National Program Manager at Save The Children

ROLE PURPOSE
Strategically lead and manage the Infant and Child Nutrition programme in Northern Nigeria; accountable for the achievement of programme deliverables and delivery of the joint log-frame within the consortium of Save the Children and with UNICEF.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

•     Proven ability to manage large consortiums with a minimum of 4 years experience managing multi-regional or multi-country programmes
•     Demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding programme targets, while maintaining technical quality.
•     Ability to represent the nutrition programme at a strategic level and engage and influence key stakeholders
•     Demonstrated experience of working with national and/or regional level government structures to strengthen the capacity of the state to take ownership for and deliver services.
•     Self-motivated and results orientated.
•     Highly numerically articulate with a track record of data manipulation and use of spreadsheets and reporting systems.
•     Experience in management of finance and budget monitoring and risk management.
•     Proven ability to motivate and develop others
•     Highly diplomatic and emotionally intelligent with strong oral and written communication skills.
•     Strong communication, and interpersonal skills in English, with substantial experience in managing multicultural teams
•     Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise
•     Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in
•     Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles

Desirable experience

•     Post-graduate qualification in Public Health, or Nutrition or Food Security related relevant discipline
•     Substantial experience of working and living in Africa, ideally with professional experience in Nigeria
•     Demonstrable understanding of Value for Money and DFID results agenda.
•     Ability to coach and mentor multi-sectorial partners