SOS Children's Village, Fields officer

Position 1:
Family Strentening Manager:

Locations:
Jos (Zawan), Kaduna and Ibadan

As Family Strengthening Manager you ill be responsible for leading the planning implementation, monitoring & evaluation of the family strengthening programme.

Qualifications:
A degree (or equivalent) in development studies, social work , public administration, social sciences or other relevant subject

At least 3 years experience in community development or social services. Management experience an added advantage

Project accountant (Full time – Lagos)

Qualification
Bachelor Degree/HND in Accountancy. Additional professional qualification will be an advantage

Financial management skill.

Basic computer skills (windows, word, excel)

Minimum of 3 years cognate working experience
Experience in project management, monitoring & evaluation

An understanding of relevant social development issues

Excellent command of the English language and good verbal and ritten communication skills fluency in one or more of the kanguage of the target community(ies)

Basic financial management skills

Basic computer skills (windows, word, excel)

A valid drive license (or learning to drive)

Highly organised, able to work independently, use initative and keep commitments

Field Officer Lagos (Ejigbo), Jos (Zawan)
As a Field Officer, you will be responsible for leading the initial assessment of families being 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.
Perform other specialist roles that maybe assigned to you by you Line Manager

Qualifications:
A degree (or equivalent) in development social work , social sciences or other relevant subject
At least 1 year experience in community development or social services
An understanding of issues facing orphans & vulnerable children
Fluency in one or more of the language of the target community(ies)
Basic computer skills (windows, word, excel).
Positive & professional approach: organised, able to work independently and keep commitments

How to Apply
If you are interested in any of these positions, please send your application (detailed CV and motivation letter) along with three traceable reference to:
The National Director,
SOS Chlidren’s, Village, Nigeria
35 Ogunmefun Street, Pedro-Palmgrove, Lagos
P.O. Box 660 Shomolu Lagos-Nigeria
Email Address: [email protected]

Deadline: 12th May, 2011