Coordinator – Family Strengthening (Anuradhapura)

SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka, a member organization of SOS-Kinderdorf International, provides total care to the children who have lost their parents as well as the children who are at risk of losing the care of their biological family. The organization has well established Projects in Piliyandala, Nuwaraeliya, Galle, Anuradhapura, Monaragala, Jaffna, Gandara, Peraliya, Malpotha and Mallavi invites applications from highly committed individuals who meet the requisite qualifications for the following position.

COORDINATOR – FAMILY STRENGTHENING (ANURADHAPURA)

The Co-ordinator – Family Strengthening reports to the Project Head and s/he will be responsible for coordinating community development programmes implemented by the organization. S/he should liaise with the government and non-governmental organizations and take on programme implementation and management. Field Visits, Periodic programme reviews and Progress reporting are also a part of the duties of the Co-ordinator-Family Strengthening.

Sound understanding of Social Development and Civil Society dynamics; good command of spoken and written English & Tamil, Knowledge in MS Office Packages, E-mail/Internet and ability to work as a member of a team are essential requirements.

S/he should possess a Degree or Diploma in Social Work or equivalent prior work experience in community development is preferred.

Applications should contain contact details of 3 non related referees. The closing date for the applications is 16^th October 2023.

DIRECTOR - HR & OD,

SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES-SRI LANKA,

KESBEWA,

PILIYANDALA

SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka is committed to protecting its staff, programme participants and the communities we serve (both children and adults) from harm from child abuse, sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse and all other types of harm. Every individual who joins SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka should understand his/her responsibility in ensuring a safeguarding environment. The highest standards of selection, recruitment and authentication procedures will be applied for all employment opportunities, including thorough cross-checking of references and submitting a current police clearance certificate