase department
Take responsibility for the budgeting and budget control
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a technical vocational background or a degree in sciences (e.g civil/electrical engineering) or a related field as well as several years practical, professional facility management experience. A degree in facility management would be ideal. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0001/0001
From 12/09/2012
Expert in soil and material testing
Ethiopia
You will work in the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development.
Expert in soil and material testing
Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with Institute staff to build up the Construction Material and Soil Testing Unit to make it an entrepreneurial unit and a leading service provider in the field.
To do this you will:
Contribute to the establishment of new management structures and identifying and installing new technologies including administrative procedures
Present the Material and Soil Research and Testing Centre (MTRC) to the industry for the acquisition of consultancy
Carry out required material and soil testing experiments in the field as well as in the laboratory including site exploration
Capacity building of staff of the MRTC through training
Support changes to complete digital data management
Support the introduction of work practices compliant with ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 International Standards
Support the implementation and cultivation of a customer oriented service
Support the implementaion of an efficient filing system
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD or MSc in the Civil engineering (focussing on geo-technics, materials and structures) or an MSc in Geotechnical engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. You will also have experience working in a laboratory soil testing, material testing or managing of soils. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0004/0001
From 12/09/2012
Expert in laboratory management
Ethiopia
You'll manage labs at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Expert in laboratory management
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You'll work with the Institute to contribute to the reform process at the Institute including getting the laboratories that are out of use fully operational.
To do this you will:
Support the establishing of new efficient laboratory management systems which emphasise practical work and research
Develop laboratory plans of each chair including roles, responsibilities, reporting systems, budget planning, etc.
Develop a safety plan for all existing laboratories
Identify and describe routine maintenance for the equipment of the laboratory in a laboratory maintenance handbook
Develop a laboratory equipment inventory
Identify problems of not functioning equipment and do the repairs him/herself or initiate and supervise the repair done by external sources
Train staff in using available equipment and maintenance of equipment
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a degree in a technical field which required the use of engineering laboratory technology. You will have experience of teaching and training others in technical work in a university or higher education context. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0007/0001.
From 12/09/2012
Expert in facility management
Ethiopia
You will work in the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development.
Expert in facility management
Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You will work closely with Ethiopian colleagues to develop sustainable structures for facility management.
To do this you will:
Develop a facility management system for the institute informed by the pre-existing facility management handbook
Develop tactical facility management; analysing and evaluating all costs concerning maintenance and services like cleaning, gardening, electricity, water, etc.
Manage the building; maintain and run all facilities in terms of infrastructural building management, financial building management and technical building management
Conduct continuous evaluation and improvement of the system including future development plans
Supervise, manage and control of the system
Hands-on-work maintenance work
Constant capacity building of the staff members through training-on-the-job as well as through tailor-made training courses
Close collaboration with the finance and purchase department
Take responsibility for the budgeting and budget control
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a technical vocational background or a degree in sciences (e.g civil/electrical engineering) or a related field as well as several years practical, professional facility management experience. A degree in facility management would be ideal. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0533/0001/0001
From 12/09/2012
Expert for Laboratory Management
Ethiopia
Working at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Expert for Laboratory Management
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You'll work with the Institute to contribute to the reform process at the Institute including getting the laboratories that are out of use fully operational. To do this you will:
Support the establishing of new efficient laboratory management systems which emphasise practical work and research
Develop laboratory plans of each chair including roles, responsibilities, reporting systems, budget planning, etc.
Develop a safety plan for all existing laboratories
Identify and describe routine maintenance for the equipment of the laboratory in a laboratory maintenance handbook
Develop a laboratory equipment inventory
Identify problems of not functioning equipment and do the repairs him/herself or initiate and supervise the repair done by external sources
Train staff in using available equipment and maintenance of equipment
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a degree in a technical field which required the use of engineering laboratory technology. You will have experience of teaching and training others in technical work in a university or higher education context. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0007/0001.
From 12/09/2012
Obstetrician
Ethiopia
You’ll also directly deliver emergency obstetrics care at the hospital and work with the management team to develop clinical guidelines and service standard.
Obstetrician
Gidole District Hospital
Gidole, Ethiopia
Start date: 25 March 2012
Length: 3 months
What does the role involve?
You’ll help address the shortage of trained medical staff at the hospital, by providing training in comprehensive emergency obstetrics care. You’ll also directly deliver emergency obstetrics care at the hospital and work with the management team to develop clinical guidelines and service standard.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll be a registered obstetrician with a minimum of two years’ post-registration, hospital-based experience. Together with some experience in training other medical staff, you’ll have the ability to develop care standards and clinical guidelines.
And the rest...
The hospital has a well-established management team who will be able to support you in your work. There are also other VSO health volunteers working in Ethiopia for you to network and share learning with.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0554/0001/0001
From 12/09/2012
Anaesthetist
Ethiopia
You’ll provide training to medical students, nurse anaesthetists and clinicians.
Anaesthetist
Yirgalem Medical College at Yirgalem General Hospital
Sidama, Ethiopia
Start date: 25 March 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
To help relieve the shortage of experienced anaesthetists in the region, you’ll provide training to medical students, nurse anaesthetists and clinicians. You’ll also deliver anaesthesia in the intensive care unit and provide outreach support to patients.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll need a medical degree with specialty training on anaesthetics and experience of intensive care. Together with sound competence in delivering general anaesthesia, you’ll need strong theoretical knowledge and ideally some previous training experience.
And the rest...
The hospital has 200 beds with all the usual departments. It’s relatively well equipped and you’ll be provided with an office space including internet access.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0544/0004/0001
From 12/09/2012
Obstetrician
Ethiopia
You’ll train local staff in comprehensive obstetrics medical care.
Obstetrician
Yirgalem General Hospital
Yirgalem, Ethiopia
Start date: 25 March 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
Contributing to a national effort to reduce the country’s high maternal mortality rates, you’ll train local staff in comprehensive obstetrics medical care. You’ll directly deliver emergency obstetrics care at the hospital and work with the management team to improve the overall standard of obstetrics care.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll be a registered obstetrician with a minimum of two years’ post-registration, hospital-based experience. Together with some experience in training other medial staff, you’ll have the management and communication skills to improve the standards of obstetrics care at the hospital.
And the rest...
You’ll be based in the small town of Yirgalem in the southern highlands of the Great Rift Valley. There are other VSO volunteers working in the region for you to network and socialise with.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0544/0001/0001
From 12/09/2012
Midwifery tutor
Ethiopia
You'll will share your knowledge and skills to staff and students in order to contribute to the quality of the education programme.
Midwifery tutor
Ethiopia has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world. It is estimated that every year, about 25,000 mothers die and 400,000 more suffer long-term disabilities due to complications during pregnancy, delivery or postpartum period. The majority of these deaths are preventable with affordable interventions. Of the total maternal deaths around 40% are preventable.
Semera Health Science and Medicine College aims to build the capacity of nurses in the region in order to serve more of the rural population. You'll will share your knowledge and skills to staff and students in order to contribute to the quality of the education programme.
Start Date: 12 September 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
Participate in theoretical teaching process of student midwives following the curriculum.
Participate in curriculum revision.
Mentor students during clinical practices.
Set up and strengthen quality assurance mechanisms to ensure quality teaching methods.
Support in the development of systems to improve student assessments.
Collaborating with colleagues and supervisors to design learning experiences that will continually strengthen the teaching learning process.
Develop in service trainings to enhance skill transfer and experience sharing among staff.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll have a degree, possibly a Masters in midwifery and at least three years of clinical experience. You’ll have experience of teaching at university or college level as well as experience of on-the-job-training. Any knowledge of tropical disease would have advantageous, as would experience of working in a developing country environment, with few resources.
And the rest...
Semara is a purpose-built regional capital that lies on a low, flat, arid plateau in the middle of the Rift Valley and straddles the main Addis Ababa – Djibouti road. Semara currently consists of numerous regional offices (health, telecoms, electricity, education etc), two garages, a sports stadium and a branch of Lion International Bank, spread out over a wide area. The university lies 2 km off the main road, down a dirt track and the college of health is nearby. Most people who work in Samara commute in from one of two towns, Logiya, 7.5 km west of the town centre, lined with hotels, bars, restaurants and Dubti, 11 km south of Samara. There is a number of tiny mosques, some constructed of sticks, others of clay, and one new Orthodox Christian church. The atmosphere is very friendly and relaxed – people will smile at you if you smile and greet them as you walk by.
We’ll ask you to commit 12 months to make a sustainable contribution to development goals and in return we’ll provide you with invaluable training before your placement, a local living allowance, return flights, accommodation and insurance. When you return to your home country we’ll help you resettle and we’ll invite you to stay involved with us through campaigning, development awareness raising and fundraising.
Please quote reference number ETH 0523/0002/0001 in your application form.
From 12/09/2012
Consultant paediatrician
Ethiopia
You’ll deliver paediatrics training to both undergraduate and postgraduate students and assist the university to raise the standard of care in the neonatal intensive care units of its hospitals.
Consultant paediatrician
Arba Minch University
Arba Minch, Ethiopia
Start date: 25 March 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You’ll contribute to a national effort to reduce child mortality rates by supporting this teaching hospital to improve its paediatric and neonatal health education programme. You’ll deliver paediatrics training to both undergraduate and postgraduate students and assist the university to raise the standard of care in the neonatal intensive care units of its hospitals.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll be a registered paediatrician with a minimum of two years’ post-registration experience in a hospital setting. You’ll have some previous experience of training other medical staff, together with good communication and management skills.
And the rest...
The University will provide you with an office space, including internet access. There are other VSO health volunteers in Ethiopia for mutual support and networking.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0515/0003/0001
From 01/05/2012
IT business systems development adviser
Ethiopia
You’ll assess the Oromia Development Association's current IT capabilities and recommend suitable business systems for its head-office and regional bases.
IT business systems development adviser
Oromia Development Association (ODA),
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start date: 1 May 2012
Length: 12
What does the role involve?
You’ll assess ODA’s current IT capabilities and recommend suitable business systems for its head-office and regional bases. You’ll also provide training to ODA staff, develop databases and implement appropriate systems for financial, HR and inventory management.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
With a degree in a relevant subject, you’ll have a minimum of seven years’ experience in implementing IT infrastructure and business applications. You’ll also need an thorough understanding of the role of IT strategies in business processes.
And the rest...
You’ll be a member of a newly recruited team, supporting the growth and strategic development of the organisation.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0506/0003/0001
From 12/09/2012
English language improvement coordinator
Ethiopia
You’ll develop an English language resource centre and encourage continuous professional development for teachers.
English language improvement coordinator
Assaita College of Teacher Education
Assaita, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 September 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
As well as improving the English language skills of local teachers, you’ll provide training in active learning and student-centred teaching methods. You’ll develop an English language resource centre and encourage continuous professional development for teachers.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll need a Bachelors degree in English or Modern Foreign Languages with a PGCE or a TEFL. With three years’ formal teaching experience, you’ll have up-to-date knowledge of active learning, student-centred teaching methods and continuous assessment.
And the rest...
You’ll be part of a national programme aimed at raising the English language skills of teachers and will have access to a network of other VSO volunteers on similar placements.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0445/0004/0002
From 12/09/2012
Continuous professional development adviser
Ethiopia
You’ll provide support in active learning and student-centred teaching methods through workshops, demonstration lessons and team teaching.
Continuous professional development adviser
Gilgel Beles College of Teacher Education
Gilgel Beles, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 September 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You’ll assess the professional needs of school teachers in the region and develop CPD activities based on your assessments. You’ll provide support in active learning and student-centred teaching methods through workshops, demonstration lessons and team teaching.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
As a fully qualified teacher, you’ll have at least three years’ post-qualification experience, either at primary, or secondary school level. You’ll have first-hand knowledge of active learning and student-centred teaching methods, together with some experience of training or mentoring other teachers.
And the rest...
VSO will provide you with introductory lessons in the local language, Amharic, to help you communicate with your colleagues and the community.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0241/0005/0004
From 12/09/2012
Primary School Teacher Trainer
Ethiopia
you’ll help to improve the quality of in-service teacher training in the region.
Primary School Teacher Trainer
Hossina College of Teachers’ Education
Hossina, Ethiopia
Start date: 12th September 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
Working with local primary school teachers and school managers, you’ll help to improve the quality of in-service teacher training in the region. You’ll support the development of a continuing professional development (CPD) programme, including the design of a training curriculum.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll be a qualified teacher with at least three years’ post-qualification experience, some of it working in a management role. You’ll have first-hand knowledge of active learning, student-centred teaching methods, together with some experience of developing CPD activities for teachers.
And the rest...
You’ll be part of a national initiative to improve the quality of education in Ethiopia. There are several other VSO education volunteers in the country for you to network with.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0119/0009/0003
From 12/09/2012
Obstetrician and gynaecologist
Ethiopia
You’ll directly deliver emergency obstetrics care and strengthen the management of maternal and neonatal care services.
Obstetrician and gynaecologist
Dansha-Maereg Hospital
West Tigray, Ethiopia
Start date: 25 March 2012
Length: 3 months
What does the role involve?
To relief the hospital’s shortage of qualified staff, you’ll train your medical colleagues in comprehensive emergency obstetrics care. You’ll directly deliver emergency obstetrics care and strengthen the management of maternal and neonatal care services.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You’ll be a registered Obstetrician (and/or Gynaecologist) with a minimum of two years’ experience at registrar level. You’ll have great communication skills with the ability to train and mentor others.
And the rest...
The hospital is relatively well equipped and you’ll be provided with an office space including internet access.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH 0552/0001/0001
From 12/09/2012
Electrical engineering thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia
Working at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Electrical engineering thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Start Date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.
To do this you will:
Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes
Offer short-time training to other staff in the module
Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world
Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.
Work cooperatively with the staff
Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications
Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a MSc or PhD in Communication or electrical engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context. You will also have professional experience working in a related field. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0002/0001
From 12/09/2012
Electrical engineering thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia
Working at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Electrical engineering thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.
To do this you will:
Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes
Offer short-time training to other staff in the module
Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world
Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.
Work cooperatively with the staff
Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications
Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have an MSc or PhD in Communication or electrical engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context. You will also have professional experience working in a related field. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0002/0001
From 12/09/2012
Electrical and computer engineering guest professor
Ethiopia
You will work at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Electrical and computer engineering guest professor
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the Institute to establish new systems and provide the best possible education to graduates.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervisions mainly in the post graduate programme.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Supervise and assess theses graduate research work
Conduct scientific and applied research including writing research funding proposals to relevant institutions and working collaboratively with regional manufacturing industries.
Cooperate externally with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Mentor Ethiopian colleagues in order to transfer knowledge in the technical field and in teaching methods
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD in Electrical or Computer engineering (with a focus on microelectronics, control engineering or a related field) and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0004/0001.
From 12/09/2012
Electrical and computer engineering guest professor
Ethiopia
You will work at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Electrical and computer engineering guest professor
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the Institute to establish new systems and provide the best possible education to graduates.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervisions mainly in the post graduate programme.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Supervise and assess theses graduate research work
Conduct scientific and applied research including writing research funding proposals to relevant institutions and working collaboratively with regional manufacturing industries.
Cooperate externally with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Mentor Ethiopian colleagues in order to transfer knowledge in the technical field and in teaching methods
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD in Electrical or Computer engineering (with a focus on microelectronics, control engineering or a related field) and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of workAnd the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0004/0001.
From 12/09/2012
Computer science and information systems thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia
Working at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Computer science and information systems thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Start Date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.
To do this you will:
Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes
Offer short-time training to other staff in the module
Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world
Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.
Work cooperatively with the staff
Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications
Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD in database and information systems, computer architecture and engineering or software engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience working in a related field and management experience. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0008/0001
From 12/09/2012
Computer science and information systems thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia
Teaching computer science at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Computer science and information systems thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Start Date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.
To do this you will:
Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes
Offer short-time training to other staff in the module
Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world
Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.
Work cooperatively with the staff
Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications
Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD in database and information systems, computer architecture and engineering or software engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience working in a related field and management experience. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0008/0001
From 12/09/2012
Civil/water engineering thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia
You will be working at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Civil/water engineering thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.
To do this you will:
Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes
Offer short-time training to other staff in the module
Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world
Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.
Work cooperatively with the staff
Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications
Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD in Water resources or hydraulic engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience working in a related field and management experience. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0006/0001
From 12/09/2012
Civil engineering thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia
You will be working at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Civil engineering thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Start Date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.
To do this you will:
Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes
Offer short-time training to other staff in the module
Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world
Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.
Work cooperatively with the staff
Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications
Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD in Water resources or hydraulic engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience working in a related field and management experience. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0006/0001
From 12/09/2012
Civil engineer lecturer
Ethiopia
You'll be working at the Jimma Institute of Technology
Civil engineer lecturer
Jimma Institute of Technology
Jimma, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the Institute to establish new systems and provide the best possible education to graduates.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervisions in the BSc and MSc programmes.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials for lab exercises as well as lectures
Supervise and assess theses graduate research work
Conduct scientific and applied research including writing research funding proposals to relevant institutions and working collaboratively with regional manufacturing industries
Cooperate externally with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have an MSc in Civil engineering (with a focus on structural, geotechnical, highway engineering or another related field) and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Jimma in Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0540/0001/0001
From 12/09/2012
Civil engineer lecturer
Ethiopia
You'll be working at the Jimma Institute of Technology
Civil engineer lecturer
Jimma Institute of Technology
Jimma, Ethiopia
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the Institute to establish new systems and provide the best possible education to graduates.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervisions in the BSc and MSc programmes.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials for lab exercises as well as lectures
Supervise and assess theses graduate research work
Conduct scientific and applied research including writing research funding proposals to relevant institutions and working collaboratively with regional manufacturing industries
Cooperate externally with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have an MSc in Civil engineering (with a focus on structural, geotechnical, highway engineering or another related field) and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Jimma in Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0540/0001/0001
From 12/09/2012
Civil engineer guest professor
Ethiopia
You'll be working at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Civil engineer guest professor
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the Institute to establish new systems and provide the best possible education to graduates.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervisions mainly in the post graduate programme.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Supervise and assess theses graduate research work
Conduct scientific and applied research including writing research funding proposals to relevant institutions and working collaboratively with regional manufacturing industries.
Cooperate externally with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Mentor Ethiopian colleagues in order to transfer knowledge in the technical field and in teaching methods
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD in Civil engineering (with a focus on railways, highways, transport logisitics, water quality or another related field) and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0002/0001.
From 12/09/2012
Civil engineer guest professor
Ethiopia
You'll be working at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Civil engineer guest professor
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the Institute to establish new systems and provide the best possible education to graduates.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervisions mainly in the post graduate programme.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Supervise and assess theses graduate research work
Conduct scientific and applied research including writing research funding proposals to relevant institutions and working collaboratively with regional manufacturing industries.
Cooperate externally with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Mentor Ethiopian colleagues in order to transfer knowledge in the technical field and in teaching methods
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD in Civil engineering (with a focus on railways, highways, transport logisitics, water quality or another related field) and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0002/0001.
From 12/09/2012
Chemical engineering thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia
Working at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Chemical engineering thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.
To do this you will:
Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes
Offer short-time training to other staff in the module
Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world
Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.
Work cooperatively with the staff
Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications
Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have an MSc in Chemical or Process engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context. You will also have professional experience working in a related field. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibilty and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0004/0001
From 12/09/2012
Chemical engineering thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia
Working at the Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Chemical engineering thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the institute to develop the programme and build the capacity of staff.
To do this you will:
Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for knowledge transfer
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervision of theses and research projects.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support in the implementation of the MSc programmes
Offer short-time training to other staff in the module
Initiate and undertake research, e.g. scientific research into planning and building in the developing world
Write research-funding applications to appropriate bodies, associations, public and private organisations etc.
Work cooperatively with the staff
Share knowledge through scholarly research activities and publications
Collaborate with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have an MSc in Chemical or Process engineering as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context. You will also have professional experience working in a related field. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0004/0001
From 12/09/2012
Chemical engineering guest professor
Ethiopia
Working at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Chemical engineering guest professor
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the Institute to establish new systems and provide the best possible education to graduates.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervisions mainly in the post graduate programme.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Supervise and assess theses graduate research work
Conduct scientific and applied research including writing research funding proposals to relevant institutions and working collaboratively with regional manufacturing industries.
Cooperate externally with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Mentor Ethiopian colleagues in order to transfer knowledge in the technical field and in teaching methods
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD in Chemical engineering (focus areas like environmental engineering, food processing or a related field) and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0001/0001.
From 12/09/2012
Chemical engineering guest professor
Ethiopia
Working at the Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Chemical engineering guest professor
Addis Ababa Institute of Technology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the Institute to establish new systems and provide the best possible education to graduates.
To do this you will:
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations and supervisions mainly in the post graduate programme.
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Prepare teaching materials
Supervise and assess theses graduate research work
Conduct scientific and applied research including writing research funding proposals to relevant institutions and working collaboratively with regional manufacturing industries.
Cooperate externally with governmental agencies, NGO's, industry, international partners, national and international associations and funding organisations as well as internally with all IoT's departments etc.
Contribute to the further development of the department's post-graduate programme
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Mentor Ethiopian colleagues in order to transfer knowledge in the technical field and in teaching methods
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD in Chemical engineering (focus areas like environmental engineering, food processing or a related field) and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0537/0001/0001.
From 12/09/2012
Biomedical engineer lecturer
Ethiopia
You'll work at the Jimma Institute of Technology
Biomedical engineer lecturer
Jimma Institute of Technology
Jimma, Ethiopia
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the Institute to build the capacity of the programme and staff.
To do this you will:
Prepare laboratory manuals, course guides and course modules.
Conduct workshops to make students practically oriented, able to construct biomedical equipment and able to address real life technical problems.
Facilitate acquisition of laboratory equipments and teaching materials
Share their experience and provide graduates with sufficient background so that they can easily undertake postgraduate training and research in any one of the various specialization areas of biomedical engineering discipline.
Preparing proposals & concept notes which enable the department to get technical support and grants.
Conduct advanced courses and laboratories which are related to their profession
Help in organizing biomedical laboratories in the university including facilitating the acquisition of laboratory equipments and teaching materials
Share their experiences to students as well as local staffs in researches, laboratories etc.
Train junior staffs inside Ethiopia within the campus or creating the chance to send them abroad so that we can permanently solve faculty problem.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have an MSc in Biomedical engineering, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging or a related field and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Jimma, the largets city in South-West Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0540/0002/0001.
From 12/09/2012
Biomedical engineer lecturer
Ethiopia
You'll work at the Jimma Institute of Technology
Biomedical engineer lecturer
Jimma Institute of Technology
Jimma, Ethiopia
Start date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will work with the Institute to build the capacity of the programme and staff.
To do this you will:
Prepare laboratory manuals, course guides and course modules.
Conduct workshops to make students practically oriented, able to construct biomedical equipment and able to address real life technical problems.
Facilitate acquisition of laboratory equipments and teaching materials
Share their experience and provide graduates with sufficient background so that they can easily undertake postgraduate training and research in any one of the various specialization areas of biomedical engineering discipline.
Preparing proposals & concept notes which enable the department to get technical support and grants.
Conduct advanced courses and laboratories which are related to their profession
Help in organizing biomedical laboratories in the university including facilitating the acquisition of laboratory equipments and teaching materials
Share their experiences to students as well as local staffs in researches, laboratories etc.
Train junior staffs inside Ethiopia within the campus or creating the chance to send them abroad so that we can permanently solve faculty problem.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have an MSc in Biomedical engineering, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging or a related field and experience of working in a related field as well as experience teaching in a higher education or university context. You'll also have professional experience of working through change processes. You'll be a proactive and flexible individual, who is committed to working in a team to achieve goals with limited resources. You'll be an excellent communicator, who is able to build relationships with a wide range of people. A sense of humour and a positive attitude are essential in this type of work.
And the rest...
You'll be based in Jimma, the largets city in South-West Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0540/0002/0001.
From 01/02/2012
Gender and equality adviser
Burkina Faso
You’ll support staff in the Ministry to integrate and mainstream gender across the government.
Gender and equality adviser
Ministry for the Promotion of Women
Ougadougou, Burkina Faso
Start: 1st Feb 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
In this senior role, you’ll support staff in the Ministry to integrate and mainstream gender across the government. You'll also develop an operating strategy and an evaluation system and support the development of an advocacy strategy. You’ll also coach people within the department and increase participation and decision making across the ministry.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
- A degree in international development, gender and equality or other social sciences
- Strong French language skills
- At least three years of working in gender, equality and advocacy
- Able to adapt to local society and customs
- Independence and resourcefulness
And the rest...
Burkina Faso is a francophone country, and the placement will be undertaken entirely in French.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: BF0309-1-2
From 01/09/2012
Monitoring and evaluation adviser
Burkina Faso
ASMADE is an NGO focussing on social development. You’ll develop an evaluation method for their work, and implement an M&E system.
Monitoring and evaluation adviser
Songui Manégré indigenous development association (ASMADE)
Ougadougou, Burkina Faso
Start: 1 September 2012
Length: 24 months
What does the role involve?
ASMADE is an NGO focussing on social development. You’ll develop an evaluation method for their work, and implement an M&E system. You’ll train key staff in M&E systems, and contribute to planning activities.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
A degree in international development or social sciences.
At least 2 years experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects data analysis.
Strong French language skills.
And the rest...
Burkina Faso is a francophone country, and the placement will be undertaken entirely in French.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: BF0263-2-1
From 12/09/2012
Architecture and urban planning teaching and thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopia
You'll work in the Ethiopian Institute of Technology of Mekelle University
Architecture and urban planning teaching and thesis advisor and lecturer
Ethiopian Institute of Technology, Mekelle University
Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Start Date: 12 Sep 2012
Length: 12 months
What does the role involve?
You will build the capacity of the Institute to provide the best education possible.
To do this you will:
Conduct lectures and student consultation in the masters program
Advise staff and master’s students on research related issues for the transfer of knowledge
Participate in all aspects of teaching including delivering courses, seminars, examinations, supervising students' work as well as theses and graduate research work.
Contribute to the education programs
Organise public reviews of student work with invited guests
Support the implementation of the MSc programme
Deliver training to staff
Conduct research including writing research funding applications and collaborating with relevant organisations
Contribute to further development of the department's post-graduate programme and acting as post-graduate research coordinator
Participate in the engineering education reform and support the implementation process of the new curriculum and governance structure as approved by the institute
Participate in institute committees
Build partnerships with relevant educational and industrial institutions.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a PhD or MSc in Urban, regional or rural planning as well as experience teaching and training in a higher education context and experience of handling large research projects. Ideally you will also have professional experience working in a related field and management experience. You'll need to be a flexible, proactive and positive person who is able to work with limited resources with patience and confidence. You'll be an excellent communicator with the ability to build good relationships with a wide range of people. You'll be open and hardworking with a commitment to capacity building. Flexibility and a sense of humour are essential in this type of work.And the rest...
You'll be based in Mekelle, a city in the North of Ethiopia.
To apply for this role please put the following reference on your application form: ETH0541/0001/0001
From 01/07/2012
Agro engineering instructor
Tanzania
Teach agro mechanics technologies to students and help to develop agricultural practices to increase food security for Tanzania's people.
Agro engineering instructor
An estimated 70 percent of agriculture labour force consists of women who generally have inadequate capacities and limited access to productive resources. Estimations indicate that about 41 per cent of Zanzibar annual food requirements are accounted for by food imports.
The main purpose of this role is to provide support the Ministry and the institute on agro mechanics technologies in order to develop agricultural practices to better meet the needs of Tanzania's people.
What does the role involve?
- Participate in developing curricula for training on agriculture
technicians. - Deliver modules in agro engineering equipment, maintenance and
application instruction tutors and Diploma students. - Set up short courses on agro mechanics for external partners and
businesses. - Support staff on building their capacity in agriculture engineering.
- Troubleshoot agro mechanics equipments, implements and machinery.
- Conduct needs assessment on appropriate simple agro mechanics to
help SHF and the Kizimbani Institute in order to develop the industry in the region.
Skills, qualifications and experience required
You'll have a degree in agricultural engineering or a related field with experience of teaching in a vocational or academic field. Practical experience of the fabrication and maintenance of agricultural equipment is desirable.
Overseas experience is desirable and working on projects for the poor would be advantageous.
You'll have excellent communication and facilitation skills to assist you in meeting the need of a wide and varied group of stakeholders - both staff and students, as well as external organisations and partners.
And the rest...
Unguja is a hilly island and is the island of the Zanzibar Archipelago that has the most developed tourism industry as well as a strong agricultural focus. The staple diet in Tanzania consists of either maize, usually ground into flour and cooked into a stiff porridge called Ugali, or rice (on the coast), or bananas (north west region). These are usually served with a sauce of beans or spinach and sometimes meat or fish. The national language, Kiswahili, is Bantu in origin, with the addition of many words taken from Arabic as well as some from Portuguese, German and English.Contact us
+44(0)20 8780 7500
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