JOBS IN TANZANIA - MWANZA - 2/9/2015

SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania is an indigenous non government organization affiliated to SOS Children’s Villages International, a worldwide child care 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 Programs 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 runs three Children’s Villages in Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar and a Family Strengthening Programme in Mwanza. Due to expansion of its existing programmes and opening up of the new Village in Mwanza; SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania seeks to recruit suitably qualified candidates for various positions

Drivers

Reporting to: Administrator

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Fulfills the Transport Needs for SOS Children’s Villages program per specific area of work
Ensures the Safety of the car, staff and their properties
Maintains the Safety and Security of the Vehicles
Advises the Administrators on technical issues of the cars
Fluent in English and Swahili
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

CSEE and Certificate from any recognized VETA colleges / institutions
At least two years working experience preferably NGOs
Basic knowledge on Child rights and child protection
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Must possess VIP driving Certificate

Youth Care Co- Worker Girls
Reporting to: Village Director

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Guide the personal development of youth living in the youth home
Guide the educational and career development of youth
Support the SOS mothers with the youth in their SOS family homes
Promotes Community Service and Integration
Design & implement youth program and Coordinates Youth Activity Programs
Guide the youth in their transition from SOS program to their community life.

Position Requirements

A bachelor degree of psychology/ Social Work /Counselling
Three years of work experience with youth, preferably in NGO
Empathy and interest in working with young people;
Must be able to live in or near a youth home;
Stable and mature personality, good listener, patient and understanding;
Interested and skilled in educational, career guidance, sporting, cultural and other youth-development activities;
Minimum age 30 years

Teachers

Reporting to: School Principal
Vacancies: (1 post – Biology major subject) (1 post – Geography, Civics & General Study )

Roles & Responsibilities

Teaching students as per developed lessons plan and schemes of work
Providing conducive learning environment for all students by observing the children’s rights
Offering to all students an effective education in a stimulating environment provides equality with collaboration and partnership with students, parents/care takers, together with co- workers.
Responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the
Preparing tests, examinations and marking them as per school calendars
Acting as a role model to the children

Roles & Responsibilities

Holder of Bachelor degree from any recognized college/university in the relevant field of the above mentioned subjects.
Fresh graduates are highly encouraged to apply
Eager to work under NGO’s working environment
Self-motivated with proven results oriented teacher.
Works under minimum supervision
Child Right & Protection awareness candidate

Mama Msaidizi X22

Sehemu ya kazi: SOS Children,s Villages Mwanza (Nafasi 11) , Dar es salaam ( Nafasi 6), Arusha (Nafasi 5)
Anaripoti: Family Based Care Manager (Meneja wa Mradi)

Majukumu.
Kuhakikisha ustawi wa mtoto kupitia malezi asilia ya familia
Mama ana wajibu kwa ajili ya usimamizi wa nyumba yake na shughuli muhimu ndani ya nyumba yake
Mama ana wajibu wa kuwajengea fursa watoto kuwa huru zaidi na kuwajibika.
Kuendeleza familia kwa upendo, ulinzi, uaminifu na usalama kwa wototo atakaokabidhiwa kwa muda wote.
Kumjenga mtoto katika familia na kumsaidia kiafya, kimwili, kiakili, kijamii kiutamaduni na ustawi wa kiroho wa kila mtoto.

Sifa za Mwombaji:
Awe na umri kati ya miaka 33 na usizidi 35 (Kigezo hiki ni lazima)..
Awe na elimu isiyopungua elimu ya ya Sekondari
Awe hana majukumu makubwa ya kifamilia kama vile hana mume, asiwe na watoto wenye umri chini ya miaka 12
Awe yuko tayari kuishi katika Kijiji cha SOS kama mama wa watoto wanaohitaji malezi na upendo wote.
Uwezo wa kuongea kwa lugha ya Kiingereza ni sifa ya ziada.
Kama hana cheti cha sekondari awe na cheti chochote cha malezi ya watoto
Mama mwenye cheti cha malezi ya watoto atapewa kipaumbele zaidi.
Nafasi hii inamtaka mama akae kwenye nyumba za SOS kwa ajili ya kuwapa malezi watoto

NB: Waombaji watakaofanikiwa watapatiwa mafunzo maalum ya malezi ya kwa muda usiopunguwa miezi mitatu .

Administrative cum HR Officer

Reporting to: Program Manager
Some of the Duties and Responsibilities:
He/she is charge all administration issues of Mwanza Program
He/she is responsible for HR management for program Mwanza
Managing the day-to-day operations of the Mwanza Program
Planning and scheduling external meetings and appointments for the Program Director.
He/she is in charge of logistics for Mwanza program
.
Academic Qualifications and Work Experience.

Degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences or its equivalent.
At least three year of relevant professional experience, demonstrated by solid competencies in the field of office administration, secretarial and basic accounting.
Ability to work independently, self-organize, use initiative, keep commitments and meet deadlines.
Good written and verbal communication skills both in English and Swahili, ability to communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
Computer literacy

Assistant Accountant
Reporting to: Accountant

Roles & Responsibilities

Assist the accountant on the preparation of the annual budget for Mwanza program.
Assist the Accountant in Managing the Organization’s funds and make sure the organization runs according to financial budget frame
Design and implement internal controls mechanism to ensure there is robust Financial Internal Control System
Ensure that all financial transactions (including grant disbursement and date are correctly implemented according to policies and procedures.
Ensures all funds are properly controlled and that all administrative and financial procedures are followed.

Academic Qualification and Experiences.

University graduate in Finance Management or Accounting field
CPA/ACCA qualified will be added advantage
Minimum 3 years’ experience as Accountant in a busy environment (preferably with an NGO).
Experience in managing Funds of Multilateral donors.

Family Based Care (FBC) Coordinator

Reporting to: Program Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

Providing strong effective leadership to the affairs of the Children’s Village.
Supporting the children, youth, and SOS mothers for emotional and physical development.
Managing the CV program
Representing the Village in the local community, creating local networks that support the Children’s Village program.
Being a role model for the children, youth and mothers.
This candidate should have knowledge and skills on partnership building with various take holders such as Government officials, NGOs, FBOs as well as with the private sector
He/she should be able to write the project proposals in order to enhance resource mobilization in the village
A working knowledge on HR and performance management

Academic Qualification and Experiences

Degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, Development studies or its equivalent.
At least three year of relevant professional experience at management level especially in NGO.
Three (3) years’ experience in working with children/youth.
The candidate should possess the emotional stability to lead and guide the large community of children and youth, by maintaining the required high standards.
A stable social and emotional family situation.
Computer literacy
Mature personality aged 35-40 years (Male candidates are highly encouraged to apply)

Note: The position requires the Family Based Care Manager to live within the SOS Children’s Village.

Sponsorship Assistant

Reporting to: Family Based Care Manager
Co-ordinates sponsorship activities within the village.
Works with SOS mothers, Village Educator/Counsellor for children information on children and works with all the facility
He/She a conduct person for sponsorship issue in Mwanza
He/She support the FBC Manager in preparing reports for sponsors.
Ensures that all children information meets the sponsorship requirements.
Ensures that parcels and correspondence are distributed to children as per sponsorship standards.
Acts as a host to sponsors who visit the SOS village in Mwanza program

Academic Qualification and Experiences

Diploma in Communications/Public Relation/social sciences field from any recognized college/institutions
Three years of work experience in sponsorship works on children/youth specifically NGO working environment
Empathy and interest in working with children /youth
Stable and mature personality, good listener, patient and understanding;
Interested and skilled in basics of photo taking and a team player
Well conversant with computer packages

Village Handyman
Reporting to: Administrator

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

H/she overall in charge for maintenance of the village
Maintains and repairs water and sewage installations including drains, pipelines, water mains, sewage plant
Prepares and implements a schedule of preventive maintenance tasks for the program in Mwanza
Ensures the safety of all equipment, particularly in children’s play areas and within the family houses

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

CSEE and Certificate in full Technician from any recognized VETA colleges / institutions
Good knowledge and experience on masonry, plumbing and electricity.
Fluent in English and Swahili
Decent and well-disciplined candidate, interested to work with children loves children
Computer basic skills
At least two years working experience preferably in this field.
Basic knowledge on Child rights and child protection

Fundraising & Communication Officer

Reporting to: Project Manager (Global Leadership Giving Campaign)
Duties and Responsibilities
Identify and secure funding from internal & external sponsors / foundations
Assist the Project Manager in the development and implementation of fund development strategy within SOS Children’s Village Tanzania.
Prepare and submit the proposals for acquisition of the grants/funds within required standards/ frames
Maintain communications with the public, media & private sector for SOS Children’s Villages resource mobilization.

Academic Qualification, skills & Experiences:

A Bachelor degree on Project Management / Development studies or any related fields from recognized university
Strong background in proposal development and donor negotiation skills with good track record of awarded proposals
Previous proven professional fundraising skills and experience for NGOs, CSOs, public or private sector
Three years’ experience of government donor relations and knowledge of funding requirements, particularly with donor agencies
Excellent ability to work cross-organizationally with multiple stakeholders in realization of shared goals
Able to share passion for and knowledge of donor engagement and grant acquisition strategies and techniques through training and/or mentoring
Proactive, inquisitive and determined in identifying and pursuing new grant funding opportunities.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and public relations skills.
Highest levels of accuracy and professionalism, flexibility to accommodate frequent travels

Program Manager
Reporting to: National Director
Roles & Responsibilities
Directs and co-ordinates all projects/ programs of SOS Children’s Villages Programs in Mwanza.
Builds and develops a committed and effective staff team to support sustainable implementation of programs
Ensures that programs resources are used appropriately & efficiently.
Lead building and strengthening partnership with government, Civil Society Organizations, private sector and communities to ensure vulnerable children receive quality care, education and health.
He is overall in charge of all programs in Mwanza.
Responsible for program proposals
Leads the implementation of the programme management cycle in Mwanza.
Provide strategic leadership in fundraising and resource mobilization in Mwanza
Responsible for preparation and submission of implementation progress narrative reports, management reports submitted to donors, management, Board of Trustees and other stakeholders.

Academic Qualifications and Work Experience

A postgraduate degree in any of the following disciplines: Development studies, Project Management, Organizational Management, Children and Youth Care programming &Sociology.
Strong background on programming and projects management
Strong background in proposal development and donor negotiation skills Strong, leadership and interpersonal skills and group dynamics management skills
Working experiences should include at least 3 years progressive work at key positions (in management) in a stretching modern working environment preferably in NGO.
Experience in managing donor projects
A mature person (male or female) aged 30-40 years

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply for this position, send your application letter describing how your experience, qualifications and competencies making you the right candidate for this position, Enclose a detailed updated CV with current passport size photo, telephone contacts and details of at least 3 referees with their emails, address & phone numbers (Must include your current/former Supervisors). All candidates will be subject to child protection recruitment procedures and checks. Closing date is TWO weeks after the first Advert. This should be addressed to:-
The National Director
SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania
P. O. Box 80462
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

 Deadline: 23 Feb 2015