Save the Children Uk Job Vacancies, Kano, Abuja, Nigeria

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Chief of Party (Infant & Nutrition, Northern Nigeria

Ref         6346

Region    Africa - West and Central

Country  Nigeria

Job Location     Kano

Position Type    Fixed Term

Budget Responsibility over £20 million

Line Management Responsibility    5-10

Annual Salary and Benefits  Compettitive Package with benefits of an internal post

Contract Duration      12 months

Closing date for applications          31 July 2011

  

They have been working in Nigeria since 2001, developing quality projects driven by children and by building an active network of partner organisations, we’ve shown that positive changes can be made. Their activity in nutrition and maternal, child and newborn health is expanding rapidly. In response to their growing programmes they need a Chief of Party to strategically lead and manage their Infant and Child Nutrition programme in Northern Nigeria, working with their consortium partners.

The applicant will have experience of managing large consortiums and be able to represent the Nutrition programme at a strategic level. Diplomatic in approach with strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-consortium programme performance and maintain the technical quality of its programme. It is an exciting time for Save the Children in Nigeria; can you help deliver real change in children’s lives?

Logistics Manager

Ref         6533

Region    Africa - West and Central

Country  Nigeria

Job Location     Abuja

Position Type    Fixed Term

Budget Responsibility less than £1 million

Line Management Responsibility    1 - 5

Annual Salary and Benefits  Competetive package with benefits

Contract Duration      18 months (renewable)

Closing date for applications          31 July 2011

 Introduction

 The Logistics Manager will be based in Abuja, but will travel frequently to field sites (up to 40% of time). By providing technical support to programme logistics offices on all aspects of logistics and operational programme delivery, the logistics manager will help programmes offices to:

 Minimise operational running costs through the effective utilization and allocation of resources and helping programme develop effective recharge mechanisms

 Improve accountability to donors and beneficiaries through implementation of regular reporting and strong control mechanisms

 Improve the quality and timeliness of projects

The Logistics Manager has overall responsibility for the co-ordination and management of all logistics activities within the country and will provide support, capacity building and oversight to logistics staff in field locations. The post holder will report regularly to the Country Director in Nigeria and the Regional Logistics to ensure effective and accountable logistics operations in accordance with Save the Children’s best practice and NGO Code of Conduct.

Contract, Compliance & Mobilisation Manager

Ref         5916

Region    Africa - West and Central

Country  Nigeria

Job Location     Kano

Position Type    Fixed Term

Budget Responsibility None

Line Management Responsibility    None

Annual Salary and Benefits  GBP 26,454 + full benefit package

Contract Duration      25 months

Closing date for applications          31 July 2011

Additional Information

Please be aware that applications may be viewed and applicants contacted prior to the close date.

The organisation works with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself.   children need to be kept safe so the selection process reflects the organisation's commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

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