position title

fws OS-based Volunteer Coordinator

team

HR

position purpose

The fws OS-based Volunteer Coordinator supports the fws OS-based Volunteer Manager to create and build a strong and effective team of fantastic fws OS-based volunteers.

This ripper of a role involves contributing to human resource planning, recruitment, selection, training, and recognition of our overseas-based volunteers’ awesome achievements.

The fws OS-based Volunteer Coordinator works as part of a small but dedicated team, to help manage and expand the inspiring team of volunteers contributing to fws projects overseas (OS).

responsibilities

• Develop tools required to ensure a fair and transparent recruitment and selection process in line with fws policy and procedure.
• Identify, develop and implement initiatives to ensure best HR practice is conducted at all times in relation to the recruitment and selection of the Kesho Leo team.
• Ensure performance management of Kesho Leo volunteers is conducted in line with fws policy and procedure.
• Continually recognise and identify areas for improvement and work with the OS-based volunteer team and the wider HR team to address them.
• Advertise approved roles in relevant areas, including the fws website, fws e-newsletter gimme shelter, volunteer websites, newspapers etc.
• Conduct short-listing of the most suitable applicants for OS-based volunteer positions based on CVs, experience and other criteria.
• Support the fws OS-based Volunteer Officer in setting up and conducting interviews and reference checking of applicants for vacant Kesho Leo roles.
• Ensure appropriate compliance in relation to reference checks and police checks prior to deployment of OS-based volunteers.
• Support volunteers through the deployment process to undertake their overseas posting.
• Ensure regular communication with all OS-based volunteers and deal with any enquiries or issues as appropriate.
• Promote the link to fws’s e-newsletter gimme shelter to all OS-based volunteers, increasing its circulation.

key performance indicators

• Support the OS-based Volunteer Manager to ensure outstanding fws OS-based volunteer roles are filled in a timely manner.
• Support the wider HR team to develop a volunteer HR management tool, and report regularly to the OS-based Volunteer Manager on volunteer concerns, developments, feedback etc.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a simple performance management strategy to maximise OS-based volunteer output.
• Help implement and maintain a robust HR filing system.
• Finalise Position Descriptions for all fws OS-based roles.

liaise with

• fws OS-based Volunteer team
• fws Aust-based Volunteer team
• fws HR Manager
• fws management committee
• fws international volunteers

report to

• fws OS-based Volunteer Manager

time

5 hours per week

term

12 months minimum – lots more months hopefully!

location

From home.

skills & requirements

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, possibly at distance
• Effective communicator
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks
• Understand and adhere to the values of fws, as outlined on the fws website
• Desire to be make a difference, while contributing to a fun but dedicated group of volunteers!

are you the crew coordinator fws craves?

Email paul.broad@foodwatershelter.org.au.