Nigeria Partnership Consultancy 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. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

Job Title: Nigeria Partnership Consultancy

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• Save the Children Nigeria defines partnerships as a long-term relationship between two or more civil society organizations with a mutually agreed set of principles and accountabilities for working towards defined objectives that facilitate lasting change for children.
• Save the Children aims to work in partnership and strengthen local capacity in situations of long term development as well as in contexts of emergencies and transition.
• Save the Children aims to work in partnership and strengthen local capacity in situations of long term development as well as in contexts of emergencies and transition.

Objective

• Identify and assess new and current funding partners’ strategic priorities to ensure mission alignment with Save the Children Nigeria.
• Assess the overall capacity of new and current Implementing partners on their ability to manage current and future projects in conflict sensitive environments.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree; previous experience in development of analytical reports and policy documents related to partnerships
• Ability to synthesize and analyze large amounts of information combining quantitative and qualitative data;
• Understanding and knowledge of the Nigeria context;
• Excellent written English; Knowledge of rights-based approach to programmes.

The timeframe for this consultancy is expected to be a total of 25 workdays.

Application Closing Date
5th November, 2014

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 5th November, 2014 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.