Director of Training and Employment Services

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Position Summary: AFANIAS is seeking a Director of Training and Employment Services, whose mission is to develop socio-laboral integration strategies and manage projects. Key Points: 1. Lead the training and socio-laboral integration strategy. 2. Coordinate the technical team and manage projects. 3. Key role in a leading NGO in intellectual disability. Country Spain Province Madrid \- Madrid Application Deadline 30/06/2026 Category Management and Coordination **Information about the NGO** AFANIAS, Association for People with Intellectual Disability **Rating** (0 ratings) **info** % Response Rate: 59.01% **info** **Objective** ------------ AFANIAS, the Association of Families, was founded in 1964 and works daily to become a leading organization in intellectual disability, with social presence and influence, facilitating autonomy and quality of life for people with intellectual disability and their families, addressing their entire life cycle. In this context, the position of Director of Training and Employment Services is being advertised. Its mission will be to develop AFANIAS’ strategy regarding training and socio-laboral integration processes and pathways, from a holistic perspective (i.e., considering all entities comprising AFANIAS). To this end, it must formulate proposals, design and manage publicly and privately funded projects, taking into account the Strategic Plan, tender specifications and funding conditions of programs, as well as guidelines issued by the Social Area Directorate and the Management Committee, in order to meet users’ needs. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Propose work lines that enhance the strategic orientation of training and socio-laboral integration processes within the framework of AFANIAS member entities. Propose and carry out the technical and budgetary development of Training and Employment (FyE) projects, in coordination with and under the supervision of the Social Area Directorate. Coordinate the technical team, organize and schedule activities planned within the programs. Supervise project implementation and evaluation, in coordination with the technical team and under the supervision of the Directorate. Prepare the Area’s budget, implement budgetary control, and propose corrective measures to ensure activity sustainability. Prepare and guarantee the technical and financial justification of programs. Maintain internal and external relationships at the level of responsibility (families, technical team, public administrations, other entities, social action networks and intervention platforms, etc.). Report to the Social Directorate and prepare activity reports. Jointly develop, together with the Communications Department and the Social Programs Directorate, marketing and fundraising initiatives for the Area, ensuring its sustainability and growth. Resolve conflicts and incidents involving all stakeholders: trainees, families, funders, and staff. **Profile:** **Profile:** Required Education: University degree, preferably in social sciences fields such as Social Work, Psychology or related disciplines. Additional Training: Advanced digital literacy: Office 365 (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.) Intellectual disability Management of social projects Experience At least 4 years in management and coordination roles, preferably within Non-Profit Organizations operating in socio-laboral integration and training, having contributed to developing and implementing the service’s strategy and managed the economic and budgetary aspects of social programs. Prior experience of at least 3 years in technical roles related to employment- and training-based interventions. Competencies: Strong quality orientation. Teamwork skills and customer orientation. Holistic vision. Social sensitivity and commitment to social causes, particularly intellectual disability. Emotional intelligence and trustworthiness Management capability Agility **ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE VALUED** Master’s degree or qualifying course for directing Socio-Healthcare Service Centers. Training in intervention programs for people with intellectual disability. Knowledge and/or experience in managing Special Employment Centers (CEE). **Competencies:** Problem analysis and resolution, Initiative and autonomy, Optimism and enthusiasm, Ability to lead initiatives, Organization and planning, Technical and personal reliability, Teamwork, Diplomacy and interpersonal tact **Level:** Management/Directorate **Contract Type:** Full-time **Duration:** Indefinite **Salary:** More than 30\.000 € gross/year **Minimum Education:** Diploma **Minimum Experience:** 3 to 5 years **Start Date:** 09/04/2026 **Number of Vacancies:** 1