Vacancies: Field IT Officer, Sub-Grant Specialist, Monitoring and Evaluation Officers
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 IT Officer
Location: Lagos
The IT Officer is to provide IT technical support services to the to all field bases by providing computer training to users; trouble shooting, ensuring timely maintenance of all communication and IT equipment and provide IT based back up support.
Support the field offices on network troubleshooting ensuring an effective network connection, and maintain the entire local area network installed at the supported office locations, Install and configure computer systems and set up new users (i.e. email, anti-virus, etc), Carry out routine preventive maintenance/checks, and support the IT/Information Management Officer to troubleshoot problems with, all IT hardware equipment and computer accessories/peripherals.
Qualifications:
- A university degree in computer Engineering or Electrical, Electronic or equivalent qualification is desirable, 2 Years Prior Experience in a Similar Role, Microsoft, Cisco or related professional-recognized certifications are a distinct advantage, Knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including XP, Windows 2003, and Window 7, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Position: Sub-Grant Specialist (2 positions)
Locations: Kaduna & Bauchi
The Sub- Grant Specialist will ensure the maintenance and administration of a robust and an effective grants management system that is compliant to SC grants systems and guidelines and meet donor requirements. Key areas of accountability will include, Maintenance of an effective and efficient central grant filing system in accordance with SC grant checklist, Preparation of draft donor financial reports and sending to F&GM before submission to Chief Of Party and Country Director, Liaising with budget holders and programme managers in order to prepare financial reports, asset registers and other documents, as required by donors.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance with a recognized professional certificate in accounting – Part II ACA, ACMA, ACCA with Substantial management experience of which at least 3 for the non-profit sector, Experience of managing institutional donor contracts such as DFID, EC, ECHO, USAID.
- Experience of Save the Children financial accounting packages, policies, systems and procedures, International experience preferably gained within an INGO in a relief/emergency setting, Experience or knowledge of working in the region or country programmes Proven experience in grants auditing especially of USAID grant audits
Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Officers (2 positions)
Locations: Kaduna & Bauchi
The main purpose of the job is to assume a lead technical role in developing, implementing and maintaining effective and appropriate Monitoring and Evaluation systems for all project activities in coordination with the project management and state teams in line with BMGF reporting requirements and with SC guidelines and best practices, Based on the project proposal, implementation plan, and donor reporting requirements, develop a system for capturing and documenting data and relevant information on project activities, beneficiaries, outputs, outcomes, and impacts, which is feasible, practical, and “user friendly”, and will obtain valid and reliable information.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of direct experience of monitoring and evaluation related to one or more of these fields: health, HIV, nutrition and/ or economics.
- Strong analytic skills; understanding of a range of methods for monitoring, evaluation and assessment to promote evidence-based learning.
- Demonstrated ability to design, commission, and manage assessment methodologies and evaluation, Advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management.
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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