EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

SOS Childrens Villages Kenya is a development organization that works with communities,
organisational partners and authorities to help improve the lives and opportunities of vulnerable
children. Uniquely, we provide long-term, family-based care for children who have lost parental care,
or who are at risk of losing it, and we support and strengthen families and communities to prevent
child abandonment. We steadily growing and are inviting suitably qualified persons to fill several
positions that are currently available in the organization as follows:
1. HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
We are looking to recruit a person with exceptional skills and a minimum of 10 years previous
experience in managing a modern day Human Resources & Administration function at SOS CV
Kenya. SOS CV Kenya has a complement of close to 500 staff spread accross Kenya. The holder of
this position therefore provides personnel manageemnt, organzational development and human
resources development support to the National Association. S/he coordinates in close consultations
with the National Director, staff recruitments, staff onboarding, training and development, periodic
appraisals, staff compensation, discipline, among others. S/he ensures our staffing and staff skills
distribution is in lien with our strategic plans and targets.
Specific tasks and requirements for this position includes

Provide expert HR Management advice and information to the organization

Ensure that all the organisations HR policies and practices remain competitive, legally
compliant and benchmarked only on best practices, through regular reviews and development.
Human Resources planning based on medium to long term needs of the organization covering recruitment, deployment, motivation, development and retention.
Administer staff welfare and benefits policies
Ensure completeness and safe custody of personnel records for staff countrywide.
Support in assets and materials procurement and management processes.
Management of staff medical and group personal insurance agreements and plans
Provide support in in handling staff complaints and labour based litigations.

Required Qualifications/Abilities

Masters degree in social sciences and a post graduate qualification in HRM

Sound knowledge of recruitment, selection and separation procedures as well as the labour
laws.
Highly developed communication skills; both written and spoken.
Ability to undertake personal task planning with proven ability to work independently,
thinking clearly and acting ably while under pressure.
10 years working experience in a multi-cultural. Those with previous experience in a
development organization may have an added advantage.
Ability to support administrative activities and processes at a managerial level
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Well-developed computing skills especially MS suite of office and HR software.

Previous experience in handling disputes and other employee benefit schemes.

2. PROGRAM DIRECTORS (MOMBASA & KISUMU)

This is programme position located at the Childrens Villages (locational). The Programme Directors
reports functionally to the National Head of Programmes and administratively to the National
Director. The holder of this position is the overall in charge of the Childrens Villages locations and is
responsible for the overall programme development, resources mobilization and successful
implementation of the National Associations Family Based Care and Family Strengthening
Programmes at the local level. The holder of this position provides day to day administrative support
to the Village Directors, School Principals and other facility heads at the location.
Key Responsibilities

Leads the childrens village childrens rights based programme planning and implementation,
local resources mobilization, partnerships development, monitoring and reporting
Facilitates the efficient coordination between the National Office and the CV Location
Provides day to day support to all programmme staff at the location in close coordination with
the National Programme Managers
Provides support to locational staff in the timely allocation of resources for activities
implementation and reporting
Establishment of strategic and long term associations and relationships with host communities,
government and private sector partners and other key stakeholders.
Build and lead a strong programme team.
Leads Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting & Learning at the locational level.

Required Qualifications/Abilities/Experience

A bachelors degree in social studies from a recognised university. A Masters degree in

Business Administration is an added advantage.
Proven track record and at least eight (8) years experience in multi-sectorial programme
program management, of which a minimum five (5) years must have been with child
focused organisation at a senior management level.
Demonstrable capability in programmes design and success in institutional and other forms
resources mobilization.
Ability to work independently and as a member of the management team.
Demonstrated work experience in policy interpretation and implementation.
Proven interpersonal, leadership, and management skills
A good written and oral communicator with proficiency in English and Kiswahili.

3. PROGRAM OFFICER ADVOCACY (National Office, Nairobi)

This is senior programme position that is designed to help the organization develop and strengthen its
work in child rights advocacy. This position reports to the National Family Strengthening
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Programmes Manager. The position coordinates all advocacy based programmes and activities both at
the National and Locational Offices, working with all the programme teams in the designing,
coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting for all child rights advocacy and related
partnership activities. This position is based at the National Office in Nairobi.
Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for:

Leads all the advocacy activities of the National Association

Ensures timely and effective communication of SOS CV Kenya advocacy messages on
children and childrens rights to the public and policy makers
Monitoring current debates in the country, among the SOS CV family association members,
the international office, the United Nations and other international policy dialogue and forums
on child rights and utilizing available opportunities to have the SOS CV Kenya influence and
shape those policies.
To build and maintain contacts with relevant government functions, childrens policy organs,
and development or NGO networks as a mechanism for strategic positioning of SOS CV as the
most strategic childrens based organization of choice.
Working closely with the communication team in designing, developing and dissemination of
materials and information on the rights of children.
Resources Mobilization for sustainability of SOS CV Kenya advocacy work.

Required Qualifications/Abilities

A degree in social sciences or equivalent (those with degree in law may have an added advantage)
At least Five (5) years experience in policy formulation, influencing and monitoring
Demonstrable experience in designing and implementing child based rights campaigns
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrable experience and skills in designing and implementing policy research activities, analysis
and documentation of results.
Highly skilled in report writing and proposals development
Excellent understanding and appreciation of the civil society space in Kenya
In-depth understanding of the Child Rights issues in Kenya.

4. VILLAGE DIRECTOR Eldoret SOS Childrens Village

SOS Childrens Villages Kenya is seeking a highly experienced, qualified and motivated individual to
the position of Village Director for SOS Childrens Villages Eldoret. The primary role of the Village
Director is to be father to each SOS child and family. As father figure, s/he takes an active part in
the growth and development of each child, ensuring their physical, emotional, social and spiritual
welfare. The Village Director must live within the village and be available for the children any time of
the day or night. In addition, s/he supports the SOS Mothers and other co-workers in working towards
the best interests of the child. The Village Director is always guided by the SOS Childrens Village
Manual in defining his/her activities and performing his/her duties.
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Key Responsibilities

Leads the implementation of the Family Based Care programme at the SOS Village
Is the defector father of all the SOS CV Children at the village
Responsible for the management and maintenance of all the SOS Village facilities, resources and
assets therein.
Responsible for annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly planning, budgeting and reporting on all
the Village activities.
Coordinating the administration and operations of the Village in close consultation with the
programme director.
Providing SOS youth with mentorship, guidance and coaching
Overseeing the educational and physical needs of the SOS children in the village
Leading a team of mothers, aunties and other co care workers in ensuring a safe, comfortable and
caring home for every child
Recruitment, family visits and successful admission and integration of new children in the village
Facilitating ongoing support to youth previously under SOS CV care now disengaged.
Providing day to day administrative support to the children and staff team.

Required Qualifications / Abilities / Experience

University degree in a relevant subject. Post graduate qualification in psychology or social studies
is desirable.
Should have a strong background in education, social work and child psychology.
Minimum five (10) years experience working with child focused organisations at a senior
position
Ability to work independently and within a team
In-depth understanding of childrens, education, youth and other family policies
Proven interpersonal, management and leadership skills
A strong planner and communicator with excellent written and oral skills
A mature person of between 37 and 45 years, married with a strong family values and willing to
work beyond the normal hours.
Must have no criminal record and a demonstrated love for children.

How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should apply on-line and attach a copy of their updated resume
together with details of their current salary and benefit package at www.careers.tgagroupea.com.
The deadline for application is Wednesday 26th November 2014. Please visit www.soschildrensvillageskenya.org for the detailed job requirements.
SOS Children's Villages Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.

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