SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an affiliate of SOS - 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.

In Kenya, the organisation runs five Children’s villages in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Meru and Kisumu. SOS Children’s Villages Kenya provides infrastructure in terms of education and health and families strengthening programs for families living in the local communities.

We seek to recruit a Village Director to run SOS Children’s Villages Nairobi. S/he should be able to lead the facility independently according to SOS Children’s Villages standards on child care and good management.

Key responsibilities :
  • Management of the SOS Cchildren’s Village facility and assets therein
  • Planning and budgeting for project activities
  • Coordinating the administration and operations of the Village and related facilities
  • Fulfilling the role of the father figure and role-model for the children
  • Overseeing the educational and physical needs of the children
  • Providing necessary support to the children and team of staff.
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  • Degree in social science, post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
  • 6 – 8 years experience working with child focused organisation in a senior management position
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of the senior management team
  • Demonstrated work experience in policy interpretation and implementation
  • Proven interpersonal, leadership and effective representation skills
  • A strong family person, willingness work for long hours and live within an SOS Children’s village
  • Mature person aged between 40 – 45 years
  • Must have a clean criminal record and a demonstrated love for children
The position offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package. Appropriate training and support will be provided.

If you possess the above qualifications, please send your application letter together with a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, telephone contacts and details of at least 3 referees by 2nd November 2011 to :-

The National Director
SOS Children’s Villages Kenya
P.O Box 40653 - 00100, GPO
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an equal opportunity employer

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