Save the Children Vacancies for Advocacy Adviser (Knowledge Management and Reporting)


Posted on: Wed 22-07-2015

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 1.9 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.
 
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 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.
 
Advocacy Adviser (Knowledge Management and Reporting)
 
To assume a lead role in coordinating the reports of all advocacy activities in Save the Children Nigeria Child Survival team. The advocacy coordinator will be responsible for putting together all weekly reports from the states and all activity reports submitted by National level officers, compling them into monthly and quaterly reports for submission to the team and to London office as may be required. This major role will be in addition to being part of the overall advocacy efforts at National and sub-national levels.
 
Essential
• Level of Education – at least First Degree minimum in – Public Health / Social Science (may be Public Health should be put under desirable)
• At least three (3) years working experience in (health/social services delivery with a focus on governance and enhanced voice and accountability) working with government, non governmental organisations (NGO)or for-profit organisations,
• Proven Experience of leading the preparation of reports
• Ability to organise and write good quality reports, case studies
• Excellent written and verbal communication , and interpersonal skills
• Fluent spoken and written English language.
• Strong planning and organising skills
• Computer literate – MS Office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
 
Desirable
•  Ability to work effectively both independently (with minimal supervision) and as a member of a team
•  Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children including gender equity, child rights, community empowerment, and grassroots development approaches
• Proactive and innovative
•  Capacity and willingness to be flexible, accommodating and diplomatic
•  Prior Experience Expectations
 
Building external networks
•  Strategic Planning, Long Term Positioning
•  Governance and advocacy
•  Enhanced voice accountability
•  Training and Facilitation
 
Method of Application
Kindly send your C.V and qualifying statements to: [email protected] on or before July 28th, 2015 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 deadline will not be considered.
 
Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.