Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) is an international federation of member organizations working in development through volunteers to fight poverty and disadvantage.
VSO Jitolee is a member of the VSO Federation based in Nairobi with an East African regional mandate to promote volunteerism and recruit skilled professionals to serve as volunteers in VSO programmes in 34 countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific.
In addition, VSO Jitolee contributes to Kenya's national development through international volunteers who work with local partners across the country in the areas of HIV and AIDS, disability and secure livelihoods. VSO Jitolee is an independent INGO registered in Kenya and governed by a local board.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for East African nationals of good reputation and standing.
Interested persons must also be willing to commit their time and be available for at least ten days a year for board and committee meetings including an annual retreat/ General Meeting.
Board members will also be expected to be committed to the ideals of Jitolee, be of high integrity, with multi-sectoral expertise/experience, broad national/ international linkages, and exceptional leadership drive. We would particularly like to hear from people with a strong track record and accomplished in any one of the following;
- Fundraising
- Advocacy and lobbying
- Volunteering-both national and international - with special interest in a VSOJ returned volunteer
- Integrated development experience in any of our development goal areas including - HIV and AIDS, Disability, secure livelihoods and participation and governance
- Prior experience as a board member would be an added advantage, but not essential. (Please note that board membership will be a voluntary and therefore not a salaried position).
How to apply
Please visit www.vsojitolee.org to learn more about VSO Jitolee. Submit your statement of interest and competence and your CV to
THE BOARD RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT,
VSO Jitolee,
P.O. Box 49843, 00100.
Nairobi, Kenya.
Or email: kenyaboard.recruitment @ vsoint. org.
Due to the number of submissions received we may only be able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
VSO Jitolee values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce and therefore welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
