Volunteer with VSA

Kia ora, Mālō e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Tālofa lava, Malo ni, Halo, Kia orana, Mauri and warm Pacific greetings from VSA!

Connecting People, Transforming Lives.  
Change your scene and become a VSA Volunteer and share your experience, knowledge, and skills to transform the lives of many. Work with our partner organisation to create a fair future for all. Volunteer Service Abroad connects skilled volunteers with organisations and communities in the Pacific and beyond to support locally identified aspirations and achieve sustainable change.  
 
VSA will organise and fund, flights, visas, insurance, accommodation, living allowance and utilities while on assignment. 

Please note VSA Volunteers must be a NZ citizen or permanent resident.

Our Purpose | To mātau Whāinga
Te Hono Tangata - Te Huringa Ora.  
Ka hono a Te Tūao Tāwāhi i ngā tūao pūkenga ki ngā whakahaere me ngā hapori i te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa me tua atu, hei tautoko i ngā wawata kua tautuhia ā-rohe, ā, kia tutuki ai te panoni toitū. 
 
Volunteering with VSA | E mau ana ki te VSA
For over six decades, Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) has been leaving a legacy across the Pacific. Through remote, in-country, and local volunteer programs, we empower volunteers to make a difference, fostering friendships that transcend borders.

What You'll Do | Mō te tūnga
You'll work alongside the MJLA team to help them achieve their goal of accurately evaluating the work the Justice and Legal sector does with a view of highlighting improvements.

In this role you will help MJLA create and implement a monitoring, evaluation, research and learning framework to better understand the impact the sector is having, identify achievements and highlight lessons to be learned.  

Your Skills and Experiences | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

We're looking for a volunteer with the following:

• A qualification and/or similar experience in business analysis, monitoring and evaluation 
• Knowledge of donor reporting requirements/systems
• Ability to utilise data to make informed recommendations regarding monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning
• Experience implementing and evaluating frameworks for sector monitoring and evaluation
• Experience using data to identify learnings and achieved outcomes
• Experience compiling reports consistently and to high standards for a mid to large sized organisation (desirable)
• Confidence training, upskilling and continuous mentoring of staff in conducting data analysis, monitoring and evaluation activities
• Exceptional internal/external stakeholder and relationship management skills

About our Partner Organisation | The Solomon Islands Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs (MJLA) 
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs (MJLA) oversees the review and updating of laws in the Solomon Islands. They also oversee the formation of legal policy and provide leadership and corporate services to the five Solomon Islands justice agencies. They have a team of around 20 staff covering various functions including policy and planning and monitoring and reporting.

Discover the Solomon Islands
Explore the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of the Solomon Islands, a breathtaking archipelago nestled in the South Pacific. You’ll discover pristine coral reefs teeming with marine life, lush rainforests, exotic birds and cascading waterfalls. Join us and let the welcoming Solomon Islanders leave an unforgettable mark on your soul.

How to Apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
Apply for this opportunity through our website.
For more information on this assignment, email volunteer@vsa.org.nz.

Applications close 11 April 2025.

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We are looking for a volunteer with:

• Do you have experience implementing MERL frameworks?
• Passionate about data analysis, monitoring and evaluation?
• 12 month assignment based in the Solomon Islands