Program Officers at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children 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.

In Nigeria, Save the Children has been working since 2001. The early focus was on getting children actively involved in shaping the decisions that affect their lives. Today, Save the Children is working in seven federal states - Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi and Kaduna - focusing on providing basic healthcare and protecting children.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Program Officer

Locations: Gombe and Kaduna

Job Description

• To support the GSK project to effectively deliver on the activities of the project. Support the national & state MNCH Advisor to ensure effective delivery of GSK activities in Kaduna and Gombe states.
• He / She will support project roll out, and implementation; including ensuring that project outputs are delivered timely.

The incumbent will:

• Work with partners including governments at the respective states under the supervision of the MNCH Advisor and respond to issues needing GSK support. 
• Work with SC procurement team to plan & follow through GSK procurement as planned
• Liaise with MNCH Advisor to collate monthly reports.
• In collaboration with Admin, organise & participate in meetings, workshops, seminars as directed by MNCH   Advisor taking minutes and developing reports of the meetings as contribution to knowledge management.
• Draft progress reports & quarterly reports and forward to the MNCH advisor for inputs and submission to the project Manager.
• Perform other related duties as required by the MNCH Advisor.

Competencies
Professionalism:

• Ability and experience with working with a diverse stakeholders.
• Motivated to work in a team to yield results.
• Resilient in the face of challenges.

Planning and Organizing:

• Proven ability to plan, organize and manage his/her work.

Teamwork:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a science course, sociology, development studies
• Ability to work and interact well in teams and with diverse groups
• Collaborative work approach
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Computer literacy
• Fluency in English

Skills and Experience
Essential:

• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate and to set priorities, manageable workplans and evaluate progress.
• Ability to build support from staff across teams and across members, and to build the capacity of others.
• Ability to work in partnership with government and other organizations’ staff.
• Independence, adaptability and flexibility.
• Commitment to team working and understanding of how to contribute.
• Commitment to SCI mission, values and approach (includes child protection, equal opportunities and health and safety).
• Experience in planning, managing and delivering a programme, including costing, managing and monitoring budgets.
• Effective resource planning and budgeting.

Desirable:

• Previous experience with local and or international NGOs will be an advantage
• Experience in Public health.
• Broad understanding of rights and development issues, international relations and international humanitarian systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Hausa Languages

Application Closing Date
4th December, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Please state clearly in your application letter your preferred location