SOS Children’s Villages
Kenya is an affiliate of SOS CV- International whose mission is to build
families for
children in need, help them shape their own futures and share in the development of their communities.
children in need, help them shape their own futures and share in the development of their communities.
SOS Children’s
Villages Kenya provides infrastructure in terms of education and health and
families strengthening programs for families living in the local communities.
SOS CV KE seeks to recruit self-motivated, dynamic and results driven individuals in the following position:
Fund Development and
Communication Manager
Main tasks for a
person holding this position include but not limited to:
- Develop,
implement and evaluate the fundraising strategy
- Coordinate
the activities of fundraising.
- Develop
and implement a public relations and media strategy for SOS CV KE,
ensuring that all our communication is consistent, based on the same
global brand framework.
- Coordinate
the local child sponsorship programme and activities and ensure smooth
correspondence to international sponsors.
- Develop,
approach and maintain appropriate relations with potential donor
companies, firms, organisations, foundations, civil societies and the
government for assistance, as well as media outlets and individuals in
writing, sending proposals and funding applications as required ensuring
adequate follow ups.
Job specifications
- A
degree in Social Sciences or communication, Master’s Degree shall be an
added advantage.
- At
least 5 years demonstrable experience in the conceptualisation,
development and implementation of fundraising programmes;
- Strong
marketing and public relations experience;
- Excellent
communication, interpersonal, analytical, fundraising and networking
skills.
- Computer
literacy including working with all MS office applications is a must.
Experience in design and desktop publishing is an added advantage.
- Fluency
in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
- Smart
negotiation skills with proven ability to develop and strengthen
relationships with organisations and a wide range of individuals. Solid
experience in establishment of high level contacts would be essential for
this position.
National Family Strengthening Programme (FSP) Manager
The National FSP
Manager main tasks include but not limited to;-
- Overall
coordination and management of the SOS Family Strengthening Programs in
Kenya and assets therein.
- Planning
and budgeting for project activities.
- Project
proposal writing and sourcing of donor funding.
- Coordinating
and ensuring compliance with donors and line Ministry guidelines.
- Coordinating
the administration and operations of the FSP and related facilities.
- Providing
necessary support to the staff, the community representatives and donors.
Job specifications
- A
degree in Social Sciences. Master’s Degree shall be an added advantage.
- Good
communication, facilitation, proposal and report writing skills
- Strong
background in community mobilization
- Over 8
years’ practical experience in management of programmes and preferably in
the NGO sector
- Ability
to work independently with minimal supervision
- Willingness
and ability to travel.
Program Officer – Advocacy
Main tasks for a
person holding this position include but not limited to:
- To design
and deliver the organization’s core advocacy messages to Kenya’s decision
and opinion makers
- To
monitor current debates in Kenya, United Nations and other international
organizations forums on child rights and development, and identify
opportunities to shape these policies
- To
develop and maintain a national legal and political analysis
- To
build and maintain contacts with relevant NGO networks working on child
rights and protection to ensure the inclusion of the organization’s key
messages into policy documents.
- To
build and maintain contacts with relevant media personnel and houses to
increase the organizations profile in the media and draw attention to
child rights violations, and practical proposals to address them
- Develop,
implement and evaluate different kinds of advocacy work
- Regularly
conduct internal and external analysis on the situation of children’s
rights in the country
Job specifications
- A
degree in social sciences or equivalent
- Five
years’ experience in a social work/senior administrative position.
- Excellent
computer & communication skills
- Experience
in financial management, conducting baseline surveys, monitoring &
evaluation will be an added advantage
- Report
& Proposal writing skills
- Significant
knowledge of how the civil society works in Kenya
- A
demonstrated understanding of the Child Rights issues in Kenya.
Administration Officer
The Administration
officer’s main tasks include:
- In
charge providing administrative support to the all the facilities in the
organization.
- S/he
exercises a high degree of discretion and initiative, while supporting the
smooth running of the national office to maintain high a standard of
communication within the office, and exceptional quality control of all
office activities
- Procurement
and management of assets and materials.
- Managing
the SOS CV KE fleet of vehicles
Job specifications
The ideal candidate
should have, as a minimum:
- A
degree in Business Administration or equivalent
- Five
years’ experience in an administrative position.
- Excellent
computer & communication skills
- Experience
in financial management
- Excellent
report writing skills
To apply for these positions, please submit your application
letter enclosing a detailed current CV, current and expected remuneration
package, copies of academic & professional certificates, telephone contacts
and details of at least 3 referees by 28th August 2012, addressed to:
The National Director,
SOS Children’s Villages Kenya,
SOS Children’s Villages Kenya,
P. O. Box 40653, 00100
GPO
Nairobi.
Nairobi.
or info@soskenya.org
SOS CV KE is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
