Welcome to our website, Tanzania Careers. Are you looking for a social welfare officer at Qatar Charity (QC), January 2025?. QC is a non-governmental organization that works in both development and relief. QC is a prominent humanitarian organization in East Africa with a significant regional capacity dedicated to helping the most vulnerable people in the world turn hardship into rebirth.
The values of partnership, including equality, responsibility, transparency, and integration, are central to Qatar Charity’s operations in collaboration with various development and humanitarian partners. Additionally, QC upholds the essential humanitarian ideals of impartiality, neutrality, and independence.
In addition to participating in a number of forums and networks, the most recent of which is the START Network, QC has been a member of the UN Economic and Social Council since 1997. Since 2009, QC has been a signatory to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement’s and NGOs’ Code of Conduct.
Job Purpose Summary
In order to identify needs and evaluate current social policies, plans, and programs meant to address such needs, the Social Welfare Officer position focuses on keeping an eye on the nation’s social situations. The position entails planning, carrying out, and overseeing social welfare initiatives to provide target populations with necessary services.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Observe all systems, regulations, and procedures set forth by Qatar Charity.
- Participate in the creation of Qatar Charity’s social welfare and sponsorship policies.
- Work to fulfill the sponsorship and social welfare goals of Qatar Charity.
- Assist in creating yearly plans in accordance with the planning skills development program processes of the association.
- Create welfare and social sponsorship initiatives, then submit them for approval to headquarters via the Field Office Manager.
- Oversee the execution of authorized projects, making sure that objectives are fulfilled on schedule and within budget.
- Verify that implementing partners are adhering to the conditions of the contract.
- In particular, allowing sponsored individuals to take advantage of humanitarian aid and economic empowerment during disasters or seasonal programs requires constant coordination with the Programs and Activities Officer.
- Determine and record the finest practices in social welfare and sponsorships, then make suggestions for enhancements to headquarters.
- Participate in the mobilization of various types of assistance for the sponsorship and social welfare initiatives of Qatar Charity.
Authorities and Powers
- Oversee sponsorship and social welfare employees, making sure they carry out their duties effectively.
- Assess the work of the employees in the social welfare and sponsorship division.
- Prior to submission to headquarters, approve sponsorship requests in accordance with Qatar Charity & Sponsorship requirements.
- Regularly check and update the database of sponsored beneficiaries.
- In order to guarantee prompt and accurate payment distribution, audit and approve sponsored beneficiaries’ quarterly lists.
- Provide training courses to increase implementing partners’ proficiency.
- Examine and accept reports from social supervisors.
- Interact with implementing partners and find additional partners who share the goals and approved plan.
Position Goals
- Execute initiatives to meet the goals of Qatar Charity and the Social Welfare Section.
- Develop and restructure the Section on Sponsorship and Social Welfare.
- Investigate fresh funding sources for the division.
- Form solid alliances with governmental bodies and civil society groups engaged in sponsorship and social assistance.
Qualifications and Professional Certifications
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree/master’s degree in social science or related field.
Professional Experience:
- More than seven years of experience.
Other Experiences:
- Experience in delivering social services.
- Experience in information management and preparing development-related reports.
- Proficiency in using computers, especially office software.
- Full proficiency in Arabic and English, or the official language of the country.
Behavior, Skills, Knowledge, and Training
Behavior:
- Honesty, integrity, and adherence to ethical conduct.
- High communication skills.
- Ability to analyse data, make decisions, and solve problems.
- Ability to work under pressure.
Skills:
- Time management skills.
- Planning and implementation of work plans.
- Team management skills.
Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of Islamic principles and culture.
- Knowledge of humanitarian and charitable work.
- Specialized knowledge in child welfare and orphans’ programs.
- Proficiency in Arabic and the official language used in the country.
Training:
- Trained in creating and adhering to work schedules.
- Taught how to use communication tools (such as computers, the internet, and software) effectively.
- The Qatar Charity Code of Conduct outlines the ideals and concepts that Qatar Charity expects its workers to uphold.
- Beneficiary Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation, and Combating Trafficking in Persons are among the rules that Qatar Charity implements and strictly enforces.
- The goal of Qatar Charity is to make sure that its employees are qualified to work with children and have the skills needed to respect and follow the organization’s safeguarding and charitable policies.
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How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs and a motivation letter to
qctanzania@qcharity.org by 12th of January 2025 at 1700HRS, quoting the Position.
