Local Government Area Technical Advisor (LTA) 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. This role will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Local Government Area Technical Advisor (LTA)

Location: Kebbi

Job Description

• To strengthen the capacity of the Local Government Area (LGA) nutrition focal person or team (as designated by the LGA) in management, delivery, and advocacy of cost-effective malnutrition prevention and treatment interventions (interventions include Infant & Young Child Feeding, Community Management of Acute Malnutrition, Maternal & Child Health Weeks).

Qualifications

• Candidate should possess minimum of a Master's Degree in any of the social Sciences or related discipline and a professional qualification will be an added advantage;
• S/he should have 6-8 years proven work experience managing International Donor Funded projects in an l/NGOs environment with excellent communication skills, report and proposal writing skills;
• Experience of and well developed skills in staff management, supervision arid capacity building with proven track record of supporting a senior management team;
• Computer literate (i.e.WORD, advanced Excel. Outlook, Internet Explorer,financial systems).

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2015

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their C.V. and covering letter explaining why you are suitable to: [email protected] State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified.

Note:

• Applications received after the stated closing date above will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.