Child Safeguarding Advisor 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 seek suitable candidates for an upcoming USAID-funded health program in Nigeria. The program will focus on reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) and nutrition and will be implemented at least initially in northern Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Child Safeguarding Advisor

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• The Child Safeguarding Advisor will report to the Director. Programs Delivery and Quality and work with all the thematic area managers to address the Child Safeguarding issues that affect areas of operation.
• The Advisor's role will be that of a resource person and will be providing added assistance in addressing OVC issues across all programs and promote the concept of Child Safe Organizations.

Essential Qualifications

• B.Sc in Social work or Health, Education or other relevant professional qualification and working experience;
• Significant direct experience of child protection practice and the Convention on the Rights of the Child;
• Up to date working knowledge of child care law, child protection policies and practice and current issues in relation to safeguarding children within the West African context Planning, delivering and evaluating training;
• Organizing and managing a complex and demanding workload and working on own initiative; Influencing practice and policy, including communicating effectively and persuasively at all levels, and in different situations, both verbally and in writing, at individual and group level;
• Facilitating learning, development and change for individuals and/or groups/organizations;

Application Closing Date
25th August, 2015

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their C.V. and qualifying statements to: Nigeria.ProgramsVacancy@savethechildren.org explaining why you are suitable for the position you are applying for, State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the closing date above will not be considered.

Note: Applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.