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Business Adviser – National Volunteer
About VSO
VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) is a not-for-profit organization that promotes volunteering as a practical and sustainable way to tackle poverty and inequality.
Through its Volunteering for Development (VfD) approach, VSO works alongside volunteers, communities, and partners to empower marginalized people to drive lasting, community-led change. The organization focuses on building local capacity and creating sustainable development outcomes that continue long after projects end.
Position Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Business Adviser – National Volunteer |
| Organization | VSO |
| Location | Tanzania |
| Start Date | August 2026 |
| Interview Date | As Soon As Possible |
| Application Deadline | 12 June 2026 |
| Salary | Not Specified |
| Contract Type | Not Specified |
| Contract Length | Not Specified |
Role Overview
The Business Adviser will provide strategic and technical support to strengthen:
- Green entrepreneurship initiatives.
- Inclusive enterprise development.
- Blue economy sector interventions.
- Youth-led enterprises.
- Women-led businesses.
- Community-based economic development initiatives in project target areas.
The role aims to support sustainable business growth and economic empowerment among vulnerable and underserved groups.
Key Areas of Focus
The successful volunteer will contribute to:
- Strengthening entrepreneurship and business development initiatives.
- Supporting youth and women entrepreneurs.
- Promoting environmentally sustainable business practices.
- Enhancing enterprise development within the blue economy sector.
- Building capacity of local enterprises and start-ups.
- Supporting inclusive economic growth in project communities.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Applicants should possess:
- At least 3–5 years of experience in business development, entrepreneurship, enterprise support, or related projects/programs.
- Experience working in a similar advisory role.
- Experience supporting:
- Youth-led start-ups
- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
- Community-based businesses
- Strong mentoring, coaching, and capacity-building skills.
- Understanding of entrepreneurship and enterprise growth strategies.
Equal Opportunity Statement
VSO is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.
Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Volunteer Benefits
Allowance
- All volunteers receive an allowance paid in local currency.
- The allowance is intended to cover reasonable living expenses while serving in-country.
- It is not designed to support remittances or savings for sending money home.
Accommodation
- Accommodation will be provided or facilitated by VSO.
- Living conditions may be basic, reflecting the realities of working alongside some of the world’s most underserved communities.
Important Notice
VSO operates a free and transparent recruitment process.
Applicants should note that:
- VSO does not charge any fees for:
- Applications
- Processing
- Training
- Interviews
- Testing
- Recruitment activities
Any request for payment claiming to be from VSO should be treated as fraudulent.
Suspicious recruitment requests can be reported to:
Application Deadline
📅 12 June 2026
VSO reserves the right to close the vacancy before the deadline if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
To apply for this job please visit vso.my.salesforce-sites.com.