Village Director

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement:

SOS Children’s Villages creates a culture where diversity of people, thought, and experience is celebrated, and everyone is seen and welcomed equally.

Mission of the Position:

The village director leads the SOS Children’s Village, coordinates all village activities, and is responsible and accountable for the overall development of the village. The village director assures the quality of child care within the framework of the SOS family child-care model. The village director ensures the development of all village co-workers, directly guides and supports each SOS mother to ensure the well-being of the SOS families.

The village director guides and supports the SOS youth care co-workers and promotes strong links between SOS families, youth care co-workers, and village co-workers, thus providing framework conditions for families and children to grow.

Qualifications:

• Education: a degree in social sciences is highly recommended (management/leadership, HRM, educational sciences, psychology, social work, etc.)
• Experience: leadership experience at a senior management/executive level, preferentially within the NGO or public sector; minimum 3 years practical experience in one or more of the following functional areas: child and/or youth care, community development, human resource management, psychology, education
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Readiness to live within an SOS Children’s Village
• Willingness to make a long-term commitment
• Strong interest in working with children and youths
• Knowledge of local language and culture
• Readiness to obtain the necessary SOS specific competences through a professional orientation and basic training process and ongoing development
• Knowledge of Child protection
• Willing to travel as and when required

SOS Children’s Villages is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.

About SOS Children’s Villages Indonesia:

SOS Children’s Villages Indonesia is a part of SOS-Kinderdorf International, which is an international umbrella organization of national associations. It is a non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational, and non-profit social development organization, working exclusively in the public interest. Its objectives are:

1. To provide specialist care and support for children who lost parental care and are at risk of losing parental care.
2. To support children, young persons, and families in need through the establishment of homes, social centers, and vocational training centers.
3. To advocate and promote the rights of children around the world.
4. To work with international organizations and promote worldwide understanding and exchange knowledge on child care issues.
5. To serve as a model of long-term family-based care.