Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) E-Platform 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 below:

Job Title: Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) E-Platform Officer

Location: Gombe

Role

• The E Platform Officer will be based in SC Gombe Office to work with the partners, beneficiaries, technology service provider, equipment vendors and MFIs to coordinate the implementation of the E-Voucher system.
• The ideal candidate has deep experience in managing and working on IT projects in Nigeria, with good experience of mobile systems development or mobile apps.

Main Responsibilities
The post holder will receive a context specific ToR for each deployment, which will draw upon the responsibilities outlined below.

Programme Support (typically will be at field level):

• Liaison: Key focal point for relations between SC and the technology service provider.
• Project planning: Support the development of a detailed implementation plan for each LGA where the e-voucher system will be implemented with clear activities, milestones and targets, in collaboration with the technology service provider and other stakeholders.
• Coordination: Ensure alignment between relevant stakeholders including arranging meetings as and when necessary.
• Technical support and capacity building: Provide technical support to stakeholders in developing implementation plans and solutions.
• IT procurement oversight and quality control: Work with stakeholders and technical service provider to develop specifications for technical equipment, oversee procurement and conduct quality control
• Training coordination: Support the coordination of initial training of staff and partners in use and maintenance of new system and put in place long-term training program.
• Data centre: Oversee establishment of central data server
• Reporting: Document and report project progress and associated risks to SC’s leadership.
• Monitoring, learning and evaluation: Support the tracking of project results and outputs in accordance with SC’s overall MEAL framework

General:

• With the support of FSL Adviser, support project implementation to ensure timely delivery of project activities (for example, monitoring against log frames, individual performance management work plans).
• Working closely with the lead FSL Adviser and/or other senior programme staff, support timely programme and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
• Work closely with partners and their staff to ensure project activities are implemented in time and within the stipulated quality.
• To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.
• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience
Essential:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in fields such as Project Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or other closely related fields
• Preferably at least 5 years of work experience in IT or related positions.
• Practical experience in IT project management, preferably related to finance, including project design, performance management and vendor management
• Understanding and/or experience in use of mobile technology and mobile apps
• Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation
• Experience of training and capacity building staff
• Excellent communication and strong influencing skills
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Desirable:

• Knowledge of EMMA and market analysis tools
• Familiarity with FSL and nutrition surveys
• Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts
• Knowledge of consortia working
• Experience in gender mainstreaming within FSL programming.

Application Closing Date
25th May, 2016.

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