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Ad title:
Call for Project Manager
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SOS Childrens Village
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Published: 14 April
/ Deadline: 27 April
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SOS Children`s Villages Georgia is inviting applications for the position of Project Manager (100%), based in Tbilisi.
SOS Children`s Villages Georgia has been operating since 1989, working to improve the well-being of children at risk of losing, or deprived of, parental care. The organization`s mission is to ensure that every child grows up in a safe and nurturing family environment and is supported to become a self-reliant and independent adult.
The organization delivers integrated programmes across prevention, child protection and safeguarding, gender equality, and advocacy. Through its Family Strengthening Programmes, SOS supports vulnerable families to prevent child-family separation, while its Alternative Care Programmes provide quality, family-like care for children and youth without parental support, equipping them with essential life, social, employability, and entrepreneurial skills.
Operating across six regions of Georgia, including Tbilisi, SOS Children`s Villages Georgia reaches over 1, 500 children and caregivers monthly and provides long-term care and support to more than 120 children and young people.
Title: Call for Project Manager
The organization`s target group is defined as:
** Children and families living in poverty and/or at risk of losing parental care, whose basic material, emotional, health, and educational needs are insufficiently met due to socio-economic vulnerability, limited caregiver capacity, or adverse living conditions;
** Children deprived of parental care, who are living without adequate parental support and require alternative, family-based care, protection, and long-term developmental support.
Project Information
Project Title: VIBEs for Youth II: Vision building, Identity, Well-being and Employability for Youth.
The main goal of the project is to empower young people by strengthening their social, life, vocational, employability, and entrepreneurial skills, thereby increasing their competitiveness in the local labour market. In parallel, it enhances the institutional capacity of state institutions and civil society organizations (CSOs) to deliver inclusive, responsive, and sustainable services tailored to the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged youth at the community level.
The project is implemented through a regional partnership of SOS Children`s Villages in Georgia, Armenia, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan.
Multi-country project will be implemented in partnership with SOS Children`s Villages Armenia, SOS Children`s Villages Kyrgyzstan and SOS Children`s Villages Belarus with financial support from BildungsChancen gGmbH and SOS-Kinderdörfer weltweit e.V.
Duration: 44 Months
Targeted locations: Tbilisi and Kvemo Kartli regions (Marneuli and Bolnisi Municipalities).
Purpose of the Position:
The Project Manager is responsible for overall project oversight, coordination, and successful delivery of project results. The role includes providing strategic, technical, and managerial leadership to ensure effective implementation of all project activities, achievement of intended outcomes, and timely, high-quality reporting in line with donor and organizational requirements.
Major Responsibilities:
** Ensure effective and efficient project implementation in compliance with national regulations and donor policies, procedures, and standards;
** Lead project planning, including development of work plans, timelines, and resource allocation;
** Ensure delivery of project results in line with agreed indicators and targets;
** Oversee project budget planning and utilization in coordination with finance functions;
** Ensure timely and high-quality implementation of activities by project staff and partner organizations;
** Provide technical guidance and support to partner organizations in line with project objectives and expected outcomes;
** Monitor progress, track deliverables, and ensure achievement of milestones;
** Lead quality assurance processes across all project components;
** Prepare and present progress reports, including analysis of challenges and proposed solutions;
** Lead adaptive management and implement changes as needed to ensure achievement of results;
** Oversee and coordinate capacity-building activities for target groups and stakeholders;
** Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes, including assessment of project results and impact;
** Supervise and support the project team, fostering collaboration and performance.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Education:
Master`s degree in Social Sciences or a related field (Social Work is an asset).
Knowledge:
** Strong knowledge of project and programme management, including project cycle management and M&E;
** Good understanding of social and youth development sectors;
** Knowledge of community development approaches and participatory methodologies;
** Sound understanding of budgeting and financial management principles.
Experience:
** Minimum 5 years of experience in project management;
** Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management, and/or adaptive management;
** Experience working with vulnerable children and youth, including socio-economically disadvantaged groups;
** Experience in designing and delivering training and capacity-building programmes;
** Experience working with CSOs and coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives;
** Demonstrated experience in data collection and analysis (quantitative and qualitative) and application to project design, monitoring, and evaluation.
Core Competencies:
** Strong leadership and decision-making skills;
** Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and advocacy skills;
** Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills;
** Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment;
** Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities;
** High level of adaptability and flexibility;
** Excellent written and spoken Georgian and English;
** Strong digital literacy and ability to effectively use a range of office and communication tools;
** Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines;
** Integrity and commitment to the values and principles of SOS Children`s Villages Georgia.
Management and Reporting:
The Project Manager will report to the National Programme Development Director of SOS Children`s Villages Georgia and will work in close coordination with the Programme Department.
We Offer:
** The opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and make a tangible impact on the lives of children and young people;
** The chance to contribute to advancing our mission that "No child should grow up alone";
** A dynamic and diverse work environment with engaging and impactful responsibilities;
** Opportunities for continuous professional and personal development.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV to: hr@sos-kd.ge (Please indicate "VIBEs II " in the subject line). Please ensure that your CV includes the names and contact details of at least three referees; applications without referees will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: April 27, 2026
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