Job Title: CSGs Capacity Strengthening Specialist – National Volunteer
Organisation: VSO
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
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.
Job Summary: To strengthen capacity of Civil Society Groups (CSGs) in leading their own organisational and operational development by co-developing inclusive tools, frameworks, and learning resources tailored to their diverse context in Kalangala, Uganda.
The volunteer will provide demand-driven technical support that strengthens strategic planning, inclusive governance, shared leadership, reflective practices and adaptive management. As part of the global volunteer network, this volunteer role acts as a resource person, provides targeted and flexible technical support to the selected in country CSGs, offering regular coaching and mentoring. This role works alongside the local partner and VSO team to tailor support to each CSG’s context, readiness, and common issues/priorities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Competencies and Behavior :
- Expertise in organization design and organization development / organizational and operational capacity strengthening, inclusive governance and leadership practices.
- 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
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 29th December 2025
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Level of Education: associate degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required