SOS Children's Villages Project Officer, Family and Community Development Jobs in Ethiopia
SOS Children's Villages Project Officer, Family and Community Development Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionWho we areSOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation.
The organization started its humanitarian work with the opening of its first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974.
The organization has been providing life-saving provisions such as food, water and health services for a very significant number of children devastated by severe drought and the subsequent famine.
Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia aspires that every child grows up with love, respect and security.
Why we need you?
We are looking for a Project Officer, Family and Community Development who will be responsible for that can guide and support individual families participating in the program to increase their self-reliance through facilitating the development and implementation of a family’s first family development plan (FCDP).
What we provide
An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career
Your role
As a Project Officer, Family and Community Development you will be in charge of the following:
Making a home visit to the family of each potential child participant, living within the designated area/community, to carry out an initial assessment.
Verifying if the child is within the target group and meets the given vulnerability criteria. Also, assessing the family’s situation using the three keys of self-reliance.
Obtaining copies of vital registration documentation of the caregiver (proof of identity) and all of the children in the family (proof of birth and relationship to caregiver), and other relevant supporting documentation, as appropriate.
Making a recommendation as to whether the child (and his/her family) should participate in the programme.
Make a home visit to the family, together with the relevant co-worker from the community-based partner, to draw-up the first family development plan.
Supporting the family to
identify ‘gaps’ in self-reliance, vis-à-vis the three key areas of self-reliance and based on the development needs of each child within their care (may refer to the findings of the initial assessment) and preparing the first family development plan.
Holding a follow-up meeting with the family and together with the relevant co-worker from the community-based partner, to confirm the contribution of programme partners and to finalize the family Development plan.
Monitoring interactions between the co-workers and the families. Reviewing home visit reports and accompany the co-workers on home visits from time-to-time.
Offering advice, guidance and support to the co-workers, to enable them to effectively support the development of the families on an ongoing basis.
Assisting in the training of community-based partners on the FDP process, as required by the project coordinator.
Based on the regular reviews of families, make a recommendation as to whether a family (or individual child) should exit the programme or if the family requires specialized support
Supporting the delivery of any material support to families by the community-based partners, ensuring that appropriate accountability systems are in place and functioning properly.
Creating and managing a file for each family being supported in designated area/community.
Represent the organization at relevant community gatherings and forums.
Job Requirements
Up for the challenge...
Then check out our criteria’s:
BA Degree in Sociology, Psychology and social development Studies
Minimum 4 years’ experience in community and family development works
Awareness and understanding of relevant social development issues, such as HIV/AIDS, Gender, Child rights issues and good awareness on the situation of OVC at national and regional level
Excellent command over English language including both written and verbal.
Good communication skills,
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Power Point)
Team building & partnership development skills,
Planning, organizing and report writing skill,
Conflict resolution
Interpersonal skills,
Ability to work under stressful situation
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Power Point)
The Pluses:
Prior NGO experience is advantageous
Fluency in the language(s) spoken in target communities
Previous experience working with international NGO's
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; SOS Children's Villages Project Officer, Family and Community Development Jobs in Ethiopia
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