SOS Children’s Villages International is a Global Organisation established in 1949 that works to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children. SOS Children’s Villages International works through member associations in over 133 countries worldwide.
SOS Children’s Villages The Gambia is an international non-governmental development organisation that has been active in the field of children’s rights and committed to children’s need and concerns since 1982. We focus our work on children without parental care and children at risk of losing parental care and their communities. The organisation has a wide range of programmes in Bakoteh, Soma, Basse and the Foni Jarrol District which include children’s villages, a youth facility, family strengthening programmes, kindergartens and schools, a mother and child clinic, vocational training centres and women empowerment programmes.
POSITION SUMMARY
The National Director (ND) is under the direct supervision of the Children’s Villages International Representative (CVI Rep.) He or she represents SOS Children’s Gambia. He or she leads, manages and develops the National team as the chief executive officer. He or she cultivates good working relationships with partners, donors, government, stakeholders and beneficiaries. He or she provide strategic direction and leadership, promote innovation and learning. The National Director ensures financial health and fulfillment of the organization’s purpose, goals and values and collaborates collegially with the National team to foster cohesion among staff, the country and regional leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Must Criteria)
- Advance degree in business administration, education, a relevant social science discipline or similar • Minimum 8 years (preferably 10 years) leadership experience at a senior management/ executive level in a larger or complex organisation, preferentially within the NGO or public sector
• Prior experience in one or more of the following functional areas: human resource management, finance, marketing, social services provision, education management, community development • Strategic orientation and entrepreneurial attitude: able to think globally, shows high-level analytical & conceptual abilities, able to identify opportunities for growth and develop organisational strategies • Leadership: able to build effective teams, motivate high performance, and generate commitment to organisational goals • English language fluency in addition to the national language • Hands-on computer software skills (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.) • Readiness to travel nationally and internationally as required
COMPETENCIES – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Understanding the organisation: able to clearly communicate SOS Children’s Villages Who We Are (Vision, Mission & Values), policies and strategies in all areas.
• Child rights & child development: Working knowledge in the area of child rights, child protection, child development and family & community development. • Integrity: able to state views openly and act in line with beliefs, maintain the organisation’s values, maintain deadlines, commitments and ethical standards, ability to gain the trust/ respect of co-workers. • Collaboration: driven to work with others, able to build partnerships and networks internally and externally. • People development: driven to improve others; track-record in coaching & mentoring staff, delegation skills, giving/ receiving feedback and identifying development opportunities of co-workers. • Communication: high-level written and verbal communication/ presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively with partners and staff at all levels; ability to represent the organisation externally. • Intercultural, gender and diversity sensitivity: able to bridge different national or organisational cultures and to work effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment respecting diversity.
• Functional skills: financial management (overview); HR management (working knowledge); project cycle management – planning, implementing, monitoring & evaluating (high level); change management (high level). • Experience/knowledge in Fundraising and marketing and in applying for public funds (grants & governmental subsidies)
How to apply:
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in this position, please send your e-mail application (detailed CV and motivation letter in ENGLISH), along with three traceable references to [email protected] stating “ND –The Gambia” in the subject line.
STARTING DATE
- 1 April or before
CONTRACT TYPE
- Indefinite
LOCATION
- The Gambia
More Information
- Job City BANJUL
