Head Of Hunger & Livelihoods At Save The Children

The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an internationally active non-governmental organization that promotes children's rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries. Save the Children gives children in the United States and around the world what every child deserves – a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When disaster strikes, we put children’s needs first. We advocate for and achieve large-scale change for children. We save children’s lives.

Save the Children is 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.

HEAD OF HUNGER AND LIVELIHOODS

 DETAILS

Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Programme Development and Quality, the incumbent will ensure that all food security an livelihoods programming is of excellent technical quality, attracts significant done funding and contributes to national, regional and global learning, advocacy an programme development. The post holder is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives are successful achieved.

The post-holder shall also contribute to the development and/review of the country strategic direction and actively lead in the development of food security an livelihood policy and programme formulation and ensure adequate integration into strategic directions and activities with the Health, Nutrition, Child Protection an Education thematic sectors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate must have a postgraduate qualification in discipline related to agriculture economics, development economics. agriculture, food security, social science or the relevant discipline or commensurate work experience in lieu of postgraduate qualification significant experience (at least 5 years) in food security and livelihoods programming with specific experience and/or advanced understanding of at least two (2) of the following:

a.    Social protection systems for vulnerable populations especially pastoral and agro pastoral populations;

b.    Experience of running and monitoring cash transfer programmes;

c.    Designing and implementing market assessments and analysis of data collected:

d.    Relevant training and expertise in using Save the Children Household Economy Approach (HEA)

e.    Assessment of Food Security Early Warning Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa.

S/he should have a strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adppt a participatory and consultative management approach; significant experience in relief and rehabilitation programmes in developing countries. with a focus on Food Security and Livelihoods; develop market based programming promoting a better;

nutrition for children and livelihoods development in an integrated approach. S/he should possess strong report writing skills. including experience in writing proposals and donor reports, excellent analytical and computer literacy skills is also required. The candidate should also have an extensive experience in data management and analysis, including data collection tools design, database design and management and data quality checks; sound and mature understanding of rights-based approaches to development and participatory concepts and practical experience in similar context; good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels. taking into account cultural and language difficulties with tact and diplomacy; ability to communicate and maintain good work relations with relevant local authorities in politically sensitive environments; experience of working in insecure/conflict situations and security management; willingness to travel regularly and in difficult circumstances; sensitive to issues affecting children and committed to Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy.

TO APPLY

Kindly send your c.v. and covering letter on or before 23rd January, 2014 explaining why you are suitable to nigeriavacancy@savethechildren.orgstating  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.