Consultants - Nutrition Voice and Accountability Capacity Assessment of Stakeholders 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 an experienced development professional 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: Nutrition Voice and Accountability Capacity Assessment of Stakeholders - Consultancy

Location: Abuja

Job Descriptions

• In order to increase the access to and impact of Nutrition services in WINNN targeted states, WINNN aims to increase the beneficiaries use of their own voice (citizens ability to demand the services they require) and accountability (systems put in place to hold the government and systems to account).
• The voice and accountability intervention will focus on demand, accountability and supply of quality nutrition services to reduce maternal and child mortality

Qualification

• S/he should have 10 years working experience in International development specially in the area of Governance or Voice & Accountability;
• Experience of working in Northern Nigeria and cultural awareness of Northern Nigeria:
• Good facilitation, negotiation, research methods and analytical skills;
• Evidence of similar work done (This should be submitted with the proposal/application)
• Post Graduate Degree in Law, International development. Public Policy or Philosophy;
• Working Knowledge of the Hausa Language
• The time frame for this consultancy is expected to be a total of 40 days.

Application Closing Date
9th February, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and qualifying statements, explaining why they are suitable to: [email protected]

Note:

• Applicant should state position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after deadline will not be considered.
• Applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The time frame for this consultancy Is expected to be a total of 40 days.