Job Vacancies at Save The Children

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:  

• The Information Technology Support officer shall be accountable on the following key areas in Maiduguri field office of Save the Children International program in Nigeria:

Network Management

• Setup Office IT infrastructure, with support from the IT coordinator
• Manage network in Yobe field office
• Troubleshooting, ensuring an effective network connection and maintaining the entire local area network installed at the Yobe field office
• Install, troubleshooting and maintain networked devices e.g., printers, scanners, etc.
• Maintain record of the local network, VPN connection and the wide area network installed and terminated in Yobe field office
• In consultation with the IT Coordinator, ensure that staff visiting from other field offices/country offices, ERPs and consultants have the necessary IT assistance to enable them carry out their official assignments during their stay

Hardware Support

• Configure and install systems and set up new users.
• Carry out routine preventive maintenance/checks and troubleshoot problems with assigned field offices.  Ensure all IT hardware equipment and computer accessories/peripherals are maintained effectively
• Ensure all IT issues in Yobe field office are resolved in a timely manner. 
• Perform IT hardware inventory update as necessary

Telecommunications Management

• Ensure the Yobe field office has a functioning voice network (IP PBX). All devices are functioning and the service is cost effective
• Troubleshooting technical problems with mobile subscriptions and IP Phone.
• Ensure radio and satellite equipment is operational. Ensure satellite phones are working and SIM cards are activated at all times

Asset Management

• In collaboration with the assets team and the IT coordinator
• Ensure good asset management at the Yobe field office through maintenance of an accurate and up to date asset register and inventory tracking system, in close collaboration with the Logistics and Administrative support teams
• Responsible to make sure that all assets (IT and office equipment) are correctly used
• Oversee the issuance and return of assets to/from staff and record all asset movements and disposals of IT equipment

Incident Management

• Providing first level support to Yobe field office
• Communicating any service disruptions to users, opportunities and other relevant policies 
• Carry out any other tasks required by the IT coordinator

Security and Backup

• Keep the network and all computer systems safe, secure, and virus-free.
• Report any alleged or suspected misuse of IT systems/equipment, lapses of security and major violations of organizational standards to the IT coordinator  
• Ensure proper backup of all staff information, files, and folders

Power Backup

• Monitor installation of independent power backup system (solar), for communications equipment in Yobe field office
• Supervise regular maintenance of independent power backup system (solar), for communications equipment in Yobe field office

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 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 to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

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

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

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ROLE PURPOSE: 

• The Nurse will work with the Field Medical Doctors to provide clinical care for childhood and maternal health needs. S/He will also maintain accurate patient records, provide input into SCI reports and actively participate in the smooth functioning of the supported PHCs.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Provision of high-quality Nursing care to complicated SAM cases.

• Triage all patient coming to the primary healthcare centers
• Work with MOH staff to conduct detailed history taking, vital signs, physical examination and rapid testing
• Provide quality nursing clinical care to all patients seeking care at the supported health facilities
• Ensure Nursing and clinical care provided is in accordance with the National guidelines
• Ensure caregiver are well informed about the health condition of their patients
• Work closely with facility staff to conduct regular health information sessions on adequate nutrition, health seeking behaviour, facility delivery, childhood immunization, family planning etc.
• Provide group and one-on-one counselling during ANC and PNC
• Provide adequate support to mother with special needs
• Ensure all ANC attendees receive routine care
• Ensure delivery are conducted in line with best practice
• Ensure rooming-in and bedding-in and essential newborn care
• Provide adequate counselling for patients with chronic non-communicable diseases
• Report any medical or clinical complications on timely basis to the doctor and other team members.
• Mentor and provide on-the-job training on clinical topics and documentation to CHEW and J-CHEW
• Respect of approved protocols for management of childhood and maternal conditions.
• Correct use of programme monitoring and evaluation (recording) tools in reporting and recording.
• Appropriate use of resources, stock control and ordering procedures.
• Ensure requisition for medicines are done on a timely manner considering buffer stocks
• Ensure compliance with standard medical precaution and standard medical waste management
• Work with the field medical officer, MOH team to conduct outreach services providing quality live saving health interventions
• Support community level health meetings, trainings and other engagement in close coordination with community health mobilization assistant.
• Ensure the utilization of medicines, medical supplies, other medical commodities are routinely documented in the relevant tools
• Ensure timely collection and compilation of quality data for the production of quantitative and qualitative reports regarding all SC activities.
• Support the nurse in charge in the development of weekly and monthly reports on activities, and any other ad hoc report that may be required. 
• Participate in medical meetings
• Conduct weekly disease surveillance reporting

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 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 to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

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

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.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• B.Sc. Nursing or RN,RM
• At least two years post-graduation experience
• Previous experience with NGOs  and humanitarian setting
• Experience in Nutrition and in community based programmes 
• Training and experience on treatment of acute malnutrition
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English, Kanuri and Hausa
• Ability to work in partnership with government and other NGO staff 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills 
• Valid practice license

Additional skills

• Ability to work effectively both independently (with minimal supervision) and as a member of a team
• Commitment to gender equity, child rights, community empowerment, and grassroots development approaches
• Effective planning and organising skills
• Effective interpersonal skills

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ROLE PURPOSE: 

• The Stabilization Care Doctor will ensure quality of services in the target HF through strengthening capacities on the clinical management according to national and WHO guidance and facilitating integration of services related to newborn and child health.
• With the support of the Primary Healthcare Technical Coordinator, He/She will oversee the day-to-day activities/services provided at the PHC centers and will generally support the documentation and stock-management of commodities, medicines/consumables and data tools.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide day to day technical and programmatic support related to clinical, nutritional and integrated medical services at the facility level guided by national guidelines, strategies and approaches related to the implementation of high quality medical service programs.
• Support clinical triage, clerking, examination and management of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
• Support MOH staff to determine cases that will require referral to higher center
• Build capacity of Existing healthcare worker through on the job training and mentoring session
• In collaboration with MOH staff, nurses/midwives lead the conduct of outreach services, providing live saving primary healthcare services.
• Support MOH staff on rational use of pharmaceutical and medical equipment
• Ensure consumption of pharmaceuticals monitored.
• Ensure that all the required medical equipment are available and functional at all times across supported facilities
• Support regular trouble soothing and maintenance of medical equipment and ensure prompt repair or replacement of damaged equipments
• Oversee the community level health activities through close coordination with the nurses/midwives and the community health mobilization Assistant.
• Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to Clinical, nutritional and integrated medical services and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs.
• Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents and work plans.
• Ensure health facility environment is safe for children and mothers
• Ensure compliance with standard medical waste management.
• Works closely with assigned team to ensure activities are implemented according to standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
• Build capacity of Existing healthcare worker through on the job training and mentoring session
• Capacity building for Community Health Workers (CHWs) through organized trainings.
• Provide oversight for community level meetings, activities and other engagements
• Develop work plan for PHC services and community level health interventions according to the expected progress of the project.
• Provide day-to-day mentoring to facility health workers
• Support regular integrated joint supportive supervision to health facility
• Comply with SCI Global Medical procedure and tool and ensure prompt medical incidence reporting

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 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 to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

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

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.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Medical Degree (MB,BS)
• Valid practicing licence
• NYSC certificate or Exemption certificate
• At least three years post-graduation experience
• Previous experience with NGOs and humanitarian setting
• Training and experience in IMCI and SRH programming
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English and Hausa
• Ability to work in partnership with government and other NGO staff
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within a team setting
• Independence, adaptability and flexibility with good workload management, multitasking and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills

Additional skills

• Ability to work effectively both independently (with minimal supervision) and as a member of a team
• Commitment to gender equity, child rights, community empowerment, and grassroots development approaches
• Effective planning and organising skills
• Effective interpersonal skills

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KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Program Development

• Establish and build capacity of the field-based health staff in prioritized health interventions within SC programs.
• Work with the Health and Nutrition Manager in strategic planning for future health programs
• Work with the Health and Nutrition Manager, New Business Development and Program Operations team to draft concepts and proposals for future funding following protocols and formats of each relevant donor
• Work with the Health and Nutrition Manager in ensuring that field-based health teams integrate different health related sectors (mental health, nutrition and GBV) into proposed program

Program support

• Manage and coordinate all activities under the health component across the implementation areas
• Lead the development of project implementation tools e.g DIP, BvA
• Facilitate the implementation of monthly work plans for health programs in liaison with field-based health staff
• Support in organizing and coordinating technical review meetings with field-based staff on quarterly basis
• Participate in relevant monthly technical working group meetings scheduled by MOH.
• Ensures quality clinical consultations, treatment, referral and follow up activities follow the National and WHO protocols
• Work closely with Health team in the field to improve routine EPI in the catchment areas by building their capacities.
• Monitor and promote integration of health and nutrition activities for maximum impact
• Facilitate collaboration and integration between Health, Nutrition, WASH and FSL in project development and implementation
• Support health-related operational research as required
• In collaboration with field-based health and MEAL team contribute to documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and best practices
• Work in collaboration with field-based health teams in development of case studies and success stories on a monthly basis
• Work closely with field-based health teams and ensure quality benchmarks are utilized in service delivery
• Contribute to the achievement of CO health related KPI

Advocacy and coordination

• Representation of SCI in relevant platforms as delegated by Health and Nutrition Manager (Child Health Technical Working Group, Vaccination platforms, COVID-19, Emergency responders and others)
• Represent the organization to UN, health cluster, international and national NGOs and Ministry of Health at health coordination meetings as well as other meetings which are relevant to country programs and enhance the organizations visibility
• Participate in SC regional and global technical meetings focusing on child survival, maternal newborn health, adolescent health, clinical governance, and all relevant Community of Practice meetings.
• Ensure appropriate and consistent health related education and advocacy messaging to key actors including: donors, Cluster, SCI staff, partners, mothers and other carers at all programming contact points. 

Training and capacity building

• Provide technical guidance on child health, adolescent health, maternal and newborn health to MOH facility staff, SCI field office clinical staff and partners
• Participate in trainings to improve medical performance for SCI staff and/or partners
• Build capacity among SCI and partner staff to accurately compile monthly activity reports and, together with medical logistic staff, assist with stock consumption/distribution plans.
• Provide technical guidance to field based health staff on clinical governance tools for clinical service delivery
• Work with and liaise with field-based health teams in conducting monthly and quarterly assessments in the facilities utilizing the approved checklists
• Facilitate supportive supervision to field based health teams in collaboration with relevant government stakeholders
• Facilitate and lead in the quarterly assessments of clinical services using the approved clinical quality scorecard

Quality Assurance, Performance management and capacity building

• Work with the MEAL team to develop and operationalise quality benchmarks including beneficiary feedback mechanisms and accountability to the communities, being mindful of cultural norms and practices
• Work with the lead clinical supervisor to ensure that there is a Quality Assurance Scorecard system in place to monitor and course correct practices, as needed. ·
• Create and maintain a positive working relationship with the health team as well as partner staff
• Assist in the selection and training of qualified program health staff.
• Ensure professional development for national health staff through assessment of training needs and capacity building activities. 
• Work closely with the health teams to determine the training needs of the medical staff.
• Overseeing trainings of all MOH healthcare staff, including Doctors, nurses, midwives and other technical staff to ensure that the provided trainings are of acceptable quality and address the identified needs and to ensure sustainability of programs

Health Information Management

• work with field based HMIS officers in timely reporting of data into the national health management system DHIS2 on monthly basis
• work with the MEAL team to develop performance trends for key service delivery performance indicators
• facilitate data review meetings with health teams in reviewing periodic progress against prioritized key performance indicators in child health, maternal newborn health, adolescent health and disease surveillance

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI 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 to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

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

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

Qualification and Experience

Essential

• Medical doctor or public health specialist (with clinical background)
• At least 5 years’ experience in primary health care and general practice.
• Previous supervisory experience and experience managing budget
• Work experience in humanitarian emergencies
• Work experience with International Non–Governmental Organization ((INGO)

Desirable

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility, motivation, and maturity
• Ability to work within a tight timeframe,
• Willingness to travel extensively in the field.
• English language skills
• Good knowledge of quality standards and quality controls related to medical practice.

Skills

• Demonstrable experience in M&E
• Good presentation and facilitation skills
• Proven conceptual skills and an ability to think and plan strategically
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to train and mentor staff
• Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload
• Excellent spoken and written English and local language (North east of Nigeria)
• Good computer skills (particularly Excel, Word and databases)
• Experience in nutrition project data management and CMAM programing
• Having an operational experience will be a plus advantage.

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ROLE

• Work closely with the Program manager on the Nagis system and any other financial service provider, to support the use of the offline application and card printing for project participants. In addition, provide overall support to issues related to the management of beneficiaries' cards including the printing of lost or damaged cards, card activation, card storage, beneficiary's complaints about shopping, lost pins, and other related issues that may arise during food distribution at various vendor’s outlets for a timely response to beneficiary’s complaint.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

With support from the Program Manager:

• With the support of the mobilization team, assist in sensitization of community structures, project participants, and traditional authorities on the use of Nagis devices and applications for food redemption
• With supportive supervision oversee the use of Nagis applications in the delivery of cash and voucher transfers and help ensure the resolution of any problems;
• Follow up with the MEAL coordinator/specialist on the assessment carried out by the team for potential enrolment into the food assistance program.
• With the support of the market team, conduct training on the use of Nagis application to newly hired vendors and vendor’s key staff on the use of Nagis application and devices in conducting transactions.
• Communicate with Nagis on the newly enrolled beneficiary's photo card data for printing and activation.
• Organize and lead staff, partners, and volunteers in carrying out biometrics capture of project participants across all implementing communities
• Assist in training of SCI staff and partner staff on system and application update
• Actively support relevant field assessments to identify the beneficiaries’ needs and viable business opportunities, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs
• Support the implementation and monitoring of all activities, at the field level, as laid out in the Detail Implementation Plan (DIP).
• Assist in the registration of target families, ensuring that the data is collected and is recorded appropriately
• Compile and submit regular Nagis project reports and updates
• Support the MEAL team to map, identify and register program participants.
• Identify emerging issues related to the Nagis system and make a recommendation for further solutions.

Overall:

• Ensure that you work to the best of your ability and demonstrate high levels of commitment to Save the Children International and our vision, mission, and values to ensure the objectives of your role and the country program are met;
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of all Save the Children International resources to keep costs low and ensure safety in the workplace; and
• Comply with the requirements of the Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy to ensure maximum protection for children.

Capacity Building:

• Supervise, hire and orient team members on any Nagis-related issues or upgrade to the system.
• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.
• Provide team members with information, tools, and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives.
• Contribute to country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem-solving options, and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.
• Identify any gaps or capacity needs within the team and ensure training and capacity building are incorporated into program planning.

Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:

• Ensure that Save the Children's work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and support Interagency Coordination forums, advocating for the specific needs of children. This may involve supporting coordination working groups within the IDP camps and host communities or target project sites.
• Contribute to communications and media work as required through correction of data and information and sharing with the project heads

CORE BEHAVIOURS

• Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles:
• Participates in disaster coordination mechanisms and interagency cooperation
• Recognize opportunities to evolve the current humanitarian portfolio into a more effective and impactful portfolio addressing the changing needs of conflict-affected populations.
• Contribute to countrywide strategy development.

Achieving results effectively:

• Ensures efficient and transparent use of resources in accordance with internal controls
• Establishes staff engagement mechanisms.
• Addresses difficult situations and makes tough decisions confidently and calmly
• Considers the wider impact of decisions to be made in the short and long-term.
• Continuously provides feedback and updates to achieve improved results
• Coordinates with stakeholders to avoid duplication and maximize resources
• Documents lessons learned and apply them to future projects

Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships:

• Establishes and maintains clear communication and dialogue with disaster and conflict-affected people and other stakeholders
• Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with communities, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure effective coordination with relevant working groups, UN, ICRC, and colleagues I/NGO agencies.

Operating safely and securely:

• Identifies and communicates risk and threats and minimizes these for oneself and the agency
• Takes measures to do no harm and to minimize risks for partners and the communities
• Reduces vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the organization
• Demonstrates an understanding of wider UN/NGO security coordination and how the organization can benefit from, and contribute to, those mechanisms
• Managing yourself in a pressured and changing environment:
• Helps team members to practice stress management through prioritization of workloads and modelling of appropriate self-care
• Remains effective and retains perspective in the face of difficult or demanding situations
• Demonstrates personal integrity by using one’s position responsibly and fairly
• Maintains ethical and professional behaviour in accordance with relevant codes of conduct
• Plans to prioritize and perform tasks well under pressure
• Takes responsibility for his/her work and the impact of his/her actions
• Leadership: Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others:
• Demonstrates managerial courage by confronting difficult situations and seeking resolution, and stating willingness to champion ideas
• Demonstrates approachability and trust by listening carefully to others and valuing their contribution, and making others feel comfortable by being open and honest about their thoughts and feelings
• Demonstrates self-development and management by taking responsibility for own development, and actively seeking out feedback to better understand their strengths and weaknesses
• Makes positive statements about work
• Effectively influences others by understanding their interests and showing how they will be met by their own preferred solution
• Gives constructive feedback to enhance capabilities and responsibilities to another for his/her development

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• B.Sc. / HND in a relevant course – Software design, Computer Science, Computer engineering or related relevant discipline
• 3 years post NYSC relevant experience working with a financial service provider in Humanitarian emergency
• Excellent communication skills, calm, with a good sense of working in an intercultural environment;
• Excellent Microsoft Office applications skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Emails, Skype, Web researchers);
• Self-motivated and results-orientated;
• Highly diplomatic and emotionally intelligent with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment and passion for the realization of women’s and girls’ rights and gender equality;
• Knowledge of women’s rights and gender equality and willingness to strengthen her/his capacity in this area; and
• Able to effectively advocate for change and influence others.
• Knowledge of and adherence to the Save the Children Code of Conduct and understanding of other international development guidelines.

Desirable

• High level of communication in a local language related to a working environment
• Familiar with computer and phone applications
• Experience working with a well-known financial service provider that has an offline system/application.

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KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : 

• Developing self and others; Working effectively with others
• Build relationships with other teams to support the resolution of issues and coordination of deliverables i.e. reports
• Support the delivery of capacity building to other teams in the CO and to Partner organisations
• Build relationships with the region and centre and support in the escalation of issues if required
• Communicating with impact, negotiation and coordination
• Engage with and coordinate across multiple stakeholder groups to support the development of high quality proposals
• Support the development of high quality proposals through planning and coordination with PDQ, Finance and other teams 
• Coordinate and review donor reports including adequate planning to ensure deadlines are met
• Communicate and coordinate with Member contacts to understand and record any changes related to donor compliance requirements and reporting dates 
• Facilitate award kick off meetings, including a focus on donor requirements and ensure these occur at the start of each award
• Compliance (systems, processes, donor)
• Understanding of SCI processes and other key donor requirements and communication and adherence to these
• Understanding of the Award Management System (AMS) and reporting functions, and ensure AMS is up to date to drive data quality
• Accountable for driving AMS data completeness and quality for relevant awards
• Support kick off meetings led by the Award Manager and the communication of compliance requirements across the CO
• Monitoring and analysis
• Critical review of proposal budgets to identify budget lines for review or omitted costs
• Work with Operations team and budget holders to develop budgets
• Financial analysis skills to perform award monitoring processes, highlight financial issues to Overseers and Budget Holders and perform further analysis to resolve issues identified
• Understanding of DRC budget codes and ability to work with Program team to determine appropriate structure
• Knowledge of donor budgeting formats to support budget holder understanding
• Portfolio management and strategy
• Support AM Manager to perform portfolio level monitoring and analysis and follow up issues identified and resolve these
• Produce management reports and escalate identified portfolio issues in a timely manner
• Support Award Manager on the regular award review processes on designated awards

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 to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Professional qualification in Business, International Development, Finance/Accounting or similar

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• University degree in International Development, Business Administration or Finance 
• Highly developed interpersonal and English communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Experience managing grants, contracts & sub agreements with knowledge of major funders’ guidelines (e.g. USAID, FCDO, CIDA, GAC etc.)  
• Relevant experience managing donor funded projects with International NGO’s particularly those addressing human/children’s rights and those  applying partnership approaches  
• Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities. Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must
• Ability to proactively identify issues and problem solving skills to address these
• Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Excellent time management and planning capacity
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses

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.

Health and Safety

• The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

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ROLE PURPOSE: 

• To provide support to the project team on Policy analysis, new Programme development, advocacy initiatives, strategy development and pro-poor governance agenda in the delivery of basic social services with focus on improving quality and access to Health Services, Nutrition, Food Security, Education and Child Protection.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

People Management & Leadership

• Have regular meetings with government authorities to update on the progress of programmes.
• Involve relevant authorities in the planning and implementation of programmes through consultation and  joint visits.
• In collaboration with other team members plan and carry out feedback meetings with authorities and beneficiaries.
• Have regular meetings with child right law implementation committee to support the implementation of child protection law in the state.
• Have regular contacts with children parliament, and children clubs to promote child participation.

Programme Development and Quality

• Support actively in the process of implementing Save the Children’s country advocacy strategy on learn, protect, and survive. 
• Prepare concept papers and other relevant documents and initiate and describe project ideas and initiatives in accordance with the program deliverables.
• When working on specific high-priority initiatives, the Advocacy officer will collaborate with colleagues staff and support the analysis process, developing policy positions and programme strategies, establishing new networks and partnerships, and managing coalitions.
• Assist colleagues to strengthen their knowledge and skills/capacities to incorporate governance frameworks, policy research, analysis and advocacy into their work.
• Contribute to development of advocacy strategies proposal writing and fund raising.   

Communication and Representation

• Act as SC’s representative at local, national and international levels with local authorities, partners etc. as required, mainly in events relating to basic services (health/nutrition, FSL and education) programme.
• Represent SC Nigeria CO and communicate SC Nigeria CO's public policy and advocacy positions as and when appropriate to institutions, government, international, national and local organisations as required.
• Support the coordination of the drafting and submission of strategic, planning and reporting documents, including but not limited to strategy documents, the operational plan and annual reports, and ad hoc requests for updates and reports from SC CO and Regional Office.  
• Develop and maintain a professional network for governance issues within Yobe. 
• Dissemination of important information and campaign messages through radio program, online and offline interactions 

Programme Management

• Support consultants involved in writing project designs, case studies or reports, facilitating training events, and conducting policy research, or other such contracted services.  
• Support the implementation of the governance programme including quality control, negotiation with local partners, financial management, documentation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting etc
• Other - Other ad hoc tasks as requested by Line Manager.
• Working Contacts
• Internal- Advocacy Colleagues in Borno and Country Office.
• External- State and Non state actors

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 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 to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

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

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 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Level of Education – First Degree, post graduate is an added advantage 
• Specified Study Area – Social Science
• Desired Number of Years’ Experience – 3 years post NYSC (Advocacy, community mobilization and engagement, social services delivery with a focus on governance and enhanced voice and accountability)
• Language Requirements – English – Excellent and working knowledge of local language(s) 
• Level of IT Expertise Required – Excellent
• knowledge in Nigeria governance especially the North East. Good knowledge of Borno governance structure and dynamics; knowledge of health systems and political terrains is an added advantage
• Ability to clearly communicate and easily relate to federal and state authorities  
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
• Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s commitment to protect children in accordance with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
• Prior Experience Expectations
• Building external networks
• Strategic Planning
• Change Management
• Governance and advocacy
• Enhanced voice accountability
• Training and Facilitation