• Full time role based either in Melbourne or Suva Fiji.
• Seeking a Research Co-ordinator to lead AVIs research into volunteering effectiveness.

AVI (formally known as Australian Volunteers International) is an Australian not-for-profit international development agency. Since 1951, AVI has facilitated effective development outcomes working side by side with over 3,000 partner organisations, governments and community organisations in 89 developing countries. For more information, visit www.avi.org.au.

With a head office in Fitzroy, Melbourne, AVI has 150 staff globally across 22 international offices in geographical regions including Asia, Africa, PNG and the Pacific. AVI has an annual turnover of $40m.

Reporting to the CEO, AVI is seeking a passionate, experienced and skilled Research & Practice Coordinator to lead evidence based best practice in international volunteering for development, as well as support new business development.

This is a full-time permanent role which can be based either in Fitzroy, Melbourne or Suva, Fiji with occasional international and interstate travel.

To be successful in this role you will have the demonstrated depth of experience and skills to develop and lead research and development activities for AVI. You will be personable, consultative and team oriented and have:

• Strong cross-cultural awareness and understanding of international development issues
• More than 5 years’ experience in facilitation and working as part of research committees
• More than 5 years’ experience in delivering research into practices to support business development opportunities to AVI
• Contemporary knowledge of best practice into climate action
• The ability to assist with international research as a member of FORUMs RPPL group
• The demonstrated ability to produce materials and information to position, advocate, and improve international volunteering for development
• Presentation and public speaking skills at conferences
• Advanced stakeholder management skills including working with government agencies

Join AVI, a purpose driven organisation, and lead the financial sustainability of AVI.

Got the experience? Got the skills? Got the drive? What are you waiting for?

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