VSO
| Location | Various Countries |
| Salary | To Be Discussed |
| Contract type | Consultant Agreement |
| Contract length | Open |
| Negotiable Hours | 20 hours per week |
| Application Closing Date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Interview date | April/May |
| Start date | On a rolling basis |
VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peace building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.
Role overview
The qualified consultant will be a health specialist with a strong demonstrated expertise in qualitative research and health policy analysis.
Skills, qualifications and experience
• At least 10 years’ experience in international public health in multiple low resource settings
• At least 5 years’ experience of conducting evaluations or research in the international development sector
• Experience of conducting both qualitative and quantitative research and analysis
• Able to share a portfolio examples of evaluations and research studies and academic publications
• In depth knowledge of community health, health systems strengthening and SRHR
• Good knowledge of the principles of Universal Health Coverage and of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) as they relate to health
• Good understanding of intersectionality and inclusion principles
Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.