SOS Children’s Villages Software Development Team Leader Job in Kenya (KShs 100K)

Career Opportunity: Team Leader - Software Development
Established in 1949, SOS Children’s Villages is a private social development international organisation working globally to meet the needs and protect the interests and rights of orphaned and vulnerable children. SOS Children’s Villages International is the umbrella organisation that provides support and guidance to SOS member associations in over 132 countries. SOS Children’s Villages is in the process of recruiting a Team Leader, Software Development, who will be part of a worldwide operating IT Department. He/She will be required to ensure that the organisation’s software development is aligned to global professional standards.Software Development Process ManagementDevelop and maintain enterprise content management applications to be implemented organization-wide based on the SharePoint 2010/2013 platformDeliver high quality, consistent software solutions aligned to global standardsDefine, improve and roll out software manufacturing processes and technical implementation standardsConduct budgeting and resource planning for the Software Development teamManage outsourcing partners within Africa by:Partner selection and monitoring in line with global standardsCoordinating intake of external development componentsAct as an interface to other business functionsCoordinate, support and mentor the Software Development team to achieve the organization’s objectives with regard to its document management and virtual collaboration systems.Facilitate the recruitment and selection of Software Developers based on identified needMonitor project progress and compliance of the Software Development team to the software development processesCarry out timely performance management of the Software Development team in line with organization’s policiesUniversity degree in computer science or related from an accredited institution of higher learningA minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, with at least 1 year in a supervisory positionStrong working knowledge and experience in:object oriented programming using .NET Frameworkweb development with either HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or ASP.NETunderstanding and creating functional and technical possibilities of the SharePoint platformconfiguration, development and deployment of SharePoint solutionsintegration of SharePoint with other platforms and servicesExperience in working with virtual teamsExcellent leadership skills with the ability to drive, manage, motivate and develop a high performing teamAble to keep to schedules and deliver work on time and in high qualityFluent in spoken and written EnglishFlexibility in working hours: happy to work evenings/weekends/travel if necessary.Remuneration: The salary for this position is KShs 100,000 per month, negotiable dependant on experience and demonstrable contribution.
Please apply for this position on-line and attached a copy of your updated resume together with details of your current salary and benefit package, at http://www.careers.tgagroupea.com/ by 29th July, 2013.

SOS Children’s Villages Kenya Job

id='post-body-1244884584410320353'>SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an affiliate of SOS - International whose mission is to build families for children in need, help them shape their own futures and share in the development of their communities.

In Kenya, the organisation runs five Children’s villages in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Meru and Kisumu. SOS Children’s Villages Kenya provides infrastructure in terms of education and health and families strengthening programs for families living in the local communities.


We seek to recruit a Village Director to run SOS Children’s Villages Nairobi. S/he should be able to lead the facility independently according to SOS Children’s Villages standards on child care and good management.

Key responsibilities :
* Management of the SOS Cchildren’s Village facility and assets therein
* Planning and budgeting for project activities
* Coordinating the administration and operations of the Village and related facilities
* Fulfilling the role of the father figure and role-model for the children
* Overseeing the educational and physical needs of the children
* Providing necessary support to the children and team of staff.

Personal Profile
* Degree in social science, post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
* 6 – 8 years experience working with child focused organisation in a senior management position
* Ability to work independently and as a member of the senior management team
* Demonstrated work experience in policy interpretation and implementation
* Proven interpersonal, leadership and effective representation skills
* A strong family person, willingness work for long hours and live within an SOS Children’s village
* Mature person aged between 40 – 45 years
* Must have a clean criminal record and a demonstrated love for children

The position offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package. Appropriate training and support will be provided.

If you possess the above qualifications, please send your application letter together with a detailed CV, copies of academic & professional certificates, telephone contacts and details of at least 3 referees by 2nd November 2011 to :-

The National Director
SOS Children’s Villages Kenya
P.O Box 40653 - 00100, GPO
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an equal opportunity employer