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.

Save the Children is now looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

Save the Children Nigeria is recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: Field Operations Manager

Job Location: Kaduna, Bauchi and Lagos

Number Required: 3 each

Responsibilities

The Field Operations Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the field office.
Key activities include the management of all support aspects, such as finance, administration, logistics and security; the management of support staff based in the field office, the management of security policy and representation of Save the Children.

Requirements

3 years substantial experience of managing field based operations for a humanitarian/relief agency in rural volatile locations,
Ability to provide leadership and support to international and national staff working at a distance in remote locations, Very good understanding of budget and finance management.

Job Title: Support Services Coordinator

Job Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

Manage and provide oversight for the day to day functionality of the SCI office in Lagos, and overall management of the office administrative systems.
Liaise and provide administrative support for the office.
Coordinate the process of establishing and maintaining a functional communication (hardware) and IT system that meets minimum SC global standards, and that meets the needs of support units and programmes in an efficient yet feasible manner.
Liaise with the Country Office on admin/support matters as needed.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelors degree and should have 3-5 years experience in office management.
Prior experience in an international NGO with practical experience of managing support services functions
Ability to multi-task and work calmly under pressure is essential for this position
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in insecure environments is critical.

Job Title: LGA Coordinator

Job Location: Lagos

Number Required: 4

Responsibilities

The LGA Coordinator will support the roll out and implementation of the new Child Health project focussing on stopping preventable deaths from diarrhoea and Pneumonia in 4 Local government Areas (LGAs) of Lagos state (Agege, Ikeja, Ifako ljaiye and Ojo) in collaboration with Lagos State Ministry of Health and Local Government health departments.
The programme coordinator will work with the Programme manager, Child health advisor and other project team members to provide technical assistance to stake holders in the state, LGAs and Community Health Workers (CHW5) to increase access to quality child health services in Lagos state.
He/She will coordinate the all program activities in the LGA in addition to working closely with members of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and other partners. He! she will also work with the Health team in Abuja, Local & international consultants to document best practices and lessons learned in Child Health in Lagos state.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelors degree in health or related field. Additional Qualifications in Public health or Social Science will be an advantage.
At least 3 years work experience in health/public health and or in a health/public health organisation including as a state level trainer/technical assistance provider in the area of Child health with government of Nigeria or an International NGO, experience of working with local communities and LGA authorities in south western region of Nigeria will be an added advantage.
Experience in child health programming including facility and community based health service improvement is essential.

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officers

Job Location: Kaduna, Bauchi

Number Required: 2 each

Responsibilities

The main purpose of the job is to assume a lead technical role in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective and appropriate Monitoring and Evaluation systems for all project activities in coordination with the project management and state teams in line with BMGF reporting requirements and with SC guidelines and best practices, Based on the project proposal, implementation plan, and donor reporting requirements, develop a system for capturing and documenting data and relevant information on project activities, beneficiaries, outputs, outcomes, and impacts, which is feasible, practical, and “user friendly”, and will obtain valid and reliable information.


Requirements

5 years of direct experience of monitoring and evaluation related to one or more of these fields: health, HIV, nutrition and/or economics.
Strong analytic skills; understanding of a range of methods for monitoring, evaluation and assessment to promote evidence based learning.
Demonstrated ability to design, commission, and manage assessment methodologies and evaluation, Advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management.

Job Title: Field IT Officer

Job Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

The IT Officer is to provide IT technical support services to the to 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.
Support the field offices on network troubleshooting ensuring an effective network connection. and maintain the entire local area network installed at the supported office locations, Install and configure computer systems and set up new users (i.e. email, anti-virus, etc)
Carry out routine preventive maintenance/checks, and support the IT/Information Management Officer to troubleshoot problems with, all IT hardware equipment and computer accessories/peripherals

Requirements

A university degree in computer Engineering or Electrical Electronic or equivalent qualification is desirable,
2 Years Prior Experience in a Similar Role, Microsoft, Cisco or related professional-recognized certifications are a distinct advantage, Knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including XP, Windows 2003, and Window 7, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Mode of Application
Kindly send your CV and Covering Letter on or before 20th August 2013 explaining why you are suitable for the position you are applying for, to:

Nigeriavacancy@savethechildren.org

Note:

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.

Application Deadline: 20th August, 2013