SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe

Deadline: 29 October 2020

Location: Harare Zimbabwe

Supervisor: Board of Directors and Additional Professional support CVI Representative

Background

SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe is a child focused 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 realize the mission of the organization, SOS CV Zimbabwe is recruiting a National Director who will lead the organization.

Mission of the position

The National Director ensures the effective overall direction, operations and performance of the Member Association (MA), by developing and executing core programmes and financial strategies that lead to the sustainability of the organization. The National Director leads and develops the MA with the support from leadership (Board and Management), to ensure effective delivery of programmes and services to children, families and communities within the frame of the MA’s vision, mission and values.

Tasks and responsibilities

Please find the detailed tasks and responsibilities for this position HERE

Requirements: Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

At least 10 years’ experience in developmental work at senior management and leadership positions; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Public Policy and Social Sciences, A Master’s degree is an added advantage; A good understanding of child rights and child development issues; Experience in developing, nurturing and implementing social 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 organization, working closely with the Board for governance and management; A successful record of accomplishment working with and building high-performance teams in a multicultural setting; Excellent networking ability, persuasive communication, marketing and fundraising skills; Strong managerial and implementation skills; Strong strategic awareness, integrating environmental developments, future orientation and a pragmatic view into operational planning and day-to-day work; Proactive decision-making based on sound analysis and excellent communication skills; Fluent oral/written English skills required, Zimbabwe local languages preferred.

To apply

If you believe you are the right candidate for 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.

NB This position is open only for Zimbabwean Nationals.

Applications that are late do not have a CV or certified certificates attached 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.

Applications including at least three traceable referees should be sent electronically to ESAF.HROD@sos-kd.org