Save The Children Jobs For Research Team Leader & Assistant

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.

SENIOR RESEARCH TEAM LEADER- MLE

 DETAILS

To provide leadership and oversight for Improving Treatment of the Sick Child through Measurement, Learning, and Evaluation (MLE Program) and serve as the day-to-day in-country point of contact for the Program.

The MLE Program is designed to build on the results and lessons learned from past and concurrent pneumonia and diarrheal disease programs funded by the Foundation as well as other government and donor initiatives.

Evidence and experience will be gathered, analyzed, interpreted and evaluated to inform recommendations for regional and global dissemination to accelerate reductions in child mortality.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate must have a Master’s level degree (PhD preferred) in Public Health, Research Methodology, Epidemiology, Demography or related field; S/he must have at least 6-8 years of progressive experience in the management of research studies and applied M&E for child health issues (including pneumonia and diarrhea treatment) and demonstrated success

managing against programmatic and financial targets and deliverables. S/he should have strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, as well as excellent writing, editing, research. and presentation skills; S/he should have a proven track record in building successful relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders in the global health community; Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills as well as skills in oral and written communications, demonstrated skills at writing clearly and succinctly; S/he should have the ability to produce thorough, high quality work within a tight time frame as well as flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks and work collaboratively within a matrix-oriented environment.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT – MLE

DETAILS

To assist the Senior Research Team Leader in data management including data quality assurance, database maintenance, logistics and coordination for research activities including workshops, conducting literature research, and preparing reports for the Measurement, Learning, and Evaluation (M LE Program).

The MLE Program is designed to build on the results and lessons learned from past and concurrent pneumonia and diarrheal disease programs funded by the Gates Foundation as well as other government and donor initiatives. Evidence and experience will be gathered, analyzed, interpreted and evaluated to inform recommendations for regional and global dissemination to accelerate reductions in child mortality.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (health sciences, social sciences. development studies or other); S/he must have at least 3-5 years of progressive experience working in a similar research position and formal training in research methods at a graduate level will be an asset. She should have skills and experience in conducting data verification, reporting and monitoring, facilitating trainings. workshops and events. transcribing audio data, and in data entry. S/he should also have good writing. editing. research, and presentation skills. S/he should have the ability to lead on detailed logistical tasks such as those required for fieldwork or when organizing events; excellent skills in oral and written communications, good interpersonal skills, and strong quantitative and qualitative research skills are an advantage.

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.