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  About us: The Ombuds Office for SOS Children’s Villages is an independent office supporting children and young people in situations that have not been successfully resolved by SOS Children’s Villages safeguarding processes. An Ombuds is a trustworthy person who can listen, support, and guide children and young people. There are national, regional, and global Ombuds. Developed with input from children and young people, the Ombuds Office functions on the fundamental principles of independence, impartiality, confidentiality, and informality. Honouring these principles are critical to the success of the Ombuds Office. The Ombuds Office work independently of SOS Children’s Villages, as a check and balance to safeguarding with the goal of finding a solution to the concern raised.   SOS Children’s Villages International (SOS CVI) is non-governmental and non-denominational organization working with communities, partners and states to ensure that the rights of all children are fulfilled in every society. SOS CVI is a global federation working to protect and care for children who have lost parental care, or who stand at risk of losing the care. We respect all religions and cultures and work with trusted partners in places where we can contribute to social development. Everything we do is made possible through the generous support of sponsors and donors, institutional and corporate partners, and loyal friends worldwide.   About the Regional Ombuds – East and Southern Africa (ESAF) role:   Location of the role:Addis Ababa Fulltime - 2 years Employment Contract (with the possibility to extend it)   The Regional Ombuds - East and Southern Africa (ESAF), as a designated neutral professional, will respond to concerns that the SOS Safeguarding Team has been unable to resolve to the satisfaction of the child, young person, or adult involved. The Ombuds Office is an innovative approach to strengthening child safeguarding and accountability within SOS Children's Villages globally.   The Regional Ombuds will provide advice, guidance, and support to the National Ombuds, so they have the knowledge and skills required to be successful in their role according with the SOS Children’s Villages procedures. The goal is to promote fairness of process and successful conflict resolution within SOS Children’s Villages member associations through the Ombuds Office fundamental principles.   The Regional Ombuds will operate independently from SOS Children’s Villages and will report to the Global Ombuds. The Regional Ombuds will: - provide training and professional supervision to National Ombuds so they have the knowledge and skills required to support children, young people, care leavers, their families, and staff at the SOS country level when they are unsatisfied with how SOS Children's Villages has responded to their concern; - provide guidance, support, and training to National Ombuds to apply SOS Children’s Villages policies, regulations and processes. Help them navigate between SOS Children’s Villages and external processes and systems, as defined by national legislation and policy, in coordination with SOS Children’s Villages national and/or regional child safeguarding teams; - identify and communicate regional themes and gaps within SOS Children’s Villages programmes, services, and personnel practice related to strengthening child safeguarding and submit findings to regional management, including the regional Child Safeguarding Team and the Global Ombuds, as appropriate, while maintaining the confidentiality of the Ombuds Office; Profile, skills and qualifications: - Master degree level in a relevant area such as mediation, social work, child psychology, sociology, child rights or protection, child and youth studies, law, or psychosocial wellbeing; - Minimum five years demonstrated experience in one of the following fields: ombudsperson or mediation, child safeguarding, child protection, or child rights. Three years minimum experience in management and leadership. Conflict management experience desirable; - Highly skilled in managing people and building effective teams across cultural contexts; - Knowledge of children’s rights, human rights, best interests of the child, safeguarding, and related issues; - Ability to work using child-centred principles; - Facilitation/training skills using participatory methods; - Excellent problem-solving and mediation skills; - Ability to work in a virtual office and global team. - Advanced English professional fluency in a second regional language. Ability to speak and work in at least one additional regional language, especially French is added value - You have the right to live and work in Addis Ababa. We offer: - The opportunity to innovate and make a significant, positive contribution to the child protection field and children's lives; - Training and development; - Support from the Global Ombuds; - Satisfying and stimulating work; - Remote and in-person work arrangements, according to regional rules; - The opportunity to work for an NGO that is a member of a recognized international network. How to Apply: If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position, please send your detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates. Applications should be submitted electronically through the iCIIMS link provided. All applications should be submitted not later than 22nd of October 2023.   Applications that are late do not have a CV attached will be disqualified.   *To protect the independence of the Ombuds Office, this position is not open to SOS Children's Villages employees or those who have been employed by SOS Children's Villages within the last 2 years. ** Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.   In case you have question, please reach out to us by email: hr@ombuds-sos-cv.org   You can find more detail about us here: Ombuds Office - SOS Children's Villages (ombuds-sos-childrensvillages.org)   “SOS Children´s Villages has zero-tolerance neither on sexual exploitation, harassment, and abuse nor fraud and corruption, amongst other safeguarding aspects. We also provide equal employment opportunities to all employees & qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class. SOS Children´s Villages complies with all applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment.”   This position involves working with an INGO committed to children and human rights and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be required to complete safer recruitment checks including police and reference checks to help verify their suitability to work for SOS CV. In addition to candidates’ ability to perform the duties of the post, in the selection process will be also explored the motivation and approach of the candidate to safeguarding.    Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.  

Who we are   SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children’s and young people.   Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security. Why we need you ? We are looking for a Project Procurement and Liaison Officer who will be responsible for ensuring the overall quality, efficiency and proactive administrative and logistical support services in the areas of procurement of goods and services as per SOS CVE policies and procedures and in accordance with relevant Ethiopian government policies and procedures. He/she will also be responsible for handing vehicles yearly registration and maintenance and Coordinate liaison between SOS CVP and other entities for the benefit of the organization.    What we provide? An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career! Your role? As project Procrument and Liason Officer you will be in charge of the following; Procurement: - Develops annual procurement plan for the location project and act accordingly: - Receives and review purchase request (PR) in accordance with the plan and budget; - Ensures purchase requests (PR’s) are adequately specific and complete - Based on the approved PRs, prepare Request for Quotation (RFQ), facilitate RFQ/bid opening, do bid analysis and prepare Purchase Request (PO) for selected suppliers and ensure compliance to SOS CVE’s procurement policies - Advises staff on specifications, prices, availability and other procurement matters - Ensures detailed understanding and application of the appropriate policy and procedure is followed in solicitation and receipt of quotation and all steps of procurement process - Ensures that incoming materials from suppliers are in good order and properly checked before receipt - In collaboration with purchase/bid committee, conduct competitive procurement process and procure requested materials - Prepares all purchase orders, invoices for accuracy and completeness before forwarding for review - Analyses the local market and keep an updated database of local suppliers corresponding to SOS CVE needs and eligibility criteria (quality, price, service, and ethics), send the updated supplier list with the monthly report. - Maintains records/files of all purchases with relevant information - Ensures the obtaining of GRN’s (Goods Received Note) for goods delivered to store Liaison - Liaises with different government offices, Private Organization, INGO, LNGs and other stakeholders to facilitate the organizational business whenever the needs arise at the project location.   Logistics - Provides logistic support to domestic travels, such as arranging lodging and local transportation; - Provides logistics for program location events, such as conferences, workshops, trainings and meetings - Follow up and ensures the provision of monthly report of vehicle usage - Ensures vehicle status reports are submitted periodically - Ensures maintaining of a logbook for each vehicle - Maintains records of maintenance and services cost of every vehicle and compiles monthly vehicle expenditure report - Organizes vehicle accident documents and reports for insurance purposes. - Responsible for implementing SOS CVE's fleet management guideline - Supervises the management of vehicles in the pool: (maintenance, daily movement) Driving: - Carries out the driving requirements of the Project/program as directed by the Manager HR &Operations/ project coordinator. - Keeps car clean and checks regularly light, indicators, brakes, tyre pressure, oil, battery and radiator. Reports any defects to HR OP, Manager - Drives safely at all times and observes traffic rules, keeps records of trips in logbook. - Reports immediately any car accident to police and the Manager, HR and OP/ immediate supervisor. - If vehicle is to be repaired, follows-up the repair work and Programs general check-ups of cars. - Ensures the annual car inspection is fulfilled on time before the Road Transport Authority’s deadline. - Keeps properly vehicle documents. - Performs other similar duties as assigned. Child Safeguarding: - Responsible to take part in awareness-raising sessions an capacity-building trainings in relation to Child Safeguarding to prevent and protect children and young people from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination - Support children and young people to make them understand the CS risks and protection mechanisms - Responsible to report any CS suspicion, concern, allegation or incident immediately, following Child Safeguarding reporting procedures. CS reports should be made to the CS the am at programme level and/or to the respective line manager   Job Requirements   Up for the challenge...   Then check out our criteria’s:   The Must haves:   Must Criteria   Education: - Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in Management, business administration, accounting, procurement and supply chain or related field preferred Experience: - For Degree holders, 2-years’ experience in Purchasing role is a must - For Diploma holders, 4-years’ experience in Purchasing role is a must - 3rd grade driving license with 3 years of driving experience   Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities : - Purchasing, negotiation and planning skills (e.g. inquiry/negotiation/ e-commerce, PO issuing, commercial agreements/contracts, work planning etc.) - Project management skills is advantageous Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems - Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel) - Ability to analyse problems and strategize for better solutions - Ability to negotiate, establish, and prepare contracts - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently - Accurate and precise attention to detail - Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels - Goal-oriented, organized team player   Lead and core competencies:   Lead competency - Role model: Act as a role model for the organization, living our values and inspiring and learning from others - Collaboration: Remove barriers to participation, share decision making and build partnerships - Empowerment: Promote inclusion and equitable sharing of power - Strategic Thinking:  Live the values and mission, setting realistic goals and translating them into actionable plans Core competency: - Kindness: Act with empathy towards everyone he/she works with. - Continuous Learning: Make an effort to learn, understand, and grow as a person, admitting your own mistakes - Inclusiveness: In any actions  show respect and care for others - Initiative: Speak up when things  are not right, do not hesitate to act, and adapt to change when necessary - Results Orientation: Prioritize safeguarding, look for solutions and  focus on desired results   How to Apply   Excited to take on a new Challenge.   Then send us your application (application letter, detailed CV containing contact detail of there references) electronically through SOS Children Villages Application portal (ICIMS)   Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered.  Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes.   SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia provides equal employment opportunities to all co-workers & qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class.        

Who we are   SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children’s and young people.   Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security. Why we need you?   We are looking for a Project data Clerk ,who will be responsible for making sure that data coming to the project from dferent project officers and other sources accurately entered in the data base ,cross check ed and validated before being proccesed    What we provide?   An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career!   Your role....   As project Data Clerk you will be in charge of the following duties and responsblities: - Gathers and complies various data such as important information, field assessment forms and other paper inputs from Project Coordinators, project Officers, Team Leaders into set databases; - Enter data in a timely and accurate manner into project databases; - Provide databases to project and program Offices and Track basic statistics and trends from the data, in collaboration with the team; - Prepare updated figures and information requests, as requested by the project, program and National Office; - Prepare source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information; establishing entry priorities when necessary; - Process beneficiaries and source documents by reviewing data; resolving discrepancies or returning incomplete documents to the Officers or concerned co-workers for resolution; - Maintain data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures; - Reconcile data entries with hard copies, to ensure proper entry and cross checking; - Verify entered beneficiaries data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or re-entering data;  - Secure information by completing data base backups; - Maintain beneficiaries’ confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential; - Other duties as required.  Child Safeguarding: - Support the process of ensuring that child safeguarding and child protection mainstreaming are integrated into all M&E frameworks through measurable output and outcome indicators. - Support the process of piloting and scaling up local level beneficiary complaints’ mechanisms in relation to staff conduct, with an emphasis on the Child Protection Policy and measure to prevent children from any sort of abuse. - Responsible to take part in awareness raising sessions and capacity building trainings in relation to CS and Code of Conduct and  to prevent and protect children and young people from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination - Support children and young people to make them understand the CS risks and protection mechanisms - Responsible to report any CS suspicion, concern, allegation or incident immediately, following Child Safeguarding reporting procedures. CS reports should be made to the CS team at programme level and/or to the respective line manager     Up for the challenge... Then check out our criteria’s:   Must Criteria - Education and Experience: two years’ experience.  - Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Secretarial Science and Office Mangement, and statics with two years’ experience. Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - Proven data entry work experience, as a Data entry operator or Office clerk. - Previous experience with an NGO preferred, especially within data entry work; - Experience with MS Office and data programs - Familiarity with administrative duties - Patience, good personal organization, good communication and ability to work in teams, seriously, rigorously and personal accountability; - Experience using office equipment, like printer and scanner machine - Typing speed and accuracy - Excellent knowledge of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation - Attention to detail - Good level of numeracy; - Confidentiality - Ability to work under time pressure, independently, and with limited supervision; - Initiative, flexibility and willing to learn; - Organization skills, with an ability to stay focused on assigned taskst; - Additional  computer training or certification will be an asset Lead and core competencies: Lead competency: - Role model: Act as a role model for the organization, living our values and inspiring and learning from others - Collaboration: Remove barriers to participation, share decision making and build partnerships - Empowerment: Promote inclusion and equitable sharing of power - Strategic Thinking:  Live the values and mission, setting realistic goals and translating them into actionable plans Core competency:   - Kindness: Act with empathy towards everyone he/she works with. - Continuous Learning: Make an effort to learn, understand, and grow as a person, admitting your own mistakes - Inclusiveness: In any actions  show respect and care for others - Initiative: Speak up when things  are not right, do not hesitate to act, and adapt to change when necessary - Results Orientation: Prioritize safeguarding, look for solutions and  focus on desired results   How to Apply   Excited to take on a new Challenge..   Then send us your application (application letter, detailed CV containing contact detail of there references) electronically through SOS Children Villages Application portal (ICIMS)   Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered.  Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes.   SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia provides equal employment opportunities to all co-workers & qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class.        

                                                                                    About us:   The Ombuds Office for SOS Children’s Villages is an independent office supporting children and young people in situations that have not been successfully resolved by SOS Children’s Villages safeguarding processes. An Ombuds is a trustworthy person who listen, support, and guide children and young people. There are national, regional, and global Ombuds. Developed with input from children and young people, the Ombuds Office functions on the fundamental principles of independence, impartiality, confidentiality, and informality. Honoring these principles are critical to the success of the Ombuds Office. The Ombuds Office work independently of SOS Children’s Villages, as a check and balance to safeguarding with the goal of finding a solution to the concern raised. SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation for the global federation of SOS Children’s Villages. As a non-governmental social development organisation, we support children without parental care      and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief, and we advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We are committed for safeguarding and protecting children in our programmes by having zero tolerance policy in this regard. We work in 137 countries and territories, reaching over one million children, young people, families and caregivers each year.   We are now looking for a committed individual to fill the position of:   Regional Ombuds - ASIA Fulltime About the role:   Location: International Office Region-Asia, Faridabad, India   Contract Period: Limited term appointment for two years, renewable   The Regional Ombuds in ASIA, as a designated neutral professional, will respond to concerns that the SOS Safeguarding Team has been unable to resolve to the satisfaction of the child, young person, or adult involved. The Ombuds Office is an innovative approach to strengthening child safeguarding and accountability within SOS Children's Villages globally.   The Regional Ombuds will operate independently from SOS Children’s Villages and will report to the Global Ombuds.     The Regional Ombuds will: - Provide training and professional supervision to National Ombuds so they have the knowledge and skills required to support children, young people, care leavers, their families, and staff at the SOS country level when they are unsatisfied with how SOS Children's Villages has responded to their concern; - Provide guidance, support, and training to National Ombuds to apply SOS Children’s Villages policies, regulations and processes. Help them navigate between SOS Children’s Villages and external processes and systems, as defined by national legislation and policy, in coordination with SOS Children’s Villages national and/or regional child safeguarding teams; - Identify and communicate regional themes and gaps within SOS Children’s Villages programmes, services, and personnel practice related to strengthening child safeguarding and submit findings to regional management, including the regional Child Safeguarding Team and the Global Ombuds, as appropriate, while maintaining the confidentiality of the Ombuds Office;   Profile, skills and qualifications: - Master degree level in a relevant area such as mediation, social work, child psychology, sociology, child rights or protection, child and youth studies, law, or psychosocial wellbeing; - Minimum five years demonstrated experience in one of the following fields: ombudsperson or mediation, child safeguarding, child protection, or child rights. Three years minimum experience in management and leadership. Conflict management experience desirable; - Highly skilled in managing people and building effective teams across cultural contexts; - Knowledge of child rights, human rights, best interests of the child, safeguarding, and related issues; - Ability to work using child-centred principles; - Facilitation/training skills using participatory methods; - Excellent problem-solving and mediation skills; - Ability to work in a virtual office and global team; - Ability to speak and write in English. Knowledge of more than one Asian regional language will be preferred; - Have the permission/ right to live and work in Faridabad, India.   We offer - The opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative and collaborative team in a multicultural environment. - You will gain experience of working for a globally recognized organisation making a difference in the lives of children & youth. - Excellent learning opportunities. - Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience and industry standards.   If interested, please forward your motivation letter and CV by October 15th 2023.    * To protect the independence of the Ombuds Office, this position is not open to SOS Children's Villages employees or those who have been employed by SOS Children's Villages within the last 2 years.   ** Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.   In case you have question, please reach out to us by email: hr@ombuds-sos-cv.org   You can find more detail about us here: Ombuds Office - SOS Children's Villages (ombuds-sos-childrensvillages.org)   Note: This position involves working with an INGO committed to children and adult safeguarding and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to go through background verification checks to verify their suitability to work for SOS Children’s Villages International.

  Who we are   SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children’s and young people.   Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security. Why we need you?   We are looking for  the Location Program Director who  is responsible for providing overall leadership for the location. The position holder leads and supervises co-workers in the various areas of work within the program, including the specialized work with different forms of families (families of origin, SOS families, and other forms of alternative family-based care), as well as the general support work (administrative, educational and other intervention support). The incumbent is also responsible to ensure the implementation of SOS Children’s Villages Safeguarding policies and regulations, the Code of Conduct, the values-based competency frame “Living our Values” and any further international and local regulation that influences safeguarding at SOS Children’s Villages.   What we provide?   An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career!   Your role? While working with us as Location Program Director you will be in charge of the following, OVERALL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT - Lead program and operations implemented in the program location including ACC, FS, and Humanitarian projects. - Lead and oversee the annual planning, reviewing, and reporting based on the standards of SOS Children Villages. - Ensure quality service in the ACC and implementation of programs in the program location based on the quality standard of SOS Children’s Village and Donor requirements. - Monitor and evaluate the progress of the project and service provided by the location and provide a regular report to the line managers. - Support and closely work with the National Office in developing/designing a program in the program location. - In collaboration with the National Office ensure, that child safeguarding and SHEA are mainstreamed in the program planning and implementation. - In collaboration with the M&E unit, ensure all programs implemented are monitored, and evaluated the program implemented in the program location. - Work closely with the safety focal person regarding the safety of co-workers, children, and young persons under the care of the program location FINANCE MANAGEMENT  - Lead and manage the budget preparation, analysis, and consideration for the program location based on the financial manual. - Ensure all projects and ACC program expenditures are on time and according to the budget planned and the financial manual. - Work closely with the location program and national office finance unit to ensure effective financial and budget control over the implemented programs/projects in the location.    PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT - Provide strategical oversight in the identification of like-minded organizations and stakeholders in location. - Forges strong links with like-minded and complementary organizations and represents the organization in local NGO networks and advocacy initiatives and civil organizations. - Engage in key network activities and movements regarding children and youth in the community ADVOCACY  - Contribute to the development and implementation of effective advocacy strategies on the projects implemented in the program location. - Assures effective cooperation with the local media (so that the organization’s aims and objectives are continuously promoted) and represents the organization’s interests as well as child and youth care expertise (integrated approach) to the local authorities. - Support the development of publications, media messages, and other internal and external communication regards to the projects implemented in the location - Support knowledge management by documenting the lesson learned from various advocacy engagements and initiatives of the program location. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT  - Support Ensure co-workers are aware of the strategy, policies, and procedures of the SOS Children’s Villages - Responsible for performance management of the staff in the Location Program Director reporting line - Supports and provides coaching in the realization of the set objectives. - Monitors objective achievement. - Ensures support in the recruitment and selection process of co-workers in the SOS Children’s Village programme, - Ensures organization of initial and ongoing training for key SOS Children’s Villages staff in the reporting line-up to the program locations. - Work closely with the program location HROD in regard to co-workers’ retention and talent management. CHILD SAFEGUARDING - Responsible to take part in awareness-raising sessions capacity-building training in relation to Child Safeguarding to prevent and protect children and young people from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination - Support children and young people to make them understand the CS risks and protection mechanisms - Responsible to report any CS suspicion, concern, allegation or incident immediately, following Child Safeguarding reporting procedures. CS reports should be made to the CS team at programme level and/or to the respective line manager   Job Requirements   Up for the challenge...   Then check out our criteria’s:   Must Criteria - Education:MA/MSc Degree in Sociology, Management, Public Administration, and other relevant social science streams; - Experience:Seven years relevant experience in the field or related field out of which three years experience in staff management and supervision; - Proven Experience in the development, leading, and implementation of large-scale programs. - Experience in leading teams, coaching, and mentoring especially managing a large team. - Knowledge of the local language. Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - Understanding the organization and commitment to its vision and mission: able to clearly communicate SOS Children’s Villages Who We Are (Vision, Mission & Values), “Living our Values” policies and strategies in all areas. - Child rights & child development: Working knowledge in all areas of child rights, child protection, child development, family & community development and rights-based programming in a developing country. - Integrity: able to state views openly and act in line with beliefs, maintain the organization’s values, maintain deadlines and commitments; have ethical standards, ability to gain the trust of co-workers, and desire to be of service. - Communication: high-level written and verbal communication/presentation skills; ability to interact effectively with partners and staff at all levels; ability to represent the organization externally; exceptional ability to communicate consistently, clearly, and effectively with a range of stakeholders; - Functional skills: project cycle management - planning, organizing, implementing, monitoring & evaluating (high level); financial management (overview); HR management (working knowledge); fund-raising (overview) and experienced networker and spokesperson in different fora (DFID, Regional and National Offices, technical programmatic communities of practice, media) - Advocacy: Linking local-level advocacy through to national as a credible voice to national audiences (government and multilateral). - Project Management: Experience in project management, planning, monitoring, and evaluation - Strong knowledge of Development theory, policy, and practice, with a good knowledge of technical sectors, Fundraising & communicationsAbility to track records on the program and budget management. LEAD COMPETENCIES  - Role Model: Act as a role model for the organization, living our values and inspiring and learning from others -  Collaboration: Remove barriers to participation, share decision making and build partnerships - Empowerment: Promote inclusion and equitable sharing of power - Strategic Thinking: Live the values and mission, setting realistic goals and translating them into actionable plans CORE COMPETENCIES - Kindness: Act with empathy towards everyone he/she works with. - Continuous Learning: Make an effort to learn, understand and grow as a person, admitting your own mistakes. - Inclusiveness: In any actions show respect and care for others. - Initiative: speak up when things are not right, do not hesitate to act, and adapt to change when necessary. - Results Orientation: look for solutions and focus on desired results.   How to Apply   Excited to take on a new Challenge..   Then send us your application (application letter, detailed CV containing contact detail of there references) electronically through SOS Children Villages Application portal (ICIMS)   Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered.  Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes.   SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia provides equal employment opportunities to all co-workers & qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class.      

  Who we are   SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children’s and young people.   Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security. Why we need you?   We are looking for a Human Resources Coordinator  who will support the development and implementation of the organization's HR strategy, coordinates talent acquisition, and ensures proper on-boarding of co-workers, learning and development, and performance management of assigned Program Locations and Projects.    What we provide?   An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career!   Your role? While working with us a Human Resources Coordinator you will be in charge of the following Talent Acquisition - In collaboration with the National Office Function and Program Locations, provide support in annual HR planning.  - Support the MA through sourcing and deploying qualified and experienced workforces through implementing an effective and transparent recruitment and selection process  - Support program location to prepare HR plan and sourcing strategy for upcoming projects.  - Develop talent mapping for current and upcoming positions to ensure vacant positions are occupied by the right talent and to ensure the process is effective and efficiently performed.  - Ensure a welcoming environment is created at different stages of recruitment and selection so that candidates have a positive experience with SOS CVE.  - Ensure the on boarding plan is prepared and implemented at assigned program locations  - Keep up to date on the latest trends in talent acquisition and take the initiative in implementing new techniques for attracting talent.  - Ensure that the probation period is properly planned and evaluation is made accordingly  LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT - Support the MA on co-workers' learning and development planning and implementation in collaboration with NO functions and Program Locations HROP Managers. - Compile learning and development implementation reports on a quarterly basis. - Monitor and evaluate the training and development program annually and provide feedback for improvement. - Support in organizing, facilitating, and ordering supplies for employee learning and development events. - Ensure learning and development plans are implemented based on the SOS CV’s guidelines. - Ensure that all employees working for or on behalf of SOS are provided training on the Child guarding, SOS Code of Conduct, and other relevant policies across the MA. - Support the HROD Manager in the preparation of leadership and management development programs and assist in its implementation reporting PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT   - Follow up on the quality of individual work plans and learning and development plan   - Ensure that mid-year reviews are conducted at assigned program locations on time   - Follow up and ensure that PAT is completed on time at assigned program locations  - Collect and compile PAT reports from the assigned program location   - Conduct analysis used to improve the quality of performance management like mid-year review completion rate, and annual PAT Completion rate.  - Ensure that the performance conference is conducted on time at assigned program locations.   - Organize capacity building or refresher training on performance management for co-workers and supervisors  COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - Support the HR Coordinator, HRIS & Compensation in the compilation of data for compensation and benefits survey.  - Provide inputs in the development and implementation of compensation and benefits policies and guidelines.  - Compile and avail data required for review staff  of salary, preparation of staffing pattern of the MA   CO-WORKERS ENGAGEMENT   - Plan and implement initiatives help for creating an engaging work environment for co-workers and fostering a positive experience for co-workers.  - Perform yearly climate surveys and develop climate survey plans based on the result of the survey and develop benchmarks for employee engagement   - Ensures that   SOS CV’s mission and values are integrated to HROD unit’s activities to ensure new and existing co-workers are familiar.  - Ensure the on boarding are performed accordingly provide a positive experience for new co-workers and ensure off-boarding of co-workers’ are implemented   - Monitor and evaluate Employee Engagement tools, analyse information from the tools, and identify improvement points.  - Support the HROD manager on designing deferent reward and recognition programs  GENERIC ROLES   - Provide inputs in the revision and development of various SOS CV’s policies and guidelines for the HROD.  - Perform other tasks such as annual leave planning, medical reimbursement, Child Safeguarding activities, and policies implementation.  - Support the Location Program in HR activities based on the assigned task and ensure the HR policies are implemented.  - Provide initiative and inputs in the latest HR practice in the industry and develop an implementation plan.  - Keep up to date on the labour Regulation and ensure the regulations are implemented.  - Report on a regular basis to the HROD Manager on all HR matters to include training and development, recruitment, employee relations, headcount and employee engagement initiatives  - Perform other tasks assigned by supervisor  CHILD SAFEGUARDING  - Ensure that Child safeguarding is integrated in all HR Activities such as recruitment, on boarding, performance management, team meetings, annual planning processes, field level monitoring, IWP, IDP etc.  - Review, identify gaps and strengthen recruitment processes to ensure rigorous compliance with the Child Safeguarding Policy;  - Ensure HR staff are trained/skilled in recruiting personnel through a child safeguarding lens;   - Ensure child safeguarding is incorporated into the performance management system  - Ensure that roles and responsibilities regarding child protection are clearly defined in JDs and communicated  - Ensure that all employment contracts and codes of conduct are signed by co-workers and representatives of the organization also refer to the child protection policy  - Ensure the highest standards of selection, recruitment and verification procedures are applied. Applicants for any position, whether co-worker or volunteer, should disclose any previous criminal record. This is accomplished through providing a police check or any other appropriate check, and cross-checking of reference  - Ensure that all co-workers are provided with orientation regarding the child protection policy during the first month of their employment code of conduct - Ensure that adequate working conditions in all program locations by implementing the standards of the SOS Children’s Village Manual and the Human Resources Manual, also taking into account cultural and legal conditions.  Job Requirements   Up for the challenge...   Then check out our criteria’s:   Must Criteria - Education: BA degree in Human Resources Management, Management, OD and related field of study  - Experience: 5 years of experience in human resources role preferably in the humanitarian sector - Strong Understanding of labour proclamation and related laws. - Demonstrated experience in performance management and training. - Experience with HR software (HRIS), including recruitment systems, - Proficiency in written and spoken English language How to Apply   Excited to take on a new Challenge..   Then send us your application (application letter, detailed CV containing contact detail of there references) electronically through SOS Children Villages Application portal (ICIMS)   Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered.  Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes.   SOS Children's Villages Ethiopia provides equal employment opportunities to all co-workers & qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class.      

SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka, a member organization of SOS-Kinderdorf International, provides total care to the children who have lost their parents as well as the children who are at risk of losing the care of their biological family. The organization has well established Projects in Piliyandala, Nuwaraeliya, Galle, Anuradhapura, Monaragala, Jaffna, Gandara, Peraliya, Malpotha and Mallavi. We invite applications from highly committed individuals who meet the requisite qualifications for the following position.   SENIOR CO-WORKER – YOUTH CARE (CHILDREN’S VILLAGE- PILIYANDALA)   The Senior Co-Workeris responsible for guiding the youth according to SOS Children’s Villagespolicies and procedures towards independence, so that when they leave the care of SOS Children’s Villagesthey shall be self-sufficient contributing members of society. In achieving this, the Senior Co-Worker should be seen as a role model providing advice, guidance, and support and a positive example to the young people in their development from adolescence to adulthood.   Key Responsibilities: - The Senior Co-Worker youth is a who holds the overall responsibility for the day to day management and decision making of the youth facility. S/he holds the overall responsibility in staff management as well. - Follows the rules and regulations of the youth facility and at all times acts in accordance with the SOS Children’s Villages policies and procedures to ensure that the youth are offered the best possible care. - Properly manages the paperwork, PDB2 and administration for the youth facility in collaboration with the national office. - Ensures the youths maintain close contact with the SOS mothers, aunties, brothers and sisters. - Helps the youths gain the financial skills and responsibility needed to lead a secure and independent life outside of the youth facility. - Adherence to all safeguarding policies (CPP, COC and PSHEA) as well as other key policies and procedures of the organization. Candidate’s Profile: - Degree or diploma in social work, counselling or other equivalent qualification. - Minimum 2 – 3 years’ experience in a similar role. - Candidates with a true passion for working with children and youth will be given preference. - Empathy, caring and sound listening skills. - Sound communication skills in the local language and communication skills in English. - Computer literacy. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Exciting career growth opportunities in a reputed child care organization awaits the right candidate! The above position is residential and selected candidates will have to reside at the relevant project itself. married residential accommodation, utilities will be provided by the organization. Please submit your applications on or before 30th September 2023 through the link given below.   HEAD – HR & OD, SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES-SRI LANKA, P.O Box – 05, KESBEWA, PILIYANDALA.   SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka is committed to protecting its staff, programme participants and the communities we serve (both children and adults) from harm from child abuse, sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse and all other types of harm. Every individual who joins SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka should understand his/her responsibility in ensuring a safeguarding environment. The highest standards of selection, recruitment and authentication procedures will be applied for all employment opportunities, including thorough cross-checking of references and submitting a current police clearance certificate www.soschildrensvillages.lk – A loving home for every child          

DUTY POST : TAMALE   SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES GHANA is a child welfare organization that provides a stable Family-Like Care (FLC) for children in need. We also provide social services for families at risk through our Family Strengthening Projects. Currently, we operate in four locations; Tema, Asiakwa, Kumasi, Tamale with the National Office in Accra. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and dynamic persons for appointment as:     1.      Safely transporting authorized personnel, delivery and collection of mail, documents and other       related goods and supplies under the authorization of the supervisor.   2.      Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle. Detailed and accurate records of fuel usage, mileage and servicing should be written in the vehicle log book.     3.      Report minor and major problems to supervisor for arrangements to be made for timely servicing.   4.      Follow traffic laws and regulations at all times and also ensuring there is enough fuel at all times for wherever the vehicle will be travelling to.   5.      Ensure car is washed regularly to maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of the car.   6.      Pick up Company visitors from a place and at the time they have requested. Assist with loading and offloading their luggage.   7.      Ensure all the required documents are renewed on time this include road worthy and insurance of the vehicle.   8.      Collects and delivers mails at various destinations as directed by supervisor.   9.      Maintain and adhere to Company policies and guidelines.   10.  Report any sign of abuse or neglect observed or aware of.   11.  Performs any other related duties that may be assigned by immediate supervisor   At SOS Children’s Villages Ghana we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. Our hiring process is based on skills, qualification and experience. We have a strict zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment or bias of any kind. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all.    

  INTERNAL ADVERT   Applications are invited from suitably qualified and dynamic persons for appointment under the Family Strengthening Porgramme  as:   FS Project Officer  Duty Post:    Asiakwa   Under the leadership of the Project Coordinator, the Project Officer will support project development in the field of family strengthening in line with the approved concept note, log frame and budget. This includes direct work with the children, caregivers, communities, and partners based on professional social work practice, ethic, values to achieve the sustainable development of the families and integration in the community. He/she is also responsible to ensure the timely completion of the family development plans with the active participation of children and caregivers.   The ideal candidate should:   - Hold a first degree in Social Worker, Sociology, Economics or Community Development   - Have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Child  and Community Development and Project Management - Possess a positive and professional approach. Highly organized, able to work independently, use initiative, and keep commitments. - Be a motivated self-starter with the ability to take initiative at work - Possess good organizational and time management skills with precision to meet deadlines - Must be knowledgeable in Child Rights and Child Safe Guarding Practices - Team player & ability to cooperate with Heads of departments and projects