Save the Children is a 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 works takes us into the heart
of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work
with other organizations, government , non-profits and a variety of local
partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or
religious orientation. Save the Children’s mission is to inspire breakthrough
in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change
in their lives.
Save the Children is looking
for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigerian Country
Programme. These role will be critical for the delivery of results for children
expected by this programme.
1. AREA OPERATION MANAGER, Katsina and Lagos
The area operation manager
will lead the transformation of Save the Children’s operation platform in
designated states within North west Nigeria to a new operating model, whilst also
delivering Save the Children’s strategy and ensuring essential standards are
met within the country. The Area Operating Manager is expected to lead on all
aspects of managing large and or multiple field bases including budget
development and management, agency coordination and representation, security,
emergency preparedness and response, logistics and management of multiple teams
Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a
minimum of MSC/MA/MEng level in a relevant subject or equivalent field
experience with significant management experience working in Northern Nigeria;
She/He should have previous experience of managing a team; project management,
including multi-sector program es with budget management experience, including
institutional donors; she/he should also have ECHO and /or DFID/USAID programme
management experience; security management experience in secure environment and
field level representation with key stakeholder and co-ordination with other
NGOs/UN and also possess strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy;
demonstrable experience of M&E and beneficiary accountability with
excellent communication skills and a high level of written and spoken English ;
she/he must have the capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating
in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances; Hausa speaking
(desirable).
2. AWARD MANAGER, Abuja
The role will work
collaboratively with member and other department of the country office
programme to ensure smooth management of development and humanitarian
programme award, sub-awards, and contracts, focusing on donor compliance, and
accountability. The position will also be responsible to build the capacity of
staff and partner organizations.
Qualifications:
Candidates should possess a
minimum of Master’s degree in Social science or any related discipline, and Professional
qualification will be an added advantage; She/He should have 6-8 years proven work
experience managing international donor funded projects in an I/NGO environment
with excellent communication skills, report and proposal writing skills,experience
of and well developed skills in staff management, supervision and capacity
building, with proven track record of supporting a senior management team;
Computer literate (i.e. WORD, ADVANCED EXCEL, OUTLOOK, INTERNET EXPLORER,
FINANCIAL SYSTEM).
3. MONITORING & EVALUATION AND VALUE FOR MONEY ADVISOR, Abuja
To assume a technical role in
developing, implementing and maintaining effective and appropriate Monitoring
and Evaluation systems for all project activities. This will include a
particular focus on monitoring and evaluating the project’s value for money
(economy, efficient, effectiveness). The post will involve coordination with
project management and state teams, and in line with DFID reporting
requirements, and with SC guidelines and best practices.
Qualifications:
Candidates should possess at Professional qualification at post-graduate
level or equivalent in economics or related discipline and 5 years of direct
experience in monitoring and evaluation related to one or more of these fields,
health, HIV, Nutrition, and/or economics; experience of cost benefit analysis,
economic appraisal, and other value for money methodologies and working within
budget constraints; previous experience with local or international NGOs;
advanced computer literacy with advanced training in quantitative
methodologies, including database management and qualitative research techniques;
experience working with social protection or cash transfer programmes is
desirable.
4. PROGRAMME OFFICER, Abuja
The job holder provides key
support to several functions within the team, including but not limited to
communications, grants, and Human Resources, aiding the National Programme
Manager /Deputy Programme Manager as well as programmatic and general
administrative taska. The programme officer facilitates effective communication
and coordination within SCL, ACF implementing partners and other organizations.
Qualifications:
Candidates should possess a
minimum of B.SC/HND in a Social science/Science related discipline, and a
post-graduate degree will be added advantage;she/he should have 3-5 years prior
NGO experience with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work
proactively and flexibly alongside a wide range of team members; she/he should
have strong written and oral communication skills, including presentation
skills and excellent computer literacy; she/he should have knowledge and experience of developing administrative
systems with strong numeracy skills and experience of tracking and monitoring
budgets i.e. budget planning, phasing, forecasting and reporting.
5. AWARDS ASSISTANAT, Abuja
To assist the maintenance and
administration of a robust and effective awards management system that is
compliance to SCL awards systems and guidelines, and meet donor requirements.
Qualifications:
Candidates must a Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration or other relevant discipline; 2-4 years working experience with institutional donor contracts such as
DFID,EC,ECHO, USAID in an I/NGO environment; she/he should have analytical
skills and ability to translate analysis into appropriate, feasible and
practical implementation plans and goals; experience of supporting programme in
each stahe of the project cycle, including budgeting, technical and financial
monitoring in the context of grants /restricted funding sources; computer
literate (including working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access) and competency
in development of spread sheets and databases and ability to use developed
guidelines and formats to support staff in donor applications and reporting;
she/he should have strong written and verbal communication skills; willingness
to travel and work in difficult environment from time to time.
6. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA BENEFITIARY/DATA ASSISTANT, Zamfara
The LGA field
Registration/Data assistant will be responsible for capturing and collation of
data and organizing it in a useful manner for the targeted beneficiaries in the
respective LGAs.
Qualifications:
Candidates should possess at
least a Bachelor’s degree in related field and 1-3 years previous experience
with local and international NGOs ;ability to read maps and work using handheld
GPS is an added advantage; she/he should have computer literacy skills (MS
Office applications and web-based), willingness to travel and ability to work
in partnership with government and other
NGO’s staff with knowledge of the local language and good communication skills.
Kindly send
CV and covering letter on or before 18th August, 2014 explaining why
you are suitable to Nigeriavacancy@savethechildren.org.
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.
In order to apply for greater
opportunities, please visit our website on www.savethechildren.net
Our selection processes
reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as
diverse as the challenges we face
Would you like to make an impact on children’s lives join us.
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