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.
We are recruiting to fill the position
of:
Tuberculosis Coordinator (2) -STEER Project
Job Location: Bauchi, Kano
Job Description
- As a member of the STEER Team, The TB coordinator will be
responsible for working closely with the STEER technical team
to achieve the strategic objectives of the project – focusing
primarily on TB prevention, Care & Support but also
supporting cross-cutting themes and integration efforts across
the project with other areas of OVC programming including
Household Economic Strengthening and Nutrition.
- S/he will lead planning and capacity strengthening efforts
while putting in place operational strategies for achieving
project aims, results and performance expectations through
adherence to high standards of programmatic and management
quality.
Essential Qualifications
- MBBS/MD and/or MPH with a minimum of 3 years relevant
experience in implementing TB Prevention, Care and Support
programs.
- Or BS/MA in a relevant health degree a plus a minimum of 5
years technical experience with community-level TB prevention,
Care & Support programs
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government
and civil society partners and communities as well as transfer
knowledge to diverse audiences through workshops, training and
meetings using participatory methods and adult learning
principles.
- Proven leadership and inter-personal skills for effective
team work; as well as the ability to work independently on a
frequent basis, taking initiative, managing a variety of
activities concurrently, and delivering outputs on schedule.
- Demonstrated ability to support partners working at a
distance to achieve results against program objectives/targets.
- Successful experience in project design and proposal
development in the TB/Health sector for USAID.
- Experience with monitoring and evaluation and reporting TB
Care & Treatment activities.
- Good knowledge of Government of Nigeria TB Care and
Treatment guidelines (Paediatric & Adult)and experience
working with Ministry of Health and other relevant entities.
- Familiarity with OVC programming and principles.
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills
required, and working knowledge of Hausa language.
- Excellent analytic, organizational and computer skills;
skilled in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and
PowerPoint. Experience with SharePoint a plus.
Proposal Writer
Job Location: Abuja
The Role
- The Proposal Writer will be deployed to support the
Humanitarian Program Manager and technical advisers in the
development of ECHO, OFDA, DFID and FFP proposals,
conceptualize notes and carry out need assessments.
- The role of the incumbent will ensure that programmes are
developed and implemented using an integrated, cross-sectorial
approach.
- S/he will be expected to lead the coordination between
technical and operational teams to ensure that proposals are
developed and well coordinated.
- S/he is also expected to work closely with the Finance and
Grants Manager to ensure that proposals, reports and projects
are developed and implemented in compliance with donor
requirements.
- The incumbent will be expected to mentor and/or provide
capacity building activities for all country programme staff.
Main Responsibilities
- Programme Support:
- Lead on the development of concept notes and funding
proposals (include log frames and budgets), ensuring
coordination and information sharing between technical and
operation teams (finance, logistics)
- Participate in needs assessments and ensure findings are
documented and keep proper records of all assessments including
specific analysis of children’s needs
- Support Deputy Team Leader- Programs to develop response
strategies, plans and master budgets
- Ensure integration (where appropriate) between sectors in
order to encourage teams to have an integrated approach to
emergency responses
- In conjunction with the Grants Manager track funding
opportunities, including calls for funding progress on
proposals, submission deadlines, financing available. Ensure
all appropriate donor and SC proposal formats are available in
country
- Coordinate the preparation of timely program and donor
reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC
requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
- Work closely with the M & E team to ensure sector
technical leads have the required tools to put in place for
sectoral M & E plans
- Ensure all proposal and concept note submissions to donors
are reviewed and approved by the Response Team Leader or
delegates as appropriate
- Act as focal point for all queries and additional
information requests from donors, SCI or SC Members. Liaise
directly with donors if required
- Support Awards Manager with grant set up, cycle and
closure, including budget and payment schedule, reporting dates
and schedules
General:
- Comply with and promote Save the Children policies and
practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct,
health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant
policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
Required:
- Emergency response experience
- Minimum of 2 active years in proposal writing
- MSc/MA/MEng in a relevant subject or equivalent field
experience
- Experience in project management and project cycle
management, including project design, implementation and
evaluation
- Experience in leading the preparation successful funding
(narrative and budget) proposals and reports for donors,
including ECHO, DFID and OFDA and Save the Children members.
Understanding of CAP and Appeal processes
- Good understanding of donor compliance and SC reporting
mechanisms and requirements
- Demonstrated experience of participating in multi-sector
needs assessments
- Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills
- Proven capacity to deliver training and coach staff
- Experience in and commitment to working through systems of
community participation and accountability
- Experience in budget management and monitoring
- Excellent communication skills
- Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of
patience, tact and diplomacy
- A high level of written and spoken English
- The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and
accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working
circumstances.
- Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular,
a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an
ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
Desirable:
- Language skills in French, Spanish, and/or Arabic
- Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant
regions/contexts
- Specific experience of developing proposals for consortia
projects
- Experience of leading needs assessments
- This position is opened to Nigerian Nationals only
Technical Advisor – Tuberculosis (TB) – STEER
Project
Job Location: Kaduna
Job Descriptions
- As a member of the STEER Team, The Technical Advisor,
Tuberculosis (TA-TB) will be responsible for working closely
with the STEER technical team to achieve the strategic
objectives of the project – focusing primarily on TB
prevention, Care & Support but also supporting
cross-cutting themes and integration efforts across the project
with other areas of OVC programming including Household
Economic Strengthening and Nutrition.
- S/he will lead planning and capacity strengthening efforts
while putting in place operational strategies for achieving
project aims, results and performance expectations through
adherence to high standards of programmatic and management
quality.
Essential Qualifications
- MBBS/MD and/or MPH with a minimum of 5 years relevant
experience in implementing TB Prevention, Care and Support
programs.
- Or BS/MA in a relevant health Degree a plus a minimum of 5
years technical experience with community-level TB prevention,
Care & Support programs
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government
and civil society partners and communities as well as transfer
knowledge to diverse audiences through workshops, training and
meetings using participatory methods and adult learning
principles.
- Proven leadership and inter-personal skills for effective
team work; as well as the ability to work independently on a
frequent basis, taking initiative, managing a variety of
activities concurrently, and delivering outputs on schedule.
- Demonstrated ability to support partners working at a
distance to achieve results against program objectives/targets.
- Successful experience in project design and proposal
development in the TB/Health sector for USAID preferred.
- Experience with monitoring and evaluation and reporting TB
Care & Treatment activities.
- Good knowledge of Government of Nigeria TB Care and
Treatment guidelines (Pediatric & Adult) and experience
working with Ministry of Health and other relevant entities.
- Familiarity with OVC programming and principles.
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills
required, and working knowledge of Hausa language.
- Excellent analytic, organizational and computer skills;
skilled in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and
PowerPoint. Experience with SharePoint a plus.
How To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their C.V and
qualifying statements to:
Nigeria.ProgramsVacancy@savethechildren.org
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 closing date above will
not be considered.
Due Date:5th June, 2015