Programme Development Manager

The Programme Development Manager (PDM) is responsible for ensuring the proper implementation of the organizational policies and guidelines for the conception, development and growth of the programmes of the National Association in accordance with the policies of SOS KDI. The PDM ensures quality service in the local programme aiming to prevent the loss of parental care, the implementation of quality care alternatives for children and adolescents who have been separated from their families and quality family strengthening and community engagement programmes.

Required qualifications

5 years working experience in a similar field, preferably at the executive level in an NGO;

Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Community Development, Public Policy and Planning, or related discipline in the Social Sciences.

Required knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of national child welfare system, Child Rights and Protection Act
• Comprehension of child, youth, family and community development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
• Knowledge of strategic planning, budgeting and reporting
• Monitoring and evaluation methodologies
• Working knowledge of sustainable development approaches
• Conflict management
• Presentation skills

Other skills and attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong administration skills
• Strong leadership and team building skills
• Attention to details
• Excellent analytical and problems competencies
• Excellent time management skills
• Flexibility
• Willingness to make a long-term commitment
• Ability to understand and communicate in Spanish would be an asset

Please direct enquiries and submit your written application to:

The Human Resources & Organizational Development Advisor

SOS Children’s Village National Office

24A East King’s House Road

Kingston 6

Jamaica

SOS Children’s Villages Jamaica holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates' value congruence with thorough background checks, police clearance and reference check processes.

 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.