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The Job Holder will support the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting on the Education project. In addition, support the Education project team to ensure commitment and involvement of local authorities and community members in the project; and support community mobilization to ensure participation, sustainability of the project as well as that the voices of community members, including women and children are heard.

The job holder provides coordination and engagement with relevant Education stakeholders including SUBEBs, Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs), State Ministries of Education and other relevant State Ministries. The job holder will also be working closely with community leaders, religious leaders as well as community members.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme Implementation

• With support from the Education Specialist, develop, implement and monitor quarterly, monthly and weekly activity plans to achieve expected results. This includes planning of activities, budgets and procurement.
• Ensure that all planned activities are implemented on time, to quality measures and within budget as per the monthly plan. Where challenges arise, ensure that these are flagged early, communicated to the Education Specialist and addressed in a timely manner way.
• Lead the preparation of all procurement and administrative documents required for programme implementation.
• Work with teachers and community to increase education service provision e.g. initiating second shifts in existing formal primary schools.
• Lead on planning and capacity building training workshops for teachers and other education actors.
• Work with the community mobilization team and communities (leaders, parents, etc.) and disseminate information about education issues and available services.
• Support the establishment of temporary classrooms or the rehabilitation of formal schools in collaboration with the senior construction coordinator.
• Provide support on youth/adolescent programming, including, life skills, catch-up classes, basic literacy/numeracy, and alternative/accelerated education.
• Hold meetings with stakeholders including schools, local councils and other organizations serving children and community to understand their education priorities, familiarize them with the projects and its objectives and engage them in the process.
• Keep proper records of field expenditures when appropriate and report on these to the Program Manager.
• Ensure that the Education programme is implemented in ways that are responsive to communities and children, in line with SC’s principles, values and strategic plan and compliant with SC’s procedures.

Teacher Supervision and Mentorship

• Support, encourage and monitor the teachers supported by the programme to ensure children learn in a safe and protective environment.
• Gain technical knowledge on education and other relevant areas so as to provide support and trainings to the supported teachers, SBMC members and other relevant stakeholders to maintain the standards and improve the quality of project activities.
• Identify any staffing issues and coordinate closely with the Education Specialist to resolve them.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Work with the MEAL team to ensure that all programme data is properly and regularly collected, check data and ensure that it is logically presented to the Program Manager.
• Collect and compile project data from the schools, teachers and SBMC members based on the standard formats and submit regular reports capturing achievements, case studies and lessons learned to the Program Manager.
• Contribute to the preparation of internal and external reports.
• Participate in team reviews of results and programme progress and/or project evaluation when and as requested.

Collaboration & Representation

• Represent Save the Children in a professional manner.
• Liaise with other stakeholders, including schools, local leaders, partners and participates in relevant meetings.
• Collaboration with other team members across to ensure synergies and consistency in our programming approaches.
• Represent programming with local government, NGOs, communities and within SC as appropriate.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
• Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity. 

General:

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Minimum first-degree qualification – BSc/BA/HND level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience
• Minimum of 2 years post NYSC progressive professional experience as a teacher or Education/Curriculum work in an NGO/INGO
• Demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of children in the school and community.
• Strong understanding of the contextual situation related to education.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proven technical knowledge and skills in the field of participatory development, child participation, education.
• Ability to travel independently, including to rural communities and work long hours.
• Strong verbal and written English skills and in the local language.
• Strong interpersonal skills the ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Strong reporting skills
• Good computer skills (MS Office, including Outlook for email)
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches. 

Desirable

• Background in Emergency programing is an asset.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Cross River/Benue state culture and the diversity of ethnic groups and People of Concern.
• Ability to speak Local languages.

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities 

• The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

• We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

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ROLE PURPOSE: 

The Digital Media and Internal Communications Specialist will provide the highest technical guidance and support to staff throughout the country on ensuring appropriate content gathering and dissemination, web and social media coverage, documentation and representation of Save the Children’s work in Nigeria with an ultimate goal of boosting brand and visibility. The post holder will lead and coordinate the implementation of a range of exciting projects for the team including but not limited to the creation of internal and external communications materials (including but not limited to brochures, monthly newsletters, infographics, project/programme profiles, and videos), information management tasks, building a social media profile, leading on member and donor engagement for support to fundraising and visibility of country programmes across SCI, and will oversee the creation of a wide range of communications, media and information content. He/she will ensure adherence to Save the Children’s brand guidelines, policy as well as procedures and that the rights of families and children are respected in all materials produced and disseminated (voice, photo, video, written).

S/he will be working in rapid-onset or slow-onset/ chronic emergencies. The role is to deliver vital media and communication products that enable excellent coverage and reflection of country programs and responses for the media, key stakeholders, partners and fundraising activities for members and across Save the Children International. 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Organizational Profile and Visibility:

Raise the profile of Save the Children in Nigeria, both nationally and internationally.  Ensure that the branding and communication guidelines of Save the Children are uniformly and consistently followed across the Nigerian Country Office

• Plan and execute strategic communications (all channels) to increase engagement, visibility and voice for SCI’s programs.
• Design, review and/or sign-off visibility and communication products based on SCI branding guidelines before procurement and dissemination. 

Website, social media, and Workplace:

• Build engagement and manage social media profiles for SCI to enhance voice, awareness, and relevance. 
• Identify and adapt relevant social media trends to increase engagement. 
• Identify, escalate and manage issues when required with the support of senior colleagues.
• Ensure timely, regular, and live updates on existing activities across Nigeria on our various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram. YouTube and Twitter), the Website and Workplace.
• Engage in social media outreach activities and devise social media toolkits and tweet sheets based on the priorities identified.
• Work closely with the media and communication manager on the production and dissemination of materials for print/online/voice/visual. 

Information and Communications:

• Lead on information and communication flows between all in-country programs and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Produce communications and information materials, such as, brochures, newsletter, info graphics, project/programme profiles, and videos etc; to build the Country Response’s visibility and engagement with Save the Children members, Regional Office/Centre, partners and relevant stakeholders to support programmes, advocacy and programmes.
• Produce accurate, clear and consistent information and communication outputs relating to emergency situation, campaigns and Save the Children’s response and programmes – including key messages, Q&A’s, briefings and factsheets.
• Oversee the production of community-facing communications materials to support programmes.
• Work with the Knowledge Management focal person on the production of compelling photo stories, case studies and audio-visual materials from the field to highlight Save the Children`s work, including the commissioning of photography and film when required and in line with SCI policies and procedures (all consent on file and available).
• Tailor communication styles to different audiences with responsibility for ensuring terminology, branding and visibility in all materials, and ensure that SCI’s mandate as an impartial, neutral and humanitarian organisation is imparted in all communications.
• Successfully promoting and strengthening the profile of SCI in Nigeria through the social media and other exhibition opportunities.
• Work with celebrities, girl champions and social media influencers to engage strategic audiences.
• Regularly evaluate results and impact of communications activities.
• Ensure that relevant programs have communication plans, oversee and support the implementation of communications plans.
• Build the capacity of partner organizations for communications, as well as ensuring any joint communications projects are in-line with SCI policies and standards, including branding and visibility.

Building and maintaining effective relationships:

• Sourcing out Celebrities with high presence on social media and engaging them for strategic communications.
• Identifying and engaging communications consultants in Nigeria with support from the procurement and logistics department.
• Improve internal communications at the country, regional and global level and ensure updates are produced and circulated highlighting successes and sharing best practices.

Project Design, Coordination, Implementation, Management and Others:

• S/he shall actively engage in project proposal development processes with the PDQ/NBD Unit and ensures that Digital Media and Communication objectives are embedded in all programs/projects.
• S/he shall provide technical assistance and oversight to, and/or coordinate, manage and implement Digital Media and Communication heavy projects.
• Proactively contribute to, and support, the implementation of Advocacy and Campaign Department’s annual vision, objectives and plan of action, and take the lead on the delivery of the objectives under Communication, Digital Media and the Website category.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Advocacy and Campaign.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Holds the team accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
• Creates a managerial environment within the communications team to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a country and global scale.

Collaboration:

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
• Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence.
• Displays consistent excellent judgement.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Graduated with a Degree in Communication, Journalism, Digital Media, Mass Communication or Public Relations from a recognized higher educational institution. 
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience, preferably in similar positions in INGOs in Nigeria.
• Proven experience in developing and managing the production of communications materials for INGOs or other similar Organisation. Can produce accurate, clear and consistent information and communication outputs relating to both programme support and humanitarian situation – including key messages, Q&A’s and factsheets, case studies, press releases, media statements, briefs etc.
• Evidence of excellent English verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of different audiences including donors, partners and the ‘general public’. The ability to strategically target a wide range of audiences is essential. 
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Excellent diplomacy and negotiation skills, i.e., applicable internally and externally.
• Creativity and desire to learn.
• The ability to deliver in high-pressure situations, with changing deadlines and priorities. 
• Experience in leading information and communication flows between a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to gather case studies, testimonies, and information on different programmes. Excellent IT skills, especially in PowerPoint, SharePoint, and social media analytics, and experience with design software such as Photoshop is an advantage.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion. Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
• An initiative-taking, proactive, inspiring attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload and solve problems quickly with limited support.
• Ability to fact-check, proofread, edit and draft materials.
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
• Commitment and interest in Save the Children's mission, vision, and values. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.