| Location | Various Countries |
| Salary | Competitive Local Benchmark e.g in Nigeria: NGN 13,488,262 per annum, India: INR 1,304,980 per annum, South Africa: ZAR 628,259 per annum, Kenya: KES 3,057,497 per annum, Pakistan: PKR 2,810,923 per annum and UK: £39,496 per annum. |
| Contract type | Permanent |
| Full Time | 35 hours per week |
| Application Closing Date | |
| Interview date | January 2024 |
| Start date | As early as possible |
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
Are you passionate about data? Do you enjoy collaborating with multiple teams and have superb planning and influencing skills? If so, this new opportunity might be for you! We are looking for a Campaign Planning and Selections Officer to join our dynamic and friendly team in the VSO Data & Insights Department. In this role, you will manage end-to-end data aspects of the VSO fundraising and engagement direct communication activities that reach thousands of our supporters. You'll plan and implement the data selections and play an influential role in the evaluation of results. You will use the evaluations to suggest ways to leverage data to improve the effectiveness of future communications. You will collaborate with various teams and explain complex data solutions to colleagues who aren’t data-savvy.
Download the Job description for more information about the requirements of this role.
Ideal Applicant Summary
We are looking for an individual with experience of producing complex and segmented data selections. The ideal candidate should have the ability to prioritise and meet agreed deadlines, excellent attention to detail and a passion for using data to improve the effectiveness of processes and communications. In addition, you should have knowledge of using Customer Data Platforms, Campaign Management Tools, and CRM tools.
We also offer a range of benefits, including:
• Generous annual leave of 38 days (inclusive of public holidays)
• Employee and Volunteer Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for professional development, including a range of online self-study modules, coaching and workshops
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
We will hire to this role, in any VSO operating country, where VSO has the right to employ. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must demonstrate that you have the right to work in your country of residence before you apply.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.
How to apply
Step 1
Complete the registration form below. When you have completed the form, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to our VSO Values self-assessment. This is a module designed to give you an insight into VSO’s ethos and provide you with an understanding of how your values align with ours, helping you to decide if you would like to join our organisation. The self-assessment module typically takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Step 2
After completing the VSO Values self-assessment, you can opt out or proceed with the application process. You will need to upload your CV in Word or PDF format detailing your employment and educational history, and any volunteering experience. Please note that you will need to complete the full application form in one go as you cannot save it to fill at a later time.
Step 3
When you have submitted your application, you will receive an email inviting you to complete two assessments which focus on how you process information and what your work approach is.
You will be shown instructions and example questions prior to the assessments to help you increase your familiarity with them. You will also have access to a short profile report on completion of the assessment. Your application will be reviewed by our Resourcing Team when you have completed these assessments.
Should you require any adjustments to be made to the application process due to a disability or any other circumstances, please email us at Recruitment@vsoint.org to discuss your requirements.
Step 1. Complete the registration form below
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