Position: Family Strentening Officer (SOS Children's Villages of Cambodia)__Deadline:31-March

Location:  Prey Veng Province

The FSP Officer supports the delivery of Family Strengthening interventions that help vulnerable families care safely for their children and prevent separation. The role includes community engagement, household screening, monitoring the implementation of service packages, and supporting families in accessing livelihoods, education, and social protection. This position directly advances the SOS National Strategic Plan 2026–2028 focus areas on strengthening community-based care, building household resilience, and preventing unnecessary alternative care placements.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Community Mobilization and Targeting

• Conduct outreach in target villages with local authorities and CCWC.
• Support eligibility screening, household vulnerability assessment, and enrolment.
• Orient families on program objectives and responsibilities.
• Support Service Delivery and Case Work (working together with Case Managers)
• Assist families in meeting goals set in their Family Development Plans.
• Facilitate access to education, health, employment, and public services.
• Provide basic coaching on positive parenting, financial planning, and life skills.
• Help identify needs requiring referral to specialized service providers.

Safeguarding and Risk Monitoring

• Observe household conditions and ensure children are safe.
• Report protection concerns immediately via safeguarding channels.
• Support community-level awareness on safeguarding and safe parenting practices.

Economic Strengthening and Livelihoods

• Link beneficiaries to vocational training and business-skills support.
• Guide families in using grants or stipends responsibly.
• Monitor income-generating activities and record progress.
• Coordinate with the private sector and training partners.

Education and Child Well-being Support

• Track school attendance, dropout risk, and access to materials.
• Coordinate tutoring, school meetings, and learning support as needed.
• Work with teachers to resolve barriers to attendance and learning.

Networking, Referral & Partnerships

• Build relationships with Commune/Sangkat Councils, CCWC, and DoSVY.
• Maintain strong ties with health centres, schools, and service providers.
• Work with NGOs and civil groups for additional support.
• Ensure referrals are followed up on and documented.

Monitoring, Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain family progress records and activity reports.
• Enter updated data into CMIS or tracking tools.
• Support monthly reporting and program review meetings.
• Collect case stories and participate in learning workshops.

Child Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Adhere to SOS Child & Youth Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
• Report any suspected safeguarding risks immediately.
• Ensure all HR/payroll processes uphold safeguarding standards, especially regarding safe recruitment.

Working Relationships

• Internal

1. Project Manager/FSP Coordinator
2. Case Managers and Youth Workers
3. Village and National safeguarding teams
4. MEAL staff and data/reporting colleagues
5. Finance and logistics staff

• External

1. Commune/Sangkat Council and CCWC
2. DoSVY, schools, teachers, health centres
3. Local and International NGOs, CBOs, and private training partners
4. Community groups: mothers’ groups, youth groups
5. Families and children involved in the program

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• achelor's Degree in community development, social work, education, sociology, public health, or a relevant field
• At least of experience working in community development or with vulnerable children/families for 1 to 2 years
• Familiarity with community structures (Commune Council, CCWC, VCA, etc.)
• Experience in child protection, livelihoods, or youth support is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of safeguarding and child development
• Ability to keep accurate records and use simple data tools

Please send CV and cover letter to
Email:      sos.recruitment@soscvcambodia.org
Phone:    023219190
Website: https://soscambodia.org
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