Child Rights Situation Analysis for Education-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: Child Rights Situation Analysis for Education-Consultancy

Location: Nigeria

Job Description
The proposed Situation analysis is to focus on the likely causes of poor quality of and inadequate access to education. The analysis will describe the current situation, examine the likely immediate and underlying causes of poor quality and inadequate access from the perspective of formal and informal education, and place the analysis within the context of gender, power and influence stall levels of the Nigerian society

Objective
The situation analysis will provide a review of relevant data collected within the last 10 years (2005-2014) on the education situation of children aged 0 to 18 years in Nigeria and place it within the context of children’s rights to identify why those rights are not being achieved. The focus of the analysis is on access, equity and quality as an outcome.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in Education, Social Science or similar subject;
• Previous experience in development of analytical reports and policy documents related to Education;
• Significant research experience with proven record of publications;
• Ability to synthesize and analyze large amounts of information combining quantitative and qualitative data;
• Understanding and knowledge of the Nigeria social policy context;
• Excellent written English;
• Knowledge of a human rights based approach to programmes, and preferably experience with preparation of a Child Rights Situation Analysis is desirable

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.