Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Job Title: Head Of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability And Learning
Contract length: 2 years
The role
The Head of MEAL will provide leadership in ensuring quality and accountability standards are integrated into Nigeria’s programming. S/he will accomplish this through strengthening and maintaining an integrated MEAL framework, focusing on building the capacity of relevant programme and partner staff, as well as fostering a culture of shared learning. Working with senior management, the Head of MEAL mentors the Country Office team toward self-sufficiency in using of evidence and learning approaches to maximize impact for children.
The ideal candidate will lead in building a culture of learning and becoming a leader in evidence-based programming. S/he will be a strategic thinker responsible for building the capacity of Save the Children staff and partners to maximise the use of evidence in programming and advocacy. S/he will strengthen knowledge management systems for improved sharing of program experience, learning, and results. S/he provides strategic guidance, quality oversight and technical support to research including impact evaluations, process reviews, operations research, etc.
S/he oversees the strategic improvement of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) function, strengthening MEAL throughout project cycle management and increasing the focus on program outcomes and impact
Qualifications and experience
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in international development, with at least 3 years’ senior management experience.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in international development program monitoring & evaluation, developing and managing monitoring and learning systems, operational research, and overseeing baselines/evaluations.
Experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, protection, child rights governance, child poverty, health and nutrition
Experience with two or more cross-cutting areas such as child participation, gender, governance, value for money and accountability is highly preferred
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Master’s degree in Social Sciences or relevant equivalent, with at least significant coursework in quantitative or qualitative social research methods
Passion for evidence-driven development programming and interest in ongoing international research
Demonstrated skills in designing and carrying out qualitative and quantitative research and using research to inform program design and advocacy.
Demonstrated experience in developing or overseeing data management solutions, and familiar with technologies in social research.
Demonstrated capacity for leveraging project results towards broader systemic impact.
Excellent analytical skills and appreciation for the complexities of social research, especially as pertains to deprivations of children’s rights in a country context such as Nigeria.
Effective at collaborating and influencing across departments and sectors
Excellent skills in training, capacity building, coaching, and mentoring
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams, in emergencies
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
Job Title: Director Of Programme Development And Quality
Contract length: 2 years
The role
The Director of Program Development and Quality shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office program. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Nigeria, the Director of Program Development and Quality is responsible for overseeing the development of high quality, innovative programs that deliver immediate and lasting change for children and monitoring the quality of the implementation of those programs. Provide technical assistance and appropriate monitoring and evaluation in emergency responses.
Qualifications and experience
Recommended a minimum of 10 years’ management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including experience directing and implementing programs for children in both emergency and development contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, protection, rights governance, HIV/AIDs, health and nutrition, and emergencies
Recognized leadership role in relevant technical areas at both field and country level
Strong management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and get the best out of teams
Masters degree in Social Sciences, in an area of social development
A general appreciation of the issues concerning the NGO sector, both development and humanitarian issues
Solid experience of developing and managing monitoring and learning systems
Good analytical skills. Effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sector working
Credibility to lobby, influence and represent Save the Children at all levels
Resource management, training , capacity building, coaching, and mentoring skills
Good understanding and knowledge of gender equity and diversity
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams, in emergencies
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
Fluency in written and spoken English
Experience of developing consortia programmes and working with and in consortia
Experience of contracting and managing technical assistance to carry out research and studies
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Job Title: Senior Technical Advisor/Head Of Education
Contract length: 2 years
The role
As a member of the extended senior management team (ESMT), the post holder will lead on quality design, delivery, and representation of Save the Children’s Education programming in Nigeria.
S/he will provide strategic leadership and assume the overall responsibility for the growth, development and quality implementation of the education portfolio in Nigeria. S/He must bring a senior leadership profile with a proven track record in education and a sound technical background in programme design and delivery. The incumbent must also have experience managing complex programming delivery in fragile contexts.
Qualifications and experience
An education professional with a Master’s Degree in education or equivalent
Significant (at least 10 years) professional experience of working at a senior advisory level in education for international NGOs in complex settings. Specific experience in education in emergencies (EiE) is highly valued.
Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt participatory and consultative approaches.
Substantial progressive, professional-level experience at the management level with background in early childhood education and primary education
Ability to make links between education, livelihoods, educations and health interventions within the context of an integrated program approach
An ability to effectively negotiate with prospective donors and a demonstrated ability to develop and write detailed technical project proposals meeting donor requirements, including budgets for the same. Strong report writing skills,
Ability to perform at a senior policy level must be demonstrable, and good communication, advocacy and leadership skills are critical.
The ability to liaise and effectively coordinate with government, local NGOs and community initiatives. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
A desire to learn the Nigerian political, social and cultural characteristics is expected. Have a broad appreciation for the issues and process of participatory development.
Proven experience of living and working in insecure environments, able to follow security guidelinesThe ability to research and utilise existing local government and other technical expertise where applicable.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English or French using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to apply:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: ‘Fsy.21786.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com’
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