Vacancy title:
National Director
Jobs at:
SOS Children’s VillagesDeadline of this Job:
Wednesday, March 19 2025
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 03 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
The National Director (ND) leads the Member Association (MA) of SOS Children’s Villages in Tanzania and Zanzibar, ensuring the organization’s overall direction, operations, and performance. The ND is responsible for developing and executing strategies for both programs and financial sustainability, aligning them with the organization’s vision, mission, and values.
The ND will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including the Board of Directors for MA Tanzania and MA Zanzibar, the International Director Region (IDR), the CVI Representative, Regional Office Functional Directors, and Advisors.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Direction and Governance
• Establish and direct strategic plans to advance the mission and objectives of the MA in Tanzania and Zanzibar.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance principles and statutory requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of strategies, ensuring effective monitoring and reporting of progress.
• Lead by example in ethics and morals, addressing any non-adherence to values, ethics, and codes.
Sustainability and Fund Development
• Develop and implement effective fundraising plans to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Manage the MA’s financial resources, reviewing financial reports to ensure effective cost control.
• Oversee the development and implementation of realistic and effective fund development strategies.
Marketing and Brand Awareness
• Guide the MA’s marketing, branding, and communications strategies.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to optimize initiatives and improve service delivery.
Strategic Relationship Management
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships to ensure support for SOS CVI’s objectives.
• Represent SOS CVI to provincial and national governments and other relevant stakeholders.
People Management and Development
• Oversee recruitment, orientation, performance management, and development of national office management staff.
• Ensure stable employee relations and foster a positive work environment.
Child Safeguarding (CS)
• Implement and manage SOS CVI’s Child Protection Policy.
• Ensure compliance with child safeguarding standards and report any concerns regarding child safety.
Required Qualifications
• A degree in Social Sciences, Business, or a related field; a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Education, or Social Sciences is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in senior management, with at least 2 years as a National Director, Managing Director, or CEO.
• Strong understanding of child rights, child development, family and community development, and advocacy.
• Fluency in both English and Swahili is required.
• Valid driver’s license.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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