Vacancies: Family Strengthening Manager, Field Officer, Project Accountant
Established in 1949, SOS Children’s Villages is a dynamic social development organization working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of children without parental care and those who are at risk of losing parental care. 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 the country, SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria is in 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 they are able to effectively protect and care for their children.
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Position: Family Strengthening Manager:
Locations: Jos (Zawan), Kaduna and Ibadan
As Family Strengthening Manager you will be responsible for leading the planning implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the family strengthening programme.
The challenge
- Ensure effective implementation of plans – guiding and 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
- Guiding and support the building of self-reliance in families
- Build a strong programme team
- Implement required administrative systems, as well as monitoring and 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 and evaluation
- An understanding of relevant social development issues
- Excellent command of the English language and good verbal and written communication skills.
- Fluency in one or more of the languages of the target community(s)
- Basic financial management skills
- Basic computer skills (windows, word, excel)
- A valid driver’s license (or learning to drive)
- Highly organized, able to work independently, use initiative and keep commitments
Position: Field Officer:
Locations: 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 organizations in their work with families
- Support the delivery of support services by the programme
- Support monitoring and evaluation of the programme
- Perform other specialist roles that may be assigned to you by your Line Manager
Your Profile
- A degree (or equivalent) in community 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 and vulnerable children
- Fluency in one or more of the languages of the target community(ies)
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer skills (windows, word, excel)
- Positive and professional approach: organized, able to work independently and keep commitments.
We offer
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work for a well-respected NGO
In accordance with the organization’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.
These vacancies are for an initial two year contract, and are renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
Position: Project Accountant (Fulltime)
Location: Lagos
Your Profile
- Candidates must have Bachelor Degree/HND in Accountancy. Additional professional Qualification will be an advantage
- Financial management skill.
- Basic computer skills (windows, word, excel and financial packages)
- Minimum of 3 years cognate working experience.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in any of these positions, please send your application (detailed CV and motivation letter) along with three traceable references to:
The National Director.
SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria,
35 Ogunmefun Street, Pedro-Palmgrove, Lagos
P.O. Box 660 Shomolu Lagos-Nigeria
Email address: recruitment@sosvillagos-nigeria.org
Closing date: on 12th May 2011
Note: Please state the position and preferred location as the subject of your mail.
