Save the Children Vacancies for Senior Adviser, Community Mobilization


Posted on: Tue 11-08-2015

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, govemments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children's mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. 
 
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. 
 
We seek suitable candidates for an upcoming USAID-funded health program in Nigeria. The program will focus on reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) and nutrition and will be implemented at least initially in northern Nigeria. 
 
Candidates applying for any of the under-listed positions must demonstrate management, coordination, teamwork, and planning skills, with proven ability to liaise effectively with and collaborate with a range of key stakeholders, including national and local officials, public, private and civil society partners, and communities; Excellent cornmunication, interpersonal and team management skills; Strong training, monitoring, coaching and supportive supervision; Ability to work effectively on the following: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Fluency in English and Hausa languages required; willingness to travel extensively, and potentially live in northern Nigeria; These Jobs are opened to both national and international candidates. Only candidates with extensive working experience in Nigeria will be considered for this role.
 
 Senior Advisor, Nutrition 
The incumbent, in collaboration with state and local Government Area (LGA) Ministry of Health (MOH) leadership and the RMNCH team, will provide strategic direction and technical managemenifor the planning and implementation of facility and community-based nutrition interventions in project states. 
 
Qualification 
Master's degree in nutrition or related field; minimum of 10 years of direct experience in nutrition policy development, program planning, implementation and evaluation, including programs with a strong nutrition behavior change component as well as nutrition services delivery, prevention and management of acute and chronic malnutrition within Nigeria'S public health system; Prior experience working with USAID funded projects highly preferred; 
 
Method of Application
Kindly send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 14th August, 2015 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. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
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