SOS JOB: RECRUITMENT FOR VARIOUS POSITIONS

SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES IN NIGERIA IS LOOKING FOR…
QUALIFIED AND COMMITTED PROFESSIONALS TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

National Human Resources and Organisational Development Manager/Adviser


POSITION SUMMARY:
The National HR & OD Advisor works as part of the national management team in Nigeria to build an effective National HR function in SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria, and to support the implementation HR policies, strategies and good practices

The national HROD Manager / Advisor is a member of the West and Central Africa Regional Human Resources and Organizational Development Network

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Masters level University degree in Business Administration, with specialization in HR or Personnel Management
Three years of professional work experience in the field of HR or personnel administration
Work experience in an international organization is desirable
Membership of professional HR and Personnel Management Institute

FIELD OFFICERS
Family Strengthening Programme 2 Positions (Gwagwalada & Owu Ijebu)
The Field Officer will be a full-time SOS employee who shall assist the programme coordinator with the day-to-day running of the family strengthening programme. In particular he/she shall provide support with the implementation of the family development process (FDP), supporting the provision of services to beneficiaries; Support families to set up income generating activities; create and maintain beneficiary filing system; office administration; perform detailed financial administration tasks; as well as administrative support to the programme

The ideal candidate must have strong 2 years post NYSC experience; Administrative; field work experience, computer literacy (Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms Access, internet access); ability to work with forms, maintain records and write reports. Experience in child and youth development, counseling or auxiliary social work and knowledge about OVC issues would be an advantage
You should be fluent in one or more of the languages of the target group
Possession of a valid driver’s license will be an added advantage

YOUTH COUNSELORS (LAGOS AND OGUN)
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Degree in Education, Psychology or Social Work
Minimum of 5 years work experience in social, teaching or related field with youths

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Organizational skills in education, career guidance and other youth activities
Conflict management skills.
Should be ready to live with the youths
Be familiar with Child Rights Act and Child Protection Policy

SOS MOTHERS (JOS, PATEAU STATE)
POSITION SUMMARY
The SOS Mother builds a close relationship with every child entrusted to her care, and provides security, love and stability that each child needs. As a child-care professional, she lives with the children, guides their development, and runs her household independently. She recognizes and respects each child’s family background, cultural roots and religion

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The Mother lives permanently in the Village in a house with the children entrusted in her care. She is responsible for the children’s individual psycho-social and educational development. She must possess a minimum of Senior Secondary School Certificate. Possession of a Diploma/NCE in Home Economics/ Nutrition will be an added advantage. She must be conversant with child care practices, child health, nutrition planning, cooking and managing family budget. She should also possess an above average written and oral communication skill. Above all, she must love children and has a homely and caring disposition. Applications from Widows are encouraged.

AUNTIES (JOS & LAGOS)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Aunties support the Mothers in caring entrusted to them and relieve the Mothers as occasion demands

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
She is expected to possess a minimum Senior Secondary School Certificate with good oral and written communication
She should have natural love for children tolerance, with good housekeeping skills. She must be caring and demonstrate respectful attitude towards children.

SENIOR NURSING SISTER AND NURSING SISTER
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The candidates must be a registered Nurse/ Widwife (SRN/SCM) with public health experience and possess a minimum of 5/3 years cognate working experience respectively in providing and coordinating primary health care services, designing and facilitating programmes on nutrition, reproductive health and family planning and other related issues

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Ability to provide and coordinate primary health care service
- Diagnosing of patients with the necessary investigations
- Attend to emergency cases at any time and report to Senior Nursing Sister
- Explain health problems, treatment and give advice feedback to the respective project head
- Follow-up of out-patient cases and hospital admissions and give feedback to the respective project head
- Keep up-to-date records of patients.
- Ability to design programmes on Healthcare, Nutrition HIV/AIDS and other relevant issues
- Ability to write personal action plan

TEACHERS (JOS, ABUJA, LAGOS)
Vacancies exist in these areas (Physical & health, French, computer, fine art or creative at music, special education, educator (Kindergarten)

The successful Candidates for Teaching Positions Must
Possess excellent speaking, reaction and writing skill;
Be a team player and be willing to learn
Have knowledge of modern teaching techniques and aides;
Good knowledge of computer will be added

Ideal Candidate Profile for Educator-Kindergarten
Minimum of NCE in Early Childhood Education
Adequate knowledge and use of Montessori and Froebel methods and materials
Minimum of 3 years post qualification and on the job experience

Ideal candidate profile for teachers-Primary School
Minimum of NCE
Sound knowledge of primary 1 – 6 core subjects
Adequate use of diverse current teaching techniques and materials
Minimum of 3 years post qualification and on the job experience
For subject teachers (French, computer, music, Physical/ Health, Home Economics, Arts & Crafts and Special Education and adult education Specialist) – sound knowledge of subject areas and professional ethics with current teaching/ learning techniques

SECRETARY / CASHIER (JOS, ABUJA)
The candidates must possess a minimum of ND in Accountancy, Secretarial Administration/ NCE in Business Education with skills in office administration and pretty cash management with at least 3 years working experience. He/ she must possess good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. He/she must be computer literate

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Effective oral and written communication skills
Good interpersonal relationship skills
Reasonable typing skills
Good knowledge of use of excel and other accounting packages

HANDYMAN (ISOLO, LAGOS)
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Maintain the functionality of equipment and building
Ensure proper running of the equipment in the village/SOS premises
Prompt repairs of faulty equipment
Ability to keep records of equipment
Ability to write report
Supervision of major repair work by external contractor in the village

HOW TO APPLY
If you want a challenging career while impacting the lives of children in Nigeria, we would like to hear from you. If you meet the above stated requirements, Email your along the cover letter stating your motivation for applying for this position to:

The National Director
SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria
National Office
35, Ogunmefun Street, Pedro, Palmgrove,
P.O.Box 660 Shomolu, Lagos, Nigeria
EMAIL TO: info@sosvillages-nigeria.org

DEADLINE: 20th March 2011.