SOS Children’s Villages Association of Zimbabwe is a member of SOS International – a worldwide children’s social welfare organization, providing vulnerable children without homes with a family home and educational opportunities as well as strengthening families to reduce poverty. We have a presence in Wedza, Bindura, Shamva, and Bulawayo.
We are looking for Work Related Learning Interns for one year of Volunteerism in the family strengthening Program – Bulawayo Location.
DUTIES
Volunteers will have an opportunity to give back to the community while gaining exposure to the practical application of knowledge and developing relevant skills and establishing professional networks in programming.
The Intern will, under the supervision and training of the Livelihood Programme Officer support and assist the Family Strengthening Programming team with providing technical expertise to community-based partners, community groups, young people, and caregivers in the area of livelihoods/economic empowerment.
He/she will be responsible for supporting economic empowerment initiatives at individual, family, and community levels.
The role entails working closely with community-based partners, government, CSOs, business corporates, faith-based institutions/NGOs, traditional leadership, etc. to enhance sustainable economic empowerment at individual, family, and community levels.
REQUIREMENTS
Studying towards a Degree in Business and Entrepreneurship and any related social and natural sciences/disciplines such as Economics, entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Agri-business, Rural Development, Business Administration, Social work, Sociology, Development Studies, or any other relevant discipline etc.
Skills & Competencies:
|Sound understanding of child rights, child development, family and community development, and rights-based programming.
Good communication and reporting skills, computer literate, understanding and ability to apply community development participatory methodologies, self-starter.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, within and outside the organization, and develop effective working relationships to deliver outstanding results.
Knowledge of the Project cycle management demonstrable ability with applying project management methodology to basic or routine projects to achieve stated objectives and/or outcomes.
Demonstrates initiative and enterprise and supports others to work more effectively.
Understands and SOS CV social, ethical, and organizational standards and responsibilities in all interactions.
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If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions, please send your detailed curriculum vitae (CV), photocopies of certified academic certificates, and a signed approval for an attachment/internship letter from your college. Applications should be submitted electronically indicating the position you are applying for in the subject line and sent to the address given. Applications that are late and 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: [email protected] NB: SOS Children’s Villages Zimbabwe holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for the conduct 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 and thorough
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