SOS-Kinderdorf International - National Programme Development Director

SOS-Kinderdorf International is the umbrella organisation for more than 130 affiliated national SOS Children's Village associations worldwide. SOS Children's Villages takes action for children as an independent, non-governmental and non-denominational social development organisation. SOS Kinderdorf International Representative Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina is humanitarian organization dedicated to children. For national office in Sarajevo and for business operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina we seek:

National Programme Development Director

Main tasks
Ensuring the implementation of the SOS Children’s Village Programme Policy and supporting and assisting in the implementation of quality child development programmes in a caring family environment (work with families of origin, SOS families, other alternative family based care options and various programme interventions, like direct essential services, capacity building and advocacy in the field of child care, education and health).
Ensuring the implementation of a quality assurance system within SOS Children’s Village Programmes including monitoring and evaluation.
Leading the development of the national programme development strategy, related budgets and action plans. Participating in and/or initiating activities of the civil society, with the aim to improve conditions and change policies and practices that undermine the well-being and rights of children of our target group.
As the direct superior, leading all National Programme Development Department staff members.
Works in the spirit of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

Experience:
· Minimum 5 years leadership experience at a senior management/executive level in a larger or complex organisation, preferentially within the NGO or public sector with experience in child and family development programmes

Competences:
· Leadership experience ;
· Good knowledge of written and spoken English (Fluency in English is mandatory);
· Experience in programme management and planning;
· Good knowledge of standards and current directions of development in the field of child’s rights approach, and social welfare systems;
· Good knowledge of legal issues relating to social welfare;
· Good knowledge of Human Resources Development;
· Organisational skills – skills of planning and organising resources necessary for achievement of goals;
· High level of communication skills;
· Ability to work in stressful conditions;
· Ability to prepare budget and financial management skills;
· Experience in public funding;
· Computer literacy (MS Office);
· Driving licence.

Education:
· University degree education in social sciences OR relevant education (or more years of hands-on experience)

If you are interested in this position, please send your application in English (letter of motivation, CV and application form) by March 01, 2010 at the latest to the following e-mail: posao@sos-ds.ba.
Application form is available at www.sos-ds.ba