🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ SOS Children’s Villages – 6 Positions
SOS Children’s Villages is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Cleaners (x2)
2.) Teachers (x4)
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Cleaners (x2)
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
CLEANERS (2 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’s Villages in Sierra Leone is recruiting Cleaners to take care of our facilities and carry out cleaning and maintenance duties. Under the general supervision of the Secretary/ Administrative Officer, the Cleaner is responsible for the general cleaning of the entire compounds of the Hermann Technical and Vocational Skills Training Centre and all other areas as assigned by the supervisor.
She/He ensure the beautification of the compound at all times; planting of flowers and trimming of wild trees.
The Cleaner is responsible for all basic cleaning in and around the facility or office building. This can entail dusting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and cleaning smudges off windows and doors.
Ensuring restrooms are cleaned, sanitized, and restocked is another important responsibility of a cleaner.
Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs.
Carry out heavy cleaning tasks and special projects.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
- Must be an honest, hardworking, punctual & reliable person.
- He must have an excellent knowledge and understanding of the aims and principles of the SOS Idea and its Vision and Values.
- Must be a strong, healthy and physically fit person who takes pride in his/her work.
- Should be suitable and experienced in cleaning and hygiene.
- Must be a keen and diligent observer of the happenings and movement of people in and around the school compound.
- Must ensure the beautification of the outside compound of the Skill Training Center at all times.
- He must have knowledge on Child Protection and Child’s Right Issues
WORK CONDITIONS
STARTING DATE: 6th January 2025
DURATION OF CONTRACT: One year with a possibility of an extension based on performance
and/or availability of funding.
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2
LOCATION: HGIS and National Office (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, should be deliver in hard copy to the HR Assistant, National Office, Beach Road, Lumley, Freetown.
Closing date for receipt of applications for the above vacancy is on Tuesday 17th December 2024
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.) Teachers (x4)
JOB ADVERT
VARIOUS TEACHERS’ 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 Centre’s, 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 at SOS Hermann Gmeiner International School (HGIS) in Makeni:
- Home Economics (HGIS Makeni)
- Agricultura Science (HGIS Makeni)
- Social Studies (HGIS Makeni)
- Biology (HGIS 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 Tuesday 17th December 2024
Only the successful candidates will be contacted.
In accordance with the organization’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.
