SOS FAMILY ASSISTANT 462 views

SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia is a non-governmental social development organisation that has been active in the field of children’s rights and committed to children’s needs and concerns since 1982. Focussing its work on children without parental care and children in families in difficult circumstances, the organisation has a wide range of programmes, which include: Children’s Villages, Youth Facilities, Family & Community Strengthening Programmes, Kindergartens, Schools, a Mother and Child Clinic, Vocational Training Centres, a Youth Empowerment project, a Monetizing Waste Project and a Gender Equality project.

We looking for a suitably qualified candidates for the position of SOS FAMILY ASSISTANT for SOS Children’s Villages in The Gambia

Position Summary
•The SOS Family Assistant assists the SOS Parent in the family house.
•She provides the children with the affection and sense of security they need for a sound development.
•The SOS Family Assistant is responsible for the proper upkeep of the family and the family house.
•She is an educator and assists the SOS Parent in the education of the children in the family house.

Required Qualifications/Competencies:
•The SOS Family Assistant must be literate.
•She must be a talented educator with experience in the upbringing and development of the children.
•She should have a positive and cheerful attitude to life, firm principles and a balanced temperament.
•She must be capable of running the family house with a high standard of hygiene and efficiency.
•Knowledge and understanding of the aims and principles of the SOS idea is an added advantage.

We offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package
A supportive team working environment
Opportunity to work for a well respected and recognised NGO

To apply, submit your letter of interest with Curriculum Vitae, photocopy of certificates, and letters of recommendation to: job.apply@sosgambia.org with the subject line: SOSFA2025.

Closing date for submission of applications is 7th February 2025. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

What We Stand For:
SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses child abuse and exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outside of our organisation, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse within our sphere of influence according to its nature. Efforts ensure that mechanisms are in place to raise awareness, aid prevention, encourage reporting and ease response. They range from human resource development actions such as training and counselling to measures such as suspension, dismissal, and legal action.