MEMBER SUPPORT ADVISOR JOBfrom SOS Childrens Villages International Closing date: 25 Jan 2015 0 0 googleplus0 1 reddit0 0 Established in 1949, SOS Childrens Villages is a dynamic social development organisation working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children. SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation that provides support and guidance to SOS member associations in 133 countries worldwide. Working throughout West and Central Africa, SOS Children’s Villages is in the process of recruiting a Member Support Advisor for the International Branch in Dakar, Senegal (06 countries). The Member Support Advisor will report directly to the SOS Children’s Villages Representative. His/her main activities are to be the daily operational link between Promoting and Supporting Associations (PSAs), the General Secretariat (GSC) and other Member Associations (MAs) by coordinating the timely exchange of information requested (Info Hub) and, in close collaboration with the SOS Children´s Villages International Representative (CVI Representative), to MAs. ****CHALLENGES**** Support the planning of the annual cycle for interaction between the CVI Representative and the MAs Ensure the link between planning and budgeting Support the management of PSA portfolios by providing the necessary content information to International Office Have an overview on external financial audits of MAs Have an overview on MA statistics Monitor MA data and general key performance indicators across all functions except finance Provide general services to the CVI Representative in all aspects of the CVI Representative role related to MAs and the interaction of the CVI Representative with the region Provide information and general coordination of services and contacts requested by PSAs and other MAs (Info Hub) Collect, check and forward standard reports to PSAs (e.g. Annual Reports) including technical handling of database entry Project management support in public funding and construction projects to MAs and PSAs (e.g. funds flow, reporting, audits, as per guideline) Implement and give first level user support for MAs for the SOS controlling system LUCY (Construction, Monitoring & Reporting) PROFILE Master’s degree or equivalent in management, economics, planning, project management or statistics Minimum five (5) years’ experience in planning or project analysis Good knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation Good analytical skills Highly organized and able to work independently to meet deadlines Excellent communication and facilitation skills Excellent command of French and English Availability and ability to work under pressure Entrepreneurship, honesty, integrity and sincerity Ability to work in a multicultural environment Ability to work in a team -Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet). WE OFFER Diverse range of interesting tasks in a well-recognised international organisation Intercultural working environment Interesting opportunities for further development In accordance with the organisation’s child protection policy, all employment is subject to applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible. HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in this position, please send your detailed e-mail application (CV+Cover letter ****IN ENGLISH****) 25 January 2015 ****at the latest**** to: [email protected] Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 08:45:55 +0000