Early Childhood Development Specialist

Association “SOS Children's Village Georgia” within the framework of the Early Childhood Intervention Program, announces the following vacancy: Early Childhood Development Specialist Work location: Kutaisi The main goal of the activity: To stimulate the development of children from birth to 7 years old with disabilities, developmental disorders, or at risk of such, to facilitate their inclusion in pre-school or general education programs or alternative services, and to promote social integration.

Work load - full time

Key functions and responsibilities: - Assessment of the child and family - Conducting visits to the families of beneficiaries - Planning and implementation of work based on individual needs - Ensuring parental involvement in the process of planning and implementation of work - Working with a multidisciplinary team created within the program - Keeping information on current and closed cases properly - Working in an electronic database system and producing relevant statistics

Mandatory requirements: - Higher education in one of the following specialties: occupational therapist, speech therapist (logopedist), physical therapist, psychologist, social worker - Possession of an early childhood development certificate; - 1 year of experience working with children (preference will be given to experience working with children from 0 to 6 years old) - Knowledge of child development patterns and stages; - Ability to identify and support the interests and abilities of beneficiaries - Ability to empathize and support beneficiaries - Effective communication, ability to gain trust and build relationships - Flexibility and independence - Self-control and ability to remain calm in difficult and stressful situations - Planning and organization skills - Teamwork skills - Openness to different opinions and innovations - Knowledge of computer office programs - Knowledge of a foreign language is desirable - Sharing the vision and goals of SOS Children's Village

We offer: - The opportunity to support the implementation of the important mission "A loving family for every child"; - The opportunity to work in one of the largest international non-governmental organizations worldwide; - A friendly work environment; - Work with a professional team; - Opportunities for professional and personal development.

If interested, please send your motivation letter and CV (including contact information of three reference persons) to: hr@sos-kd.ge by September 11, 2026. Please indicate the desired position in the subject.

Association "SOS Children's Village Georgia" is a non-governmental organization focused on social development. Since 1989, it has been actively involved in developing programs and services aimed at children's rights and needs. Association "SOS Children's Village Georgia" operates in accordance with the regulations of "SOS Children's Villages International", which is its umbrella organization with local representations in 136 countries worldwide. The organization's goal is to protect the rights of children at risk of abandonment and deprived of parental care; as well as to provide socially vulnerable children with community-based alternative services to help them form into full-fledged individuals and integrate into society. For more information, see: http://www.sos-childrensvillages.ge