Systems Support Officer Jobs at VSO

VSO is the world’s leading development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. We are unique in the way we bring people together to share their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take action against poverty and exclusion. It’s a highly effective approach that works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world’s poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty.

About the job

Role Overview

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

Working at project location – In this role, you will provide on-site support in the project location and/or VSO office, (full-time unless otherwise specified) for a set period of time.To ensure proper and complete records on the HRIS, procurement, general administration and assist in the day to day running of the VSO office

Skills, Qualifications And Experience

Excellent computer skills (word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, internet)
Relevant degree with >3 years administrative experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English)
Experience of a demanding workload and ability to prioritize and effectively manage time in order to deliver high quality work to tight schedules
Proven ability to build and maintain relations with colleagues, volunteers, VSO stakeholders, including managing difficult situations
Attention to detail
Knowledge of Public Relations / customer service good practice

Personal qualities

Demonstrate commitment to delivering excellent admin, financial and organisational service
Warm and welcoming personality
Team player
Flexibility to adapt to new situations, with a positive attitude to working in an international organization with progressive work standards.
Commitment to VSO’s values

Competencies and Behaviour

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

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together.

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.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. VSO reserves the right to close the job early once it has received sufficient quality applications.