SAVE THE CHILDREN 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 same aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities and emergence in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA TECHNICAL ADVISORS – KATSINA AND KEBBI
RESPONSIBILITIES
- To strengthen the capacity of local government area nutrition focal person or team as designated by the LGA in management, delivery and advocacy of cost effective malnutrition prevention and treatment interventions, management of acute malnutrition
REQUIREMENTS
- BA in programme management, health and nutrition or related social sciences
- Strong programme management background with at least 2 years professional experience in managing health and nutrition programme
- Significant experience in planning, managing and delivering a programme including costing, managing and monitoring budgets
- Experience with local and international NGO and good knowledge of Hausa is desired
- FINANCE/ADMIN COORDINATOR – ABUJA
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for implementing and coordinating all financial and administrative support function for the state office
REQUIREMENTS
- BSC/HND in specified area in finance/accounting/business administration
- Postgraduate qualification preferably an MBA and professional certificate in accounting and finance
- Experience in working with partners accountable for grants and other financial support provided to implement project activities, particularly at community level
- DRIVER – ABUJA
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the safe driving of the save the children UK vehicle, staff and assets
REQUIREMENTS
- A full and clean driving license
- 3 to 5 years experience of professional driving prior experience as a driver in an international NGO, UN agency or private company
- Strong oral and written skills
- IT ASSISTANT – KEBBI
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide IT technical support services to the all field bases by providing computer training to users, trouble shooting, ensuring timely maintenance of all communication and IT equipment and provide IT based back up support
REQUIREMENTS
- BSC in computer engineering or electrical electronic or equivalent field
- Industrial working experience in similar position
- Proven knowledge of PABX, hardware maintenance and ability to solve simple hardware problems this include set up and management of network devices e.g. printers, scanners
- Solid experience of maintaining, troubleshooting and administering a Microsoft windows based local area network
- Knowledge of Microsoft windows operating systems like windows XP, 2003, 7 and MS office applications
- ADVOCAY ADVISER – ABUJA
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide support to the advocacy team and 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
REQUIREMENTS
- Post graduate degree in public health/social science
- At least 5 years experience in health/social services delivering 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
- M&E ADVISOR – KEBBI
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure implementation of the M&E plan for improving nutrition in Northern Nigeria programme including monitor progress against activity and critical milestones and providing support and guidance to STA, LTA and government counterparts
REQUIREMENTS
- BSC with substantial training and very good experience in designing M&E systems in particular
- Professional postgraduate qualification or equivalent in health economics or 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 economics of at least 2 years
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Send CV and cover letter latest 1st November explaining why you are suitable to: Nigeria.Recruitment@savethechildren.org
State the position and location in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified



