A career opportunity awaits at SOS Childrens Villages International — they are hiring a National Ombuds – Somalia in Somalia. The ideal candidate will have 5 - 6 years of professional experience in the Development field. The application deadline is Jul, 20 — early applications are encouraged.
About us:
The Ombuds Office for SOS Children’s Villages is an independent office supporting children and young people in situations that have not been successfully resolved by SOS Children’s Villages safeguarding processes.
An Ombuds is a trustworthy person who can listen, support, and guide children and young people. There are national, regional, and global Ombuds.
Each Ombuds follows the four principles: Confidentiality, Impartiality, Independence and Informality. They work independently of SOS Children’s Villages as a check and balance to safeguarding with the goal of finding a solution to the concern raised.
SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organization to which all SOS Children’s Villages including SOS Children’s Villages Somalia Association is affiliated. SOS Children’s Villages Somalia has officially been working in Somalia since 1985. SOS CV is currently working in 134 countries worldwide. We are committed to the welfare of children – often throughout the whole of their childhood, and to strengthening families and communities as a preventive measure in the fight against abandonment and social neglect. We also run education and health facilities. With the SOS Children’s Village concept, the organization pioneered a family approach to the long-term care of orphaned and abandoned children. SOS Children’s Villages upholds child protection policy and our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children and youth from abuse. Banadir Region (Heliwa, Wadajir, Dharkenley and Dayninle districts) southwest-state (Baidoa, Burhakaba, Berdale, Qansaxdhere, Dinsor and Hudur) and Hirshabelle State (Jowhar, Adale & Balcad).
SOS Children’s Villages invites applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility criterion for the below position.
About the role
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Location of the role: Mogadishu - Somalia.
Contract:
Fulltime limited employment contract, with the possibility of renewing, based on
performance and availability of the funds.
In order to further their mission, SOS Children’s Villages has decided to implement an Ombuds Office.
The
National Ombuds
- Somalia
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as designated neutral professionals, will build awareness, promote prevention, nurture child participation, and enable children and young people to be safe in all SOS CV programs and services
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She/He is a person of trust who has the skills and interest to work through their concerns and find a local solution by:
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Adhering to the principles of confidentiality, independence, informality and impartiality;
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Guiding a fair process through listening and supporting;
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Utilizing dispute resolution skills;
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Being a check and balance;
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Identifying trends and making recommendations to SOS Children’s Villages Somalia.
About Somalia
Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Cusub