Job Advert Ics YPO 28 May 2012

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VSO Bahaginan, is a Philippine-registered development organization that fights

poverty through volunteering for development. We are a federation member of VSO,

the worlds leading independent development organization that works through

volunteers. We bring people together to share skills, build capabilities, promotesolidarity, understanding and action to change lives to build a fairer world. VSO is

currently leading the implementation of a 3-year UK Government program called the

International Citizen Service (ICS). It is a new initiative that gives young adults from

the UK the opportunity to work alongside Filipino youth volunteers and join the fight

against poverty.

We are currently looking for the following project-based staff positions:

1. Youth Program Officer (Full Time, 100% FTE)2. ICS Administrative Assistant (Full Time, 100% FTE)

3.ICS Finance Assistant

(Part Time, 50% FTE)

Youth Program Officer (Job Code: YPO)

With significant experience of working with young people in an internationaldevelopment context, the Youth Program Officer will be reporting to the YouthProgram Manager and will be responsible for supporting a team of ProgramSupervisors and Volunteers by providing pastoral support and facilitating learningduring their action projects.

Deadline for submission of application: 17 June 2012

Interview/Assessment date: 27 June 2012Location base of post: Quezon CityDuration of post: 12 months (with possibility of extension)Post starts: 01 August 2012

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Management Support - Lead the marketing, recruitment,

selection and training activities and processes of/for ICS Program Supervisors (PS)

and Volunteers. People Management lead in implementing activities related to

customer care, partner support, Returned Volunteers engagement, post-program

social action activities, etc.

Support to Finance and Administration - Ensure that all logistical requirements

of ICS placements, PSs and volunteers are in place and monitor ICS financial flow of

expenditures against plan

ICS Program Management - Recommend and ensure compliance of ICS staff with

policies and procedures and Assist in monitoring and assessing security situation of


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planned and ongoing placements and in managing security and medical issues. Data

management: ensure that ICS documents are properly managed and updated

ICS Project and Partnership Development - Lead in monitoring all ongoing

placements/partnerships and development of problem-solving strategies as needed to

clarify relationships between volunteers and partners.

Support to Youth Programming Development - Assist in researching on new

youth opportunities and development of youth volunteering project submissions as

appropriate and assist from time to time other youth programming innovations.

Networking: Representing VSO Bahaginan in meeting current and prospective

partners

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required

Essential Desirable

Program Management At least 3 years professionalexperience in program development and management.Familiar with program development and managementcycle.

Working with Young People - Experience of working withand providing support to 18-25 year olds from a widerange of backgrounds with proven ability to facilitatelearning in a non-formal environment.

International Development - Knowledge of issues whichare common to communities in developing countries,possibly achieved through working or living in a developing

country.

CommunicationPossession of strong English spoken and writtencommunication skills needed for writing reports, publicitymaterials and corresponding with a wide-range of communitymembers.

Planning and OrganizingAble to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreedobjectives within deadlines, involving key individuals in theplanning process.

Computer skillsStrong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook andPowerPoint)

BudgetManagementExperience ofmanaging budgetsand undertakingaccountingprocedures.

VolunteeringSufficient experienceof working withvolunteers to

understand the keyfactors which makevolunteer placementsviable, effective andrewarding.


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Youth Program Administrative Assistant (Job Code: YPAA)

Deadline for submission of application: 17 June 2012Interview/Assessment date: 28 June 2012Location base of post: Quezon CityDuration of post: 12 months (with possibility of extension)Post starts: 01 August 2012


Office Administration -Responsible for general enquiries related to ICS (phonecalls, applications, suppliers) and ensures that mails, faxes and parcels are routed

accordingly to relevant staff and volunteers; Coordinate with the staff-in-charge the

program printing requirements; Provide administrative support (e.g. meetings,

appointments, travels)to ICS staff and Country Management Team.

Logistics - Make all logistical arrangements for meetings, recruitment activities,assessment days, trainings and other activities related to ICS and Youth Program.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience RequiredEssential DesirableAdministrative Support Skills At least 2 years relevant

experience in providing administrative and logisticalsupport to development programs.

CommunicationGood English spoken and written communication skills.

Planning and OrganizingAble to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreedobjectives within deadlines.

Computer skillsStrong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook andPowerPoint)

BudgetManagement

Experience ofmanaging budgetsand undertakingaccountingprocedures.

Working with

Young People -Experience ofworking with andproviding supportto 18-25 year oldsfrom a wide rangeof backgrounds.


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ICS Finance Assistant (Job Code: ICSFA)

Deadline for submission of application: 17 June 2012Interview/Assessment date: 29 June 2012Location base of post: Quezon CityDuration of post: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Post starts: 01 August 2012


Bookkeeping - Responsible for keeping the financial records of ICS (checking,recording/encoding, posting or balancing) and in organizing electronic and paper

copies of all ICS financial transactions and reports.

Reporting Responsible for preparing periodic financial reports and in preparing a

monthly ICS financial monitoring report detailing the flow of expenditures against

planned budget

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required

Essential DesirableBookkeeping Skills At least 2 years relevant

experience in bookkeeping.

Financial Reporting Skills Experience and ability toorganize financial reports using standard templatesand accounting/reporting programs.

Budget Management

Experience of managing budgets and undertakingaccounting procedures.

Computer skillsStrong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlookand PowerPoint)

Planning and OrganizingAble to develop clear andrealistic plans to deliveragreed objectives withindeadlines.

Working with YoungPeople - Experience of

working with andproviding support to18-25 year olds from awide range ofbackgrounds.


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To apply for any of these posts, please email your application using the VSOBahaginan application form (attached) [email protected] the specific Job

Code as the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

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Job Advert Ics YPO 28 May 2012