Family Economic Empowerment And Youth Coordinator Jobs in Arusha Tanzania Sos Children’S Villages Jobs in Arusha Tanzania Family Economic Empowerment And Youth Coordinator Jobs in Arusha at Sos Children’S Villages




# Job Description


PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Family Economic Empowerment and Youth Coordinator support to program
development and planning, program management, monitoring and delivery of
results, innovation, technical and operational leadership to program
implementation, networking and partnership building in accordance with the
organization’s policies, strategies, and available resources.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES.

Lead the planning of the Family and Community Development
Project

Coordinate the baseline assessment and analysis of the situation of children
at risk of losing parental care within the targeted communitys.
Carry out a stakeholder analysis, to identify key stakeholders within the
selected communitys including individuals, organizations, institutions and
authorities who are interested in or affected by the planned program.
Define the interests and possible involvement of key stakeholders in the
various stages of program development process. This includes making
recommendations on the selection of community-based partners key
implementation partners to the national director.
Lead the development of the program design, based on the findings of the
baseline assessment and analysis, and in line with the organization’s
policies, strategies and available resources. In doing so. ensure the
participation of key stakeholders, as appropriate.
Ensure the annual planning process is carried out and plans are updated,
according to the policies and strategies of the organization.
Coordinate the implementation of program activities
Coordinate the implementation of program activities, according to the
objectives, actions and time frames outlined in the annual plan. In doing so,
also ensure that the program operates in accordance with the organization’s
policies and procedures.
Guide and support the development of sustainable community responses to the
situation of children at risk of losing parental care

Formalize partnerships with community-based partners, developing together with
them a memorandum of understanding outlining roles and responsibilities.
Support community-based partners to develop a clear plan for capacity
development and provide relevant support towards realization of that plan.
Build strong partnerships with other stakeholders, for the provision of
support services to the target group, with a view to ‘anchoring’ support
services with the most appropriate service provider. This includes building
positive relationships with recognized community leadership and local
authorities.
Support the development of strong local networks of relevant stakeholders, to
provide for comprehensive ‘safety nets’ of relevant support services, as well
as alliances for the promotion and protection of child rights.
Ensure that those children who are most at risk of losing parental care
participate in the program
Establish clear vulnerability criteria, to prioritize cases from within the
given target group according to levels of vulnerability; in consultation with
key stakeholders in the community including children at risk of losing
parental care and their care­givers.

Review initial assessments of the families of potential child participants and
put forward recommendations to the program management structure as to whether
the families should participate in the program.
Participate in the admissions committee for placement into SOS families,
contributing to decision-making from the family strengthening perspective.
Refer cases from the family strengthening program, where children have already
lost parental care and such a placement is in the best interests of the child
with involvement of relevant authorities.
Review recommendations for the exit of families or individual children from
the program, and put these forward to the program management structure
Guide and support the building of self-reliance in families
Guide implementation of family development planning FDP process, with a view
to ‘anchoring’ this process with community- based partners. In doing so,
provide capacity-building support to SOS co-workers and community-based
partners, as required.

Ensure that the organization keeps its commitments, in terms of support
services committed to in the FDPs.
Monitor the implementation of the FDPs, particularly in terms of the
achievement of agreed outcomes, and provide ongoing support towards its
effective implementation.
Support the youth to become socio economically empowered
Design and implement socio economic activities specifically adapted to youth
from most vulnerable families;
Ensure that youth and adolescents participate in varied, quality, and age-
appropriate life skills activities;
Establish Youth Clubs and ensure the meaningful participation of youth
employability skills;
Support Youth Clubs in designing and implementing youth led community
projects;
Financial management and administration of the program
Ensure that the organization’s financial resources are used modestly and
efficiently.
Implement financial and administrative procedures, in line with the
organization’s policies/guidelines and in consultation with financial support
staff.

Ensure all program expenditure/resource usage is in line with the annual plan
and budget.
Establish mechanisms for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the program
Ensure that monitoring and evaluation systems are in place and functioning
well, in line with the organization’s requirements. This includes ongoing data
collection from regular reviews of the situation of families and community-
based partners, data capturing in the FS database, program self-evaluation,
internal control reviews, audits and other evaluations.

Provide direct supervisor with regular up-dates on program activities and
results, including regular written reports, according to organizational
requirements.
Secure regular financial management reports, including budget vs. expenditure
reports, as required for the effective management of program resources.
Child Safeguarding and Child Protection responsibility
Alternative Care Coordinator conducts herself in a way that safeguards
children and youth from all forms of discrimination, abuse, mistreatment and
neglect. Strongly support our values and our vision that “every child grows in
a family, with love respect and security”, and She will promote children’s
development.
Ensure that SOS Children’s Villages Alternative Care and Child Protection work
in Arusha is not putting children at risk or further risk; this means
constantly scrutinizing work through a child safeguarding lens and talking to
children and other stakeholders to identify about possible
design/implementation flaws.
Be vigilant about observing possible child abuse/harm in their personal and
professional lives.
Ensure that all beneficiaries of our programme are receiving on­going, age-
appropriate verbal or written information in relevant languages about SOS
Children’s Villages Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Preventing and mitigating all possible risks in the area of child protection
and Safeguarding at your area.
Reporting immediately on any issue related to Child abuse/ violence/ neglect/
mistreatment.
Maintain high level of confidentiality while handling CS concerns.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCES

Bachelor of Arts /Masters degree in Sociology, Community Development,
Community Economic Development, Management, Economics and other development
related discipline. Masters degree will be an added advantage.
6 years related experience out of which 4 years in supervisory position
Sound awareness and understanding of relevant social development issues, such
as Gender, Child rights issues, family strenghthening, youth empowerment at
national and regional level.
Knowledge of Project Cycle Management



Apply Online today










Email recruit.sostanzania@sos-tanzania.org

Interested candidates should send their application letter by email describing
how your experience, qualifications and competencies make you the right
candidate for this position. Enclose ONLY detailed and updated CV with
telephone contacts, email address and details of at least 3 referees. Only
contacted candidates for the interview will submit copies of academic,
professional certificates and passport size photo. This advert can be obtained
on our website http//www.sos- childrensvillagestanzania.or.tz.

**To apply please send to;**

The National Director SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

**recruit.sostanzania@sos-tanzania.org**

**Please Note**

SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer and
committed to keeping children safe from abuse and harm, therefore candidates
applying for this post will be subject to child safeguarding recruitment
procedures and checks.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted Closing date is 20th October,
2021.



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