Nafasi Ya Kazi :- Alternative Care Coordinator At SOS Children’s Villages January 2025

SOS Children’s Villages Vacancy Announcement

SOS Children’s Villages in Tanzania is a local non-government and non-denominational organization affiliated with SOS Children’s Villages International. Established 74 years ago, the organization works to protect and care for children who have lost parental care or are at risk of losing it. It operates globally, with 135 locations in countries such as Zanzibar, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, and Iringa. SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania focuses on ensuring the best care for children, innovation, and effective collaboration with partners, guided by core values such as courage, commitment, trust, and accountability.

SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania seeks qualified candidates for the following positions:

Job type: Full-time

Job Title: Alternative Care Coordinator

Duty Station: Zanzibar
Reporting to: Program Director

Job Summary: This position leads the Alternative Care unit, ensuring the growth and development of children and youth in family-based care while coordinating education activities and ensuring compliance with SOS policies.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and oversee the Alternative Care program approach.
• Ensure quality care and psychosocial support for children and youth.
• Lead budgeting, planning, and reporting for the AC unit.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Social Work, Sociology, or related field.
• 4-6 years of relevant management experience.
• Experience in child protection, family care, and community development.

How to Apply

This is Full-time Job, Interested candidates for any of the above positions should submit an application letter via email, along with a detailed and updated CV that includes telephone contacts, email address, and details of at least 3 referees. The candidate MUST clearly indicate the title of the position applied for. Only candidates contacted for the interview will be required to submit copies of academic and professional certificates. The closing date is 21st January 2025. To apply, please send your application to:
The National Director, SOS Children’s Villages, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
[email protected]

Please Note: SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and committed to keeping children safe from abuse and harm, preventing all forms of exploitation, harassment, and abuse among staff, program participants, donors, and community members. Therefore, candidates applying for this post will be subject to child safeguarding recruitment procedures and checks. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.