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SOS Children's Villages Field Officer Jobs in Nigeria

 

28-04-11 - SOS Children's Villages, an organization assisting children without parental care, has announced Field Officer Job vacancies. SOS Children's Villages is in the process of recruiting dynamic individuals to guide and support the work with individual families participating in our programme in Jos (Zawan), and Ibadan.

 

   
   

Careeraware.com notes that the programme aims to strengthen the capacity of families and communities, so that they are able to effectively, protect and care for their children.

 

SOS Children's Villages is an organization that works 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 are.

 

Careeraware.com notes that SOS Children's Villages International is the umbrella organization that provides support and guidance to SOS member associations in over 132 countries worldwide.

 

 

FIELD OFFICER: Lagos (Ejigbo), Jos (Zawan)

As a Field Offer, you will be responsible for leading the initial assessment of families 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 of the programme
Perform other specialist roles that maybe assigned to you by 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 service
An understanding of issues facing orphans & 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 & professional approach: organised, able to work independently and keep commitments.

The Offer

A competitive salary & benefits package
Opportunity to work for a well-respected NGO
In accordance with the organisation'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.

 

Method of Application

If you are interested 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@sosvillages-nigeria.org

Closing date: 12th May, 2011
Note: Please state the position and preferred location as the subject of your mail..
 


 

CareerAware.com Opinion of this Job positions

This opinion does not guarantee anything. THIS OPINION IS NOT FROM THE EMPLOYER. This opinion is only provided as a convenience to give candidates more insight and guidance into the job position

Interested in field work mentioned? It is an interesting career opportunity with a globally recognized NGO that allows you to make your contribution in this important field that assists children without parental care. SOS Children's villages are well known but Careeraware.com asks: does such work motivate you? Does it fit into your career plan?

In a developing country like Nigeria the need to address these social issues are huge and growing. Obviously as Careeraware.com notes beyond qualifications, it requires those committed to the cause. 

Careeraware.com believes that to have the desired impact, field work that gets to the grassroots is essential  for such organizations. Recruiting Field Officers that understand the issues and needs is critical to the operations of such programmes and organizations like the SOS Children's villages.

You must meet the requirements and be comfortable addressing the challenges mentioned.  It's beyond qualifications. You should have the understanding, interest and desire.

SOS Children's villages is well known, so expect competition and prepare well advises Careeraware.com. Have a career plan and be sure the job fits into your career plan.  It offers unique learning and work opportunities in the social and NGO sector.

Do your research and show interest in the purpose of SOS Children's villages. How much do you know about SOS Children's villages? Find out about the values, mission, vision of SOS Children's villages and the nature of work. Careeraware.com asks: Do you love social and community development work? Do you have a solid understanding of the issues facing orphans & vulnerable children? Then Careeraware.com suggests that you sell yourself persuasively in your packaging and throughout the application process.

 



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