Save the Children Nigeria Recruits Implementation Advisor - Katsina

Save the Children Nigeria is a leading international organization helping children in need around the world. First established in the UK in 1919, separate national organizations have been set up in more than twenty-eight countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities, as well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict. Today, twenty-eight national Save the Children organizations participate in the International Save the Children Alliance - a global network of nonprofit organizations working in over 120 countries around the world. In addition to promoting greater public awareness of the needs and rights of children worldwide, Alliance members coordinate emergency relief efforts, helping to protect children from the effects of disasters, both natural and manmade. We also work with the existing Food and Nutrition Partnership Forum to influence government and donors to bring the issue of malnutrition and poverty into the national agenda.

Job Title: Implementation Advisor - Katsina
To provide support to field implementation of the ECHO-supported CMAM project through mentoring and supervision and also take lead in stock and medical supplies management.

Qualifications:
A University degree in Pharmacy-related fields, Public Health, Nutrition or any other relevant fields, at least 5 years of professional experience in implementing health and/or nutrition programmes, experience in CMAM programming, experience in Logistic and Supply Chain Management, experience in management, coordination or advisory positions; previous experience with other local and international NGOs.

Application Closing Date
8th April 2013

Method of Application
Interested candidates should kindly send C.V. and covering letter explaining why you are suitable to:
Nigeria.Recruitment@savethechildren.org; state the position and location in the subject field.

Our selection processes reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face