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Continental Programme Development Advisor SOS Children’s Villages International

The post holder will be based in one of the following countries: Hungary, Estonia, Poland or Latvia reporting directly to the Programme Development Department of Continental Office CEE/CIS/Baltics in Vienna.


Tasks and responsibilities:
? Support National Associations of SOS Children’s Villages in 8 countries (Poland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Czech Republic, Belarus, Croatia) in the strategic development and growth of national Children Village Programmes in area family strengthening and education;
? Guide and support National Associations in 8 countries in programme development, including planning, quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation of family strengthening and education projects;
? Facilitate knowledge sharing and capacity building of the national staff;
? Contribute to the development of continental guidelines and standards;
? Assist the Programme Head with regard to the administration, documentation, cross-national data capturing and analysis of Family Strengthening and education projects in 8 countries;
? Build partnerships on continental level with other organisations working on issues related to prevention of child separation and education and advocate on behalf of SOS Children’s Villages.


Main Requirements:
? Advanced degree in the area of social work, social pedagogy, psychology or international development
? At least 3 years work experience in the field of child protection and well-being (preferably in the area of prevention of child abandonment and issues concerning families at risk of separation)
? Strong experience and skills in project management, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation
? Basic financial and HR understanding
? Experience in organizing and holding workshops and meetings
? Knowledge of international development
? Fluent in written and spoken English
? Readiness to travel at least 30% of working time
? Leadership skills
? Excellent communication and networking skills

Preferred additional criteria:
? Work experience in an inter-country position
? Experience in community mobilization and development
? Work experience with government authorities
? Knowledge in Education field in national or international level


We Offer:
? Diverse and challenging tasks in an international working environment
? Opportunities for further training


How to apply
Please send your CV and motivation letter to eucbjobs@sos-kd.org by 15 February putting Continental Programme Development Advisor in the subject line.