Graduate Nutrition Adviser at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children's mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

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

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Nutrition Adviser

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The Nutrition Advisor will provide technical support to design and implement high quality and integrated Behavioural Change Communication (BCC) and nutrition programmes for the CDGP in Nigeria to reduce malnutrition and stunting.
• S/he will provide programmatic support and technical assistance to CDGP towards accomplishing its country goals, objectives and targets and work losely with other Program & administrative staff within the country program.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have an academic/professional qualification at post graduate level-or equivalent in Nutrition with substantial operational experience and a crack record of success on nutrition programming, including BCC and IYCE.
• S/he must have sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and to set priorities, manage work plans and evaluate progress.
• Experience in working in Northern Nigeria on a similar context and demonstrable ability to acquire a high level of nutrition expertise on priority issues within nutrition;
• S/he should be fluent in English & Hausa; proficient in Microsoft software packages.
• Experience in supporting development of national guidelines and policies with an understanding of food security and livelihoods programmes will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
25^th September, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send their C.V. and covering letter on or before the Closing date explaining why you are suitable to: [email protected] State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: Our selection processes reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.