Organisation: VSO International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About VSO:
VSO is the world’s leading independent
international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight
poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people
together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international
understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight
poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people
together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international
understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Job Summary: The Social Services Advisor/Director of Services will be responsible for
the management and development of all services provided by CiF in Uganda. He/
She shall ensure that a high quality, cost effective model of social work
practice is provided in accordance with the organisation’s strategy and
policies and with government policy on Alternative Care.
the management and development of all services provided by CiF in Uganda. He/
She shall ensure that a high quality, cost effective model of social work
practice is provided in accordance with the organisation’s strategy and
policies and with government policy on Alternative Care.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must have attained
professional qualification in social work - The ideal candidate should also hold a
Degree level education, preferably to Master’s level - Five or more years post qualifying social
work experience preferably including adoption and fostering - At least two years staff management
experience - Past exposure and experience of managing
budgets including budget planning, monitoring, reporting and achievement
of best value- - Past exposure and experience of service
development and strategic planning - Prior experience in managing HR issues
- Past experience of managing data and
formal reporting of key performance indicators will be highly desirable - Past experience of partnership working is
essential - Experience of developing, implementing
and monitoring - Policies and procedures, including child
safeguarding, health and safety and HR
How to Apply:
If you’re interested in applying for this
role, please download the job description to read more details about the
position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your
application, click on ‘Apply now’ at the web link below and complete all
relevant fields on the online application form.
role, please download the job description to read more details about the
position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your
application, click on ‘Apply now’ at the web link below and complete all
relevant fields on the online application form.
