Village Director

About Organitation

SOS Children's Villages is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement:

SOS Children's Villages creates a culture where diversity of people, thought and experience is celebrated, and everyone is seen and welcomed equally.

Mission of the position:

SOS Children's Villages creates a culture where diversity of people, thought and experience is celebrated, and everyone is seen and welcomed equally. The village director leads the SOS Children's Village. co-ordinates all village activities and is responsible and accountable for the overall development of the village.

The village director assures the quality of child care within the framework of the SOS family child-care model. The village director ensures the development of all village co-workers. Directly guides and supports each SOS mother to ensure the well-being of the SOS families.

The village director guides and supports the SOS youth care co-workers and promotes strong links between SOS families, youth care co-workers and village co-workers. Thus, provides framework conditions for families and children to grow.

Job Requirement:

• Education: a degree in social sciences is highly recommended (management/leadership, HRM, educational sciences, psychology, social work etc).
• Experience: leadership experience at a senior management/executive level, preferentially within the NGO or public sector; minimum 3 years practical experience in one or more of the following functional areas: child and/or youth care, community development, human resource management, psychology, education.
• Fluent in English (oral & written).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office application.
• Good communication skill.
• Readiness to live within an SOS Children's Villages.
• Willingness to make a long-term commitment.
• Strong interest in working with children and youths.
• Knowledge of local language and culture.
• Readiness to obtain the necessary SOS specific competences through a professional orientation and basic training process and ongoing development.
• Understand of Child protection bit.ly/CodeofConduct2023
• Willing to travel as and when required.

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