Save the Children Nigeria is recruiting to fill the available job vacancies.
Save the Children is a leading international organization helping children in need around the world. First established in the UK in 1919, separate national organizations have been set up in more than twenty-eight countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities, as well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict. Today, twenty-eight national Save the Children organizations participate in the International Save the Children Alliance - a global network of nonprofit organizations working in over 120 countries around the world. In addition to promoting greater public awareness of the needs and rights of children worldwide, Alliance members coordinate emergency relief efforts, helping to protect children from the effects of disasters, both natural and man made.
Save the Children Nigeria is recruiting to fill the following vacancies:
1.) Local Govt Area Technical Advisor - x 3
Location: Katsina and Kebbi (3,120,000 gross)
Role:
To strengthen the capacity of the Local Government Area (LGA) nutrition focal person or team (as designated by the LGA) in management, delivery and advocacy of cost-effective malnutrition prevention and treatment interventions (interventions include - Infant & Young Child Feeding, Community Management of Acute Malnutrition, Maternal & Child Health Weeks).
Qualification:
At least a BA in programme management, health and nutrition, or related social science. Strong programme management background with least 2 years professional experience in managing healthand/or nutrition programmes. Significant experience in planning, managing and delivering a programme, including costing, managing and monitoring budgets. Previous experience with localand international NGOs; and Good knowledge of Hausa is desirable.
2.) Drivers
Location: Katsina (x2) and Kebbi (x3) - (780,000 gross)
Role
The drivers will be responsible for the safe driving of Save the Children UK vehicle, staff and Assets. They will ensure cleaning, proper maintenance of vehicles in compliance with theDriver's handbook and safe driving standards, ensuring the vehicle is fuelled in time for trips and the proper management of the fuel supplyfor that vehicle. The driver should do so in accordance with SC 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 NGO, UN agency or private company. Some practical experience of user vehicle maintenance.
3.) M&E Advisor
Location: Kebbi (3,120,000 gross)
Role
Ensure implementation of the M&E plan for Improving Nutrition in Northern Nigeria Programme, including monitor progress against activity and critical milestones as well as providing support and guidance to STAs, LTAs and Government counterparts.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with substantial training and very good experience in designing M&E systems, in particular. Professional qualification at postgraduate level or equivalent in health economicsor epidemiology is desired. Advanced training in quantitative methodologies; including database management. Direct experience of monitoring and evaluation related to one or more of these fields: health, HIV, nutrition and/or economics ofat least 2 years.
4.) IYCF Adviser
Location: Kebbi (3,120,000 gross)
Role
To support the implementationof IYCF (Infant and Young Child Feeding) activities by providing training and guidance to the State Technical Advisor, Local Government Area Technical Advisors and Government counterparts.
Qualification
Health background (doctor, nurse, midwife, etc) with at least 5 years of professional experience. At least 3 years experience on IYCF and breastfeeding counselling. Previous experience with localand international NGOs, experience in Nutrition and in community based programmes and good Kno1edge of the local language (Hausa) is desirable.
5.) Logistic / Admin Officer
Location: Kebbi (2,080,000 gross)
Role
The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing logistics staff, vehicle fleet, assets, communications, procurement, security and properties to ensure effective, transparent and accountable logistic/admin support to the SC programme.
Method of Application
Interested applicant should send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 28th June 2012 explaining why he/she issuitable for the position applied, to: vacancy@scuknigeria.org State position and location in the subject field. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
Indigenes from respective states and female candidates who are qualified for the positions are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date:
28th June, 2012.
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