SCUK Nigeria Current Employment Openings

Save the Children is a leading international organization helping children in need around the world. First established in 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 case of natural disasters, war and conflict.

Job Title: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT MANAGER
Location: Kano
Responsibilities
Development and management of teh M&E and communication strategies for the Northern Nigeria Nutrition Programme.
Qualifications
Advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management
5 years of direct experience of monitoring and evaluation related to one or more of these fields: health, HIV, nutrition and/or economics.

Job Title: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Location: Kano
Responsibilities
To develop media and communication strategies for the nutrition programme in Northern Nigeria and to lead on delivering these strategies.
Qualifications
Minimum of a BA in communication and 1 year experience as a health journalist or in media handling.

Job Title: LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Location: Zamfara
Responsibilities
To strengthen the capacity of the Local Government Area (LGA) nutrition focal person or team (as designated by the LGA) in management, delivery and advocacy of cost-effective malnutrition prevention and treatment interventions.
Qualifications
At least a B.A. in programme management, health and nutrition, or related social science. Strong programme management background with least 2 years of professional experience in managing health and/or nutrition programmes.

Job Title: BASE MANAGER
Location: Zamfara
Responsibilities
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.
Management of security policy and representation of Save the Children UK. ww.nigerianbestforum.com
Management of support staff based in the field office.
Qualifications
Health background (doctor, nurse, midwife, etc)
At least 5 years of professional experience, 3 years  of experience on IYCF and breastfeeding counseling.

Job Title: INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD FEEDING TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Location: Zamfara
Responsibilities
Support implementation of IYCF activities by providing training and guidance to STAs, LTAs and government counterparts.
Qualifications
Health background (doctor, nurse, midwife,etc)
At least 5 years of professional experience,, 3 years experience on IYCF and breastfeeding counseling.

Job Title: AREA MANAGER
Location: Kastina
Responsibilities
The Area Manager has overall responsibility for ensuring integrated, high quality program delivery and a safe and effective present of Save the Children in the assigned field location.
S/he maintains effective relationships with all other key players in the area (NGO, UN, and governmental) to ensure effective coordination of activities and ability to implement.
Qualifications
Degree in a related field, masters preferable.

Method of Application
Applicants MUST state the role applied for on the subject line of the email otherwise they will be automatically disqualified. To apply, send your CV and Coverletter explaining why you are suitable for the position to vacancy@scuknigeria.org

Application Deadline: 12th November 2011.