Current Vacancies
CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
1) Project Officer-Child and Youth Development– Serowe Project
SOS Children’s Villages; www.sos-childrensvillages.org is an international non-governmental social development organisation that has been active in the field of children’s rights and committed to children’s needs and concerns since 1949. In 133 countries and territories our activities focus on children without parental care and children of families in difficult circumstances. In Botswana SOS Children’s Villages operate on three (3) locations, Tlokweng, Francistown and Serowe.
We work on family based, long term care of children who can no longer grow up with their biological families. We also support disadvantaged families to prevent crisis that can in the worst case scenario lead to children being placed in out of home care. Our family strengthening programmes build families’ and communities’ resources, on their ability to organise themselves and on their responsibility for the well-being of the children.
Project Officer-Child and Youth Development– Serowe Project
The Child and Youth Development Officer is responsible for guiding the SOS CV young people according to SOS CV policies and procedures towards independence, so that when they leave the care of SOS CV they shall be self-sufficient contributing members of society.
In achieving this, the Child and Youth Development Officer should be seen as a role model providing advice, guidance, support and a positive example to the children and young people in their development from adolescence to adulthood.
Job Summary
- Co-ordinate and guide Children’s Holistic Development Programmes
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Work in co-operation with child development staff (Mothers/Aunts, Social Worker, etc.)
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To plan and support each individual Child’s
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Developmental programme, which should be reviewed at annually.
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Ensure that a stimulating learning environment is created, and encourage academic progress.
A Counselling Facilitator to the SOS Families
Bring Out the Best in the Child Development Staff
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Participate in the selection, recruitment, training, appraisal and development of the resident staff (care providers)
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Motivate healthy and normal relationships at all times between Mothers, Aunts, Children, and other child development staff;
Develop good Relations with the Community
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Assist the Village Director Director/Alternative Care Coordinator in establishment of links with schools, community groups, churches, service groups and other neighbouring community-based bodies (local council/civic association) and organizations;
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Formations of partnerships for youth development, entrepreneurship, job shadowing, industrial attachments and internship.
Sponsorship
Child Safeguarding
Monitoring and Evaluation
Required Qualification and Experience
Competencies
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position, please send your detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates. Applications should be submitted electronically to all applications should be submitted not later than 27 June 2025.
“SOS Children´s Villages has zero-tolerance neither on sexual exploitation, harassment, and abuse nor fraud and corruption, amongst other safeguarding aspects. We also provide equal employment opportunities to all employees & qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class. SOS Children´s Villages complies with all applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment.”
This position involves working with an NGO committed to children and human rights and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be required to complete safer recruitment checks including police and reference checks to help verify their suitability to work for SOS CV. In addition to candidate's ability to perform the duties of the post, in the selection process will be also explored the motivation and approach of the
Applicants who meet the requirements should strictly forward their application to:
The Human Resources Manager
Dimpho.Motlalekgosi@sos-botswana.org
Or hand deliver @
National Office
Plot 584
Lesunyane Ward
Tlokweng
2) National Director
𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: National Director-Botswana
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Gaborone, Botswana
𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫: Chairperson of National Board of Directors
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧: Eastern and Southern Africa (ESAF)
We are searching for a vibrant, thorough, energetic and experienced candidate to ensure the effective overall direction, operational management and performance of SOS Children’s Villages Botswana, able to develop and execute core programmes and financial strategies that lead to the sustainability of the organization. The National Director will lead and develop SOS Children’s Villages Botswana with the support from leadership (Board and Management), to ensure effective delivery of programmes and services to children, families and communities within the frame of SOS CV Botswana’s vision, mission and values.
𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://careers-sos kd.icims.com/.../national.../job