Volunteer with VSA

Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) is not your typical volunteering agency, we are committed to building sustainable communities across the Pacific.

If you’re an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Mentor, looking for an extraordinary overseas experience in Timor-Leste to build into your field of expertise working collaboratively with the Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Timor-Leste, then read on, as we have an exciting opportunity in store for you!
 
Our Partner Organization - Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Timor-Leste
EWB Australia has been working in Timor-Leste since 2009, developing technological solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges

facing the Timorese people.

EWB is a non-profit organization that collaborates with various entities, including community groups, social enterprises, public companies, government institutions and other non-profit organizations to achieve its mission of providing equitable access to sustainable technologies and infrastructure.

The organization's purpose is to provide equitable access to sustainable technologies that augment the resilience and livelihoods of communities. 

The Assignment
This assignment is a partnership assignment between VSA and Engineers Without Borders (EWB).

You'll immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Timor-Leste and work alongside the EWS team to help them achieve their goal of enhancing their processes, especially for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) which is crucial for effective decision-making and project support.

In this role, the volunteer will assist Engineers Without Borders (EWB) in

Timor-Leste with developing and implementing a comprehensive monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) framework.

The Volunteer
Are you someone who wants to make a difference, have a sense of adventure and like the challenge of being outside your comfort zone? VSA Volunteers are technical experts who impart their skills and knowledge to the local community.

You will need to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful, resilient with a passion for Aotearoa and the wider Pacific community.

We're looking for a volunteer with the following:

• Data management expertise
• Strong analytical skills for monitoring and evaluation
• Proficiency in developing data collection tools and systems
• Strong reporting and data presentation skills to clearly communicate findings and progress
• Training and capacity building for local staff or Experience in training and building capacity
• At least 3-years’ experience monitoring, evaluating and reporting

Desirable

• Experience with WASH or other relevant engineering projects

• Experience in community development projects

• Familiarity with Timor-Leste's cultural and project context

There are 1,225,000 people living in Timor-Leste (formerly known as East Timor). Timor-Leste is one of the world's newest nations and the newest in Southeast Asia with history of colonization and occupation. Timor-Leste became independent in 2002 and the same year it became the 191st member of the United Nations.