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Consultant - SQUEAC Vacancy at Save the Children Nigeria

Posted on: Mon 14-10-2019

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Semi Quantitative Evaluation of Access and Coverage (SQUEAC) Consultant

Job ID: 190003O5

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Employee Status: Contingent

Overall Objective/Purpose

The Semi Quantitative Evaluation of Access and Coverage (SQUEAC) Survey will be conducted to ascertain the level of access of beneficiaries to CMAM services and determine the coverage of the CMAM program within project locations to better inform the implementation of CMAM programs and improve program delivery

Desired Qualifications

Education (knowledge): Advanced degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Epidemiology or related discipline.
Experience: At least 5 years of international and field experience preferably in developing countries.
Extensive Experience in Nutrition surveys and surveillance systems as well as proven experience with the SQUEAC/LQAS methodology (provide evidence of previous assessments undertaken)
Experience in conducting coverage surveys in pastoral areas
Skills and Abilities: Proven ability to organize and supervise a survey team in a cross-cultural setting. Excellent report writing and communication skills. Good training/facilitation skills and understanding of NGOs operations.
Child safeguarding: previous experience working or conducting assessments involving children and knowledge of children’s rights.

Force Majeure:

The consultant and SCI may agree to reschedule or alter some tasks in the TOR, if unforeseen circumstances arise. In the event SCI is not satisfied with the work produced by the consultant, they may opt to terminate the contract on mutually agreeable terms. Likewise, if the consultant is unhappy with new conditions given by its client, She/he may opt to withdraw on mutually agreeable terms.

Application Closing Date

25th October, 2019.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

Application Pack

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications (CV, and technical proposal detailing survey methodology, work plan and financial budget). Copies of relevant previous evaluation reports (to be kept confidential).

Evaluation Criteria and the Rights of Save the Children

Applications will be evaluated based on a composite index considering: