Volunteer Placements
In Romania, VSO is looking to recruit volunteers from among professionals in the following skill areas:
Health Care
Social Development: NGO & Social Welfare Workers
Organisational Development & Business Management
Communications / Marketing
Information Technology
Education
Social Research
Natural Resources
Miscellaneous (external link)
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Communications & Marketing
Communications & Media Professionals
Right now, we urgently need Communications Professionals to support organisations and co-operatives in countries such as India, Kenya, Ghana or Uganda.
Our placements in this area are diverse. You could work on income generating activities and funding proposals or you might offer consultancy in documentation, report writing, promotion techniques or campaigning.
You normally need a degree level qualification in Communications, Journalism, PR or other related fields, as well as at least 3 years' experience in communications strategy development, web content development, documentation and database management knowledge. Communications management experience is desirable. You might also want to check if you’ve got the right skills for our Advocacy jobs. And if you’ve got management experience, your skills might be transferable to a management placement.
Examples of VSO placements in this field:
Communications and Management Adviser - Sri Lanka
Working with SAPSRI, a non-governmental organisation that promotes dialogue between local people and policy makers at community level, you'll help to develop and promote a Centre for Governance in Colombo. Read the full volunteer job description here.
Communications Adviser - India
A regional network of people living with HIV and AIDS require an experienced communications professional to help develop internal and external communications. You can help this non-governmental organisation to empower people with HIV and AIDS by sharing your skills in communications and information. Read the full volunteer job description here.
Communications Adviser - Pakistan
The Lions Youth Council work with vulnerable and high-risk communities in HIV and AIDS awareness and empowerment. They need a Communications Adviser to improve and develop the way they communicate externally, report information and deliver news of their impact. Fin more details here.
Marketing Professionals
VSO needs Marketing Professionals to support organisations and co-operatives in countries such as India, Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Cambodia, Gambia or Guyana.
Our placements in this area are diverse. You could work on income generating activities and funding proposals or you might offer consultancy in documentation, report writing, promotion techniques or campaigning.
You need a degree in Marketing as well as at least 3 years' post-qualification experience in developing marketing strategies for organisations and managing a team. Some placements are also looking for businesses development skills. Management roles usually require a minimum of 5 years marketing management experience. If you’ve got significant management experience, your skills might be transferable to a Management Adviser placement. Similarly, you might be interested in our Fundraiser or Advocacy volunteer jobs.
Examples of VSO placements in this field:
Marketing Adviser, Textiles - Mongolia
Work with the cashmere manufacturers of Ulaanbaatar to raise awareness of marketing methods for their products. Read more here.
Marketing Adviser - Uganda
ANPPCAN's vision is a society that upholds the rights of children, free from child abuse and neglect. As a marketing and communications adviser with the organisation, you'll develop a marketing strategy to effectively promote their work to a wider audience. Read the full volunteer job description here.
Marketing and Design Advisor - Kenya
Use your strong small business planning and marketing experience to help develop new revenue streams for the products created by the students a the Vyulya Polytechnic in Kenya. Read more here.
Market Development Adviser - Cambodia
With business planning, market assessment and market research skills, you can help communities relying on natural resource products for an income to have a sustainable and secure future. Read the full volunteer job description here.
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Important notes:
There is constant change in the volunteer demand and requirements, so please check www.vso.org.uk for the latest information! There may be other type of volunteer placements suitable for you, which are not currently listed on this web page.
You will not be applying for any of these jobs specifically, they have been listed here for sample purposes only.
