Program Officer at Save The Children

To support the GSK project to effectively deliver on the activities of the project. Support the national & state MNCH Advisor to ensure effective delivery of GSK activities in Kaduna and Gombe states. He / She will support project roll out, and implementation; including ensuring that project outputs are delivered timely.

The incumbent will:

• Work with partners including governments at the respective states under the supervision of the MNCH   Advisor and respond to issues needing GSK support. 
• Work with SC procurement team to plan & follow through GSK procurement as planned
• Liaise with MNCH Advisor to collate monthly reports.
• In collaboration with Admin, organise & participate in meetings, workshops, seminars as directed by MNCH   Advisor taking minutes and developing reports of the meetings as contribution to knowledge management.
• Draft progress reports & quarterly reports and forward to the MNCH advisor for inputs and submission to the project Manager.
• Perform other related duties as required by the MNCH Advisor.

Competencies

• Professionalism
• Ability and experience with working with a diverse stakeholders.
• Motivated to work in a team to yield results.
• Resilient in the face of challenges.
• Planning and Organizing
• Proven ability to plan, organize and manage his/her work.
• Teamwork 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a science course, sociology, development studies
• Ability to work and interact well in teams and with diverse groups
• Collaborative work approach
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Computer literacy
• Fluency in English

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate and to set priorities, manageable workplans and evaluate progress.
• Ability to build support from staff across teams and across members, and to build the capacity of others.
• Ability to work in partnership with government and other organizations’ staff.
• Independence, adaptability and flexibility.
• Commitment to team working and understanding of how to contribute.
• Commitment to SCI mission, values and approach (includes child protection, equal opportunities and health and safety).
• Experience in planning, managing and delivering a programme, including costing, managing and monitoring budgets.
• Effective resource planning and budgeting.

Desirable

• Previous experience with local and or international NGOs will be an advantage 
• Experience in Public health.
• Broad understanding of rights and development issues, international relations and international humanitarian systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Hausa Languages