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National Program Manager  

 

ROLE PURPOSE

Strategically lead and manage the Infant and Child Nutrition programme in Northern Nigeria; accountable for the achievement of programme deliverables and delivery of the joint log-frame within the consortium of Save the Children and with UNICEF.

 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

•    Proven ability to manage large consortiums with a minimum of 4 years experience managing multi-regional or multi-country programmes

•    Demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding programme targets, while maintaining technical quality.

•    Ability to represent the nutrition programme at a strategic level and engage and influence key stakeholders

•    Demonstrated experience of working with national and/or regional level government structures to strengthen the capacity of the state to take ownership for and deliver services.

•    Self-motivated and results orientated.

•    Highly numerically articulate with a track record of data manipulation and use of spreadsheets and reporting systems.

•    Experience in management of finance and budget monitoring and risk management.

•    Proven ability to motivate and develop others

•    Highly diplomatic and emotionally intelligent with strong oral and written communication skills.

•    Strong communication, and interpersonal skills in English, with substantial experience in managing multicultural teams

•    Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise

•    Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in

•    Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles

 

Desirable experience

•    Post-graduate qualification in Public Health, or Nutrition or Food Security related relevant discipline

•    Substantial experience of working and living in Africa, ideally with professional experience in Nigeria

•    Demonstrable understanding of Value for Money and DFID results agenda.

•    Ability to coach and mentor multi-sectorial partners

 

Method of Application

Kindly send your C.V and qualifying statements on or before 15th December 2014explaining 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. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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