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Reporting directly to the Area Manager[JM1] , the jobholder is responsible and accountable for the overall management and implementation of North East Nigeria Transition to Development (NENTAD) programme, new partnership initiation, development and management, programme budgeting, budgetary and financial management, programme and financial reporting, human resources management, and administrative trouble shooting and support within the region.
Technical programme management and implementation responsibilities include developing project plans, budgets and implementation plans, managing the accomplishment of targeted results and indicators, oversee programme budgets and accounts to ensure adherence to approved budget and work plans, undertaking routine budget monitoring and budget revisions, leading in the definition of M&E plans and indicators, monitoring and supervising sub recipient partners, preparing timely and high quality programme and financial reports, and taking initiatives and actions to ensure that programme implementation is in compliance with all Save the Children and donor requirements, rules and regulations.
In addition the manager will ensure effective representation liaison between Save the Children and other INGOs, CSOs, Local Authorities and visiting donors and stakeholders at the local and regional level to promote extensive participation and complementarity of Save the Children programme and activities.
The manager is also responsible for providing technical assistance and appropriate monitoring and evaluation in emergency responses.

Key Areas of Accountability Project Planning, Implementation and Management:

The Project Manager leads the kick off meeting and the end of the project meeting, which is due between 3 – 6 months before the end of the project
Preparing, managing and regularly updating the project activities work plan, procurement plan and financial plan, ensuring timely and quality implementation in compliance with the defined project design, Country Strategy as well as donor guidelines.
Collaborate with the Area Manager, State and LGS officials to select the areas of implementation.
Lead the preparation and implementation of the programme based work plans, M&E indicators in accordance with Save the Children and donor guidelines to ensure and guarantee effective programme activities delivery.
Monitor and oversee the day to day implementation of the programmes and projects to ensure compliance with the agreed work plans and that programme objectives and targets are being realised in line with the funding proposals.
Lead the expansion and understanding of Save the Children working principles and approaches (partnerships, child participations, child rights programming etc) throughout the programme and follow up to ensure that these approaches are effectively implemented.
Ensure that all staff, partners and stakeholders implementing Save the Children projects have clear understanding of Save the Children mission, vision and values, goals, priorities and policies and that these are reflected in programme implementation.
Conduct regular programme review meetings with the relevant partners and stakeholders to enhance information sharing and improve efficiency and effectiveness of programme implementation and operations.
Initiate and develop alternative mechanisms for optimal implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of programme activities.
Maintain high standard of transparency and accountability in the course of programme implementation while ensuring integrity and timeliness of activities implementation in meeting programme objectives, compliance with donors & Save the Children policies.
Provision of regular operations and implementation updates on programme progress and challenges to allow for timely interventions and corrective actions by management.
Ensure the timely reviews and adjustments for the programme operational and implementation plans and budgets as may be required from time to time.

Human Resources Management and Development:

Provide line management and supervision of all the project staff
Working together with the Area Manager [JM1] and Programme Team to identify learning and development needs of the programme teams and develop specific plans to address the learning needs.
Support implementation of the Save the Children performance management system, by supporting, supervising and reviewing performance of the NENTAD EiE Project team through.
Establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;
Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;
Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;
Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ work plans
Capacity building of project officer through trainings, coaching, performance management, implementation as well as in learning and reflection events
Setting and managing staffing targets, performance and priorities
Collaborate with Country office technical staff to build the technical capacity of staff that work on the NENTAD EiE Project through one-on-one coaching, mentoring, observations on performance and deliverables, promotion of strengths and attention to capacity gaps.
Conduct monthly project management meetings to enable adequate staff support.
Support the development of an organizational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our members and donors.

Partnership Development:

In close collaboration with members of the regional team, provide technical capacity building to partners in the EiE, early recovery, accountability, systems and any other areas of a strategic nature, and support Senior Officers to ensure effective and efficient supervision and monitoring of partners’ implementation of the NENTAD EiE Project and budgets.
Work with regional technical managers to provide support to Save the Children International partners in planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and documentation.
Participate in partner’s capacity assessment to identify and recommend capacity building needs for the partner
Provide technical capacity building and support , in implementation and ensure quality control by partners in the NENTAD EiE Project
Recommend strategic partnership in NENTAD EiE Project areas for consideration by partnership management teams.
Support partners in linking, networking with other institutions at regional and levels as well as support partners in developing funding proposals to create synergies and enhance sustainability of NENTAD EiE project goals.
Support partners to develop their competence and capacity in fundraising
Conduct monthly partner meetings and participate in quarterly partnership monitoring. Develop with the partners detailed work plans and budgets to cover and implement a selected programme.
Monthly monitor and follow up the implementation of the agreed work plan and budget to ensure that the programme objectives are being realized in accordance to the programme and partnership agreement and take the necessary actions for any identified deviations; ensure that partner reports and accountabilities are submitted monthly.
Participate in partner’s capacity assessment to identify potential partners to work with in different areas and share the information with the Line Manager.
Monthly provide technical capacity building and support, in implementation and ensure quality control by partners during project implementation
Support partners in linking, networking with other institutions at regional levels as well as support partners in developing funding proposals in collaboration with the project Coordinators
Monitor monthly partner programme and budget performance and ensure monthly submission of narrative and financial reports by partners as well as 80% budget utilisation.
Monthly monitor project implementation with the partners and ensure that implementation,
Support partners in linking, networking with other stakeholders at LGA and Statel level as well as build partner capacity in resource mobilization
Bi-annually identify institutional capacity building needs for partners and build/ link them to support to strengthen their capacity to address children’s and youth’s issues.

Resource Mobilization:

Working in collaboration with the Education and other Technical Specialists, engage actively on the review process for the education concept notes, position papers, and proposals.
Support the process of information gathering and analysis necessary for the development of specific project concept notes and proposals.

Financial Management:

Have responsibility for project budget control and monitoring to ensure adequate accountability and budget utilization in accordance donor requirements and approved work plans, strategic objectives and Save the Children finance policy and procedures.
Overseeing the specific budget performance for NENTAD EiE Project to ensure that project implementation is on course and timely as per the work plans. Ensure a monthly budget expenditure of at least 96%.
Annual planning and budgeting for the project in line with the planning and budgeting guidelines and timelines
Development of programme and project budgets including the cash transfer plans to guarantee availability of funds for programme implementation at all levels.
Responsible for monitoring and revising as necessary project budgets and ensuring that funds are used optimally and accounted for in accordance to the funding contracts and agreements.
Undertaking monthly budget monitoring in order to ensure accuracy of financial reports, manage budget variances, explain variances and propose measures for managing the variances.
On quarterly basis, review all programme budgets to ensure that budgets are revised and rephrase timely and spent within donors budgets and expenditure guidelines and no-cost extensions/cost extensions are timely requested for.
Ensure that all financial policies and regulations relating to cash flow management, expenditure controls, cash management, accounting information, advances management as put in place for the management and control of funds are followed by the staff and partners in implementing the different programme activities.
Support partners and staff in making decisions regarding budget allocations and utilizations and alerting management to any financial mismanagement which may arise in the course of programme implementation.
Monitor and manage over or under spending in a timely manner in line with standards
Submit accurate financial reports to the donor on a quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis
Working with finance team and line manager to ensure timely accountability and accurate financial reporting for the NENTAD EiE Project as per SCI policy and donor requirements.
Ensure that all budget adjustments are in line with the donor requirements and SC members are informed and approve budgetary changes.
Develop realistic, detailed plans, budget and proposals with consultation of the community members, children and other key stakeholders.

Programme monitoring and reporting:

Facilitate effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability, learning, documentation and reporting in line with agreed project targets and standards:
Establish functioning project level M&E system and utilization of the information from the M&E database;
Up-date the beneficiary database monthly or quarterly
Develop project quality benchmarks and ensure that the issues in the MEAL Action Tracker are implemented
Establish and ensure a functional accountability platforms for information sharing and feedback.
Manage project information, documentation processes, and ensure effective communication of the program/project results.
Provide monthly reports (progress against planned activities, expense against estimated budget, etc) of project activities to the Regional Area Manager as per agreed schedule.
Prepare semi-annual and annual reports of project activities (progress against delivery of outputs and achievement of outcomes, etc) to the donors, State and country Office as per agreed schedule.
Ensure appropriate filing and availability of documentation required for internal and external communications, accountability, audits, evaluation purposes and reporting
Supervise on-going program assessments, evaluation and operational research studies, and take lead in utilizing the recommendations to improve programming.
Ensure Quality and timely delivery of assessments and plans by field projects.
Submit quality and timely monthly, bi-annual and annual reports.
Lead the process of developing project baselines and evaluations ToRs, 3 months before the date of effective implementation.
Support proper documentation of NENTAD EiE Project activities conducted –case studies, best practices and Compile and submit regular progress reports on the planned implementation activities to Line Manager.
Ensure appropriate filing and availability of documentation required for internal and external communications, accountability, audits, evaluation purposes and reporting
Supervise on-going program assessments, evaluation and operational research studies, and take lead in utilizing the recommendations to improve programming.
Document vital project documents including fund summary, project proposal, M&E plan, monthly, semi-annual and annual reports, reports on activities implemented (approved concept, activity report and attendance lists)

Community Empowerment and Impact:

Innovatively support children, parents, schools and communities to participate, own and benefit from the project interventions
Mobilize and facilitate active participation of children, school, parents and leaders to participate in planning, monitoring and implementation of community development initiatives.
Build the capacity of children, school, parents, communities and leaders to collectively engage local leaders on issues identified.
Liaise and follow-up on commitments made by leaders on improvement of the youth wellbeing.
Support functional independent youth advocacy platforms

Communication and Documentation:

Profile project impact, success stories, most significant change stories, captivating photography
Document and share best practices and human interest stories
Manage donor and SC branding and visibility through media visits, sharing reports

Advocacy, Networking and Representation:

Represent Save the Children externally at Regional, State and LGA levels, Sector Working Groups/meetings, work groups, development forums workshops, and via personal networking.
Ensuring that the Save the Children programme experience is represented and given recognition at State, LGA and regional meetings and workshops, donor, networks.
Actively promote and develop advocacy objectives for the NENTAD EiE Project in consultation with the Advocacy Team, Education TAs and Area Manager.
Network with other Save the Children International interventions in their areas of operation to improve synergy and holistic approach to child support.
Ensure that the project activities are integrated and recognized in the States and LGAs of operation.
Ability to adhere to the SC Child Protection Code of Conduct, Security Guidelines, Chronic Illness Policy and ethical principles.
Bi-annually and annually submit a State specific project progress report on what has been accomplished; highlighting the achievements and learning areas.
Annually share with the State and LGAs project plans and activity budgets.
Represent SCI and network on the EiE working group and Basic, Early Childhood education sub theme both formal and informal education to external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Education, Economics, Social Science or Development studies. Experience in Education and safe and EiE programming will be an added advantage. Postgraduate training/Advanced degree in the related field, Social sciences/social works, or Management is an added advantage
A minimum of Eight years working experience in Education related program or protection in Nigeria (preferably with an International NGO).
Experience in managing a budget of at least US$ 700,000
Experience of working with local partners and State and Local Government in Education, protection and community based services
Strong monitoring, evaluation and accountability skills
Strong management of donor communications and visibility.
Ability to speak local language and directly interact with target group will be an added advantage
Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Excellent time management and planning capacity
Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

Job Title: Education Officer - NENTAD EiE Locations: Borno and Yobe Role Purpose

The Job Holder will take responsibility for planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of North East Nigeria Transition to Development (NENTAD) programme to improve children’s learning outcomes (literacy, Numeracy and life skills) and development through the use of evidence- based approaches.
A combination of adaptable components from SCI Literacy Boost and the QLE Framework are to be used within the already existing approved system and structures including government approved curriculum, medium of instruction among others.
In fulfillment of the roles, there will be close collaboration with all stakeholders (government, development partners, cross sector networking, members of the sector working group, UN-OCHA, SEMA and the community structures) to ensure that programme goals are achieved and sustained. In line with SCI ambition, SDGs and NENTAD goal, inclusion of all children including the girl child and children with disabilities is key in project implementation and monitoring.
For purposes of ensuring healthy collaboration between the sector’s work and other projects or initiatives in North Eastern region, the EiE Officer will actively participate in education-related activities and meetings, and will also seek active collaboration with other players working in the education sector.

Key Areas of Accountability As a member of the EiE Team, the field team, and in line with Save the Children strategy, policies and procedures: Planning:

Lead planning efforts at state, LGEA and community levels so as to ensure effective and efficient resource allocation and utilization in line with approved project work plans and budgets and within the complete project cycle.
Participate in efforts to ensure availability of updated budgets, log frames targets, work plans, and reports are timely and accurate.
Take active role in unpacking and roll out of new projects with staff, partners and eventually community or project areas.
Build capacity and provide direct backup technical supportive supervision to head teachers, government desk officers, teachers, quality assurance officers and other community resource persons engaged in the project, in collaboration with the designated LGEA technical staff.
Ensure 100% monthly budget utilization and reporting of key results based on project work plans and budgets.

Implementation:

In line with approved monthly, quarterly and annual work plans, ensure 100% implementation of Education project activities in the area of operation and in accordance with the project proposal, Save the children policies and as per operational guidelines.
Provide strategic and technical support to partners and facilitators.
Prepare and submit activity rationale and budgets for review and approval prior to activity implementation
Provide technical support to the stakeholders to ensure effective implementation
Provide monthly, quarterly and annual report based on project targets and results
Ensure that key lessons from the project are shared or disseminated to wider audience in project states as appropriate
Identify critical project gaps and vulnerabilities, and clarify roles, responsibilities and accountabilities to effectively address those gaps exploring local solutions
Ensure quality in the field level implementation by partners, direct implementers, staff and teachers through trainings, mentoring and supportive supervision etc.
Provide guidance to field-based implementation by ensuring that inclusion, gender and disability are mainstreamed to address SC Commitments for Children in Emergencies, and reflect good practice in emergency education responses leaving no one behind.

Roll-out of the Project Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning:

Support the implementation of the accountability and learning framework for the project
Participate in the filling of the monthly activity target tracker and quarterly Indicator Performance Tracking Table Tracker
Identify areas for capacity building and follow-up on implementation of action plans
Document best practices and most significant change stories
Conduct periodic /regular meetings with stakeholders including community leaders and stakeholders
Involvement of beneficiaries throughout all stages of programme cycle - assessment, design, implementation and maintenance.
Ensure an effective exit strategy discussions is planned in discussions with government stakeholders for sustainability is in place by the end of project.
Ensure regular monitoring of project activities in the respective schools and follow up in implementation of planned tasks, activities and agreed actions in the work plans.
Monitor and follow up the Project Partner’s activities and ensure their timely delivery of the Planned activities and reports
Provide direct backup technical support supervision to all partner staff in the field
In collaboration with MEAL Officer, support proper documentation of the project activities conducted –case studies, best practices and unique experiences for sharing and learning to Line Manager.
Regularly monitor project activities with the frequency and tools as reflected in the M&E plans
Submit monthly reports (progress against planned activities, expense against estimated budget) of project activities to the line manager as per agreed schedule.
Participate in the preparation of semi-annual and annual work plans and reports on project interventions
Ensure appropriate filing and availability of documentation required for internal and external communications, accountability, audits, evaluation purposes and reporting
Participate in weekly up-date meetings and as directed by the Field Manager and Technical Advise

Technical Support and Back-Stopping:

Coordinate planning and implementation of the program locations
Participate and contribute to the NENTAD project reviews on the program as required.
Provide technical back stopping to teachers, headteachers and partners on the QLE Framework: collaborate with LGEA education managers
Contribute to intervention design, including building linkages within the education, health, nutrition and livelihood sectors.
Review and provide input to reports, briefs and other documents.
Facilitate community engagement in school PTA/SBMC/traditional/religious structures meetings for improved learning outcomes and school level decision making processes

Budget Monitoring Responsibility:

Monitor daily expenditure so as to ensure project budgets are spent within acceptable limits and timelines as per set and approved monthly, quarterly and annual budget forecasts.
Track budgets to avoid over and under expenditure and most importantly follow donor requirements.
Take due diligence in ensuring correct coding and verification of expenditure as per financial reports. Officer will review financial reports with support from project Manager and Area Manager to ensure accuracy of reporting.

Coordination and Collaborations:

Provide coordination of all Education Programmes at State and LGEA levels in the areas of intervention.
Work closely with the relevant state agencies and parastatals, LGEA, other NGOs and Agencies in the Education sector, Schools, SBMCs, PTAs among others so as to identify areas of collaboration and leverage against state resources so as to maximize impact.
Advocate for, and support, the development of sustainable, child-friendly and hazard-resistant standards and designs for learning centres, the integration of life skills into both formal and non-formal education, with a particular focus on Disaster Risk Reduction( DRR)

Reporting and Documentation:

Generate timely, consistent and accurate monthly and quarterly Progress reports.
Actively participate in generation of semi annual reports donor reports demonstrating clear contributing towards overall goals and intended outcomes.
Participate in and share progress during weekly meetings
Document key success stories and areas of innovation for sharing on quarterly basis

Resource Acquisition:

In collaboration with the EiE Coordinator, Education Technical Advisor, partners and LGEA officials, conduct needs assessment to identify gaps in education sector
Where called upon, contribute in concept and proposal writing efforts
Continuously, in the course of implementation, indentify gaps and document areas of innovation so as to develop creative and innovative programmes

Partnership:

Continuously identifying and map potential implementing partners in their operational area and recommend potential partners for assessment where and when required.
Support and monitor day to day partner implementation, identify capacity gaps and recommend for capacity building where possible.
Documenting best practices and unique experiences for sharing and learning and field visits.
Follow up with partner reports and accountabilities.
Identify partner’s capacity gaps in different areas and share the information with the Line Manager.
Jointly implement strategic/ key activities with partners
Monitor and follow up the project partner’s on the activities implemented to ensure that they are in line with the project design and planned project activities.
Taking partners through the NENTAD goal and objectives, child safeguarding policy and gender tracker to ensure that their plans are contributing to our strategic objectives and key results.

Empowerment and Project Impact:

Innovatively support children to participate, own and benefit from the project interventions
Mobilize and facilitate active participation of parents and their communities to participate in planning, monitoring and implementation of community development initiatives and supporting child education
Build the capacity of children, their parents and the community to collectively engage local leaders on identified issues especially child protection
Liaise and follow-up on commitments made by leaders on improvement of the child wellbeing especially the three breakthrough of survive, educate and protect

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of a Degree in Education, Social Work, Social Administration, Psychology, Social Sciences, Development Studies.
A Post graduate Diploma in Project Planning, Management and Evaluation would be an added advantage
At least three (3) years experience of working with an International NGO with budget management and monitoring responsibilities.
At least two (2) years experience with good understanding of Community Education and training skills (Training of Trainers) particularly Non-Formal Education
Experience of working with local partners and State and Local Government in Education and Child Protection program delivery.
Excellent report writing skills and experience in generating Donor compliant reports of high quality.
Ability to speak local language and directly interact with target group will be an added advantage
Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Excellent time management and planning capacity

Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses. Job Title: Project Officer Location: Lagos Reports to: Alive and Thrive State Team Leader Role Purpose

The Project Officer who will be based in Lagos will be responsible for the technical programme implementation, information gathering, results communication and documentation at the implementing LGAs for the Alive and Thrive Project (A&T).
S/he will be expected to take on specific monitoring and evaluation related work as well as support the project administration and management activities at the LGAs.
S/he should have experience that demonstrates knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, appropriate research methodologies and approaches as well as ability to meet deadlines, provide logistic and administrative support, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Scope of Role

The Project Officer will work closely with the Government counterparts at the LGAs, Senior SBCC Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, State team Leader and Programme Manager.

Child Safeguarding:

Level 3 - The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children or young people and, in the overseas context all posts are considered to be level 3 posts in view of potential situations which may allow staff unsupervised access to vulnerable children and young people.

Key Deliverables Include Programme Implementation:

Ensure quality implementation, thorough documentation and monitoring & evaluation of nutrition activities at agreed in the workplans.
Prepare the overall work plan (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual) and budget for programme activities for the implementing LGAs in collaboration with the Government counterparts.
Provide regular supportive supervision of programme implementation.
Ensure regular supervisory visits of the Government stakeholders (State, LGA) and Community Leaders to Project locations are conducted.
Collaborate with relevant ministries and other relevant partners at the state, local government and community levels to ensure integration and high level implementation of all IYCF activities on the project.
Ensure the mainstreaming of child safeguarding (safe programming) and fraud awareness in programme implementation.
Identify other opportunities in an ongoing manner that will add value to the overarching strategy of the Project.

Monitoring and Documentation:

Maintain an updated comprehensive database with the Project indicators of the A&T Project.
Prepare quality monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports of implementation in the Model LGAs.
With support from the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, provide regular evaluation of the progress of the activities and propose changes for improvement
Support Project level Assessment as approved by the Donor.
On periodic basis, develop case studies and success stories from Project-supported LGAs.

Representation of the Project:

Convey the overall purpose, activities, and achievements of the Project to external stakeholders in the Model LGAs.
Ensure A&T representation and contribution in relevant meetings at the LGAs.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the Post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience

Qualifications & Experience Required Skills and Experience:

First degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent
Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience in Nutrition or Health programming activities for Donor-funded International Development projects
Experience with training design, delivery and facilitation
Ability to apply qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques
Advanced computer and database management systems.
Strong analytical skills
Knowledge of documentation of success stories and case studies
Experience designing and managing performance monitoring plans and impact studies
Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
Strong background in Public Health, Nutrition, Demography, Development Economics, Statistics, Project Management or any related fields
Experience or familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methods and approaches
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
A high level of written and spoken English and fluency in Hausa languages
Familiarity with major donors reporting guidelines

Job Title: Project Officer Location: Kaduna Reports to: Alive and Thrive State Team Leader Role Purpose

The Project Officer who will be based in Kaduna will be responsible for the technical programme implementation, information gathering, results communication and documentation at the implementing LGAs for the Alive and Thrive Project (A&T).
S/he will be expected to take on specific monitoring and evaluation related work as well as support the project administration and management activities at the LGAs.
S/he should have experience that demonstrates knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, appropriate research methodologies and approaches as well as ability to meet deadlines, provide logistic and administrative support, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Scope of Role

The Project Officer will work closely with the Government counterparts at the LGAs, Senior SBCC Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, State team Leader and Programme Manager.

Child Safeguarding:

Level 3 - The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children or young people and, in the overseas context all posts are considered to be level 3 posts in view of potential situations which may allow staff unsupervised access to vulnerable children and young people.

Key Deliverables Include Programme Implementation:

Ensure quality implementation, thorough documentation and monitoring & evaluation of nutrition activities at agreed in the workplans.
Prepare the overall work plan (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual) and budget for programme activities for the implementing LGAs in collaboration with the Government counterparts.
Provide regular supportive supervision of programme implementation.
Ensure regular supervisory visits of the Government stakeholders (State, LGA) and Community Leaders to Project locations are conducted.
Collaborate with relevant ministries and other relevant partners at the state, local government and community levels to ensure integration and high level implementation of all IYCF activities on the project.
Ensure the mainstreaming of child safeguarding (safe programming) and fraud awareness in programme implementation.
Identify other opportunities in an ongoing manner that will add value to the overarching strategy of the Project.

Monitoring and Documentation:

Maintain an updated comprehensive database with the Project indicators of the A&T Project.
Prepare quality monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports of implementation in the Model LGAs.
With support from the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, provide regular evaluation of the progress of the activities and propose changes for improvement
Support Project level Assessment as approved by the Donor.
On periodic basis, develop case studies and success stories from Project-supported LGAs.

Representation of the Project:

Convey the overall purpose, activities, and achievements of the Project to external stakeholders in the Model LGAs.
Ensure A&T representation and contribution in relevant meetings at the LGAs.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the Post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience

Qualifications & Experience Required Skills and Experience:

First degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent
Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience in Nutrition or Health programming activities for Donor-funded International Development projects
Strong background in Public Health, Nutrition, Demography, Development Economics, Statistics, Project Management or any related fields
Experience or familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methods and approaches
Experience with training design, delivery and facilitation
Ability to apply qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques
Advanced computer and database management systems.
Strong analytical skills
Knowledge of documentation of success stories and case studies
Experience designing and managing performance monitoring plans and impact studies
Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
A high level of written and spoken English and fluency in Hausa languages
Familiarity with major donors reporting guidelines

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply Note

Due to urgency to fill this position, applications will be assessed as they are received and shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
SCI reserves the right to close the vacancy before the end of the closing date

Application Deadline: 25th September, 2017.

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