Job Description

VOLUNTEER FAMILY LIKE CARE X1

(Volunteers Ref: SOS 05/9/24)

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. We have presence in Hwedza, Bindura, Shamva and Bulawayo.

Mission of the position:

We are looking for Volunteer in the Family like Care. This Volunteer will have an opportunity to give back to the community while gaining exposure to practical application of knowledge and developing relevant skills and establishing professional networks in programming.

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Related

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and competencies
• A Degree in Social Work, registered with council of social workers
• A self-starter and able to work with minimum supervision, basic appreciation of Zimbabwean labor laws,
• Excellent written and oral communication skills,
• Detail-oriented and able to demonstrate excellent administrative and organizational skills, and Good interpersonal skills.

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. Candidates should be willing to serve the Volunteerism at our Bulawayo Location.

Applications should be submitted electronically indicating the position you are applying for in the subject line and send to the address given. All applications should be submitted not later than 11th of September 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]
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.