Suas Educational Development is recruiting 13 high-performing young leaders to join our Coordinator Team, for the 2012 Volunteer Programme.
At Suas, our vision is a world where all young people are given the opportunity to realise their potential and effect positive change in our society. The Coordinator role provides a unique opportunity to be part of this vision, gain valuable leadership and team management skills and work in partnership with dynamic organisations in India and Kenya.
“Being a Coordinator on the Suas Volunteer Programme was equivalent to the practical application of an MBA.”
Brian Fallon, CEO and founder of Daft.ie, Team Coordinator, Delhi 2008
For more information about the roles, and details of how to apply, download the Coordinator Information Pack.
Apply by Monday 9th January
As a member of the Coordinator Team, you will play a vital role in the successful implementation of the Programme. Working closely with the Volunteer Programme team in Dublin, Coordinators will support and coach Volunteer teams through the pre-departure preparation (February - June) and overseas work placements (June-August). They will act as the liaison between the Dublin office, Volunteers and the partner organisations, and play an integral role in co-designing and delivering the placement.
This position will involve training and practical experience in the following areas: leadership and team building, facilitation, monitoring and evaluation, project cycle management, crisis management, as well as development theory and practice. Leadership training for Coordinators is supported by Suas staff, in addition to external facilitators and trainers.
We are looking for: - 7 Team Coordinators
- 4 Development Education Coordinators
- 2 Teaching Support Coordinators
If you have any questions, or would like to talk about the role in more detail, please contact Dermot or Mary at vp@suas.ie or call +353 1 662 1412.
“It was an incredible experience. I learned so much about myself, and my ability to work with people. I feel that it has given me an edge in my chosen career; I know that I can apply the skills I gained throughout the Programme to many situations.”
Cathal Elder, Team Coordinator, Kolkata 2010
“The role of Coordinator is an excellent way to build your skills, no matter which sector you work in. When applying for jobs in the future, having this type of experience is what sets you apart from other applicants.”
Philip Regan, HR Consultant, Irish Aid and the African Development Bank
“Leadership is best learned at the coalface, and that is the opportunity offered by Suas. As a Coordinator, I learned key leadership and management skills, and put them into practice over a twelve week period in Kenya. Living and working in a very challenging environment with a great team of teachers, staff and Volunteers in Maweni school forced out the best in me.”
Dermot Heslin, Team Coordinator, Mombasa 2009
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