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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: Senior Adviser/Head of Hunger and Livelihoods
Location: Abuja
Job Descriptions
- Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Programme Development and quality the incumbent will ensure that all food security and livelihoods programming is of excellent technical quality, attracts significant donor funding and contributes to national, regional and global learning, advocacy and programme development.
- The post holder is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved.
Qualifications
- The candidate must have a postgraduate qualification in discipline related to Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Agriculture, Food Security, Social Science or other relevant discipline or commensurate work experience in lieu of postgraduate qualification.
- Significant experience (at least 5 years) in Food Security and Livelihoods programming with specific experience and/or advanced understanding of at least two (2) of the following:
- Social protection systems for vulnerable populations especially pastoral and agro-pastoral populations;
- Experience of running and monitoring cash transfer programmes.
- Designing and Implementing market assessments and analysis of data collected.
Application Closing Date
15th December, 2014
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CV and qualifying statements 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.
Note: Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.