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 

• Work in co-operation with child development staff (Mothers/Aunts, Social Worker, etc.)

• To plan and support each individual Child’s     

•  Developmental programme, which should be reviewed at annually. 

• Ensure that a stimulating learning environment is created, and encourage academic progress. 

• Ensure sufficient educational and/or vocational holiday activities are organized as necessary. 

• Arrange cultural activities, to educate the children in local cultures and customs; 

• Ensure the presence of appropriate male role models for the children 

• Facilitate and ensure that both Children and Youth are appropriately exposed to the realities of the world outside. 

A Counselling Facilitator to the SOS Families 

• Ensure the health, welfare and development of the children is catered for; 

• Promote and support family relationships; 

• Spend quality time with each SOS family (Mother) for the necessary support. Act as their counsellor and confidant; 

• Hold regular meetings with SOS Mothers and children as a group to discuss ideas, problems and concerns, in order to ensure open communication and understanding; 

• Facilitate and provide compassionate discipline and counselling to children, whenever necessary; 

• Facilitate and organize avenues for Mothers to release stress. 

Bring Out the Best in the Child Development Staff 

• Participate in the selection, recruitment, training, appraisal and development of the resident staff (care providers) 

• Conduct appropriate performance counselling and appraisals to all Child Development Staff, and organize the necessary support for them to do their duties as expected;  

• Motivate healthy and normal relationships at all times between Mothers, Aunts, Children, and other child development staff; 

• Oversee the operations of Volunteers tasked with the child developmental programmes within the village. 

Develop good Relations with the Community 

• Assist in public relations activities from time-to-time, as directed by the Director, to further ideals and reputation of SOS and motivate the necessary support from supporters. 

• 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; 

• Ensure harmonious implementation of Child-Care practices as recommended by the Department of Social Protection within our model of child-care; 

• Formations of partnerships for youth development, entrepreneurship, job shadowing, industrial attachments and internship. 

Sponsorship  

• Write child progress reports on children living in Family Based Care (FBC) and submit to Social Worker, the child profiles  

• Compile departure notice and the child’s integration processes into community to share with sponsorship; why is the child leaving the community and how were they were prepared 

• Make sure that all information is up to date, portrays the child for who they are, and content is positive. All documentation must be engaging and appealing 

•  Make Contribution to yearly child progress reports to be submitted to Social Worker 

• Answer sponsorship queries related to children as and when necessary 

• Facilitate sponsorship visits; sponsors receive the right information and children’s rights are upheld 

Child Safeguarding 

• Report all Child Safe Guarding incidents timely (within 24 Hrs) to the CS Focal person 

• Preventing and mitigating possible Child Safe guarding risks for children and youth 

Monitoring and Evaluation 

•  Maintenance and Management of Programme Database for Children and Young People 

• Monthly statistics reporting 

• Ensure accurate statistics is kept at all times 

 

Required Qualification and Experience 

• First degree in Social Work/Education-Counselling 

• 3 years related work experience 

• Fluency in English, oral and written 

• Clean Drivers License 

• Ability to work in a busy and dynamic environment 

 

Competencies  

• Ability to work in a busy and dynamic environment 

• Communication Skills 

• Negotiation and Advocacy 

• Results oriented 

• Customer Focus 

• Planning and Organizing 

• Managing Information 

 

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