Gender, Inclusion, and Accountability

Role Overview
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 National Volunteer will support the integration of gender equality, social inclusion, and accountability across all components of the project in Bangladesh. This includes facilitating inclusive community engagement, promoting the leadership of marginalized groups, and strengthening safeguarding and feedback systems. The role involves fieldwork, capacity-building, and collaboration with youth-led and community platforms to foster equitable and transparent public service delivery.

Note: This is a national volunteer role open to Bangladeshi nationals and subject to funding approval.

Ideal Applicant Summary

The ideal applicant will a background in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, or Development and demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusive, community-led development. Will have experience or interest in gender equality, disability inclusion, and youth engagement, with solid communication and facilitation skills. Familiarity with safeguarding and social accountability is essential, along with the ability to work in diverse rural contexts. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to travel are also key.

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.
Disclaimer:
VSO is committed to a fair, transparent and merit-based recruitment. VSO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Any such request in VSO's name is fraudulent and should be disregarded. Please report suspicious requests to

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.