About the job

• Job Type : Full Time

• Industry : Community Development

• Education Level : Junior Level

Job Description

SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania is a local non-government organization affiliated to SOS Children’s Villages International, a worldwide child care and protection 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 Iringa. SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania seeks to recruit suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions;

Reporting to: Family Economic Empowerment & Youth Coordinator

Purpose of the Role

The Family Economic Empowerment and Youth Officer is responsible for guiding and supporting the work with individual families participating in the program, for whom s/he has been allocated responsibility. This involves directly assessing the family situation of potential child participants and facilitating the development of a family’s first family development plan (FDP). Beyond the holder works closely with co-workers of the community-based partners (key implementation partners), to real­ize the program’s commitments towards the development of the family vis-a-vis the family’s own contributions, and to support the community-based partner in its role as the ‘first line’ of contact and support for the family.

Major Responsibilities.

• Lead the initial assessment of families of potential child participants
• Facilitate the preparation of a family’s first family development plan (FDP)
• Support co-workers of the community-based partner(s) in their work with families
• Support the effective delivery of support services by the program
• Support monitoring & evaluation within the program
• Planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the project activities
• Mobilization and management of the resources
• Support community-based partners to develop a clear plan for capacity development and provide relevant support towards realization of that plan. Build strong partnerships with other stakeholders, for the provision of sup­port services to the target group, with a view to ‘anchoring’ support services with the most appropriate service provider. This includes building positive relationships with recognized community leadership and local
• Support the development of strong local networks of relevant stakeholders, to provide for comprehensive ‘safety nets’ of relevant support services, as well as alliances for the promotion and protection of child rights.

Academic Qualification and Experiences:

• Bachelor Degree in Community Development, Community Economic Devel­opment, Sociology and Social Work
• Minimum of 4 years relevant work experience in the field of Community De­velopment or Social Services.
• Knowledge of Project Cycle management
• Awareness and basic understanding of issues affecting orphans & vulner­able children, such as the causes of vulnerability (e.g. HIV & AIDS, gender

• Discrimination, poverty, etc.), local and national responses, etc.
• Understanding of child development issues, including knowledge of child rights, child protection, child welfare, childcare and parenting; and relevant local and national laws, regulations and protocols.
• Understanding of family development and community development

How to apply:

Interested candidates for any of the above positions should submit their 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, email address and details of at least 3 referees.The candidate MUST clearly indicate the title of position applied for. Only con­tacted candidates for the interview will submit copies of academic, professional certificates and passport size photo.  Closing date is 25th November, 2021. To apply please send to;

The National Director SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

recruit.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.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted