SOS Children’s Villages National Director Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs. SOS Children’s Villages South Africa looking for “National Director“. Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 10th March 2023.
SOS Children’s Villages started in 1949 with an innovative idea. Hermann Gmeiner, a child welfare advocate from Austria, recognized a problem thousands of children in post-war Europe had lost their families, and orphanages presented them with the prospect of a grim institutional childhood. His solution was to develop a model of family-like care – providing children with security and a sense of belonging by building reliable and resilient relationships.
SOS Children’s Villages National Director Jobs 2023
The SOS Children’s Villages has published a job vacancy announcement on 23rd February 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of National Director to be based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
| Recruiter | SOS Children’s Villages |
| Position | National Director |
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum 10 years |
| Application Deadline | 10th March 2023 |
SOS Children’s Villages Job Vacancy 2023
Job Summary: The National Director (ND) ensures the effective overall direction, operations and performance of the Member Association (MA), by developing and executing core programme and financial strategies that lead to the sustainability of the organization. The ND leads and develops the MA with the support from leadership (Board and Management), to ensure effective delivery of programmes and services to children, families and communities within the frame of the MA’s vision, mission and values.
Eligibility Criteria
- Degree in Social Sciences or a Business-related field such as marketing, accounting or management finance.
- Preferably a Master’s degree in Business Administration and/or Education and/or Social Sciences
- At least 10 years’ experience in developmental work at senior management and leadership positions
- Good understanding of policies and strategies relating to child development, programmes, education and advocacy
- Understanding of child rights, child development, family and community development, advocacy, rights-based programming.
- Solid understanding and knowledge of childcare legislation and policies
- Intercultural, gender and diversity sensitivity: able to bridge different national or organizational cultures and to work effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment respecting diversity
- Experience in developing, nurturing and implementing social development programmes and fund raising through establishment of long-term partnerships with stakeholders.
- Strong influential and executive leadership style, be an articulate and confident manager able to spur confidence in the organization, working closely with the Board of directors.
- Notable success working with and building high performance and successful teams in a multi-cultural setting.
- Excellent networking ability, persuasive communication, marketing and fundraising skills.
- A successful record of accomplishment working with and building high-performance teams in a multi-cultural setting.
- Strong managerial and implementation skills.
- Strong strategic awareness, integrating environmental developments, future orientation and a pragmatic view into operational planning and day-to-day work.
- Proactive decision-making based on sound analysis and excellent communication skills.
- Fluency in English is required (Fluency in one or more local languages is preferred).
- Valid driver’s license
Other Details
- Contract Period: 3 years with possible extension
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply SOS Children’s Villages National Director Jobs 2023
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 10th of March 2023.
Applications that are late do not have a CV or certificates attached will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
“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.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.sos-childrensvillages.org |
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