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. We
work with other organizations, governments, 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 breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to
achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
1. Campaign Coordinator
- Job TypeFull Time
- Min Qualification
- LocationAbuja
- Job FieldMedia
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.
2. Head Safety and Security
- Job TypeFull Time
- Min Qualification
- LocationAbuja
- Job FieldSecurity
The
ideal candidate will aim to mitigate the risks posed to the programmes,
personnel and assets in Save the Children International in Nigeria
through the provision of specialized, coordinated and focused security
management support.
In particular you will be responsible of policies
and procedures, Assessment and analysis, Programme implementation,
communication and training.
Qualifications:
In order to be
successful within this role, you will ideally have a Bachelors degree in
a related field, a formal security qualification or advanced security
management training, an advanced level of understanding with the
philosophy and mode of operation of NGOs, a recommended minimum of 5
years field based experience in complex and insecure settings,
preferably in more than one country with large teams of staff.
Experience in liaising with civilian, police and military government
authorities, as well as with regional, national and international
institutions, Experience of incident reporting, incident mapping,
intelligence
collation and analysis functions, set up and execution of an incident
warning system (warden system), compilation of security reports and
assessments, a Strong analytical capacity, resourcefulness and
creativity in developing the role of security within programmes and
ensuring the most effective support to line management. You also must
have a competency in Internet and Microsoft Office systems including
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other database/mapping systems, be
fluent in English, both written and spoken and have a knowledge and
understanding of Nigeria and Sahel region.
3. National Safety and Security Manager
- Job TypeFull Time
- Min Qualification
- LocationAbuja
- Job FieldSecurity
The
overall objective of this position is to mitigate the risks posed to
the programmes, personnel and assets in SC in Nigeria through the
provision of specialized, coordinated and focused security management
support. Support the Head of Safety and Security develop and maintain
country-wide security plan that is consistent with the acceptance model
and Save the Children standards; Ensure that all staff understand
country-wide security plan and agree to abide by its policies and
procedures
Qualification:
Bachelors degree in a related field;
Formal security qualification or advanced security management training,
Advanced level of understanding with the philosophy and mode of
operation of NGOs
A minimum of 5 years field based experience in
complex and insecure settings, preferably in more than one country with
large teams of staff with Experience in liaising with civilian, police
and military government authorities, as well as with regional, national
and international institutions.
4. Human Resources Assistant
- Job TypeFull Time
- Min Qualification
- LocationKebbi
- Job FieldHuman Resources
To
provide administrative support and assistance for the development and
management of Human resources functions for the development and
maintenance of policies and procedures, for the security of staff, and
for the promotion of the Child Safe Guarding Policy.
Qualification:
A
University degree or Higher National Diploma in Administration or
Social Sciences, A good level of IT expertise is also a requirement.
5. Knowledge Management Adviser
- Job TypeFull Time
- Min Qualification
- LocationAbuja
- Job FieldNGO/Non-Profit
To
strengthen the development and management of the monitoring and
evaluation, communication and knowledge management strategies for the
WINNN project.
Qualifications
Professional
qualification at postgraduate level or equivalent in health economics
or epidemiology or health communication. Advanced training in
quantitative technologies including database management.
6. Cash Transfer Coordinator
- Job TypeFull Time
- Min Qualification
- LocationZamfara
- Job FieldNGO/Non-Profit
The COOP is an exciting, large scale DFID funded cash transfers programme.
The
Cash Transfers Coordinator will provide technical support to the
design, implementation and monitoring of the programme at State and-Lfl A
levels.
Qualification: Educated to degree standard, preferable in a discipline such as
social
sciences, geography, anthropology or other discipline relevant to
urban/rural livelihoods. Substantial experience of relief or development
/ extension work with rural communities. Demonstrated experience
planning and managing cash transfer and food security programmes.
Knowledge and experience of project development, monitoring and
evaluation, preferably in the area of cash transfers and / or food
security.
7. Safety and Welfare Officer
- Job TypeFull Time
- Min Qualification
- LocationZamfara, Plateau, Lagos, Katsina, Jigawa
- Job FieldNGO/Non-Profit
The
Safety and Welfare Officer will work closely with the National Safety
& Security Manager and Zamfara Field Manager to carry out safety and
security assessments, make recommendations and provide support for
their implementation of SCI Programs in Zarnfara, Kebbi & Sokoto.
The Safety & Security Officer will facilitate the implementation of
Save the Children's Safety and Security Policy and Standards within
country programmes and help drive systemic change in the quality of
safety and security management and contribute to building country
compliance with safety and security Minimum Standards.
He/She will
also take forward the organisational security ethos while on assignment
the post holder will play a key role in the capacity building of Safety
& Security Focal Points.
Qualification:
Bachelors degree in a related field; Formal security qualification
or advanced security management training, Advanced level of understanding with the philosophy and mode of operation of NGOs
A
minimum of 3 years field based experience in complex and insecure
settings, preferably in more than one country with large teams of staff
with experience in liaising with civilian, police and military
government authorities, as well as with regional, national and
international institutions.
Experience of incident reporting,
incident mapping, intelligence collation and analysis functions, set up
and execution of an incident warning system (warden system), compilation
of security reports and assessments; Strong analytical capacity,
resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of security within
programmes and ensuring the most effective support to line management
8. Finance Coordinator
- Job TypeFull Time
- Min Qualification
- LocationZamfara
- Job FieldAccounting/Audit
To
provide sound financial management, manage the financial information
function and to assess, train and manage financial relationships with
partners;
ensuring that all financial transactions are entered into
financial system on daily basis. Checking and up loading program offices
data to Agresso Financial System on weekly basis as well as weekly
feedback to field offices on their weekly financial reports. Bank
Reconciliation on monthly basis and verification of payment vouchers and
documentations prepared by the cashier for every payment and make sure
there are adequate support documentation for each transaction
Qualification:
Holder of at least a degree in finance, Accounting, Business
Administration and Economics with substantial experience in Financial
Management system. Proven skills in the use of the Agresso accounting
package
The Ideal candidate should possess excellent interpersonal,
team work and communication skills and demonstrable experience in people
management and leadership including remote support and capacity
development.
Fluency in written and spoken English and ability and
willingness to travel to projects and stay in basic conditions when
necessary
9. Finance and Admin Assistant
- Job TypeFull Time
- Min Qualification
- LocationJigawa, Gombe
- Job FieldAccounting/Audit
To
provide administrative support and assistance for the development and
management of Human Resources functions, maintain policies &
procedures, the security of staff and the promotion of the Child Safe
Guarding Policy and also to manage the organisation’s book keeping and
petty cash.
Qualification: A Bachelor's degree in Administration/Social Sciences/Finance.
Understanding
of human resource reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The ideal
candidate must also possess an excellent level of IT expertise
Method of Application
Kindly send your c.v. and covering letter on or before 16th July 2013 explaining why you are suitable to Nigeria.Recruitment@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.
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