Program Officer at SOS Children’s Villages

• Company: SOS Children’s Villages
• Location: Tanzania
• State: Dar Es Salaam Jobs
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job category: NGO Jobs in Tanzania

SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania is an indigenous non government organization affiliated to SOS Children’s Villages International, a worldwide child care organization that provides orphaned and destitute children with a permanent home and educational opportunities. Established 60 years ago, SOS Children’s Villages International the umbrella organization, currently has Children’s Villages and other projects in 135 countries around the world. Globally, it runs the SOS Children’s Village Programme which has two main arms, i.e. Family Based Care based at SOS Children’s Villages and Family Strengthening Programmes supporting families in local communities. SOS has been working in the United Republic of Tanzania since 1991, and implements its programs in the following locations Zanzibar, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, and the upcoming project in Iringa. SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania seeks to recruit suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies:

Job title                :         Program Officer (1 post)

Duty station                   Arusha

Reporting to                   Program Coordinator

Roles & Responsibilities

• Facilitate the formation and development of Community Task Force to spearhead the programme.
• Facilitate the identification of the beneficiaries of the program
• Support communities in the assessment of root causes leading to child abandonment at family and community levels
• Facilitate the timely implementation of the programme plans from the approved annual plans and budgets.
• Facilitate families’ access to essential services required to fulfill their children’s developmental needs and rights.
• Facilitate Capacity building of families as well as the community.
• Keep up-to-date information regarding beneficiaries and services provided

Knowledge, Skills and abilities

• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Community Development, Sociology; and any relevant field from recognized institutions.
• At least two years working experience preferably with NGO in this field.
• Basic facilitation skills.
• Basic Knowledge of Gender, Child rights and Advocacy. Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Computer skills especially Microsoft word, Excel & the Internet.
• A good command of both oral & written English
• Must have a valid driving license

To apply for this position, send your application letter by email describing how your experience, qualifications and competencies make you the right candidate for this position. Enclose ONLY detailed and updated CV with telephone contacts and details of at least 3 referees. Copies of academic, professional certificates and passport size photo will be submitted by only contacted candidates for the interview. This advert can be obtained on our websites www.sos-childrensvillagestanzania.orq. Closing date is 24th May 2019. To apply please send to; The National Director SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania Dar es Salaam, Tanzaniarecruit.sostanzania@sos-tanzania.org Please Note: SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and committed to keeping children safe from abuse and harm, therefore candidates applying for this post will be subject to child safeguarding recruitment procedures and checks