Vacancy Technical Advisor 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.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA TECHNICAL ADVISOR (LTA)

DETAILS

To strengthen the capacity of the Local Government Area (LGA) nutrition focal person or team (as designated by the LGA) in management, delivery, and advocacy of cost-effective malnutrition prevention and treatment interventions (interventions include Infant & Young Child Feeding, Community Management of Acute Malnutrition, Maternal & Child Health Weeks).

Strengthen capacities of LGA personnel/nutrition team on planning, financing and management of nutrition interventions with LGA Team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in programme management, health and nutrition, or related social science; previous experience with local and international NGOs; strong programme management background, including HR management; significant experience in planning, managing and delivering a programme, including costing, managing

and monitoring budgets; effective resource planning. including commodities and technical expertise.

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.