Household Economic Strengthening Coordinator 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:

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Household Economic Strengthening Coordinator

Location: Nigeria

Job Descriptions

• To provide technical support and guidance in the implementation of the economic strengthening component of the STEER OVC project.
• The job will primarily focus on; support to 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.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have a Master's Degree in Economics or any other related field with work experience in the field of Household Economic Strengthening.
• He/she should have worked with an International NGO with interest in development issues and also the ability to work across multiple sub agreements and partners.
• He /she should be able to assess priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Fluency in English and Hausa will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
9th April, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and qualified statements explaining why you are suitable to: [email protected] Candidates should state position applying for clearly in the Subject field as application without appropriate subject will be disqualified.

Note

• Application received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.