7/27/2019 Urgent hiring: Volunteer Overseas- District Disability
Advisor
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Volunteer : District Disability AdvisorRwanda24 months
Background
The VSO Rwanda Disability Programme began in 2006 with a three
year grant from DfID Rwanda. The three core elementsof the original
programme are national advocacy for inclusive national development,
strengthening civil society, andimproving the quality of specialist
services. In 2013, the VSO Rwanda Disability Programme has been
awarded a three yeargrant from DfID Rwanda to continue its rights
based programme targeting the three core aspects of the sector
mentionedabove. The overall goal of the VSO Rwan da Disability
Programme is that the rights of people with disabilities
indevelopment are fulfilled. The purpose of the programme is that
development plans reflect needs; and services areresponsive to
people with disabilities .
What does the role involve?
The volunteer will be recruited to support the development of
income generation skills and opportunities for people
withdisabilities
Baseline survey of knowledge, attitudes and practices in
relation to disability mainstreaming Work with the District
Disability Officer to formulate project proposals for fundraising
Support and actively engage in the planning, review and budgeting
cycle of the District. Assist with development and implementation
of program annual action plans Engage international actors and
partners in local interventions Support national level advocacy and
engagement activities of VSO
Skills, qualifications and experience required
Working knowledge of Human Rights and Disability Rights
Understanding of the Social Model of Disability (i.e. not medical /
charity model) Understanding of mainstreaming principles Able to
design and deliver tailored programme of training, coaching and
support Excellent training and coaching skills
Good networking skills
And the rest....Youll be based out of Nyagatare District in
Rwanda and will be expected to join around December. We expect you
tocommit to at least 24 months to make a sustainable contribution
to our development goals . In return, we provide youwith extensive
pre-departure training, and basic financial support which includes
a local living allowance, return flights,visas and accommodation.
To get more comprehensive details on the financial support, check
http://www.ivoindia.org/volunteer/support/
To find out more....
To find out more about volunteering overseas with VSO or to
apply, go to http://www.ivoindia.org/volunteer/ or you cansimply
send in your resume at [email protected] and we will revert with
the further process. On average it takes aminimum of 2-3 months to
go through the application process so apply now. In case of any
queries, call +91-11-26217459
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