Community Development Volunteer

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER
(Job Ref: FSPB/24/10/24)

Working location: ​ Shamva

Supervisor: ​​ Field Officer - Shamva

Context of the position

Established in 1949, SOS Children's Villages International (CVI) is a dynamic, international social development organization working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of children without parental care and those who are at the risk of losing it.

SOS Children's Villages Association of Zimbabwe is a member of SOS International - a worldwide children's social welfare organisation, providing vulnerable children without homes with a family home and educational opportunities as well as strengthening families to reduce poverty.

Mission of the position:

SOS Children's Villages Zimbabwe has established Community Outreach Programmes around the country. The Programme aims to assist and support children in difficult circumstances; in particular, families headed by a child, a grandparent or by a single parent. The SOS CV Zimbabwe is looking for an energetic and organized community based volunteer to assist and support the implementation of Family Strengthening Programs in assigned Wards.

Key performance areas and main responsibilities:

• The Community Volunteer will work under the supervision of the Field Officer(s), in reaching out to and engaging with community and other community based groups/ committees.
• Support communities (WADCOs, SDCs Health Centre Committees, and CBOs FBOs etc.) to identify opportunities and mobilise local resources to meet the needs of each household and community.
• Lead the communities in the development of emergency preparedness plans
• Liaise with field officers in procuring project inputs to ensure adequate and timely provision to participating households
• Support the mainstreaming of cross cutting issues in all programme processes i.e. HIV/AIDS, Child Protection, Gender, Environment etc.
• Maintaining effective records / documentation of work undertaken, keeping notes accurate and up-to date.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with stakeholders, partners and beneficiary families;

Requirements

Competencies:

• Demonstrable commitment to working with children and youth & knowledge in child rights;
• Proven strong communication, documentation and networking skills;
• Experience in psychosocial support, education, sport and income generation projects is an added advantage;
• Experience in running HIV\AIDS related community development projects desirable;
• At least one or more years of experience of working in community engagement and outreach.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture / Agricultural Economics/ Food Security /Community Development or similar;
• A minimum of two years’ experience in implementing community development or OVC Support programmes;
• Knowledge of Agricultural Extension and Community Development work is prerequisite;