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, governments, 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.

Job Description

To lead the operational planning and implementation of the Child Development Grant Programme (COGP), a five year multi-million pound cash transfer pilot in Northern Nigeria funded by OFID. The CDGP is shortly coming to the end of a 9 month design phase and will begin full implementation in January2014. 

Job title: The Deputy Programme Manager (DPM) will work closely with the National Programme Manager 

(NPM) to ensure robust internal management and operational systems to deliver the programme with responsibility across the following areas: logistics & procurement, human resources, financial management & reporting. management of internal consortium partner relationships and management of contracts with service providers to deliver cash transfers. www.medicalworldnigeria.com

Qualifications: 

The candidate must possess at least 5 years' international experience in programme and grant management with a proven track record in managing development and I or humanitarian operations in complex operating environments with at least one (1) year experience in the non-profit sector. www.medicalworldnigeria.com

Previous experience of managing and developing a multicultural team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others from different backgrounds. Proven experience managing multi-million pound budgets and excellent financial planning and monitoring skills; ability to manage consortia and multiple partnerships; substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and compliance controls and managing donor funding including strong technical programming literacy 

and working knowledge of social protection, cash transfer or nutrition programming. The candidate must have excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills in English with substantial experience in managing multicultural teams. 

Application Closing Date

6th December, 2013

Method of Application

Interested candidates should send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 6th of December 2013 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.