Job Vacancies at Save the Children, 12th December, 2018

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager, REACH
Location: Zamfara, Nigeria

The Organisation

• We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
• We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
  • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
  • All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
  • Violence against children is no longer tolerated
• We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Role Purpose

• The Program Manager will provide oversight to the REACH project team in Katsina state on planning, monitoring, report writing and budget and award management in order to meet timelines within the life of the project.

Key Areas of Accountability
Programme Management:

• Effectively and efficiently work with all REACH staff and local partners to ensure timely reporting of narrative and financial reports to the country office.
• Maintain good communication with staff and local partners
• Work together with the Program team and local partners to develop and track implementable project workplan and budgets in line with project objectives and plans
• Work closely with the project staff and monitor implementation of project workplan and reporting of activities
• Submit quality project narrative reports on timely basis to country office

Planning and Budgeting:

• Provide guidance on activity plans, budgets and financial management and reporting to project staff and local partners in all project implementation states
• Provide guidance on budgeting, forecasting, rephrasing, tracking/monitoring and reporting
• Follow up with country office Awards and Finance to ensure timely disbursements of funds to local partners and assessment and vetting of local partners where appropriate.

Representation and relationships:

• Represent REACH project on stakeholders meetings in the states where necessary.

Requirement, Skills & Experience
Administrative & General Skills:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years’ work experience or a Postgraduate qualification with 3 years’ experience in program management

Essential:

• At least 5 years programme management experience with INGO in Nigeria
• At least 3 years in Adolescent sexual health programme management.
• Effective planning, analytical, report writing and financial skills
• Very good understanding and skills in advocacy and in promoting gender equality, child rights, community empowerment, community development approaches, analytical & research skills, experience in conducting research, data analysis and knowledge management
• Proven supervisory skills and coaching for direct reports.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) and excellent writing skills

Desirable:

• Experience working in Northern Nigeria
• Fluency in Hausa

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

• Accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility
• High level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyse complex sets of relationships and situations
• Holds self and others accountable

Ambition:

• Creating best-in-class EA function
• Future-orientated, thinks pro-actively

Collaboration:

• Working effectively with stakeholders to achieve common goals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Designing more effective project management systems
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

Application Deadline 13th December, 2018.

 

 

Job Title: Knowledge Management Coordinator
Location: Yobe

Role Purpose

• The Knowledge Management (KM) Coordinator, will lead knowledge management across the program through varied and innovative approaches in order to inform and influence a wide variety of stakeholders including government, donor, community stakeholders, humanitarian response coordination structures/fora and other INGOs.
• The Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Field manager Yobe and in collaboration relevant stakeholders, to develop compelling materials to support KM efforts for advocacy, communication and capacity building. The role would lead on the set- up of strong systems to promote good practice sharing and learning.

Key Areas of Accountability
Work closely with the EU Resilience program manager, MEAL Mangager and in collaboration with relevant staff, INGOs, partner CSOs, and beneficiary communities to:

Documentation/Communication (External and Internal):

• Source for, develop and disseminate compelling print and online communication, advocacy and knowledge management materials
• Contribute to the preparation of timely and quality programme reports in collaboration with relevant technical and M&E staff
• Lead the timely development and approval of concise, quality and appealing infographics, case studies, good practices, briefs, sitreps, newsletters and other relevant communication materials about the program
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure adherence to EU Resilience project visibility and branding guidelines Explore and implement opportunities (including the photo gallery and other innovative tools) to communicate about the program with a wide variety of state, national and international level stakeholders
• Produce relevant reports, briefing papers, presentations and communication tools (for accountability and fund raising) for internal and external audiences.
• Ensure tools and strong systems are in place to bring out, document and share programme learning.
• Lead on the production of key messages points, press releases, and other media materials related to the programme, that adhere to the communication protocols of the lead agency and its partners as well as take into consideration prevailing security situation and beneficiary consent and dignity.
• Identify and maximise opportunities to raise the visibility and profile, both in-country and internationally.

Strategy Development and Implementation:

• Formulate/document and share (through relevant tools and platforms), key messages, key actions and lessons learnt got from relevant internal and external program documents (including reports, research articles), audiovisual materials and fora (including sector-working groups and communities of practice)
• Support the development in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, a KM strategy for the EU RESILIENCE PROJECT focusing on short and long term objectives
• Keep abreast with, document and share, policies as well as information from relevant structures (including sector working groups, government and humanitarian coordinating bodies), that would influence support provided to communities and persons affected by the humanitarian crises in the North East.
• Build the capacity of relevant EU RESILIENCE PROJECT stakeholders (including partner INGOs and CSOs) in KM and communication.

Collaboration and Representation:

• Support the building, nurturing and development of strategic relationships with relevant projects, structures, coordination bodies and partners.
• Develop and maintain a network of external contacts with key individuals in relevant government, NGO sector, civil society and the media.
• Where required, represent Save the Children at relevant advocacy, learning, sharing, policy formulation, and KM opportunities, at national and international levels.

Influencing and External Representation:

• Develop good knowledge of state and national government structures, parliamentary and political processes and key decision making structures and how to influence them.
• Provide support to the National Programme Manager and other team members conducting advocacy visits to the states as well as at Federal Level.
• Undertake a range of KM activities to inform and persuade policy makers, including donors and politicians, of the value of Save the Children’s policy recommendations.
• Build systems for research, analyses and documentation that contribute to evidence-based KM, and advocacy towards relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

Skills & Experience
Essential:

• Minimum first Degree qualification – B.Sc/BA/HND in Communication, Knowledge management, MEAL or other relevant fields with strong, compelling, innovative and audience- sensitive writing, analytics and communication skills.
• Minimum of 4 years post NYSC progressive experience
• Experience negotiating, developing and implementing successful partnerships with multiple stakeholders Proven ability to influence change at an operational and strategic levels
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy A high level of written and spoken English.
• Good interview skills.
• Proven mastery of communication tools (Publisher, PowerPoint, internet, twitter etc.)
• Capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible in difficult and at time insecure working circumstances. Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to travel extensively including to implementation sites of partner agencies Commitment to the aims, mandate and values of Save the Children (SC).
• Experience working in a complex country programs in an emergency response or fragile state
• Previous experience in a similar role especially on a project/program funded by an institutional donor Good knowledge of the North East of Nigeria, its culture, local languages and community dynamics.

Application Deadline 13th December, 2018.

 

 

Job Title: MHPSS (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support) Officer
Location: Yobe
Job type: Full time

Role Purpose

• Save the Children is an International Organization with a dual mandate of humanitarian and development work. It has been working for the rights of Children globally for over 90 years. Save the Children has been working in Nigeria since 2001 and has presence in 20 states
• Save the Children launched the humanitarian response in the North East Nigeria in 2014 and since then has drastically expanded its capacity to provide lifesaving assistance to people affected by the conflict.
• Its humanitarian response currently delivers integrated programmes to enhance food security, restore livelihoods, reduce malnutrition, improve psychosocial wellbeing, protect children, and improve access to education and water, sanitation and hygiene services. SC currently works in six LGAs in Borno, Maiduguri (MMC), Kaga, Magumeri, Mafa, Jere and Konduga, with past work in Biu and plans to expand to include Rann.
• The purpose of this position is two-fold:
  • To support the MHPSS unit to oversee quality improvements in Save the Children’s mental health and psychosocial support interventions for children affected by the conflict in NE Nigeria; and
  • To asssit the MHPSS unit in providing clinical intervention to children in distresss.
• The MHPSS Officer is required to travel to field sites regularly.
• In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Support to MHPSS programming activities to with CP

• Provide support, in the MHPSS Programming which include:
  • Ensuring assistance is provided to children affected by the conflict in a  dignified, respectful, equitable and inclusive manner that supports their resilience
  • Assisting children in acute distress and alleviating their stress, for instance ensuring that all staff / partners are trained on PFA and feel confident to use it
  • The mainstreaming of inter-agency guidelines (e.g. IASC MHPSS guidelines) and standards (e.g. CPMS) across the different sectors of programme activities delivered by SC and its partners
  • The use of structured and manualised MHPSS techniques
  • The participation of parents and caregivers in MHPSS activities
• Support structured MHPSS activities for groups of boys and girls of different age groups, with particular attention to survivors of SGBV, unaccompanied children and other children who present with signs of poor mental health and distress
• Identify MHPSS service providers and agree referral pathways for children with severe mental disorders

Proposed Outputs

• Individual counselling sessions with children and beneficiaries where required to discuss complex cases.
• Be available on call/skype if any urgent matters arise that a staff would like to share regarding their casework or his/her personal well being
• Bi -monthly progress reports to the MHPSS Coordinator to highlight needs and gaps.
• Development of peer/reflective practises with teams
• Support current MHPSS practices, reflecting on a cross-sectoral approach.
• Structured MHPSS activities for boys and girls, organised in age appropriate groups with a clear methodology or curriculum to promote mental well-being. Such activities must align with donor commitments in already-funded projects.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in humanitarian emergencies and/or a refugee/displacement-setting

 

 

Job Title: Livelihoods Coordinator
Location: Yobe

Role

• To support implementation of FSL component of project. More specifically, assist in the improvement of livelihood programs. S/he is principally responsible for the implementation of the Micro gardening project.

Main Responsibilities
The post holder will receive a context specific ToR for each deployment, which will draw upon the responsibilities outlined below.

Programme Support (typically will be at field level):

• Support field level technical assessments on livelihoods. This will be done in coordination with the FSL response lead and other SC thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs.
• With support from the lead FSL Adviser and/or other senior programme staff, develop livelihood project plans and budgets, contributing towards an overall project implementation.
• With support from the lead FSL Adviser and/or other senior programme staff, support with inputs in development of high quality concept notes and proposals.
• With the support of FSL Adviser, support livelihood project implementation to ensure timely delivery of project activities (for example, monitoring against log frames, individual performance management work plans).
• Identify emerging issues related to the livelihood programme and make recommendation for further solution.
• In collaboration with project and partner staff, train enumerators on program component, its implementation and prepare narrative report of activities carried out.
• Working closely with the lead FSL Adviser and/or other senior programme staff, support timely programme and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
• With support from the lead FSL Adviser and/or other senior programme staff, identify programme supplies needs and coordinate with the logistics team to put in place a sensible phased procurement plan.
• With support from the Monitoring & Evaluation team support the M & E plan implementation within the FSL projects, ensuring this links to reporting requirements, and capacity build technical field staff in carrying out the work.
• With support from the Accountability Lead ensure accountability is enforced in all project activities as well as ensuring that feedback from children and their families is considered in project design/implementation
• With support from the community mobilization lead ensure effective and efficient information sharing to relevant stakeholders and continuous programme sensitization.
• Work closely with partners and their staff to ensure project activities are implemented in time and within the stipulated quality.
• To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.
• Identify learning and training opportunities for partner staff and communicate this to the programme manager or Lead FSL Adviser.

Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:

• Ensure that Save the Children’s work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and support Interagency Coordination forums, advocating for the specific needs of children. This may involve supporting coordination working groups within the IDP camps and host communities or target project sites.
• Contribute to communications and media work as required through correction of data and information and sharing with the project heads
• General: Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

CoreBehaviours
Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles:

• Ensures that programme goals and activities uphold the principles of the key national and international humanitarian frameworks, codes and commitments
• Integrates beneficiary accountability principles into the approach
• Participates in disaster coordination mechanisms and interagency cooperation

Achieving Results Effectively:

• Ensures efficient and transparent use of resources in accordance with internal controls
• Establishes staff engagement mechanisms.
• Addresses difficult situations and makes tough decisions confidently and calmly
• Considers the wider impact of decisions to be made in the short and long-term.
• Continuously provides feedback and updates to achieve improved results
• Coordinates with stakeholders to avoid duplication and maximise resources
• Documents lessons learned and applies them to future projects

Maintaining and Developing Collaborative Relationships:

• Actively listens to different perspectives and experiences of stakeholders
• Actively participates in networks to access and contribute to good practice
• Establishes and maintains clear communication and dialogue with disaster and conflict affected people and other stakeholders
• Establishes clear objectives with teams and individuals and monitors progress and performance

Operating Safely and Securely:

• Identifies and communicates risk and threats and minimises these for oneself and the agency
• Takes measures to do no harm and to minimise risks for partners and the communities
• Reduces vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the organisation
• Demonstrates an understanding of wider UN/NGO security coordination and how the organisation can benefit from, and contribute to, those mechanisms

Managing yourself in a pressured and changing environment:

• Helps team members to practise stress management through prioritisation of workloads and modelling of appropriate self-care
• Remains effective and retains perspective in the face of difficult or demanding situations
• Demonstrates personal integrity by using one’s position responsibly and fairly
• Maintains ethical and professional behaviour in accordance with relevant codes of conduct
• Plans, prioritises and performs tasks well under pressure
• Takes responsibility for own work and for the impact of own actions

Leadership: Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others:

• Builds own awareness of the bigger global picture by using a broad range of sources to gather data
• Demonstrates managerial courage by confronting difficult situations and seeking resolution, and stating willingness to champion ideas
• Demonstrates approachability and trust by listening carefully to others and valuing their contribution, and making others feel comfortable by being open and honest about their thoughts and feelings
• Demonstrates self-development and management by taking responsibility for own development, and actively seeking out feedback to better understand their own strengths and weaknesses
• Makes positive statements about work
• Effectively influences others by understanding their interests and showing how they will be met by own preferred solution
• Gives constructive feedback to enhance capabilities and responsibilities to another for the purpose of his/her development

Qualification and Experience
Essential:

• Relevant experience of working in livelihoods, including report writing.
• Education to B.Sc/BA level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience (in agricultural research programme)
• Previous experience of project management and implementation

Desirable:

• High level of communication in a local language related to working environment
• Familiarity with integration of programme FSL / Nutrition / Wash
• Experience in gender mainstreaming, social protection programming.
• Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation
• Experience of training and capacity building staff
• Some experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.
• Knowledge of institutional donors and experience of developing proposals
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
• Excellent communication and strong influencing skills
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• A high level of written and spoken English
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Application Deadline 25th December, 2018.

 

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Food Security & Livelihood Officer
Location: Borno

Role Purpose

• The Food security and Livelihood Officer will work with the FSL team and directly with the FSL Coordinators to support implementation of FSL activities across projects.

Key Areas Of Accountability
Programme Support (typically will be at field level):

• Support field level technical assessments in coordination with the FSL Manager and other SC thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs.
• With support from FSL Coordinator(s) and/or other senior programme staff, develop project plans and budgets, contributing towards an overall project implementation.
• With support from the FSL team and/or other senior programme staff, support with inputs in development of high quality concept notes and proposals.
• Working closely with supervisees (FSL Assistants) to ensure project sector objectives are met per time across projects being supported.
• With support from FSL Coordinator(s) and other FSL colleagues, provide cover when delegated responsibilities.
• Closely provide supportive supervision to FSL assistants & FSL officers from local partners reporting to him/her.
• With the support of FSL Coordinator, support project implementation to ensure timely delivery of project activities (for example, monitoring against log frames, individual performance management work plans).
• Working closely with the FSL Cooridnator and/or other senior programme staff, support timely programme and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
• Working closely with EYN partners, Field Manager and the FSL Coordinator and/or other senior programme staff, with the HR team, help in the identification and recruitment of community mobilisers and/or project volunteers
• With support from the FSL Coordinator and/or other senior programme staff, identify programme supplies needs and coordinate with the logistics team to put in place a sensible phased procurement plan.
• With support from the Monitoring & Evaluation team support the M & E plan implementation within the FSL projects, ensuring this links to reporting requirements, and capacity build technical field staff in carrying out the work.
• With support from the Accountability Lead ensure accountability is enforced in all project activities as well as ensuring that feedback from children and their families is considered in project design/implementation
• Work closely with partners and their staff to ensure project activities are implemented in time and within the stipulated quality.
• To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.

Capacity Building:

• Identify learning and training opportunities for partner staff and communicate this to the manager

Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:

• Ensure that Save the Children’s work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and support Interagency Coordination forums, advocating for the specific needs of children. This may involve supporting coordination working groups within the IDP camps and host communities or target project sites.
• Contribute to communications and media work as required through correction of data and information and sharing with the project heads

General:

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Skills And Behaviours (Our Values In Practice)
Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

Skills & Experience
Essential:

• Minimum first degree qualification – BSc/BA/HND level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience
• Minimum of 2 years post NYSC progressive experience of working in FSL, including prior internationally based experience
• Previous experience of project management and implementation
• Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation
• Experience of training and capacity building staff
• Some experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.
• Knowledge of institutional donors and experience of developing proposals
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
• Excellent communication and strong influencing skills
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• A high level of written and spoken English
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Desirable:

• Knowledge of EMMA and market analysis tools
• Familiarity with FSL and nutrition surveys
• Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts
• Knowledge of consortia working
• Experience in gender mainstreaming within FSL programming.

 

Job Title: Safety & Security Officer
Location: Yobe

Role Purpose

• To reduce the risk posed to the programmes, personnel and assets of Save the Children in Yobe state, Nigeria. Reporting to the Field Manager Yobe, this role will assist in the coordination and management of safety and security primarily in Yobe office and SCI field sites. The role will provide security advice, coordination and support to all tiers of SCI programs in Yobe.

Key Areas Of Accountability
Works with the Field Manager/National Security Manager to coordinate:

• The development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors
• Ensure all Yobe Office complies with all Save the Children Management Operating Standards and Standard Operating Procedures
• Ensure that all required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies.
• Provide support as required to the Office Incident Management Team in case of security-related crisis

Assessment and Analysis:

• Coordinate with the Security Officers and Security Focal Points for the preparation & delivery of high quality reports, analysis and security by gathering information from a variety of sources.
• The Security Officer will submit written weekly area security report to the Safety & Security Manager and Field Manager
• The Security Officer will  coordinate area/field office weekly security briefing
• Ensure that incident reports are properly compiled in a timely manner by staff and shared with the Field Manager and National Safety & Security Manager
• Monitor events, review incidents and coordinate analysis, follow up actions and recommendations
• Provide security updates which include situational analysis, actions taken and actions recommended to SC Area management team

Policies and procedures:

• Ensure that all Yobe staff understand the country-wide security plan and agree to abide by its policies and procedures
• Monitor the security environment and adjust security policies and procedures accordingly in consultation with the Field Manager and National Safety & Security Manager
• Ensure quality and relevance of area security plans
• Undertake reviews of policies and procedures; identify opportunities to enhance security

Programme Implementation:

• Advise on safe  movement for staff e.g. proper vehicle fleet management policies, adequate safety and communication equipment in vehicles and training drivers in established procedures and requisite skills
• Assist with proposal development to ensure adequate consideration of safety and security need and inclusion of security costs
• Undertake security assessments of and field missions to programme areas and potential programme areas; report on findings and design necessary improvements
• Provide safety and security support and advise to Field Manager

Communication and Training:

• Liaise on a regular basis with UN, government   and local administration and where possible with community leaders in the process of gathering and verifying security information
• Coordinate the gathering and flow of information with other relevant actors; classify security information according to its reliability and accuracy
• Coordinate and manage the proper use of SCI communication equipment/systems and alert the Field Manager to any hardware failures
• Develop security briefing material and provide orientation to incoming or newly appointed staff
• Coordinate Safety and Security trainings to SCI Yobe staff and partners. Trainings will include medical, communications, guard force and driving but will also include other higher-level security trainings.
• Provide timely security briefings for visitors to Yobe and on occasions escort visitors on field missions
• Develop and implement security training for all Yobe staff, develop and apply evaluation processes to determine whether training competencies are met
• The successful candidate will have a high degree of common sense and a genuine interest in people.

Skills And Behaviours (Our Values In Practice)
Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

Skills & Experience
Essential:

• First degree – BA/BSc/HND – in a related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in complex and insecure settings
• A clear understanding of the philosophy and mode of operation of NGOs
• Must be a retired Security officer with any of Nigerian security Organization of not less than 5  years’ experiences
• Experience in liaising with civilian, police and military government authorities, as well as with field level , national and international institutions
• Well organised with ‘people skills’
• Ability and willingness to travel within North East Nigeria is essential.
• Demonstrable network of contacts within Nigeria
• Computer literate – Able to use Microsoft office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and spoken English leading to the ability to produce a high standard of both written and oral work
• Ability to analyse information
• The ability to work harmoniously in a multi-national / multi-cultural environment.
• The ability to work independently, multi-task and anticipate problems
• Ability to speak Hausa
• Commitment to Save the Children values

Desirable:

• Ability to speak local language

Values and Critical Competencies:

• An understanding of the Humanitarian Principles
• Discrete
• Loyal
• Active listener
• Honest
• Capable of displaying Leadership
• Self-reliant, reliable
• Clear understanding of Decision, Action, Consequence
• Proven ability to supervise a CP project with holistic approach and integrated to child protection right
• Speaking fluent  English, and other languages of Northern Nigeria  is an advantage
• Computer literate

 

 

Job Title: Accountability Coordinator
Location: Yobe
Job type: Full-time

Role Purpose

• The Accountability Coordinator is primary responsible for Accountability Mechanisms in all projects under the response.
• S/he will lead output monitoring and quality monitoring of the projects.
• S/he is responsible for coordinating and providing technical assistance to the EU Resilience project teams in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning.
• S/he will provide technical support at the field level in order to ensure quality implementation of the interventions.
• S/he is responsible for supporting development and implementation of MEAL plan for ongoing and new projects.
• S/he will support capacity development of SC & partner staff in field of MEAL.

Key Areas of Accountability
Developing/strengthening accountability system:

• Undertake responsibility for the roll-out of the Accountability system in SCI’s programmes and partners
• Ensure that area operations and project staff understand the various steps and tools for the Accountability system and that this is used consistently across projects / areas
• Lead in Accountability tools development and record keeping systems for CfMs, in collaboration with the MEAL and the programme team
• Coordinate and participate with AAP-CWC WG to ensure that summary of complaints and feedback are shared and referred to

Monitoring and Accountability

• Lead in maintaining, updating, consolidating and cleaning the Accountability database. Ensure data quality across data collected from the different complaints and feedback mechanisms (CfM) within SCI and partners
• Lead in consolidating sector and/or project complaints for the output tracker, reports and MEAL update
• Lead in the consolidation and validation of KPI 19 in collaboration with MEAL and programme team
• Provide support to the project management in developing reports (through data collected and analysed) ensuring that complaints and feedback from community facilitates change in quality/implementation of programmes
• Collaborate with MEAL and Programme team, to conduct focus group discussions, post distribution monitoring, child participatory activities to gather affected community’s satisfaction; and
• Liaise with programme teams and Community Mobilization team to develop information sharing and community engagement strategies, to ensure stronger accountability to beneficiary communities

Quality Benchmarks:

• To conduct quality monitoring of programme activities, measured against the quality benchmark on Accountability (MEAL Systems Quality Benchmarks), ensuring a functional, safe and appropriate mechanisms

Capacity Building:

• Contribute at the field level towards the creation of an organisational culture that promotes Accountability to Affected Population and child participation
• Support on program and partners staff capacity to handle complaints and feedback and sharing of information and child participation

Partner Accountability Mechanism:

• Ensure partners’ documentation of complaints and feedback
• Ensure that partners’ complaints and feedback mechanisms are reflected in SCI database and reports
• Orient and mentor partner staff particularly MEAL staff on handling complaints and feedback

Documentation and Dissemination:

• Support reporting to donors by providing analysis and trends on information, complaints and feedback to programme managers on a timely basis;
• Ensure that Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Accountability reports (including inputs from Community Mobilization team) include accurate key data summaries and brief narrative descriptors of critical analysis and issues as well as project specific information
• Support other reporting processes as required.

Coordination:

• Coordinate and communicate with community mobilization team and programme staff on CfM, participation and information sharing activities
• Maintain liaison with MEAL unit colleagues of PDQ department
• Coordinate with CO Accountability team on hotline complaints and feedback and its timely closure

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

Skills & Experience
Essential:

• Minimum first Degree qualification – B.Sc/BA/HND in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience or works experience
• Minimum of 4 years post NYSC progressive experience in M & E position and/or program experience in field data collection in emergencies
• Detailed knowledge on Accountability and Participation systems/frameworks
• Experience in establishing complaints and feedback mechanisms including child friendly mechanisms
• Experience in at least one of the following sectors: Nutrition, Child Protection, Education and WaSH.
• Good understanding of routine data quality checks/validation
• Have experience and/or knowledge about working with children on research issues and is aware of the local legal and child protection systems.
• Experience in survey and qualitative interviewing, including supervising field data collection teams and writing research reports/case studies
• Proficiency in mobile data collection tools design and deployment
• Advance knowledge Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to assess problems and recommend solutions
• Experience in participating on Working groups or Cluster meetings

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a post conflict environment/refugee/IDP situation
• Project management experience
• Ability to work as part of a team, Flexibility, adaptability, and patience
• Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines

 

 

Job Title: Field Manager
Location: Yobe

Role Purpose

• The Field Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Save the Children’s Programme in Yobe State.
• This includes responsibility for ensuring integrated, high quality program delivery and a safe and effective presence of Save the Children in Yobe, oversight and ultimate responsibility for the timely delivery of projects, currently across all sectors: Child Protection, Nutrition, FSL, WASH and Education; as well as maintain effective relationships with all other key players in the area (NGO, UN, and governmental) to ensure effective coordination of activities and ability to implement.
• S/he is also responsible for the efficient and effective operation of support services – Logistics, Security, Finance and Human Resources/Administration.
• In coordination with the, Country Director, Director for Program Operations, Humanitarian Director and other senior staff, s/he has overall responsibility for safety of staff and security of staff and operations in the field site.
• S/he is responsible for team leadership, human resources management, oversight of all programs, and management of SC facilities and assets in the locality.

Key Areas of Accountability
Oversees Save the Children’s programs and operations in Yobe:

• Manages the financial, administrative, logistics, IT, and other operational aspects in the field site.
• Supervises  Program Managers  based in the field office, providing managerial guidance and support, and ensuring effective communication and coordination among programmes, including ensuring integration where appropriate.
• Ensures effective performance and coherence of the staff team through holding regular meetings and implementing regular training, support, and performance evaluation of staff.
• With support from Human Resources in Abuja, ensures sufficient staffing to perform all programmatic and operational responsibilities.
• Participates in developing the program strategy for Save the Children in Nigeria and in setting policies relevant to field operations.
• Ensures compliance with donor requirements.  Supports development of proposals and reports for donors and others.  Facilitates donor and other visits as requested.
• Ensures effective representation and coordination with local government, communities, and NGO partners.
• Maintains effective implementation of security guidelines and reporting.

Leadership and overall management:

• Ensure vision, mission and values of Save the Children are clearly and properly understood and upheld by all staff in Yobe.
• Maintain Save the Children’s organizational and operational policies and procedures in the Yobe Field Office. This includes Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy, Fraud Policy, the Minimum Standards of Humanitarian Relief, etc.
• Responsible for the overall management and supervision of programme, finance, logistics, HR, and administration functions in Yobe Office.
• Maintain awareness on legal cultural/traditional issues and ensure these are considered in the implementation of the programme if required and relevant.
• Monitor the operating context, identifying changes to the context, identifying constraints and challenges and taking relevant actions in consultation with the Humanitarian Director, and Programmes Staff.

Management of Programme Implementation:

• Facilitate and coordinate implementation of planned activities, providing support to ensure high quality of implementation.
• Bear ultimate responsibility for ensuring planned activities are implemented according to the operational plans and budget.
• Ensure an integrated approach to programme implementation in order to maximize resource utilization and synergy.
• Ensure that all activities are in compliance with Save the Children’s and donor requirements, regulations and policies; and as per the approved plan/proposal.
• Facilitate and coordinate with Director of Programme Operations, Humanitarian Director, Director of Program Development and Quality to ensure technical support and capacity development of programme staff in Yobe.
• Work closely with Programme Advisors to ensure teams receive the necessary support to deliver quality programmes.

Monitoring, Reporting and Learning:

• Work closely with Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning advisors to build field staff capacity.
• Ensure monitoring systems and procedures as well as documentation and information management systems are being utilized properly and projects are regularly monitored in Yobe.
• Responsible for the enforcement of reporting requirements and procedures for grants and timely submission of reports to Humanitarian Director,  thematic Program Advisors, Director of Program Operations, Director of Program Design and Quality, Director of Finance for all projects implemented in Yobe State.
• Facilitate and coordinate the preparation and provision of information and data to Learning and Development Unit for quarterly and annual reports of the country programme.
• Collate and produce monthly reports and weekly SITREPS.
• Ensure that all reports (i.e. logistics, HR and finance, donor as well as program) are of good quality and produced timely and sent to the appropriate authority at Abuja.

Administration and Management of Support Functions:

• Ensure proper control and usage of Save the Children assets and funds in Yobe – providing direct oversight on finance, logistics, HR and admin functions
• Ensure the programmes in Yobe provide value for money
• Work closely with the logistics department to coordinate and follow-up on the procurement and delivery of goods and services for the programme and the programme offices.
• Provide the key communication link to the head office and other field offices to share learning, secure appropriate support and update them on progress of the work underway.

Budget Follow up and Ensuring Financial Compliance:

• Accountable for management and monitoring of assigned budget in his/her capacity as budget holder.
• Ensure the effective compliance of Save the Children and donor finance and grant procedures and requirements.
• Coordinates and facilitates the work of the finance team in Yobe office.
• Ensure the financial reporting and forecasting to the country office is accurately and efficiently carried out within the right timeframe.
• Work with the finance department and Finance Director to ensure accurate budget control for financial management at the field in line with project/grant proposals.
• Facilitate and coordinate the preparation of cash flows and budget phasing in of projects to be implemented in Yobe.
• Facilitate and coordinate budget revisions for projects/grants as required.

Human Resource Development and Management:

• Build a high performing team in Yobe who deliver results for children.
• Ensure staffing levels, management structures, and personnel processes are appropriate and effective to enable the smooth implementation of the programme, including appropriate recruitment and induction processes.
• In collaboration with the HR/Admin officer, guide and support staff in their development, planning succession, and taking prompt action to address issues of underperformance and other issues impacting on professional conduct or implementing duties and responsibilities.
• Ensure staff in Yobe receives regular support, supervision and performance appraisals in line with HR procedures and protocols.
• Ensure the Save the Children Child Safeguarding Policy is understood by all staff in Yobe that it is integrated into all aspects of the teams’ work.

Representation of Save the Children in the field region:

• Represent Save the Children in Yobe, in relation to programme implementation and maintaining a strong link with community leaders, government, NGOs and UN organizations in the area.
• Establish and maintain contact with all key actors as relevant for the programme implementation – military, government, UN, NGOs and partners – and establish mechanisms for contacting local community organizations in line with key thematic areas of work and assess capacity/resources to respond.
• Advocate on the issues and rights of children in Yobe districts in order to improve policy and practices.

Safety and Security Management:

• Serve as the overall security focal point for the area of operation.
• With support from the safety and security  officers, provide regular updates and analysis of the security situation of the Area of operation to the Deputy Director of Programme Operations, Head of Safety and Security, National safety and Security Manager and the Country Director as appropriate.
• Assist  the safety and security  officers’ in the development of security procedures and protocols for the field and sub offices under the Area of Operation and ensure an understating and adherence of the same.
• Have an overview of the political and security context in field locations and how their changes may affect the programme’s work and ensure that this is communicated regularly to the Senior Management Team.
• With the Safety and Security Officers develop and implement effective safety and security procedures ensuring that these are updated and revised at regular intervals and that new programmes are built around security considerations.
• Take a lead role in monitoring the security situation in Yobe and update and implement Save the Children safety and security policies and procedures.
• Ensure security plans and guidelines and in place, are regularly reviewed and are upheld.

Skills and Behaviours (SCI Values in Practice)
Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Works closely and constructively with many colleagues at all levels and across cultures, influencing effectively while having little formal authority and to hold peers accountable to deliver on their responsibilities.
• Sensitivity to the needs of a range of stakeholders and able to balance conflicting interests to create shared goals.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves, takes responsibility for their own personal development.
• Proactive, forward thinker who is able to plan ahead and anticipate requirements and problems

Collaboration:

• Maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook when working under pressure.
• Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy as well as with others.
• Fully appreciates of the value of cooperation, both internationally and within a team.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions and cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach.
• Thinks creatively and strategically and translates strategy into practical action.
• Analyses complex information from different sources and to synthesise this information into coherent briefs and communication documents.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence. Displays consistent and excellent judgement.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with proven experience of relationship management with stakeholders.
• Passion and commitment to the values of Save the Children.

Qualifications  Experience and Skills
Essential:

• Minimum first Degree qualification – B.Sc/BA/HND in relevant field Masters preferable
• Proven ability to manage large consortiums with a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing multi-sectoral  programmes
• Five years progressive non-profit work experience with international humanitarian programmes.
• A proven understanding of development issues in the country and region.
• Management and supervisory experience.
• Established excellence in written communication, including the preparation of complex documents to meet strict deadlines
• Strong personal communication skills, ability to facilitate liaison between different sectors.
• Good financial, budget and grant management skills
• Able to work and travel in difficult conditions
• Able to work with diverse team members
• Good training skills, with a proven ability to build capacity of others in report writing.
• Solid Knowledge of donor funded projects (EU, USAID, DFID, GAC, OFDA etc.)

Desirable:

• Experience in Northeast Nigeria or similar conflict context.

 

 

Job Title: Child Protection in Emergency (CPiE) Officer
Location: Yobe

Role Purpose

• This position is responsible for assessment, response analysis, design and implementation of the child protection components of Save the Children (SC) Nigeria’s emergency response.
• S/he will need to co-ordinate with other Emergency Response team members and SC staff, especially Implementation Management, health, education and other relevant technical sectors, to ensure a rapid, proportionate and effective response.
• S/he will need to ensure response to immediate child protection issues with simultaneous consideration of longer term needs and possible scenarios.
• Depending on the situation the specialist may need to take a very active role in technical co-ordination, support and advocacy with the country specific child protection Clusters and other stakeholders and technical agencies relevant to the sector.

Key Areas of Accountability
Programme Support (typically will be at field level):

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical supervision and training of all CPiE partners and community structures on CPiE principles
• Daily supervision of the Child protection sector:
  • Ensure that the Save the Children (SC) and the CP code of conducts relating to SC and partners personnel are rights based approach and implemented throughout projects
  • Ensure that all activities under his/her supervision are conducted so as to comply with the obligations of the SC beneficiaries, staff and other stakeholders under his/her jurisdiction, in accordance system of quality supervision , including the CPiE minimum standard and SPHERE standards

Program Implementation and Development:

• Assess CP and assistance needs of the children at schools, homes and camps entirely  on a regular basis, with due consideration to age, gender, and diversity/vulnerability
• Identify gaps in service provision to Internal Displaced Children, with a special attention to children and youth, and proactively referring and advocate for those gaps to relevant in coordination with the Field Manager and CPiE coordinator
• Ensure that the voices of  boys, girls through Children Clubs and Child and Youth Groups with specific needs are heard
• Identification of vulnerable children in need of assistance, with the involvement of the community and based on transparent vulnerability criteria
• Establish/maintain a regular system of project evaluation and progress monitoring, using both qualitative and quantitative indicators, data collection, feeding into program adjustments and regular reporting as well as advocacy and new programme development
• Undertake any other roles as may be assigned by the Field Manager

Representation:

• Co Lead with the Ministry  of Gender, Education and Women Affairs and social development through the SEMA and NEMA  the CP Sub Cluster and any other CP coordination meetings as requested
• Coordinate with the sub CP clusters in order to assure that adequate and children centered educational solutions are taken in consideration in the strategic planning of activities

Reporting:

• Ensure that monitoring and evaluation systems are in place for all field activities
• Report weekly, monthly and quarterly on Child protection in the field as requested

Reporting relationships:

• The Child Protection in Emergency Officer is the technical supervisor for all community structures and other partners  In addition to this task, she/he is the supervisor for the incentive Child protection committee , approximately fifty individuals

Skills and Behaviours (Our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

Skills & Experience
Essential:

• Minimum first Degree qualification – B.Sc/BA/HND in Social work, Social Science, Development Studies or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
• Minimum of 2 years post NYSC progressive experience in Protection work, supervision, community mobilisation and distributions and solid understanding of the actual Nigeria Emergency context.
• Proven ability to supervise a CP project with holistic approach and integrated to child protection right
• Speaking fluent  English, and other languages of Northern Nigeria  is an advantage
• Computer literate

Desirable:

• High level of personal integrity, commitment and professional responsibility
• Excellent communication skills, and able to use HF, VHF radios
• Team player with strong leadership skills
• Mature personality with life experience is an advantage
• Able to be a self-started and work in challenging contexts and fragile environment.

 

 

Job Title: Finance Coordinator
Location: Yobe

Role Purpose

• The Finance Coordinator role will support the Yobe Office, Humanitarian Finance Manager and/or Country Finance Manager in the relevant geographic area in emergency response programmes in delivering the Finance teams’ objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supervise the Finance officer(s) and Finance Assistant(s) ensure that processing and reporting deadlines are fully met; financial controls and procedures are strictly adhered to by all field office staff

Key Areas Of Accountability
Financial Accountability:

• Provide a high standard of financial accounting in emergency programmes, ensuring compliance to local statutory law and SC accounting policies.
• Ensure accounting systems, policies, internal controls and procedures are quickly established for the collection of accurate, complete and timely financial data (e.g.: budgets, forecasts, expenditure, commitments, payroll, and delegation of authority).
• Manage the cash flow for the Yobe office to ensure timely and secure transfer of funds to meet programme needs, liaising with local bankers as required and provide the necessary checks and balances to ensure that money is spent effectively, efficiently and in line with donor requirements.
• Maintain robust and adequate financial internal control systems and cash management across the field office in line with SCI Finance Manual, Awards management and good accounting practices.
• Ensure sufficient cash in the field office by producing monthly cash forecasts for the Office, sending to Abuja office and following-up to make sure cash is received in time.
• Reviews all Bank and Cash Payment vouchers and ensures they are properly approved, ensuring the highest standard of supporting documentation and an audit trail of workings and approval accompanies all transactions.
• Ensure all contractual payments are settled and accounted for accurately and on time.
• Review payments employees, suppliers and contractors and recover debts from staff and third parties
• Support the Yobe Manager and TA’s in the preparation and on-going management of the field office Budget with potential gaps actively highlighted and communicated to humanitarian finance manager for included in new proposals.
• Verify the accuracy, validity, legitimacy of all payments completeness of financial documents, (purchase requests, work orders, pro forma invoices), proper coding and approval by responsible managers before payments are made while ensuring SCI creditors are paid promptly.
• Provide support to budget holders in reviewing and understanding monthly financial budget monitoring reports and follow up on any recommended action points.
• Liaise with the Yobe Manager to schedule and take lead in planning and convening the monthly finance  meetings in the field office ensuring relevant teams are included and action up.
• In collaboration with the Field HR coordinator, provide monthly information to National Finance Coordinator Abuja for payroll preparation and on staff departing from SCI.
• Work closely with the Awards team in ensuring donor compliance amongst the implementing partners at the field level and that audit recommendations related to Field Finance and Awards are followed up & implemented in good time and field staff fully understand and comply with the standard financial procedures Financial Planning:
• Provide information for management reports such as cost centre BVA’s, for budget holders to monitor budgets, on a regular and timely basis.
• Assist the Humanitarian Finance Manager amongst the implementing partners at the field level and that audit recommendations related to Field Finance and Awards are followed up & implemented in good time and field staff fully understand and comply with the standard financial procedures.
• Provide support to Humanitarian Finance Manager and /or Country Finance Manager with advice/training to budget holders on budget management and phasing.
• Review and signs off purchase orders.
• Maintains and track accruals/ prepayments register.

Additional:

• Provide interim support to a country or regional programme which lacks finance resources. Work with internal and external auditors as necessary. Comply with all relevant SC policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Act as National Finance Coordinator/National Accountant when required. Represent Finance at  Procurement Committee Meetings Review TIM transactions before entry into TIM by logistics Participate in Year End & on-going processes relating to awards status including final reconciliation of donor disbursements & awards expenditure, confirmation of debt and income carry forward positions, awards closures Other ad hoc tasks as requested by Line Manager.

Administration:

• Work with the Area office team to establish basic systems/procedures for Sub office support functions, such as: communications, documentation, records and file-keeping, publications, training resources and informational materials, inventories for office supplies and equipment, etc. Support the logistics department to coordinate all sub office-level procurement activities, basic administrative functions, and asset/property management in line with SCI policies.
• Help to liaise with other external officials as needed. Ensures that direct reports have clear roles and responsibilities, and a strong understanding of all of Donor’s and Save the Children’s regulations and policies, especially the core policies such as; Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, Fraud & dishonesty policies, Anti-bribery and corruption policy and whistle blowing policy.

Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development:

• Manage performance of direct reports in the work area through: Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations; Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities; Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance; Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ work plans. Build the capacity of staff to monitor/ manage grants and awards as well as understand and implement compliance requirements from donors, Save the Children and/or the Government of Nigeria Maintain clear communication with both the functional (direct) line manager and the technical manager to foster a smooth working relation under existing matrix structure.

Audit & Evaluation

• Assist with the Internal and External audit preparations. Coordinate all SC awards audits and ensure complete implementation of recommendations Follow up on audit issues and provide appropriate response with support from Humanitarian Finance Manager

Control & Supervision:

• Take appropriate steps to minimise the risk of fraud or theft. Ensure the security of all cash and assets (e.g.: regular cash and bank reconciliation, fixed asset and inventory physical checks). Induct new staff into financial policies and procedures applicable in the field offices while ensuring that changes in policies are communicated to staff at all levels.
• Assist with the Internal and External audit preparations including putting together relevant documentation and TOR for the Audit Coordinate all SC awards audits and ensure complete implementation of recommendations Follow up on audit issues and provide appropriate response with support from Director of Finance VIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

Required Qualification, Skills and Experience
Essential Criteria:

• Level of Education – B.Sc /HND
• Specified Study Area – Finance / Accounts
• Minimum 4 years post NYSC experience in an accounting/finance role. Not-for-profit organisation preferred.
• Qualified professional accountant (internationally recognised qualification, practical experience equivalent will be considered) with significant post qualification accounting experience
• Experience of and well developed skills in staff management, supervision and capacity building
• Good attention to detail and analytical skills
• Computer literate (i.e. WORD, advanced Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, financial systems).
• Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
• Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
• Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a workload comprised of varying and changing tasks and responsibilities
• Good knowkedge of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) – AGGRESSO, SAP, PRISM, GLACOS etc.
• Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing multicultural teams

Desirable:

• Experience with NGOs in an international emergency environment.
• Knowledge of the requirements of the major emergency donors and experience in budgeting and reporting to donors
• Good training and facilitation skills (for financial training/support to partners).
• Ability to multi-task, engage in long-term planning, meet deadlines, and handle last-minute demands; exercise patience, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to be creative and proactive
• A knowledge of Hausa or Kanuri Language

 

 

Job Title: Food Security & Livelihood Assistant
Location: Borno, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time

The Organisation

• We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better health care, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
• We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
  • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
  • All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
  • Violence against children is no longer tolerated
• We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
• Save the Children is committed to ensuring that all our personnel and programmes are absolutely safe for children.
• We undertake rigorous procedures to ensure that only people suitable to work with children are allowed to join our organization and all candidates will, therefore, be subject to this scrutiny.
• We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Role Purpose

• The Food security and Livelihood Assistant will work with the FSL team and directly with the FSL Officers to ensure time delivery of project activities.

Key Areas of Accountability
Programme Support (typically will be at field level):

• Support field level technical assessments in coordination with the FSL response lead and other SC thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs.
• With support from the FSL Coordinator and/or other senior programme staff, develop project plans and budgets, contributing towards an overall project implementation.
• With support from the lead FSL Coordinator and/or other senior programme staff, support with inputs in the development of high-quality concept notes and proposals.
• Working closely with supervisees (Partner Field Assistants/enumerators) to ensure project/sector objectives are met per time across projects being supported.
• With the support of FSL Coordinator, support project implementation to ensure timely delivery of project activities (for example, monitoring against log frames, individual performance management work plans).
• Coordinate field level implementation of projects activities alongside staff of partner organizations.
• Work closely with the Sector Lead, Program Manager and other senior programme staff, support timely programme and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
• Help in the identification and recruitment of community mobilisers and/or project volunteers
• With support from the FSL Coordinator/officer and/or other senior programme staff, identify programme supplies needs and coordinate with the logistics team to put in place a sensible phased procurement plan.
• With support from the Monitoring & Evaluation team support the M & E plan implementation within the FSL projects, ensuring this links to reporting requirements, and capacity build technical field staff in carrying out the work.
• With support from the Accountability, Lead ensure accountability is enforced in all project activities as well as ensuring that feedback from children and their families is considered in project design/implementation
• Work closely with partners and their staff to ensure project activities are implemented on time and within the stipulated quality.
• To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.

Capacity Building:

• Identify learning and training opportunities for partner staff and communicate this to the FSL Manager.

Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:

• Ensure that Save the Children’s work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and support Interagency Coordination forums, advocating for the specific needs of children. This may involve supporting coordination working groups within the IDP camps and host communities or target project sites.
• Contribute to communications and media work as required through correction of data and information and sharing with the project heads.

Requirement, Skills & Experience
General Skills:

• Level of Education – First degree BSc/BA/HND level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience
• Must have completed NYSC
• Minimum of a year work experience
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a constantly changing environment, meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to both support colleagues and request support as and when required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, fluent in English
• Ability to draft well-written, professionally presented documents
• IT experience – Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Commitment to Save the Children mission, vision and values
• Experience of working in challenging, insecure areas and willingness to work and live in a rural environment.
• Computer literate and knowledge of Word, Excel.

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

 

 

Job Title: Programme Manager (EU Resilience)
Location: Yobe
Reports to: Field Manager
Staff reporting to this post: 2 – 5 staff
Budget Responsibilities: Yes

Role Purpose

• Strategically lead and manage the EU Resilience Programme in Yobe; accountable for the achievement of programme deliverables and delivery of the joint log-frame within the consortium of Save the Children and International Alert.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Assume overall oversight of the EU Resilience Program in Yobe in collaboration with the Field Manager
• Ensure that different sectors (social protection, livelihoods, peacebuilding and advocacy) are implemented in strict compliance with Save the Children policies and procedures and with relevant EU regulations and agreements, sectors guidelines and the NGO code of conduct.
• Manage and lead programme related strategic liaison with in-country government, donors, consortium INGOs and Agencies.
• Manage relationships to ensure ongoing programme performance and technical quality assurance.
• Ensuring the programme meets or exceeds agreed targets, including reviewing cross-consortium programme performance data and programme management arrangements on a monthly basis, identifying and agreeing residual actions, mitigation activities and influencing consortium partners to ensure partner performance is maintained.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the technical team to ensure that the programme achieves technical excellence, embedding continuous improvements in operational aspects of programmes.
• In coordination with the TAs and the awards team, ensure the preparation of timely programme and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
• Inspire, lead and motivate programme teams to deliver on programme objectives.
• Ensure that the project is appropriately staffed across Save the Children and consortium members, including the appropriate combination of expertise across technical and operational areas
• Identify, implement and improve accountability mechanisms for operating under commercial arrangements across partnerships and programme consortium arrangements including contract compliance considerations.
• Develop programme systems that are flexible and responsive to changing demands of programme implementation.
• Ensure that an effective monitoring system is in place for achieving prior agreed targets in relation to programme activities, budget allocations and financial expenditures, ensuring that value for money can be effectively demonstrated to the donor
• Identify and effectively manage all key risks related to the programme
• Demonstrate and ensure programme implementation demonstrates high levels of commitment to Save the Children and our vision, mission and values in order to ensure the objectives of your role and the country programme are met.
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of all Save the Children resources in order to keep costs low and ensure safety in the workplace.
• Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy to ensure maximum protection for children
• Ensure strong budget management and compliance and resource utilisation

Skills and Behaviours (SCI Values in Practice)
Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Works closely and constructively with many colleagues at all levels and across cultures, influencing effectively while having little formal authority and to hold peers accountable to deliver on their responsibilities.
• Sensitivity to the needs of a range of stakeholders and able to balance conflicting interests to create shared goals.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves, takes responsibility for their own personal development.
• Proactive, forward thinker who is able to plan ahead and anticipate requirements and problems

Collaboration:

• Maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook when working under pressure.
• Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy as well as with others.
• Fully appreciates of the value of cooperation, both internationally and within a team.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions and cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach.
• Thinks creatively and strategically and translates strategy into practical action.
• Analyses complex information from different sources and to synthesise this information into coherent briefs and communication documents.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence. Displays consistent and excellent judgement.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with proven experience of relationship management with stakeholders.
• Passion and commitment to the values of Save the Children.

Qualifications  Experience and Skills
Essential:

• Minimum first Degree qualification – B.Sc/BA/HND in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience or works experience
• Proven ability to manage large consortiums with a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing multi-sectoral  programmes
• Prior experience of designing and/or delivering large scale (in excess of £10m) cash transfer  and livelihoods programmes
• Extensive experience of working within a senior management role within a complex country programme in resilience building
• Previous experience of managing programme teams in large-scale social protection and livelihoods program  programs
• Experience of managing multi-donor, multi-site resilience programmes (including EU , ECHO, DFID and USAID )
• Demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding programme targets, while maintaining technical quality.
• Ability to represent the cash transfer and livelihoods programme at a strategic level and engage and influence key stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience of working with national and/or regional level government structures to strengthen the capacity of the state to take ownership for and deliver services.
• Self-motivated and results orientated.
• Highly numerically articulate with a track record of data manipulation and use of spreadsheets and reporting systems.
• Experience in management of finance and budget monitoring and risk management.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop others
• Highly diplomatic and emotionally intelligent with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong communication, and interpersonal skills in English, with substantial experience in managing multicultural teams
• Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• A high level of written and spoken English
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.

Desirable:

• Post-graduate qualification in Public Health, or Nutrition or Food Security related relevant discipline
• Substantial experience of working and living in Africa, ideally with professional experience in Nigeria
• Demonstrable understanding of Value for Money and DFID results agenda.
• Ability to coach and mentor multi-sectoral partners.

 

Job Title: FSL Market Officer
Location: Borno
Job type: Full-time

Role Purpose

• To support implementation of FSL component of the project. More specifically, assist in methodological improvements of market data collection and analysis.
• S/he is principally responsible for collecting and interpreting market data, formulating reports and making recommendations based upon the findings.

Key Areas of Accountability
Programme Support:

• Lead the identification and sensitization of local vendors in the project intervention zone, and maintain a collaborative relationship between them and Save the Children.
• Design the monthly market price monitoring process in collaboration with project and CO staff, train enumerators on its implementation, and prepare monthly narratives for donor submission.
• Supervise the data collection enumerators and ensure that the collected data is accurate, reliable, and submitted in a timely manner.
• Analyse main market data collected by enumerators and provide the context understanding of data collected in terms of current, seasonal and long-term trends and links to food and livelihood security analysis.
• Regularly monitor, analyse and report on the overall market situation, ensuring information, data and analysis is evidence-based, accurate and credible.
• Identify emerging issues related to the market assessments and make recommendations for further investigation and analysis.
• Support rapid assessments, baseline studies, and seasonal assessments in collaboration with food security and livelihood colleagues.
• Assist in the revision of tools used in food security assessments/surveys
• Assist in developing new ways of data presentation in terms of graphs, tables, etc
• Working closely with the FSL Manager and/or other senior programme staff, support timely programme and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
• With support from the Monitoring & Evaluation team support the M & E plan implementation within the FSL projects, ensuring this links to reporting requirements, and capacity build technical field staff in carrying out the work.
• With support from the Accountability Lead ensure accountability is enforced in all project activities as well as ensuring that feedback from children and their families is considered in project design/implementation
• To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.

Capacity Building:

• Identify learning and training opportunities for partner staff and communicate this to the FSL Manager.

Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:

• Ensure that Save the Children’s work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and support Interagency Coordination forums, advocating for the specific needs of children. This may involve supporting coordination working groups within the IDP camps and host communities or target project sites.
• Contribute to communications and media work as required through correction of data and information and sharing with the project heads

General:

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

Skills & Experience
Essential:

• Minimum first Degree qualification – BSc/BA/HND level in relevant field (in Social Research Methods, Development Studies, Agriculture, Economics)
• Minimum of 2 years post NYSC progressive experience of working in food security, market survey, price monitoring, analysis and report writing
• Demonstrated primary and secondary data analysis and analytical skills
• Familiarity with various field survey methods and techniques (PRA, sample surveys, etc.)
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
• Experience of conducting market surveys, monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience of training and capacity building staff
• Some experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Skills:

• Fluent English and Hausa, Kanuri a plus.
• Good computer skills (particularly Excel, Word and databases)

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of EMMA and various market analysis tools
• Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts
• Knowledge of consortia working
• Experience in gender mainstreaming within FSL programming.
• Experience in data collection
• Understanding of the market system
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
• Highest standard of ethics and integrity

 

 

Job Title: Child Protection Psychologist Assistant
Location: Borno

Role Purpose

• The purpose of this position is two-fold: 1) to support the MHPSS unit to oversee quality improvements in Save the Children’s mental health and psychosocial support interventions for children affected by the conflict in NE Nigeria; and 2) to asssit the MHPSS unit in providing clinical intervention to children in distresss.
• The Child Protection Psychologist Assistant is required to travel to field sites regularly. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Key Areas of Accountabilities
Support to MHPSS programming activities within Child Protection Sector.

• Provide support, in the MHPSS Programming which include:
• Ensuring assistance is provided to children affected by the conflict in a  dignified, respectful, equitable and inclusive manner that supports their resilience
• Assisting children in acute distress and alleviating their stress, for instance ensuring that all staff / partners are trained on PFA and feel confident to use it
• The mainstreaming of inter-agency guidelines (e.g. IASC MHPSS guidelines) and standards (e.g. CPMS) across the different sectors of programme activities delivered by SC and its partners
• The use of structured and manualised MHPSS techniques
• The participation of parents and caregivers in MHPSS activities
• Support structured MHPSS activities for groups of boys and girls of different age groups, with particular attention to survivors of SGBV, unaccompanied children and other children who present with signs of poor mental health and distress
• Identify MHPSS service providers and agree referral pathways for children with severe mental disorders

Proposed Outputs:

• Individual counselling sessions with children and beneficiaries where required to discuss complex cases.
• Be available on call/skype if any urgent matters arise that a staff would like to share regarding their casework or his/her personal well being
• Bi -monthly progress reports to the MHPSS Coordinator to highlight needs and gaps.
• Development of peer/reflective practises with teams
• Support current MHPSS practices, reflecting on a cross-sectoral approach.
• Structured MHPSS activities for boys and girls, organised in age appropriate groups with a clear methodology or curriculum to promote mental well-being. Such activities must align with donor commitments in already-funded projects.

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

Skills & Experience
Essential:

• B.Sc in Psychology
• Minimum 2 years post NYSC experience in clinical setting, NGO and INGO
• Experience in Psychological First Aid, and other psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities
• Experience working in Child Protection programs, including those with MHPSS component
• Fluent in English
• Working knowledge of Hausa and /or Kanuri
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and discretion with confidential information
• Ability to work independently and proactively

Desirable:

• Experience in humanitarian emergencies and/or a refugee/displacement-setting

 

Application Deadline 24th December, 2018.

 

 

Job Title: Food Security & Livelihood Coordinator
Location: Konduga, Borno

Role Purpose

• The FSL Coordinator will be responsible for overall implementation and oversight of FFP food security activities (FSL component), and will oversee a FSL Officer, who support the day-to-day running of project activities along with SCI partners.
• The Coordinator will also ensure that complementary nutrition activities are fully integrated into food assistance programming and ensure coordination with both unit. Engage in capacity building activities including training to the food security and livelihood team in cash transfer programming and other related FSL activities.
• This position will be based at Maiduguri with travel to field sites as necessary; and reports to the FSL Manager
  

Key Areas of Accountability
Programme Support (typically will be at field level):

• Support field level technical assessments in coordination with the FSL Manager, FFP Program Manager and other SC thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs.
• With support from the FSL Manager, FFP PM and/or other senior programme staff, develop project plans and budgets, contributing towards an overall project implementation.
• With support of FSL Officers ensure adequate supervision of all FSL activities in communities with proper community mapping and identification.
• Ensure proper identification of beneficiaries and baseline with support from FSL Officers, MEAL, Community Mobilization and community committees are in all communities.
• Liaising with Nutrition team to ensure caregivers of children identified with SAM are registered for food vouchers on the program.
• Working with FSL Officers and other program staff ensure program beneficiaries have adequate information about the food voucher program including location of vendors, prices of items and checking balancing and complaint mechanism.
• Working with Nutrition team to ensure the implementation of FFP nutrition specific activities and ensuring that the quality standards are met;
• Ensures effective start up, management, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of integrated Nutrition to food security  projects;
• Provide support and guidance to the project team and implementing partners; assess training needs, plan & provides training/guidance for staff in setting up new FSL services;
• Participating in multi-sectoral assessments as required;
• Manages all Save the Children resources (equipment, supplies, HR) committed to FFP program activities;
• Conducts regular field visits to provide supportive supervision to the projects;
• Leads the development of work plans, POPs, budgets, and other required program documents for FSL section;
• Conducts regular field visits and review meetings with government officials to monitor the implementation of FFP programs;
• In collaboration with FSL Manager, ensure timely preparation and implementation of phase-out strategy
• With support from the FSL Manager, FFP PM and/or other FSL Officers, support with inputs in development of high quality concept notes and proposals.
• With the support of FSL Manager, support project implementation to ensure timely delivery of project activities (for example, monitoring against log frames, individual performance management work plans).
• Working closely with FSL Manager and FFP PM and/or other senior programme staff, support timely programme and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
• Ensure success stories that have been identified on the program are documented with good practices shared among staff.
• With support from the Monitoring & Evaluation team support the M & E plan implementation within the FSL projects, ensuring this links to reporting requirements, and capacity build technical field staff in carrying out the work.
• With support from the Accountability Lead ensure accountability is enforced in all project activities as well as ensuring that feedback from children and their families is considered in project design/implementation
• Work closely with partners and their staff to ensure project activities are implemented in time and within the stipulated quality.
• To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.

Representation and communication:

• Represents FFP and participate in internal coordination and share up-to-date information to Humanitarian Nutrition Manager.
• Documents findings and recommendations of field visits for follow-up actions; shares as appropriate.
• Oversees and leads the development and submission of program reports, ensuring completeness, accuracy and timeliness.
• Documents lessons learned in specific technical areas.

Policy Analysis, Policy Engagement and Advocacy for Policy Change:

• Contribute to learning and research that supports the sector advocacy objectives and lead the implementation research necessary for evidence-based advocacy.
• Represent the organization at all relevant technical external task forces, working groups, seminars or other meetings as approved by the sector head and use these meetings to negotiate strategic, project and advocacy positions.
• Advise the Head of Nutrition and Humanitarian Nutrition Manager on the technical and policy content of advocacy plans and support their implementation.
• Develop good relations with other NGOs, development and UN agencies working in the sector and where possible forge alliances to influence key actors around advocacy objectives.
• Be fully aware of national policies, strategies and other initiatives and developments by government and other stakeholders in the sector of thematic area covered.
• Ensure that the voices of children guide advocacy and policy change objectives and related activities.
• Compile, analyze and interpret FSL response data and provide regular updates to government and NGO coordination bodies as requested, and use the information to justify decisions on further resource allocation.
• Participate in identifying, coordinating, and implementing operational research studies to pilot and scale-up effective direct interventions in coordination with the PDQ FSL team and MEAL team.

Programme Quality and Effectiveness:

• Ensure that project officers are meeting both internal and donor technical standards and requirements. This includes oversight of implementation quality, reviewing, editing and signing-off donor reports to ensure they are of an acceptable technical and presentational quality.
• Participate in field-based project monitoring and review meetings.
• Liaise with Programme Operations staff to identify technical support needs of projects and staff, and jointly agree on specific and time bound support needs of projects and staff in relevant technical areas.
• Provide technical training to ensure that the project staff have the necessary skills to technically implement the project.
• Assist project staff in the use of FSL and cross-cutting tools and guidelines to ensure the quality of work. These include, among others, child participation, child right programming and mainstreaming of gender, diversity and HIV/AIDS.
• Prepare annual work plans, in consultation with FSL Manager and FFP PM.
• Undertake regular field visits to project sites to ensure technical quality and timeliness of ongoing work.

Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:

• Ensure that Save the Children’s work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and support Interagency Coordination forums, advocating for the specific needs of children. This may involve supporting coordination working groups within the IDP camps and host communities or target project sites.
• Contribute to communications and media work as required through correction of data and information and sharing with the project heads

General:

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Other:

• The post holder may be responsible for additional tasks and duties as and when required to support the overall Country Programme, regional and head office priorities.

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

Skills & Experience
Essential:

• Minimum first degree qualification – B.Sc/BA/HND in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience or works experience
• Minimum of 4 years post NYSC progressive experience of working in FSL and Nutrition, including prior emergency based experience
• Previous experience of project management and implementation
• Excellent understanding of monitoring and evaluation, nutrition in humanitarian context, FSL, CMAM, IYCF, or any other related topics.
• Knowledge of institutional donors and experience of developing proposals
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
• Experience in working with government counterparts and other partners at various levels –
• Excellent understanding of the relevant thematic sector in Nigeria at both field and policy levels; including the national nutrition program and well as CMAM programming
• Proven experience in emergency food security and nutrition projects
• Practical understanding of the challenges and opportunities in realising children’s rights in Nigeria, in relation to thematic area
• Understanding of advocacy and representation within the nutrition sector
• Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
• Experience of training and capacity building staff
• Excellent communication and strong influencing skills
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• A high level of written and spoken English
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Skills:

• Excellent spoken and written English and local language (North east of Nigeria)
• Good computer skills (particularly Excel, Word and databases)

Desirable:

• Experience in food security and nutrition project, data management, cash transfer programing and IYCF programing
• At least 2 years proven experience in Cash/ voucher transfers, Income Generation Activities and Backyard Vegetable Gardening
• Experience in report writing
• Able to speak fluent Hausa language
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
• Highest standard of ethics and integrity
• Having an operational experience will be a plus advantage.
• Knowledge of EMMA and market analysis tools
• Familiarity with FSL and nutrition surveys
• Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts
• Experience in gender mainstreaming within FSL programming.

Application Deadline 28th December, 2018.

 

 

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