Mission of the position:

The Programme Director (PD) leads the implementation of the SOS Children’s Villages Programme in the location, which includes both an alternative care and a family strengthening component. The person ensures compliance with the SOS Strategy 2030, as well as related plans, budgets policies and quality standards.

Key performance areas and responsibilities:

• Programme Development and Management:
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Leadership
• People Management and Development:
• Financial and administrative management:
• Implementation of a quality assurance system:
• Partnership Management:
• Local Fundraising and Public Relations:
• Risk Management

Knowledge specific to the position:

• Understanding of NGO`s operations, best practices and market trends.
• Understanding of the Child and youth development principles.
• Knowledge of programmes in an NGO environment.
• Knowledge of the South African legislation governing NGO`s and their operations.
• Good budget and financial skills.
• Good understanding of HR and Organisational Development.
• Strong negotiation, communication and networking skills.
• Good knowledge of Children`s rights.
• Basic Knowledge of Fund development.
• Knowledge of programme management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge of client groups and/or issues related to the programme area.
• Knowledge of the SOS Model will be an added advantage.

Skills (Key technical skills required):

• Strategic thinking
• Innovation and problem-solving skills
• Presentation skills.
• Programme and project management skills
• Planning/organizing and coordinating skills.
• Customer relationship building skills.
• Conflict Management.
• High level Communication.
• Recognize business development opportunities.
• Adaptability and change management skills to effectively cascade down business changes.
• Computer literacy