Deputy Director Grade 4-Ministry of Gender Equality. Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare

DIRECTORATE: CHILD WELFARE SERVICES

DIVISION: CHILD CARE FACILITIES AND PROTECTION

Post designation   Deputy Director Grade 4

1xPost    Windhoek (Head Office)

Scale of salary   N$478.220- N$502,753

Motor vehicle allowance

Capital Cost  N$76,95O per annum

Running Cost  N$25.751 per Annum

Housing Benefits N$68,188 per Annum

Minimum requirement. A B Degree or equivalent qualification at NQA Level 7 plus 9 years’ appropriate experience in Social Work and Management of residential child care facilities

Responsibilities:

• The incumbent will be responsible for the general administration of the Division Child Care Facilities and Protection in the Directorate Child Welfare Services.
• Provide technical support and supervision to the Control Social Worker, Chief Social Worker, Chief Home Superintendents in the Division.
• Responsible for Policy formulation, strategic and ministerial planning
• Guide in the implementation of Policies
• Oversee the activities of the sub-divisions Residential Child Care Facilities
• Monitor the execution of the Annual Work Plan for the division.
• Responsible for the training of Junior staff members on training needs identified.
• Monitor the implementation of the Minimum Standards of Care for RCCF
• Assist in preparing the annual budget for Child Welfare Directorate
• Assist in preparing the budget forward plan of the Directorate
• Monitor the budget expenditure of the Division.
• Oversee the activities of the two Centers, Namibia Children’s Home and After School Centre
• Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports of the Division for submission to the Director.
• Ensure implementation of Performance Management system
• Develop rehabilitation programs for children in need of care and protection.

NB: Candidates with disabilities who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

Enquiries: Ms. Helena Andjamba: Tel no. 061-2833167 OR Sacky Sheehama, Tel no. 061- 2833172