The Virlanie Foundation offers the most disadvantaged children of Manila, Philippines, a warm family environment, opportunities for healing and development through a multidisciplinary approach so that they can reach their full potential and integrate into society. Company.
Through our interventions, we pursue two results:
- Children have a loving home, are fed, clothed, cared for and healthy, and are no longer abused, neglected or exploited s. They receive an education and grow up to be able to earn a living and become active and fulfilled citizens.
- Beneficiary parents have the capacity to meet the material and psychosocial needs of their children. They have a regular source of income and contribute to improving the living conditions of the community in which they live.
The Virlanie Foundation has a long history of international and local volunteering and is currently hosting two other French-speaking VSIs.
Description of the mission
The volunteer will work within the Human Resources department, in liaison with all Virlanie teams. She or he will ensure:
- Recruitment of volunteers based on the needs of the foundation's programs,
- Orientation and support for volunteers,
- Creating links between local teams and volunteers.
The main activities of the volunteer will be as follows:
Strategy
- Develop the approach to volunteering in cooperation with the management of the foundation and in accordance with our vision, our mission, and our objectives.
- Feed and/or create monitoring tools for the volunteer program.
Recruitment
- Define and develop volunteer offers and descriptions in collaboration with program managers.
- Coordinate the different stages of the recruitment process (launch of the advertisement, reception of proposals, interviews, contracting of volunteering, etc.).
- Feed a database with profiles and information on new volunteers.
Tracking
- Orient volunteers based in the Philippines as well as volunteers from abroad upon their arrival, facilitate good integration and handling of missions.
- Coordinate the monitoring of volunteering missions (through individual or group interviews for example).
- Initiate a team spirit and cultural exchanges with employee teams.
- Ensure the safety, cleanliness and organization of the volunteer house.
The volunteer will mainly work in the organization's offices but will regularly travel to the field.
Profile
Technical skills
- Very good command of French and English (oral and written)
- Above average interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
- Excellent command of Pack Office
- Knowledge and/or experience in team management (employees or volunteers), program monitoring and reporting and communication are a plus
Skills
- Adaptable
- Organized
- Attentive to details
- Diplomatic and persuasive
- Sense of responsibility
- Proactive
- Strong ethics, commitment to Virlanie values, sensitivity to child protection and rights, issues related to children in street situations and disadvantaged communities
Career
- A master's degree in project management, human resources, international cooperation, development, political science, psychology or any other relevant field is desired. However, we are open to atypical profiles.
- At least 6 months' experience in the development/NGO sector, or in the private sector in a position that requires significant organizational skills is required.
Conditions
- 15 Philippine Pesos per month of mission + accommodation + lunch on working days
- VSI (International Solidarity Volunteer) status – No need to be of French nationality but obligation to speak French for this position
- Coverage of visa costs and plane ticket (start and end of mission)
- 2 days of vacation earned per month (i.e. 24 days in total)
- Ability to telework 1 day per week
How to apply
Are you interested in this offer and do you think you match the profile you are looking for?
Send your CV (without photo or postal address) and your cover letter in English to emilie.gac@virlanie.org by July 31 included.
