Vacancies: Advocacy and Communications Officers, Logistics Manager
Save the children is leading international organization helping children in need around the world. First established in the UK in 1919, separate national organizations have been set up in more than twenty-eight countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities as well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict. Today, twenty-eight national Save the Children organizations participate in the International Save the Children Alliance – a global network of nonprofit organizations working in over 120 countries around the world. In addition to promoting greater public awareness of the needs and rights of children worldwide, Alliance members coordinate emergency relief efforts, helping to protect children from the effects of disasters, both natural and manmade. We also work with the existing Food and Nutrition Partnership Forum to influence government and donors to bring the issue of malnutrition and poverty into the national agenda.
Position: Advocacy and Communications Officers
Require Positions: (3)
Locations: Katsina, Jigawa and Gombe (N3,120,000 gross).
The ideal candidate will contribute to Save the Children’s efforts to influence and bring about change in the awareness, attitudes, behaviours and policies related to the rights of children in the country programme in the state of posting.
Qualification:
- University degree in health, nutrition, communications or related social science field.
- This person must have substantial experience in advocacy and policy development / research in the development context.
- Good Knowledge of the media and its role in raising awareness and shaping public policy.
- Knowledge of the local language is an advantage (Hausa).
Position: Logistics Manager
Location: Abuja: (N5,000,000 gross)
The ideal candidate will have overall responsibility for the coordination and management of all logistics activities within the country of operation and will provide support, capacity building and oversight to logistics staff in field locations. He/she will also serve as the country security focal point and advisor
To the Country Director and Proaramme Managers.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in supply chain management in an emergency environment, including procurement, transport and distribution, fleet management, warehouse and stock management.
- He/she must have proven experience of developing and implementing logistics policies, systems and procedures within INGO/NGO sectors.
How to Apply:
Send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 8th December 2011
Explaining why you are suitable to vacancy@scuknigeria.org State position and location in the subject field.
Our selection processes reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.
