Family Strengthening (FS) Community Engagement and Partnership Officer

About SOS Children's Villages

At SOS Children's Villages, safeguarding is a foundational value embedded in everything we do. We are unwavering in our commitment to protecting the children, young people, adults, and communities we serve, as well as our workforce and resources. We cultivate an environment of trust and accountability where every voice is heard and respected.

Role Overview

The Community Engagement and Partnership Officer is responsible for strengthening collaboration between the organization, communities, and key stakeholders to ensure effective and inclusive program implementation. This role promotes meaningful participation of women, children, and youth, builds strategic partnerships with local authorities and civil society actors, and supports coordination, referral linkages, and accountability mechanisms.

The officer ensures safeguarding principles and community feedback systems are integrated into all engagement activities to enhance program impact and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement

• Facilitate community dialogue sessions, awareness campaigns, and participatory meetings on project themes (SRHR, GBV prevention, child protection, safeguarding)
• Mobilize community structures including youth groups, women groups, religious leaders, elders, and volunteers
• Promote inclusive participation of vulnerable and marginalized groups

Safeguarding Commitment

All successful candidates will be expected to champion our holistic safeguarding principles, actively upholding our Child & Youth Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and regulations against sexual misconduct, fraud, and corruption. By joining our team, you commit to integrating these vital standards into your work, ensuring the highest levels of safety, ethics, and integrity in every action and partnership.