Save the Children Recruits Education Programme Manager

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

By mid-2013 most of our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Save the Children is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Education Programme Manager

Location: Abuja

The Role
The Education Manager is accountable for the strategic direction and technical support of the Education programme in Nigeria. As a member of the Programme Development and Quality team in Nigeria, the Education Manager is responsible for overseeing the development of a high quality, innovative Education programme that delivers immediate and lasting change for children and monitoring the quality of its implementation. The Education Manager will lead on the development of Save the Children’s reputation in Nigeria as an authoritative and influential voice on children’s rights to Education through high quality advocacy and research.

Qualification

• The Ideal Candidate should possess a Master’s degree in law, policy, education, social science or equivalent fields.
• 5-7 years working experiences with preferably experiences on programme development, monitoring and evaluation, policy research and advocacy in relation to any of Save the Children’s education areas (Basic Education or Girl’s Education or Early Child Care Development) is a necessary requirement
• Experience working with high level government agencies and academics on issues related to Education is desirable

Application Closing Date
2 December, 2012

How To Apply
kindly send your C.V. and covering letter explaining why you are suitable to: Nigeria.Recruitment@savethechildren.org. 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.