Job Title

Women & Youth Network Capacity Building Accompanier – National Volunteer

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Company

VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas)

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Location

Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Geita, and Mara – Tanzania

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Job Description

VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) is inviting applications for the position of Women & Youth Network Capacity Building Accompanier – National Volunteer, to be deployed across Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Geita, and Mara regions. This role offers a unique opportunity for passionate development practitioners to contribute to youth engagement, gender equality, and social inclusion initiatives at community and civil society levels.

VSO is a leading international development organisation that uses volunteering as a catalyst for fighting poverty and inequality. Rather than delivering aid, VSO works alongside communities, civil society organisations, and local partners to support locally led, sustainable development.

Through its Volunteering for Development (VfD) approach, VSO places marginalised people at the centre of development processes. This volunteer role focuses on strengthening the capacity of Civil Society Groups (CSGs) and networks to meaningfully engage women, young people, and marginalised populations in leadership, advocacy, and decision-making.

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Duties and Responsibilities

The National Volunteer will work closely with Civil Society Groups and community stakeholders to achieve the following responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and technical support on youth engagement, gender equality, and social inclusion
• Strengthen the organisational and advocacy capacity of Civil Society Groups and networks
• Promote inclusive leadership and participatory decision-making processes within community structures
• Support integration of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) principles into partner strategies and activities
• Facilitate community and stakeholder engagement using participatory and locally led development approaches
• Mentor and accompany partner organisations to embed inclusive practices sustainably
• Foster collaboration between youth networks, women’s groups, community leaders, and other stakeholders
• Support monitoring, learning, and reflection processes to improve community-led initiatives

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Job Requirements

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following qualifications and competencies:

• Proven experience in youth engagement, gender equality, social inclusion, or community development
• Strong background in community mobilisation, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building
• Experience working with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) or community-based groups
• Ability to provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance
• Familiarity with participatory, rights-based, and locally led development approaches
• High adaptability, collaboration skills, and cultural sensitivity
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to VSO’s values of inclusion, equality, and sustainable development

Formal academic qualifications are an added advantage, but demonstrated practical experience in social development and inclusion is highly valued.

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Allowance and Benefits

• Volunteers receive a monthly allowance paid in local currency to meet reasonable living expenses
• Accommodation provided by VSO is simple but comfortable, reflecting the local community context
• The role offers valuable professional development through hands-on experience in inclusive development work

Note: The allowance is not intended for savings or remittances.

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Equal Opportunity & Ethics Statement

VSO is committed to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from women, youth, and individuals from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds.

VSO operates a transparent and merit-based recruitment process and does not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment. Any request for payment in VSO’s name should be treated as fraudulent and reported to recruitment@vsoint.org.

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How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official VSO recruitment platform.

📌 Important Note:
VSO reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of suitable applications is received.

To apply for this job email your details torecruitment@vsoint.org

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Final Note

The Women & Youth Network Capacity Building Accompanier – National Volunteer role at VSO provides an impactful opportunity to support inclusive development, empower young people and women, and strengthen civil society across Tanzania. If you are passionate about social justice, participation, and locally driven change, this role offers a meaningful pathway to make a lasting difference.