Inspiring place to work - Programmes Manager VSO Employee Review

4.0
Jul 25, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Incredible opportunity to work in developing countries alongside and in support of local people. VSO has the credibility with developing country governments and civil society to influence policy and practice in meaningful way. Leadership focused on becoming more outcome driven and making a real difference in people's lives.

Cons

Systems and processes can be overly centralised and bureaucratic, rather than meeting the needs of staff implementing programmes in developing countries.

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5.0
Jan 5, 2022
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Pros

Very fast paced and changing with everyone working together to adjust and make it happen for New Yorkers

Cons

Need more projects a bit more senior leaders.

4.0
Apr 17, 2024
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Pros

Flexible, decent pay, reliable, on time, no drama

Cons

lots of meetings, minimal support from supervisors.

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VSO Response
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Thanks very much for your feedback. We're glad to hear your thoughts on the flexible and positive working environment at VSO as well as our remuneration. We are sorry to hear your feedback on the schedule, heavy in meetings and minimal support from supervisors. We are committed to a leadership style that enables our staff and volunteers to do their best work and feel supported. We also work through a distributed leadership approach to give people decision-making power, accountability and learning and development opportunities in a less structured, conventional way.
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