Digital Technology Champion – National Volunteer – Talent Pool Full-Time

Working at VSO

VSO is the world’s leading international non-governmental organisation that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. In 2022/23, over 7,700 dedicated individuals from across the globe volunteered with VSO, bringing their abilities to support almost 11 million people in 35 countries.

Our work centres on those who are left out by society – those living in extreme poverty or with disability and illness. Those who face discrimination and violence because of their gender, sexuality, or social status. Those who are at risk from disaster, disease, and conflict.

But they are not passive beneficiaries of aid; they are the “primary actors” at the heart of our efforts. From their perspective, we define the issues, opportunities, and solutions that drive sustainable, local-led change. These individuals are the key agents of their own transformation.

Role Overview Summary

The volunteer will be supporting in maintaining digital learning devices, applications, and solar-powered equipment, while addressing technical issues and providing training to learners and staff. The role includes monitoring e-assessment data, troubleshooting IT issues, and preparing progress reports, ensuring smooth operations and fostering an effective digital learning environment.

Note: This is a speculative role to build Talent Pool for future roles.

Ideal Applicant Summary

If you are a highly motivated individual with a solid foundation in IT literacy, supported by practical experience in either hardware or software maintenance. If you possess strong problem-solving abilities, a proactive attitude toward overcoming challenges and have excellent communication skills in Portuguese and a strong awareness of local languages. The role is for you!

Competencies and Behaviour

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.

Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Additional Information

Allowance and accommodation.

All volunteers have an allowance paid in local currency. The allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home.

VSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.

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.