SOS Children’s Villages International keres munkatársat

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Support National Associations of SOS Children’s Villages in 8 countries (Poland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Czech Republic, Belarus, Croatia) in the strategic development and growth of national Children Village Programmes in area family strengthening and education;
• Guide and support National Associations in 8 countries in programme development, including planning, quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation of family strengthening and education projects;
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and capacity building of the national staff;
• Contribute to the development of continental guidelines and standards;
• Assist the Programme Head with regard to the administration, documentation, cross-national data capturing and analysis of Family Strengthening and education projects in 8 countries;
• Build partnerships on continental level with other organisations working on issues related to prevention of child separation and education and advocate on behalf of SOS Children’s Villages.

Main Requirements:

• Advanced degree in the area of social work, social pedagogy, psychology or international development
• At least 3 years work experience in the field of child protection and well-being (preferably in the area of prevention of child abandonment and issues concerning families at risk of separation)
• Strong experience and skills in project management, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation
• Basic financial and HR understanding
• Experience in organizing and holding workshops and meetings
• Knowledge of international development
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Readiness to travel at least 30% of working time
• Leadership skills
• Excellent communication and networking skills

Preferred additional criteria:

• Work experience in an inter-country position
• Experience in community mobilization and development
• Work experience with government authorities
• Knowledge in Education field in national or international level

We Offer:

• Diverse and challenging tasks in an international working environment
• Opportunities for further training

Location:

Vienna