Vacancies: Cash Transfer Coordinator, National Safety and Security Manager, Safety and Welfare Officer
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: Cash Transfer Coordinator: Zamfara
The CDGP is an exciting, large scale DFID funded cash transfers programme. The Cash Transfers Coordinator will provide technical support to the design, implementation and monitoring of the programme at State and EGA levels.
Qualification:
- Educated to degree standard, preferable in a discipline such as social sciences, geography, anthropology or other discipline relevant to urban/rural livelihoods. Substantial experience of relief or development / extension work with rural communities. Demonstrated experience planning and managing cash transfer and food security programmes.
- Knowledge and experience of project development, monitoring and evaluation, preferably in the area of cash transfers and / or food security.
Position: National Safety and Security Manager: Abuja
The overall objective of this position is to mitigate the risks posed to the programmes, personnel and assets in SC in Nigeria through the provision of specialized, coordinated and focused security management support. Support the Head of Safety and Security develop and maintain country-wide security plan that is consistent with the acceptance model and Save the Children standards; Ensure that all staff understand country-wide security plan and agree to abide by its policies and procedures
Qualification:
- Bachelors degree in a related field; Formal security qualification or advanced security management training. Advanced level of understanding with the philosophy and mode of operation of NGOs
- A minimum of 5 years field based experience in complex and insecure settings, preferably in more than one country with large teams of staff with Experience in liaising with civilian, police and military government authorities, as well as with regional, national and international institutions.
- Experience of incident reporting, incident mapping, intelligence collation and analysis functions, set up and execution of an incident warning system (warden system), compilation of security reports and assessments; Strong analytical capacity, resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of security within programmes and ensuring the most effective support to line management
Position: Safety and Welfare Officer: X5
(Zamfara / Katsina / Jigawa / Lagos / Plateau)
The Safety and Welfare Officer will work closely with the National Safety & Security Manager and Zamfara Field Manager to carry out safety and security assessments, make recommendations and provide support for their implementation of SCI Programs in Zamfara, Kebbi & Sokoto. The Safety & Security Officer will facilitate the implementation of Save the Children’s Safety and Security Policy and Standards within country programmes and help drive systemic change in the quality of safety and security management and contribute to building country compliance with safety and security Minimum Standards. He/She will also take forward the organisational security ethos. While on assignment the post holder will play a key role in the capacity building of Safety & Security Focal Points.
Qualification:
- Bachelors degree in a related field; Formal security qualification or advanced security management training, Advanced level of understanding with the philosophy and mode of operation of NGOs
- A minimum of 3 years field based experience in complex and insecure settings, preferably in more than one country with large teams of staff with Experience in liaising with civilian, police and military government authorities, as well as with regional, national and international institutions.
- Experience of incident reporting, incident mapping, intelligence collation and analysis functions, set up and execution of an incident warning system (warden system), compilation of security reports and assessments; Strong analytical capacity, resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of security within programmes and ensuring the most effective support to line management
How to Apply:
Kindly send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 16th July, 2013 explaining why you are suitable to: Nigeria.Recruitment@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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