Save the Children massive recruitment in Nigeria, August 4th 2013([email protected])

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 Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability. innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help
themselves.

Save the Children is now looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

Job Title: Deputy Country Director- Nigeria
Job Description
As a member of the Nigeria Senior Management team, the Deputy Country Director will have shared accountability for Save the Children’s international development and emergency programming in a program of approximately $30 million each year through an organisation of more than 150 staff. You will lead the transformation of Save the Children’s programming in Nigeria to a new operating model, whilst also delivering Save the Children’s strategy within the country through:

• Delivering quality programmes, including advocacy, for children
• Serving Members and their donors
• Guaranteeing a structured growth of the operational platform and managing new opportunities

Qualifications: In order to be successful within this role, you will ideally have

• Minimum of a first degree in social sciences and an MBA or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in a senior leadership role working in an international development context or at a similar level.
• Proven experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise.
• Proven experience in program development and good knowledge of donors (including multilateral, institutional & corporates) and context in Nigeria.
• Proven experience managing a crisis situation requiring quick changes to priorities and rapid action to respond.
• Proven experience leading change in an organisation which has led to considerable results for the organisation and its stakeholders.
• Track record of building personal networks at a senior level, resulting in securing new opportunities for the organisation.
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in.
• Strong skills and expertise in planning, financial and budget management as well as people management.
• Good understanding of operational, financial and support services management processes.
• Good understanding of key trends in international and humanitarian development.

Job Title: Finance Manager X 2:
Location: Kaduna and Lagos
The Role
The Finance Manager is responsible for supporting the management and development of SCiN’s work in Nigeria through providing effective and efficient support, advice, expertise and training to the Finance, Award and Programme teams as well as the Country Director and other team members as required.

Qualifications:

• Bsc/HND, Accounting Degree (or equivalent certification and experience), Recognised accounting qualification — ICAN, ICAEW, CIMA, CPA, ACCA
• At least 5 years financial management experience with INGOs, Experience in staff management and supervision, and demonstrable ability to use different techniques to build high performance teams, Knowledge and experience of financial computer applications, including FMS (Agresso), FBS and other packages, spreadsheets. Proven strategic financial ability including substantial experience in forward financial planning
• Excellent spoken and written English, Self-evident inter-personal skills that will ensure senior managers to seek their in resolving financial issues.
• The ability to challenge poor practice constructively and to give direct actionable feedback on control failures. Good personal organisational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure; Ability to work with, support and interpret financial reports to staff with limited financial skills
  

 Job Title: Food Security and Livelihood Programme Officer:
Location: Katsina
The Role
The main purpose of the job is to facilitate the implementation of the ECHO funded Emergency Food Security and Livelihoods Project in Katsina State at community level and liaise closely with State Level, the LGA and other district and ward level stakeholders.
Qualifications:

• First degree from a recognized/accredited Tertiary Institution in Nigeria, at least three years post- graduation experience
• Previous experience with other local and international NGOs; Experience in Nutrition and in community based programmes
• Training and experience on community mobilisation and sensitization, Advocacy and Voice experience
• Fluency in English and Hausa, spoken and written, Ability to work in partnership with government and other NGO staff

 Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator
Location: Lagos
The Role
To assume a lead technical role in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective and appropriate Monitoring and Evaluation systems for all project activities in coordination with the project management and state teams, and in line with BMGF reporting requirements, and with SC guidelines and best practices.
Qualification

• Advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management.
• 5 years of direct experience of monitoring and evaluation related to one or more of these fields: health, HIV, nutrition and/ or economics.
• Strong analytic skills, and an understanding of a range of methods for monitoring, evaluation and assessment to promote evidence-based learning.
• Demonstrated ability to design, commission, and manage assessment methodologies and evaluation.
• Ability to build support from staff across teams and across members, and to build the capacity of others, Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate and to set priorities, manageable workplans and evaluate progress.

Job Title: Campaign Coordinator
Location: Lagos
The Role
To provide support to the Child Survival Campaign and advocacy pillars of the Health and Nutrition team of Save the Children in Nigeria. To provide support as needed to organize campaign events and prepare for meetings, workshops and other related activities, including maintaining links and assisting with documentations and preparing of campaign activities under the Bill and Melinda gates Advocacy project.
Qualifications:

• A degree from a reputable University/Institution in Communication, Media or Social Sciences.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in campaign, media or marketing.
• Proven track record in producing quality campaign materials and organizing quality events.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Lagos
The Role

• The purpose of the assignment is to provide administrative support to programme team based in Abuja.
• The Administrative Assistant will provide logistic and administrative support for the implementation of activities in both Abuja and States.
• He/She will liaison and coordinate with the other departments in Abuja and ensure action is taken and give feedback to the programme teams.
• They will also provide admin support across the organization as applicable.

Qualification
University degree in any in any filed, with at least 1 year experienced of providing administrative support preferably in an NGO setting. A strong computer literacy, proficient in Microsoft Office and excellent organizational and administration skills and the ability to plan and prioritize own work without close supervision.
Job Title: Awards Coordinator
Location: Lagos
The Role
To ensure the maintenance and administration of a robust and an effective grants management system that is compliant to SC grants systems and guidelines and meet donor requirements.
Qualification:

• Bachelors of Accounting Degree (or equivalent certification).
• Minimum 2 years similar work experience within a busy working environment such as INGOs.
• Excellent computer skills especially in Ms Excel and Ms Word.
• Ability to work in a multicultural setup, High level of integrity and ability to work as part ofa professional team Understanding of donor rules such as USAID/DFID, etc

Job Title: Human Resource Officer
Location: Abuja
The Role
To provide administrative support and assistance for the development and management of Human Resources functions, for the development and maintenance of policies & procedures, for or the security of staff and for the promotion of the Child Safe Guarding Policy
Qualification:

• A bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Social Sciences with at least 2 years experience in similar role covering Staff and performance management as well as HR administration.
• A minimum of 5 years field based experience in complex and insecure settings. preferably in more than one country

 Job Title: Logistics Coordinator
Location: Lagos
The Role
The Logistics Coordinator is responsible to the Logistics Manager for supporting improvements and providing management in all logistics and procurement functions including the supply chain, fleet, assets and communications in coordination with the logistic and procurement staff.
Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in Purchasing and Supply, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related.
• Good experience in: purchasing, clearing and forwarding, exemption waiver pursuit, NAFOAC and Customs processes and procedures.
• Good experience in Warehousing, vehicle management, administration.
• Practical experience in working HF and VHF radios.
• Good written and spoken English and other languages as required and should possess the ability to keep clear and concise records.
• Valid clean driving license and sound driving skills.

 Job Title: Health Project Manager
Location: Lagos
The Role

• The Primary purpose of this assignment is to oversee the Child Health project in Lagos state.
• He/she will take the lead in ensuring smooth roll out and implementation of the new Child health project focussing on stopping preventable deaths from diarrhoea and Pneumonia in 4 Local Govemment Areas (LGAs) of Lagos state (Agege, Ikeja, Ifako Ijaiye and Ojo) in collaboration with Lagos State Ministry of Health and Local Government health departments.
• He/She will provide technical leadership in the area of child health while coordinating with other partners involved in child health activities such as UNICEF, WHO and PATH 2

Qualification:

• Minimum of a Bachelors' degree in health with 7-8 years' experience in related field or a Postgraduate qualification in Public Health with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in related field. Basic clinical and public health qualifications
• At least 5 yrs health programme management experience with l/NGO in Nigeria; very good understanding of national health policies and strategies, programmes and stakeholders on Child Health in Nigeria, very good understanding of child survival issues and common childhood illnesses in Nigeria
• Very good understanding of childhood immunizations and immunizations programming/coverage issues in Nigeria
• Clinical experience in Paediatrics or Community Paediatrics in Nigeria, master trainer/ ToT on IMNCI and CCM
• Analytical & research skills, experience in conducting health systems research, ability to analyse data using SPSS/ EPInfo/STATA etc

Job Title: WASH Coordinator
Location: Lagos
The Role
The primary responsibility of the WASH (Water Hygiene and Sanitation) coordinator is to provide technical oversight to all WASH interventions in the Child health project implemented in 4 Local Government Areas (LGAS) of Lagos state (Agege, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikeja and Ojo)

Qualification:

• A minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in health or environmental science; Additional Qualifications in environment science, Public health or any related field is an added advantage, At least 3 years’ work experience working in WASH in government structures, Local NGOs or INGOs
• Experience of working with local communities in implementing WASH interventions is essential

Job Title: Advocacy Adviser
Location: Lagos
The Role
To provide support to the Advocacy team on policy analysis, new programme development, advocacy initiatives, strategy development and pro-poor governance agenda in the delivery of basic social services with focus on improving quality and access to health services.

Qualifications:

• Post Graduate Degree in Public Health/ social science with at least 5 years experience in health/ social services delivery focusing on governance and enhanced voice and accountability.
• Profound knowledge in Nigeria governance and health systems and political terrains with ability to clearly communicate and easily relate to federal/state authorities

Job Title: Driver
Location: Lagos (X3)
The Role
The driver is responsible for the safe driving of Save the Children International vehicle, staff and Assets. The Driver will ensure cleaning, proper maintenance of vehicles in compliance with the Driver’s handbook and safe driving standards, ensuring the vehicle is fuelled in time for trips and the proper management of the fuel supply for that vehicle. The driver should do so in accordance with SCI policies and procedures.
Qualifications:

• A full and clean driving license, Should have 3-5 years experience of professional driving.
• Prior experience as a driver in an international NGO, UN agency or private company
• Ability to multi-task and work calmly under pressure is essential for this position.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in insecure environments is critical.
• Some practical experience of user vehicle maintenance.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send your CV to [email protected]

State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Application Deadline 13th August 2013

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