SPONSORSHIP OFFICER

SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES GHANA is a child welfare organization that provides a stable Family-Like Care (FLC) for children in need. We also provide social services for families at risk through our Family Strengthening Projects. Currently, we operate in four locations; Tema, Asiakwa, Kumasi, Tamale with the National Office in Accra. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and dynamic persons for appointment as:

SPONSORSHIP OFFICER

Duty Post: Asiakwa

First Degree in English, Linguistics, Social Science or Humanities, Communication & Journalism
b) Should have 2 years relevant work experience in creative writing and managing of donors and sponsors.
c) Have proven knowledge in Microsoft Office suite, skill and experience in database management
d) Be a motivated self-starter with initiative, flexibility and enthusiasm
e) Be a proactive communicator with the ability to build relationships and provide support
f) Possess good organizational and time management skills
g) Possess excellent writing skills with a flair for the needs and development of children.
h) Have a strong cultural awareness, able to work with people from different cultural backgrounds.
i) Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
j) Should be patient, friendly, firm, tactful and well-organized

i) Ability to use initiative and work under pressure with very minimum supervision

Required qualifications and experience

Main duties and responsibilities including key tasks:

• Ensure that the eligible children are registered with the International Sponsorship Office
• Ensure the smooth flow of correspondence
• Assist Sponsorship Coordinator in preparation of mid and end-of-year reports
• Liaise with the mothers, Village Educator and teachers to solicit information for the bi-annual progress report on each child to be sent to the sponsors.
• Ensure that detailed information on each child is kept/ recorded on a database (DSapp) every time it occurs and inform the NSPC.
• Prepare for sponsors visits at the location
• Capacity building of the co-workers in the Village by sharing new information and skills to improve the sponsorship work.
• Responsible for producing child digital diaries (photos and videos) on all sponsored children and village based on the SPO Lab: Digital Child and Village Diary Guideline and submits to the National Sponsorship Coordinator (NSC)

Other mandatory requirements
• Police clearance, Reference and Medical checks

At SOS Children’s Villages Ghana, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. Our hiring process is based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We have a strict zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment or bias of any kind. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all.