Save the Children International 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.  Save the Children International is currently recruiting to fill the following positions;

Position 1: Monitoring And Evaluation Advisor

Location: Abuja - Nigeria.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coordinate Monitoring and Evaluation of all Health and Child Survival programmmes. Ensure implementation of the M&E plan for Health & Child Survival programmes; monitoring progress against planned activities, critical milestones and targets, leading health projects research and evaluation activities and ensuring reports are of the highest possible quality.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Applicants must possess at least a Master's Degree in related field and 5 years of professional experience; previous experience with local or intemational NGOs; advanced computer literacy (MS Office applications, web-based applications and advanced statistical package utilization e.g SPSS, STATA-12, OH IS etc); fluent in spoken and written English (Hausa is desirable) and ability to work in partnership with government and other NGO's staff

Position 2: Monitoring And Evaluation Officers

Location: Abuja - Nigeria.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Ensure implementation of the M&E plan for Health & Child Survival programmes including monitoring progress against planned activities, critical milestones and targets as well as providing support and guidance to program officers and government counterparts to ensure that the data collection, data management and reporting, are of the highest possible quality.

Qualification/Requirements:

Candidate should possess at least a Bachelor's degree in related field and 2-3 years previous experience with local and international NGOs; previous experience in Health System Strengthening programmes using the National HMIS software; advanced computer literacy (MS Office applications. web-based applications and advanced statistical package utilization e.g SPSS, STATA-12. OH IS etc), willingness to travel and ability to work in partnership with government and other NGO's staff.

Method of Application:

All potential job applicants should Kindly send their CVs and covering letter, explaining why they are suitable to;

[email protected]

NB: State position clearly in the subject field of e-mail, as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only shortlisted Applicants will be contacted. In order to apply for more great opportunities, please visit our website on www.savethechildren.net/jobs. For more information and to support our work, please visit our website on www.savethechildren.net. Our selection processes reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

Application Deadline: 14th February, 2014