Save the Children International is a 'dual mandate' organisation and as such equal priority will be given to both humanitarian and development work. This is the only way we will be able to ensure that some of the fundamental rights that we believe children have, such as survival, safety and constant access to protection and education can be guaranteed. As part of a commitment to work with children through humanitarian interventions Save the Children will support programmes in both sudden onset and chronic emergency situations.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Program Manager, Child Early & Forced Marriage
Job ID:
#1011686
Location: Zamfara
Job Description
- The Program Manager will provide technical leadership to all aspects of project planning and implementation and maintain and enhance the project’s relationship with key partners and stakeholders including Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development at the National and state levels and other Child protection players including local and international NGOs in Katsina, Zamfara and Sokoto states.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelors' Degree with at least 5 years' work experience or a Postgraduate qualification in Public Health with a minimum of 3 years' experience in child protection, sexual and gender analysis and assessments, health or education issues;
- At least 5 years programme and financial management experience with I/NGO in Nigeria;
- Very good understanding of issues relating to child early and forced marriage in northern Nigeria;
- Good skills in community mobilization, advocacy and in promoting gender equity, child rights, community empowerment, and grassroots development approaches analytical & research skills, experience in conducting research and ability to analyse data;
- Ability to work effectively both independently (with minimal supervision) and as a member of a team;
- Effective planning, organising and financial skills;
- Effective interpersonal skills - oral and written communication skills;
- Computer literacy skills - MS Office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Spread sheets; Strong facilitation and presentation skills
Desirable
- Fluent English and Hausa language skills (written and verbal); Experience working in northern Nigeria.
Application Closing Date
12th June, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and qualifying statements to:
[email protected] 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.