SOS Children’s Villages International is a Global Organisation established in 1949 that works to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children. SOS Children’s Villages International works through member associations in over 135 countries worldwide.
SOS Children’s Villages Gambia is a non-governmental development Organisation that has been active in the field of children’s rights and committed to children’s need and concerns since 1980. We focus our
work on children without parental care and children at risk of losing parental care and their communities.
The organization has a wide range of programmes in Bakoteh and Basse, which include children’s villages, kindergartens and schools, a clinic, a training centre and family strengthening programmes
POSITION SUMMARY
The National Director (ND) is under the direct supervision of the Children’s Villages International
Representative (CVI Rep.) He or she represents SOS Children’s Gambia. He or she leads, manages and develops the National team as the chief executive officer. He or she cultivates good working
relationships with partners, donors, government, stakeholders and beneficiaries. He or she provide strategic direction and leadership, promote innovation and learning. The National Director ensures financial health and fulfillment of the organization’s purpose, goals and values and collaborates collegially with the National team to foster cohesion among staff, the country and regional leadership.
If you are interested in this position, please send your e-mail application (detailed CV and motivation letter in ENGLISH), along with three traceable references to Jobs.iorwcaf@sos-kd.org stating “ND –Gambia” in the subject line by July 14, 2021 at the latest.