National Director Somalia  (Job Ref: SOS/ND/5/10)

SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation for the global federation of SOS Children’s Villages. As a non-governmental social development organisation we support children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief, and we advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We work in 135 countries and territories, reaching over one million children, young people, families and caregivers each year. To support us with this important responsibility we are now looking for a committed:

National Director Somalia  (Job Ref: SOS/ND/5/10)

SOS Children’s Villages Somalia is a child focussed organization and an affiliate of the SOS Children Villages International. It is non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational, and non-racial. Its overall mission is to build families for children in need, help them shape their own futures and share in the development of their communities. To realise the mission of the organisation, SOS CV Somalia is recruiting a National Director who will lead the organisation

Location:  Mogadishu

Purpose of the Position

The National Director will, with the support of the Board, provide strategic direction and leadership to the organization; and be responsible for expanding its impact, effectiveness and capacity. The incumbent will cultivate good working relationships with partners, donors, government, stakeholders and beneficiaries.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Deliver effective programmes and services to children, youth, families and communities within the framework of the organization’s Vision, Mission & Values.
• Lead implementation of organizational strategic plan to ensure sustainable programmes that are operationally effective and guarantee quality child-care according to defined standards.
• Ensure accountability and compliance to organization policies, standards and procedures and act on agreements as guided by the regional office to ensure international strategies are implemented.
• Develop projections and annual budgets for effective and sustainable management of the organization’s financial and other resources.
• Take a lead role in fundraising and pursue government support and private sources to maximize the resource mobilisation potential in the country and beyond.
• Develop, train and retain the highly skilled teams to ensure the organization has the necessary competencies to fulfill its long-term goals and objectives.
• Lead and supervise the national and location management team.
• Represent the organization both nationally and internationally.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Public Policy and Social Sciences, A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• At least 10 years’ experience in developmental work at senior management and leadership positions. Senior Management experience in a corporate environment is an added advantage.
• A good understanding of child rights and child development issues.
• Experience in developing, nurturing and implementing development programmes and fundraising by establishing long-term partnerships with stakeholders who include government, bilateral donors and private sector.
• Strong influential and executive leadership style, an articulate and confident manager able to spur confidence in the organisation, working closely with the Board for governance and management
• A successful track record working with and building high-performance teams in a multi-cultural setting.
• Must have strong managerial experience and leadership abilities to handle a significant number of staff and program participants.
• Must be well networked with government and other like-minded organizations in Somalia and beyond.

How to Apply

NB Candidates who applied on the previous advert do not need to apply If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above position, please send your detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates.

Applications should be submitted electronically indicating the position you are applying for in the subject line and send to the address given. All applications should be submitted not later than 9 October 2017.

 Applications that are late, do not have CV or certificates attached, or are from non-Somalian nationals will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. E-mail applications should bear the reference number of the position in the subject line of the email.

If you are interested in this position, please send your detailed e-mail application by (9 October 2017) at the latest to ESAF.HROD@sos-kd.org  www.sos-childrensvillages.org/.