🇸🇱 Massive Recruitment @ SOS Children’s Village – 17 Positions

SOS Children's Village is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Teachers (x4)
2.) Social Worker
3.) Female Youth Supervisor
4.) Teacher (Facilitator) - x11

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Teachers (x4)

JOB ADVERT 

VARIOUS TEACHER POSITIONS

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures,

and we share in the development of their communities.

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

SOS Children Villages in Sierra Leone is seeking to recruit qualified teachers for the following subjects at SOS Hermann Gmeiner International School (HGIS) in Makeni:

1. Chemistry and Further Mathematics (Location Makeni)
2. Economics and Commerce (Location Makeni)
3. Government and History (Location Makeni)
4. Upper Primary (5 & 6) Teacher (Location Makeni)

WE OFFER:

• Attractive Salary
• A supportive team working environment
• Opportunity to work for a well-respected and recognised INGO

To apply submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to [email protected]  Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired, for example: “Teacher to teach Chemistry ”.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Closing date for the submission of applications is Monday 6th March, 2023

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks (police clearance).

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.

2.) Social Worker

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SOCIAL WORKER

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we

share in the development of their communities.

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone is recruiting a Social Worker to supervise and monitor all welfare issues with our participants (Children and Youth) in the Village, to promote and strengthen good social relationship in the village. Reporting directly to the Children’s Village Manager, the Social Worker will work closely with the biological families of our participants (Children and Youth), SOS Mothers and communities, based on the professional social worker practice, ethics, vales to achieve the sustainable development of the families and integration in the community.

Under the leadership of the Children’s Village Manager, the social worker supports programme development in the field of Family Based Care in line with the “Vision, Mission, Values”, the brand and approved strategies, policies, guideline of the organisation and nation legislation.

He is also responsible to ensure the timely completion of the case management procedures at all stages based on the individual approach and on the active participation of children, parents/caregivers.

He is to conducts comprehensive assessment of children and families in strong cooperation with the multidisciplinary team using different resources and social work techniques/methods to identify family needs and strengths and define the required services.

Prepares transition plans, with the strong participation of the village team, caregivers, children and the multidisciplinary team.

Arranges, provides and coordinates the delivery of services to children and families in strong partnership with other services providers and in line with the family development plan.

Keeps regular contracts with child and family during the implementation of family development plan through phone calls, home visits and meeting in programme premises.

Advocates for the individual child and his/her family to have access to social entitlements or obtain needed services.

Contributes in community development undertaken by the Family Based Care Programme, i.e. organise/participate in awareness raising activities, community mobilisation events and capacity building of the community partners.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Diploma in Social Work, Development Studies, or related field.
• 1-year professional experience in related filed.
• Willingness to live and work in remote areas
• Possession of valid motorbike driver license is an advantage
• Experience in project cycle management
• Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 1st April 2023.

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year with a possibility of an extension based on performance

and/or availability of funding.

LOCATION: Children’s Village in Freetown.

WE OFFER:

• Attractive salary and package.
• A supportive team and compelling working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of children and young people in a recognised International NGO.

To apply: submit a cover letter, with your Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (2) from direct supervisors, by email only to [email protected]  Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired.

This position is for Male candidates only 

Closing date for the submission of applications is Monday 6th March, 2023.

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks, police clearance.

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.

3.) Female Youth Supervisor

JOB ADVERTISEMENT 

FEMALE YOUTH SUPERVISOR

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures, and we

share in the development of their communities.

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone is recruiting a Female Youth Supervisor to guide the SOS Children Villages youth according to SOS CV policies and procedures towards self-reliant, so that when they leave the care of SOS CV they shall be self-sufficient contributing members of society. In achieving this, the youth supervisor should be seen as a role model providing advice, guidance, support and a positive example to the youth in their development from adolescence to adulthood.

The youth supervisor is to fosters good relationships with internal co-workers particularly mothers, aunties, social workers and education staff, and externally with partner organisations, relevant government departments and the local community.

She should live close to or in the youth facility/village, and is present during weekday evenings, weekends and holidays in order to develop close and meaningful relationships with the youth.

She helps in budget preparation and administration.  Accounts for all financial transactions as instructed by his/her manager or the operations department ensuring responsible financial planning at all times.

Produces good quality regular and ad-hoc reports in line with requirements from his manager and/or the national office.

Helps the youths in developing and maintaining good relationships with their wider families and communities.

Supports the youths to have regular and on-going contact with their families of origin, facilitating specific opportunities for them to visit where possible.

Motivates the youths to play an active part, both academically and socially, in the school/education facility.  Helps them to see their individual strengths and weaknesses and encourages them to be responsible for their own development.

Encourages the youths to continue as an active and supportive member of the SOS village community, attending events and supporting the SOS mothers in their family lives and homes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of Higher national diploma from a recognised institution, preferably in the area of community development, social work/gender studies.
• At least 2 years’ experience implementing community-based projects or programmes, preferably in the area of community development.
• Knowledge, experience or training in the integration of gender equality and/or the empowerment of women and girls into programming activities.
• Experience in community-based programming, inclusive, gender equitable and participatory approaches.
• Experience in managing activity budgets and related financial resources.
• Experience in external relations with government, community stakeholders and civil society.
• Strong written and spoken English, report writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, as well as training/facilitation skills.

WORK CONDITIONS

STARTING DATE: 1st April 2023.

DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year with a possibility of an extension based on performance

and/or availability of funding.

LOCATION: Children’s Village in Bo.

WE OFFER:

• Attractive salary and package.
• A supportive team and compelling working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of children and young people in a recognised International NGO.

To apply: submit a cover letter, with your Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from direct supervisors, by email only to [email protected]. Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired, for example: “Teacher to teach Chemistry”.

This position is only for female candidates

Closing date for the submission of applications is Monday 6th March, 2023.

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks, police clearance.

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.

4.) Teachers (Facilitators)

JOB ADVERT 

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

SOS Children’s Villages was established in Sierra Leone in 1974. We work with government and partners in communities to help families care for their children or to provide an alternative family for children who have no one to care for them, or who have lost parental care or are exposed to risks of neglect, abandonment, abuse and exploitation. Located in Freetown, Bo and Makeni, SOS Children’s Villages Sierra Leone has a wide range of programmes, in which the love of a caregiver is essential, to ensure children grow in a loving home and become their strongest selves.

Our Vision: Every child belongs to a family and grows up with love, respect and security.

Our Mission: We build families for children in need, we help them shape their own futures,

and we share in the development of their communities.

Our Values: Courage

Commitment

Trust

Accountability

Programmes include Alternative Care settings, Interim Care Centres, Youth care programmes that support more than 530 children and young people leaving in villages and in communities. In addition to quality care, we advocate for children, young people and women’s right, protection, safeguarding and empowerment. SOS Children’s Villages also provide quality education to over 4,000 students through its Herman Gmeiner International Schools, Kindergartens and Technical Vocational/ Employability and Entrepreneurship Training Centre in support of care-exit strategies and reintegration processes. Other projects include the Youth Innovation challenge & Youth-Can! which support young entrepreneurs with their businesses and young people on their quest to employment. The emergency programmes aid vulnerable families cope with the impact of COVID-19 and the economic downturn to prevent family separation.

SOS Children Villages in Sierra Leone is seeking to recruit qualified Tutors for the following subjects at SOS Hermann Gmeiner International Technical Vocational Institute in Freetown:

1. Journalism /Mass Communication
2. Social Work
3. Public Health
4. Accounting and Finance
5. Computer Science
6. Communication Skills and Research
7. Entrepreneurship
8. Cosmetology
9. Catering and Decor
10. Electrical Engineering
11. Tailoring and Fashion Design

WE OFFER:

• Attractive Salary
• A supportive team working environment
• Opportunity to work for a well-respected and recognised INGO

To apply submit a letter of interest, with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and three (3) professional references with at least one (1) from a direct supervisor, by email only to [email protected]  Please indicate in the subject line the position, the location and the subject area desired, for example: “Teacher to teach Chemistry ”.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Closing date for the submission of applications is Monday 6th March, 2023

Only the successful candidates will be contacted.

In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks (police clearance).

What We Stand For:

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.