Jobs Opportunities at SOS Children’s Village Tanzania

Jobs Opportunities at SOS Children’s Village Tanzania Deadline: 04 November, 2019

Mama Msaidizi

SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania is a local non-government organization affiliated to SOS Children’s Villages International, a worldwide childcare 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 position.

Job title: Program Officer (1 Post)

Duty station: Arusha
Reporting to: Program Coordinator
SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania is a local non-government organization affiliated to SOS Children’s Villages International, a worldwide childcare 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 position.

Roles & Responsibilities
• Lead the implementation of the project as per annual plan
• 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
• Conduct the capacity building to the beneficiaries of the program
• 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
• Conduct regular field visit to the area of the program intervention
• Prepare reports to be shared to different levels within and outside the organization

Knowledge, Skills and abilities
• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Sociology; from recognized institutions.
• At least two years working experience preferably with NGO/ INGO 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

Job title: Human Resource Cum Administrative Officer (Re-advetise)

Job Reference Number: 16/19
Duty station: SOS Children’s Village Zanzibar
Reporting to: Program Director – Zanzibar

POSITION SUMMARY
Your main task is to provide support in human resources recruitment, placement, transfer, promotion, performance appraisal, disciplinary measures, leave and other HR functions. The position holder shall motivate staff to perform effectively, build trust, facilitates the capacity building and development of employees and ensures that the organization policies, procedure and systems are effectively implemented in the program location. The role also administers and provides support to general services such as transport, maintenance of property, procurement of materials and services and managing security services.

Principal Responsibilities

• HR Planning and Policies Implementation
• Leads preparation and development of program location yearly HR plan and oversees its implementation.Participates in the budgeting process, monitors performance by coordinating with Program Director, Senior Accountant and Program Coordinators.
• Provides support for project team in preparing project budget related to HR.
• Staffing, Recruitment & Selection
• Prepares and circulates vacancy announcements, assist in designating assessment tools, evaluates applications, arranges and participates in interviews and makes recommendations; prepares job offers and related documents for successful candidates.
• Facilitate and implement decisions of promotion, transfer, termination and other staff decisions as per the policies and procedures thereon.
• Collects references, conduct reference checks and notifies candidates about the results of the selection process.
• Conduct exit interviews for exiting co-workers and maintain copies in the personnel file
• Ensure that exit procedures are properly followed during co-workers’ resignation and makes sure that the organization is free from any contingent liabilities.
• Regularly updates staff personnel files at the SOS Children’s Village Zanzibar, ensuring that all required documentation is in place and monitoring documentation of personnel files in all Program of Zanzibar and Pemba.
• Assists in preparation of presentations for the Human Resource department e.g. during annual planning sessions, orientations and any other fora that may arise.
• Arranges for printing of new staff identity cards and for existing staff as occasionally required.
• Participates in special projects as required e.g. policy developments and feedback requirements.
• Lead staff performance management
• Promote staff performance and productivity across the location and support to address poor Performance.
• Follow up on staff performance evaluations and ensure appraisals are carried out in a timely and effective manner. Works with program coordinators on the needs for action reflected in reports on staff performance and supports to address cases of poor performance in collaboration with the Program Director and National Human Resource Coordinator.
• Assist the National Human Resource Coordinator on review and improvement of performance management and appraisal tools.
• Administration and Logistics
• Ensures that license and other required government formalities are fulfilled on time
• Coordinates board meetings, maintains confidential files and contact information, conferences and committees to support the National Director’s agenda at the location.
• Work closely with the National Director and SOS Tanzania Board through regular correspondence and prepare briefing materials for the National Director.
• Coordinates and ensures proper recording, use and timely maintenance of the facilities, building and equipment as per the policies and procedures thereon.
• Organizes and coordinates the efficient provision of office services, transport, maintenance and other general services to program units and staff.
• Plans and prepares budgetary requirements of equipment, materials, maintenance of property and general service.
• Ensure utility services are there as appropriate and also ensures that monthly payments are done on time.
• Controls vehicles management such as log sheet, fuel usage, insurance, pertinent reports and related tasks
• Makes sure that vehicles and other movables maintained as necessary and annual inspections are done on time

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Minimum Education
Degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences (psychology, counselling) or Human Resources Management and its equivalent.

Experience
At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience, demonstrated by solid competencies in the field of office administration, secretarial and HRM in NGO setting

Competencies
• Ability to work independently, self-organize, use initiative, keeps commitments and meets deadlines.
• Passion of working with children and youth
• Self-motivated, innovative with new ideas and a team player
• Good written and verbal communication skills both in English and Swahili, ability to communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Computer literacy and good presentation skills How to apply
• If you are interested to be part of this dynamic team and become a change agent then send your CV and letter of motivation to recruit.sostanzania@sos-tanzania.org addressing

Job title: Program Officer (1 Post)
Duty station: Arusha
Reporting to: Program Coordinator

Roles & Responsibilities
• Lead the implementation of the project as per annual plan
• 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
• Conduct the capacity building to the beneficiaries of the program
• 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
• Conduct regular field visit to the area of the program intervention
• Prepare reports to be shared to different levels within and outside the organization

Knowledge, Skills and abilities
• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Sociology; from recognized institutions.
• At least two years working experience preferably with NGO/ INGO 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

How to apply
If you are interested to be part of this dynamic team and become a change agent then send your CV and letter of motivation to recruit.sostanzania@sos-tanzania.org addressing

The National Director
SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania
P. O. Box 80462
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Closing date is one week after the first Advert. There for the Deadline will 6 November, 2019.

PIease 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