POSITION SUMMARY

• The Program Manager will be responsible for leading the implementation of the project in SOS Children’s Village Programme in Edo.
• He/She will be responsible for overall management of all components of the project, ensuring excellence and quality inputs at all stages.
• Develop and lead capacity building efforts, including training and technical support, of stakeholders and frontline service providers to strengthen identification, protection, and support to victims of trafficking
• Lead capacity building efforts of children’s institutions within communities to strengthen identification, protection, and child-centered support to child victims of trafficking and other vulnerable children, ensuring that children are protected and cared for in line with their needs and best interests.
• Ensure that technical guidance, tools, and SOPs are implemented in line with national guidelines, principles, and best practices, and adequately consider the unique needs of victims of trafficking
• Develop and maintain effective and productive working relationships with relevant government stakeholders, service providers, and partners in the field of counter-trafficking and child-friendly justice
• Monitor delivery of training, conferences and meetings, and ensure corrective actions are initiated and tracked when required
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to ensure that goals and objectives of Child Protection projects are met
• Build relationships with agencies and organizations working on trafficking mitigation and response.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• HND/BSC Degree in a relevant subject area, such as Guidance & Counseling, Community development, Social works etc
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a similar role in an INGO
• Proven experience in Anti Sex and Human trafficking
• Management experience will be an added advantage
• Previous experience working and coordinating with other stakeholders (police, shelter homes, other NGO’s, etc.).
• Understanding of family development and community development, and sustainability of programme responses and outcomes
• Experience in the field of Human Trafficking services and/or prevention including prior experience with, or demonstrated commitment to, developing and implementing a collaborative approach to addressing the complex needs of trafficked victims