SOS Children's Villages Nigeria Vacancies for Social Researchers
SOS Children's Villages Nigeria - In 1970, after three years of civil
war, Hermann Gmeiner visited Nigeria on the invitation of the "National
Council of Women Society" (NCWS) and gained an insight on the needs of
the population, particularly those of the children. After several
meetings with
concerned individuals of the country, the SOS Children's
Village Committee under the leadership of Mrs. Awoliyi was founded; this
made it possible to raise the necessary funds for the construction of
an SOS Children's Village in Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Social Researcher
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
- SOS Children’s Villages International is seeking to appoint an
experienced Social Researcher to work with an International Consultant
on a 16-day contract in the month of July 2016.
- The contract is primarily focused on a Child Care research study
in Nigeria. As part of the key responsibilities, the researcher will
support the development of research tools and methodologies organise
meetings with relevant organisations and individuals and support the
drafting of reports.
- In particular, the researcher will design and arrange individual
or group interviews with children and adults using age-appropriate and
sensitive approaches.
- Full details of the project will be made available to shortlisted candidate (s).
Experience and Qualification
- Possession of relevant Master’s degree.
- Minimum of 5 years cognate/proven experience in research especially in child and young people-related study
- Sound knowledge and experience in developing and implementing social research methods.
- Detailed knowledge of the relevant legislation, policies and child care framework
- Familiarity with child’s rights and the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relations across teams and organisations
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a motivation/cover
letter with an enclosed CV (maximum three pages) to the following email
addressess:
[email protected] and
[email protected]
Applications should be addressed to:
The National Director,
SOS Children's Village Nigeria,
18 Church Street,
Off Salvation Road Opepi,
Ikeja,
Lagos State.
Application Deadline 30th June, 2016.