SOS Children's Villages work in more than 133 countries to support families and help children at risk grow up in a loving home. In Nigeria, SOS Children’s Villages has been active since 1973 and has presence in Isolo-Lagos, Owu-Ijebu, Ogun State, Gwagwalada-Abuja, Jos-Plateau State, Ibadan-Oyo State and Kaduna-Kaduna State.
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: National Child Safeguarding Coordinator
Location: Abuja
Job Description
- The overview of responsibility of the National Child Safeguarding Coordinator is to promote, coordinate and support the implementation of the Child Protection Policy and related child safeguarding policy support documents in the Organization and all its programmes in order to mitigate child safeguarding risks for children and young people who are directly and indirectly cared for and supported through SOS Children’s Villages Programmes
Key Responsibilities
- Strengthen the child protection implementation strategy and promote best practices in the organization.
- Champion, support and develop strategic child safeguarding alliances for the organization.
- Monitor, research and represent the organization on child safeguarding issues in the communities
- Train and develop relevant key stakeholders on child safeguarding matters
- Coordinate implementation of the Child Protection Policy and related child safeguarding policy support documents in the organization
Requirements
- At least a first degree in Psychology, Social Work, Forensic Science or other related areas.
- At least 5 years of experience in the area of child safeguarding/protection and care for children and young people.
- Strong knowledge of Child Protection and Child’s Right and ability to work with multiple stakeholders, in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication, analytical, research, problem-solving and facilitation skills
- Proven project and team management skills as well as a willingness to travel within and outside the country
Application Closing Date
2nd June, 2017
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online