SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria (SOS CV Nigeria) is one of 136 Member Associations working under the umbrella of SOS Children’s Villages International, an international non-governmental social development organization. We have been active in Nigeria since 1973, with footprints across the country in: Isolo (Lagos State), Owu-Ijebu (Ogun State), Jos (Plateau State) Ibadan (Oyo State), Kaduna (Kaduna State) and Gwagwalada, (Federal Capital Territory).
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Programme Manager
Location: Edo
Position Summary
- The Program Manager will be responsible for leading the implementation of the project in SOS Children’s Village Programme in Edo.
- He/She will be responsible for overall management of all components of the project, ensuring excellence and quality inputs at all stages.
- Develop and lead capacity building efforts, including training and technical support, of stakeholders and frontline service providers to strengthen identification, protection, and support to victims of trafficking.
- Lead capacity building efforts of children’s institutions within communities to strengthen identification, protection, and child-centered support to child victims of trafficking and other vulnerable children, ensuring that children are protected and cared for in line with their needs and best interests.
- Ensure that technical guidance, tools, and SOPs are implemented in line with national guidelines, principles, and best practices, and adequately consider the unique needs of victims of trafficking.
- Develop and maintain effective and productive working relationships with relevant government stakeholders, service providers, and partners in the field of counter-trafficking and child-friendly justice.
- Monitor delivery of training, conferences and meetings, and ensure corrective actions are initiated and tracked when required.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to ensure that goals and objectives of Child Protection projects are met.
- Build relationships with agencies and organizations working on trafficking mitigation and response.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- HND / B.Sc Degree in a relevant subject area, such as Guidance & Counseling, Community development, Social works etc.
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a similar role in an INGO.
- Proven experience in Anti Sex and Human trafficking.
- Management experience will be an added advantage.
- Previous experience working and coordinating with other stakeholders (police, shelter homes, other NGO’s, etc.).
- Understanding of family development and community development, and sustainability of programme responses and outcomes.
- Experience in the field of Human Trafficking services and/or prevention including prior experience with, or demonstrated commitment to, developing and implementing a collaborative approach to addressing the complex needs of trafficked victims.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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