Orphanage Officer - Qatar Charity

Qatar Charity is a Doha-based non-governmental organization founded in 1992 in accordance with the laws and regulations governing charitable work in the State of Qatar. The Qatari society was expressing a deep willingness to contribute to the international solidarity chain and to participate in addressing the most important development and humanitarian challenges faced by vulnerable communities around the world.

This willingness was derived from the Qatari society’s values, principles and cultural heritage and Qatar Charity came as the institutional solution that would cater to it. Initially founded to provide life-saving assistance to children affected by conflicts or natural disasters, Qatar Charity then expanded its areas of expertise to include various humanitarian and development aid fields, providing relief and assistance to more than 110 million beneficiaries worldwide.

With funding from Qatar, Qatar Charity in Ghana is willing to support vulnerable communities in achieving progress and prosperity by providing adequate support for vulnerable communities through robust social welfare systems and related services in various states within Ghana

Job Description

Qatar Charity – Ghana Office invites candidates to apply for the following position: Orphanage Officer

• Location: Dawhenya, Tema 
• Department: Programs 
• Contract duration:  1 year (Renewable).
• Salary:   Competitive

THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

QC in Ghana is implementing different social welfare and educational projects which includes orphanage that contains school, cultural center, playground, homes, etc. that will host target beneficiaries until they pass out. 

• Based on the enlisted projects above, the Orphanage Officer (OO) will be responsible for leading all activities including management of the facilities.
• S/He will coordinate such projects in accordance with the highest standards of professionalism, ensuring adherence to Qatar Charity procedures and regulations as well as approved International Standards.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Education: Fully responsible for the children’s education including but not limited to (school enrollment, homework follows up, exams preparation, …. Etc.)
• Health: Fully responsible for the children’s health care including (emergency setup, referral system activation, health insurance, health check-up, … etc.)
• Nutrition: Fully responsible for the children’s balance diet, nutrient rich feeding routines.
• Well-being management: fully responsible for extracurricular activities within and outside the premises of the orphanage to improve the overall well-being and the psychological being of the children.
• Coordinate all resources available for effective program delivery.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops for staff development in consultation with the program manager.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports highlighting project achievements, challenges, and plans.
• Other responsibilities assign by the program manager or the Country Director.

Required Skills or Experience

Skills:

• Experience dealing with kids.
• Leadership & Management skills.
• Arabic Language is mandatory for this vacancy (to maintain the coordination with the QC HQ system) 
• Flexible & multi-tax capabilities.
• Proactive & have the foresight to identify hidden potentials in children. 
• Calm yet focusses on details regarding childcare.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Education, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of "7 years" experience in teaching, children home management in a non-profit setting or relevant field.
• Strong understanding of Orphan Care initiatives and/or Hifz Quran educational structures.