Vacancies: Field Operations Manager, Finance Assistant, LGA Coordinator
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 now 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.
Position: Field Operations Manager (3 positions)
Locations: Kaduna, Bauchi & Lagos
The Field Operations Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the field office. Key activities include the management of all support aspects, such as finance, administration, logistics and security; the management of support staff based in the field office, the management of security policy and representation of Save the Children.
Qualifications:
- 3yrs substantial experience of managing field based operations for a humanitarian/ relief agency in rural volatile locations, Ability to provide leadership and support to international and national staff working at a distance in remote locations, Very good understanding of budget and finance management.
Position: Finance Assistant
Location: Kaduna
The Finance Assistant will be responsible for implementing and/or coordinating all financial and administrative support functions for the state office. Assist in ensuring that sub grantees (CSOs) have clear roles and responsibilities and a strong understanding of all of Donor’s and Save the Children’s regulations and policies.
Qualification:
- Candidates must have B.Sc /HND in Finance / Accounts / Business Administration or equivalent. Experience in working with partners accountable for grants and other financial support provided to implement project activities, particularly at community level.
Position: LGA Coordinator (4 positions)
Location: Lagos
The LGA Coordinator will support the roll out and implementation of the new Child Health project focusing on stopping preventable deaths from diarrhoea and Pneumonia in 4 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Lagos state (Agege, Ikeja, Ifako Ijaiye and Ojo) in collaboration with Lagos State Ministry of Health and Local Government health departments. The programme coordinator will work with the Programme manager, Child health advisor and other project team member to provide technical assistance to stake holders in the state, LGAs and Community Health Workers (CHWs) to increase access to quality child health services in Lagos state. He/She will coordinate the all program activities in the LGA in addition to working closely with members of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and other partners. He/ she will also work with the Health team in Abuja, Local & international consultants to document best practices and lessons learned in Child Health in Lagos state.
Qualification:
- A minimum of a Bachelors degree in health or related field. Additional Qualifications in Public health or Social Science will be an advantage.
- At least 3 years’ work experience in health/public health and or in a health/public health organisation including as a state level trainer/technical assistance provider in the area of Child health with government of Nigeria or an International NGO, experience of working with local communities and LGA authorities in south western region of Nigeria will be an added advantage.
- Experience in child health programming including facility and community based health service improvement is essential.
How to Apply:
Kindly send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 20th August 2013 explaining why you are suitable to Nigeriavacancy@savethechildren.org 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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