CAREERS, SOS CHILDREN VILLAGES, FRIDAY 29, APRIL 2011

VACANCIES
Established in 1949, SOS Children Villages is a dynamic social development organization working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned ad vulnerable children. SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organization that provides support and guidance to SOS member associations in over 132 countries worldwide. Working throughout Africa and the Middle East SOS Children Villages is the process of recruiting dynamic individuals to guide and support the work with individual families participating in our programme in Jos (Zawan), Kaduna and Ibadan. This programme aims to strengthen the capacity of families and communities, so that that they are able to effectively protect and care for their children.

FAMILY STRENGTHENING MANAGER: Jos (Zawan), Kaduna and Ibadan
As Family Strengthening Manager you ill be responsible for leading the planning implementation, monitoring & evaluation  of the family strengthening programme.

THE CHALLENGE
Ensure effective implementation of plans – building & supporting the development of sustainable community responses to the situation of children at risk of losing parental care
Ensure that those children who are most at risk participate in the programme
Guild & support the building of self-reliance in families. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Building a strong programme team implement  required administrative systems, as well as monitoring and evaluation systems

YOUR PROFILE
A degree (or equivalent) in development studies, social work , public administration, social sciences or other relevant subject
At least 3 years experience in community development or social services. Management experience an added advantage
Experience in project management, monitoring & evaluation
An understanding  of relevant social development issues
Excellent command of the English language and good verbal and ritten communication skills fluency in one or more of the kanguage of the target community(ies)
Basic financial management skills
Basic computer skills (windows, word, excel)
A valid drive license (or learning to drive)
Highly organised, able to work independently, use initative and keep commitments

FIELD OFFICER: Lagos (Ejigbo), Jos (Zawan)
As a Field Officer, you will be responsible for leading the initial assessment of families being considered to participate in the programme

THE CHALLENGE
Facilitate the preparation of the families first development plans
Support co-workers of community-based partner organisations in their work  with families
Support the delivery of support services by the programme
Support monitoring & evaluation. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Perform other specialist roles that maybe assigned to you by you Line Manager

YOUR PROFILE
A degree (or equivalent) in development social work , social sciences or other relevant subject
At least 1 year experience in community development or social services
An understanding  of issues facing orphans & vulnerable children
Fluency in one or more of the language of the target community(ies)
Basic computer skills (windows, word, excel). www.nigerianbestforum.com
Positive & professional approach: organised, able to work independently and keep commitments

WE OFFER
A competitive salary & benefits package
Opportunity to work for a well-respected NGO
In accordance with the organisations’s child protection policy, all employment I subject to applicable background checks, including criminal records where possible
These vacancies are for initial two year contract, and are renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT (Full time – Lagos)
YOUR PROFILE
Bachelor Degree/HND in Accountancy. Additional professional qualification will be an advantage
Financial management skill. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Basic computer skills (windows, word, excel)
Minimum of 3 years cognate working experience

TO APPLY
If you are interested in any of these positions, please send your application (detailed CV and motivation letter) along with three traceable reference to:
The National Director,
SOS Chlidren’s, Village, Nigeria
35 Ogunmefun Street, Pedro-Palmgrove, Lagos
P.O. Box 660 Shomolu Lagos-Nigeria
Email Address: recruitment@sosvillages-nigeria.org

CLOSING DATE: 12th May, 2011
NOTE: please state the position and preferred location as the subject of your mail.