Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 20 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves.
We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children’s mission is to Inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Program Manager – STEER
Location: Kaduna
Role Purpose
- As a member of the STEER Team, The Program Manager, will be responsible for working closely with the STEER technical team to achieve the strategic objectives of the project – focusing primarily on project-related planning and implementation, timely and accurate reporting to the DCOP, providing technical support to staff and partners.
- The Project Manager will work as part of the project management team led by the Chief of Party, maintaining relationships with all program staff and fostering linkages and mutual benefit where possible.
Key Areas of Accountability
- Provide strategic and technical leadership to the project team as it relates to the planning, implementation, and monitoring & evaluation of the project.
- Use appropriate project management tools to plan, review and track progress on project implementation as well as on the utilization of project resources.
- With support from the MEAL department, support the development and implementation of strong MEAL systems using STEER tools and resources to maximize project impact on project participants.
- Continuously support the professional development of his/her team by providing clear orientation, feedback and learning opportunities.
- Maintain up to date documentation related to project approval, monitoring and implementation.
- Prepare and submit required donor project narrative reports, quarterly performance indicator tracking tables, as well as other reports needed/required by donors, and SCI headquarters Abuja.
- Prepare short success stories and briefs on innovation/best practices.
- Support the regular mapping of STEER program activities as well as regular updating as needed.
- Represent STEER Project in coordination and cluster meetings.
- Ensure that STEER maximizes impact on communities through coordination with other actors providing complementary services.
- Regularly communicate project progress, major issues and security incidents to the immediate supervisor and Security focal point, as appropriate.
- Ensure proper grant management, review of partner work plans, budgets and liquidations in coordination with the Program/Award and Finance.
- Coordinate with operations staff for purchasing and inventory control as per SCI/donor requirements.
- In collaboration with the finance/Award teams, review and analyze budget comparison reports and take necessary steps to ensure proper management and utilization of budgets.
- Ensure that all equipment and supplies in Field Office are maintained in a safe and secure manner.
- Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Demonstrated ability with project grants management, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, supervision and performance management, etc.
- Ability to lead a multi-cultural team with a high level of respect for local culture.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and management and leadership skills.
- Experience with capacity strengthening and partnership building.
- Experience in vulnerability assessments, beneficiary registration, distributions, monitoring and evaluation in emergency situations preferred.
- Experience in business development/proposal development, preferred.
- Experience in working with grants funded by USAID.
- Ability and willingness to work and live in diverse, challenging and potentially unstable environments.
- Knowledge of at least three of the following areas: child protection, household economic strengthening, social protection, education, health and nutrition including HIV/AIDS care and support; social service systems strengthening, M&E; and quality improvement.
Desirable:
- Master’s Degree in Social Science, Education, International relations, International Development or related field.
- Five years’ demonstrated experience in managing, coordinating and supervising a team working with local community organizations, families and communities.
- At least five years demonstrated skills in project design, implementation and reporting, preferably for USG-funded programs.
- Ability to work independently, but also coordinate effectively as part of a team.
- Capacity to work closely with, understand, and support local partners.
- Skilled in influencing and obtaining cooperation of individuals;
- Able to manage relationships to achieve results;
- Diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills;
- Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.
- Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point).
- Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
- Good knowledge of Orphans and Vulnerable Children work guidelines in Nigeria and experience working with Ministry of Women Affairs and other relevant entities.
How to Apply
Job Title: Household Economic Strengthening Coordinator – STEER
Location:
KanoRole Purpose
- This position will be responsible for providing technical support and guidance in the implementation of the economic strengthening component of the STEER OVC project.
- The job will primarily focus on; support CSOs on market assessment which will include gender iterative economic opportunity analyses, identification of pro-poor, high-growth value chains, building financial literacy skills of households, incorporating basic market principles, facilitate skills trainings, manage group savings programs, household economic assessments, support to households to develop and scale-up businesses on community-based savings and loan schemes, (S&L) for caregivers and heads of households.
Key Areas of Accountability
- Ensure the day-to-day implementation of the work plan activities in the State and provide input into the development, on-going management and maintenance of work plan.
- Coordinate identification of viable HHES models, gather information on what models of HHES are available in the target communities, both formal and informal
- Based on the above, contribute to the design of flexible and adaptable economic strengthening models based on best practices and relevance to the Nigeria context, which can be feasibly rolled out in target communities.
- Support to train and guide CSOs or partners as they roll out HHES strategies in target communities, working with teams to plan and implement the roll-out strategies.
- Provide support and mentoring to CSO staff and partners in implementing the HHES services in the communities, through field visits, refresher trainings, on the job training etc. Help CSOs ensure that services are relevant and useful to the beneficiaries and well integrated with other services provide by and through the STEER project.
- Help the project CSOs or partners ensure that economic strengthening services provided by STEER project are in line and complementary with, other economic strengthening services provided by other agencies at the state and community levels.
- Coordinate periodic monitoring/reviews of the HHSE services, identify successes, and using lessons learned to make contribution to the overall HHES strategies of the project.
- Ensure that HHES components and related services are integrated into project reviews and evaluation activities.
- Support State level planning of activities as agreed in the STEER work plan.
- Under the Supervision of HES Advisor, manage the preparation, coordination, and execution for special technical events.
- Participate in meetings, seminars, debriefings and other technical meetings as required.
- Compile States level reports on project results, case studies and lessons learned.
- Develop State level annual, quarterly and monthly work plans as agreed with the line manager.
- Facilitate, draft, and participate in the development of, and/or the timely completion/review of STEER technical reports, such as: monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports; strategic plans and work plans; and other ad hoc reports, as required.
- Participate in the design and implementation of assessments and evaluation studies, trainings, and workshops.
- Support the work of consultants in the States as needs arise.
- Document technical team meetings, partner meetings, conferences, and workshops, so that notes are around to team members not in attendance and to STEER/HQ.
- Provide support on technical initiatives, including performing literature searches, investigating key issues, and contributing to technical activities as required.
- Maintain good relationship with Government and non-Government partners working on Nutrition in the States.
- Perform other duties and tasks as determined by the STEER COP, including assisting HES Advisor.
- Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s child protection policies; comply strictly to security procedures and other staff policies.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Experience in HES interventions
- Experience working with an international NGO a plus
- Interest in development issues
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully in team environment
- Fluency in English and Hausa for Kaduna position
- Experience working across multiple sub agreements and partners; ability to work well with people at all levels.
- Strong initiative and self-motivation required, with a commitment to teamwork and effectiveness within a dynamic multi-disciplinary project.
Desirable:
- A degree or equivalent work experience in the field of agriculture, economics, or development
- Strong computer skills required, especially the ability to work comfortably in the MS office package
- Ability to work independently and manage various projects in a team setting with limited supervision
- Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
How to Apply
Job Title: Social Work Coordinator – STEER
Role Purpose
As a member of the STEER Team, The Social Work Coordinator will be responsible for working closely with the STEER technical team to achieve the strategic objectives of the project – focusing primarily on Social Work, Care & Support but also supporting cross-cutting themes and integration efforts across the project with other areas of OVC programming including Household Economic Strengthening and Nutrition.
Key Areas of Accountability
Location:
KadunaRole Purpose
As a member of the STEER Team, The Social Work Coordinator will be responsible for working closely with the STEER technical team to achieve the strategic objectives of the project – focusing primarily on Social Work, Care & Support but also supporting cross-cutting themes and integration efforts across the project with other areas of OVC programming including Household Economic Strengthening and Nutrition.
Key Areas of Accountability
- Ensure the day-to-day implementation of the work plan activities in the work plan and provide input into the development, on-going management and maintenance of the work plan.
- Provide technical support to STEER partners and Government counterparts to implement Social work activities and to ensure that agreed targets are met.
- Work closely with Partners to coordinate activities of Community Case Management Workers (CCMW) these includes; Routine Home visits, Case management, Referrals, Linkages and Collaboration with other Service providers.
- Support partners to form and coordinate activities of Child Protection Committees (CPC), Kids and Youth clubs, caregivers forum across Project communities
- Support Partner CSOs to develop and implement case plans including reviews and evaluations.
- Under the Supervision of Social Work Advisor, manage the preparation, coordination, and execution of special technical events, such as trainings.
- Schedule, coordinate, and participate in program trainings and meetings as required.
- Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s child protection policies; security procedures and other staff policies.
- Work with partners to improve quality of ability to monitor protection needs, gaps and interventions in and around child protection issues.
- Advocate with the government and other actors to take appropriate measure to remedy violations and address the protection concerns facing children in the communities. Liaise with relevant line ministries and commissions in order to foster partnerships and encourage national interest and ownership in protection of children
- Facilitate, draft, and participate in the development of, and/or the timely completion/review of STEER technical reports, such as: monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports; strategic plans and work plans; and other ad hoc reports, as required.
- Compile concise quantitative and qualitative reports, case studies, Success stories etc. on a monthly, and quarterly basis and submit to Social Work Advisor for documentation
- Represent STEER in States level meetings.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned
Place of Work
- The post will be based in Kaduna and will be required to travel outside to other STEER focal States (Sokoto, Kano, Bauchi Lagos, Cross Rivers and Plateau) as duties demand.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Social Work interventions
- Experience working with an international NGO a plus
- Interest in development issues
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully in team environment
- Experience working across multiple sub agreements and partners; ability to work well with people at all levels.
- Strong initiative and self-motivation required, with a commitment to teamwork and effectiveness within a dynamic multi-disciplinary project.
Desirable:
- A degree or equivalent work experience in the field of Social Work, Education or Development.
- Strong computer skills required, especially the ability to work comfortably in the MS office package
- Ability to work independently and manage various projects in a team setting with limited supervision
- Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Good knowledge of Government of Nigeria Social Work Practices.
- Familiarity with OVC programming and principles.
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills required, and working knowledge of Hausa language.
- Excellent analytic, organizational and computer skills; skilled in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
How to Apply
Job Title: Project Assistant – STEER
Role Purpose
Location:
Abuja, NigeriaRole Purpose
- To provide professional general project and administrative support, including front desk duties, support to all STEER Field offices, document/information management.
- The job holder will also from time to time, be delegated other support duties including, but not limited to providing administrative support to administrative and logistics team in the field office/SCI HQ (taking notes of meetings, filing, liaising with department team etc).
Key Areas of Accountability
Front Desk:
- As the first point of contact for all visitors to the office and all callers, ensure a professional image of Save the Children is portrayed
- Carry out all duties associated with the Front Desk function including welcoming and greeting guests in a warm, friendly and professional manner, receive and transfer phone calls, and direct visitors to the relevant offices
- Deal with all queries/general enquiries by telephone, e-mail and-face face, from internal and external contacts to ensure dissemination of external/internal information.
- Ensure the regular collection and dissemination of the mail and courier;
- Maintain a tidy, clean and professional appearance for the reception area at all times
Administration Support:
- Support in the Co-ordination of information within field Offices, LGAs, and support the Field office Management in the compilation of routine and ad hoc reports;
- Carry out filing of relevant materials and documents.
- Disseminate formal communications to staff as directed by Line Manager/Area operations manager or Country Director.
- Assist the Logistics Officer and administrative assistant to arrange purchase of small sundry office supplies from Petty Cash, and process invoices and expense claims as required.
Flights/hotel bookings:
- Responsible for all flight bookings and hotel reservations for all programme related activities; provide feedback to the person requesting on progress.
- Timely communicate to the travellers through Email, the flight details
- Follow up with the Logistics for pick-up and drop.
- Follow-up with involved parties e.g. visitor, Logistics and Area Operations Manager of the said location on travel arrangement at the destination.
- All official communication is copied to line manager and the relevant people.
Other responsibilities:
- The post holder may carry out other duties in addition to, or instead of those outlined above which may reasonably be required from time to time, in order to assist program staff because of increased level of Field Office activities.
These include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide administrative support to programme teams based in the Field as delegated by line manager including preparing meeting agendas, minutes taking, tracking actions and key dates and organising events, meetings/workshop logistics eg booking venue/room, setting up conference calls etc
- Assist in managing the Resource Center
- Any other duties assigned by line manager.
Skills & Experience
Administrative & General Skills:
- Level of Education – Degree in Communication, Library Sciences, Administration, Humanities or its equivalent.
- Ability to manage competing priorities effectively in a constantly changing environment, meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure.
- Strong coordination and time management skills.
- Sound knowledge of office practices, procedures and administrative systems including filing systems
- 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
- 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.
How to Apply
Click here to apply online
Deadline: 24th November, 2016.
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