Head of Programme Development

Organization: SOS Children’s Villages International
Location: Sofia (Bulgaria)
Grade: Mid level
Occupational Groups:
- Project and Programme Management
- Children's rights (health and protection)
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Education, Learning and Training
Closing Date: 2021-12-21

Location: Sofia, Bulgaria

SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation for the global federation of SOS Children’s Villages. As a non-governmental social development organisation we support children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief, and we advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We work in 135 countries and territories, reaching over one million children, young people, families and caregivers each year. To support us with this important responsibility the International Office CEE/CIS/ME is looking for a committed: Head of Programmes Development

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Supports and monitors strategic programme development, planning and implementation of programmes, provides tailored technical expertise in line with SOS Children’s Villages vision, mission, values, strategy, policies, and brand to selected 4-5 Member Associations
Advise Member Associations in the development of national and programme strategies, mid-term and annual plans to ensure alignment with federation strategy, policies, and standards
Advise Member Associations in planning new, changing or ending ongoing programmes and projects, check quality of programme ideas and concepts
Provide and organise expertise to Member Associations in the implementation of federation strategy, policies and standards to achieve quality and planned results in programmes
Monitor Member Associations KPIs, trends, achievement of planned results, compliance with federation policies and standards. Support the development and implementation of Member associations’ Quality Management approach
Provide support in recruitment, orientation and on-going development of National Programme Directors in the respective MAs
Responsible within own area of work to raise awareness of the SOS Child Protection Policy principles and to prevent and protect children from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination

Requirements:

University degree in social sciences, social work or psychology
A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in the field of child welfare, alternative care, prevention of separation social services, child protection
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a management position the field of child welfare and child protection
Experience in programme planning, monitoring and evaluation
Experience in conducting training, workshops and other capacity building activities
Strong analytical and networking skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a multicultural team
Fluent in written and spoken English
Readiness to travel at least 30% of working time

Following assets are an advantage:

Experience in NGO sector
Moderation, facilitation skills
Experienced in virtual team work

We offer:

Working for a meaningful cause
A diverse range of interesting tasks in a leading international NGO’s multicultural working environment
Opportunities for further trainings and development
A committed and innovative team and management culture

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