Job Description

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER
(Job Ref: FSPB/24/10/24)

Working location: Shamva

Supervisor: Field Officer - Shamva

Context of the position
Established in 1949, SOS Children's Villages International (CVI) is a dynamic, international social development organization working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of children without parental care and those who are at the risk of losing it.

SOS Children's Villages Association of Zimbabwe is a member of SOS International - a worldwide children's social welfare organisation, providing vulnerable children without homes with a family home and educational opportunities as well as strengthening families to reduce poverty.

Mission of the position:
SOS Children's Villages Zimbabwe has established Community Outreach Programmes around the country. The Programme aims to assist and support children in difficult circumstances; in particular, families headed by a child, a grandparent or by a single parent. The SOS CV Zimbabwe is looking for an energetic and organized community based volunteer to assist and support the implementation of Family Strengthening Programs in assigned Wards.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key performance areas and main responsibilities:
• The Community Volunteer will work under the supervision of the Field Officer(s), in reaching out to and engaging with community and other community based groups/ committees.
• Support communities (WADCOs, SDCs Health Centre Committees, and CBOs FBOs etc.) to identify opportunities and mobilise local resources to meet the needs of each household and community.
• Lead the communities in the development of emergency preparedness plans
• Liaise with field officers in procuring project inputs to ensure adequate and timely provision to participating households
• Support the mainstreaming of cross cutting issues in all programme processes i.e. HIV/AIDS, Child Protection, Gender, Environment etc.
• Maintaining effective records / documentation of work undertaken, keeping notes accurate and up-to date.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with stakeholders, partners and beneficiary families;

Qualifications and Experience

Requirements

Competencies:
• Demonstrable commitment to working with children and youth & knowledge in child rights;
• Proven strong communication, documentation and networking skills;
• Experience in psychosocial support, education, sport and income generation projects is an added advantage;
• Experience in running HIV\AIDS related community development projects desirable;
• At least one or more years of experience of working in community engagement and outreach.

Qualifications
• Diploma or Degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture / Agricultural Economics/ Food Security /Community Development or similar;
• A minimum of two years’ experience in implementing community development or OVC Support programmes;
• Knowledge of Agricultural Extension and Community Development work is prerequisite;

How to Apply

If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above position, please send your detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of certified academic certificates.
All applications should be submitted not later than 29 October 2024.
Applications that are late do not have a CV or certified certificates attached will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. E-mail applications should bear the reference number of the position in the subject line of the email.
E-mail: Applications including at least three traceable referees should be sent electronically to: [email protected]
NB Volunteer roles are unpaid, but we pay a monthly stipend to cover for travel/transport expenses.
SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasize to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes.

SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe is an equal opportunities employer and encourages all eligible applicants to apply without any consideration to sex, cultural consideration, disability or creed.