COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER - HWEDZA
Ngo & Social Services Jobs
- SOS Children's Villages Zimba…
- Expires 04 Sep 2022
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
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
• 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
• Diploma or Degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture / Agricultural Economics/ Food Security /Community Development or similar;
• A minimum of three years’ experience in implementing community development or OVC Support programmes;
• Knowledge of Agricultural Extension and Community Development work is prerequisite;
• Preferrably the candidate should be based or resident in Hwedza.
• 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.
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 04 September 2022.
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:
Resourcing.SOS@sos-zimbabwe.org
NB Volunteer roles are unpaid, but we pay a monthly stipend to cover for travel/transport expenses.
