The National Family Strengthening Programme Advisor drives programme development in the field of family strengthening in line with the “Vision, Mission, Values”, the Brand and approved strategies, policies and plans of the organisation and national legislation. As a member of the national programme development department, she/he contributes to setting and reaching the strategic objectives and targets of the MA in family strengthening (families of origin/SOS families/advocacy) and monitors and evaluates progress towards achieving set targets. She/he provides technical expertise and content-wise leads SOS Children’s Village Programme unit managers/leaders in a location in planning, implementing and monitoring of programme interventions in the relevant area. The NFSPA is responsible for introducing and monitoring the implementation of quality standards in the Family Strengthening Programmes. As a member of the regional FSP network the NFSPA shares good practices and experiences with colleagues from other MAs.
SOS Children’s Villages has zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse, fraud, and corruption, among other safeguarding aspects. We also provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or marital status. SOS Children’s Villages complies with all applicable laws related to non-discrimination in employment.
Key performance areas and main responsibilities:
Programme development
- Under the leadership of the NPDD, contributes to annual and strategic planning and monitoring of progress towards targets.
- Under the leadership of NPDD and in cooperation with other Programme Advisors, actively contributes to putting the SOS Children’s Villages FS Programme Policy and related policies into practice taking into consideration national legislation and context.
- Supports NPDD in carrying out CRSAs and feasibility studies and participates in the development of concept notes and programme proposals for approval by GSC.
- Provides technical expertise to the NPDD and CVPD when setting up new FS programme units and interventions in a location.
- Supports NPDD, CVPD, Programme unit managers in locations in applying for public funds.
- Provides content wise guidance to FS programme Coordinators in the locations in planning, budgeting, and reporting of programme interventions.
- Regularly reports on developments in the FS programme area to the NPDD and the responsible regional FS PD.
Quality Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Jointly with other NAC Advisor and other Programme Advisors, supports NPDD in the development and establishment of a national association quality management system.
- Supports CVPD and FS Programme Coordinators in location in implementing quality standards.
- Monitors and evaluates the quality and progress of FS programme interventions and projects, including through project visits, internal audits, and review of and feedback to project reports, statistics, and self-evaluation results to ensure that interventions are in line with organisational plans, standards, and policies, and with national legislation.
- Supports regional Cross Functional audits and external evaluations. Advises and supports the implementation of recommendations.
Human Resources Development
- Supports CVPD in the effective implementation of the HR cycle related to FS programme Coordinators. Participates in the recruitment and onboarding of the FS Programme Coordinators and FS programme staff in the location, as well as provides input into annual performance appraisals, and proposed staff development measures for the Programme units’ Coordinators.
- Organises or provides joint training for staff from different locations working. Ensures knowledge exchange between staff working in different locations, including through meetings.
- Advises and monitors implementation of appropriate staffing standards and structures in line with quality standards in close cooperation with national HR Manager.
Research and Knowledge Management
- Documents and distributes lessons learned and good practices to support organisational learning on national, regional and international level.
- Participates on behalf of MA in the regional network and contributes to regional projects.
- Participates on behalf of the MA in international/national studies and research projects.
Partnership building and Advocacy
- Supports NPDD, CVPD and FS Programme Coordinators in the location in building strong links and cooperation with national government and local authorities, as well as other stakeholders to enhance programme development.
- Joins relevant networks, platforms, campaigns, working groups and advocates on behalf of the organisation for the promotion and protection of children’s rights, especially on issues linked to children at risk of losing the care of their families or children without parental care.
- Participates in relevant national/international conferences.
Child & Adult, Funds & Asset Safeguarding
- Comply with the Code of Conduct, Child and Youth Safeguarding Regulation and Policy, Misconduct Incident Management Regulation; The Sexual Misconduct regulation (Prevention and protection against sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, PSHEA), Anti-Corruption Regulation and follows all reporting and responding procedures.
- Responsible within own area of work to raise awareness of the child & adult principles and to prevent and protect children from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination,
- Responsible within own area of work to raise awareness of the funds and assets safeguarding to maintain the highest standards of integrity, ethical conduct and professionalism.
- Supports programmes/projects in preventing and mitigating child & adult safeguarding risks for children & adults and in planning and providing rehabilitation support in child & adult abuse incidents.
- Supports programmes/project in preventing and mitigation risks of corruption.
- Reports immediately any child & adult, funds & asset safeguarding suspicion, concern, allegation or incident following Misconduct Incident Management Regulation.
This position involves working with an NGO committed to children and human rights and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be required to complete safer recruitment checks including criminal record and reference checks to help verify their suitability to work for SOS Children’s Villages. In addition to assessing candidates' ability to perform the duties of the post, in the selection process will be also explored the motivation and approach of the candidate to safeguarding.
Working hours: 8:00 AM till 4:30 PM (Monday to Friday)
