Advocacy Program Assistant at Save The Children

Role Purpose

• The project assistant will provide support to implement the Child Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) funded “Nutrition Advocacy” project activities specifically at National, FCT and Gombe State.
• He/she is responsible for implementing daily task that ensures the project meets all SCI related policies and procedures.  
• The project assistant serves as an administrative and technical support to coordinator and CIFF field staff.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Provide support in the day-to-day implementation of the CIFF grant activities.
• Support the Advocacy and Campaign Coordinator to co-facilitate trainings and workshops, draft agenda for meetings, prepare presentations, and participate in the development of, and/or the timely completion/review technical reports such as: activity, monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports; strategic plans and work plans; and other ad hoc report.
• Manage event logistics, travel and accommodation for event participants, consultants and staff.
• Liaise with the administrative department for Programme needs and raise procurement request for the production of IEC materials.
• Support in maintaining good relationship with Government and non-Government partners working on the Project.
• Liaise with the media and communications team to produce contents to be used for evidence gathering and for contribution to the SCI website.
• Manage internal and external correspondence as directed by line manager.
• Under the direction of the national coordinator he/she will represent the project in internal and external events and take notes and provide feedback.
• Perform other duties and tasks as determined by the Line manager.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

• Bachelor Degree.
• Minimum of 1 year practical experience working in nutrition advocacy with Local or international NGO.
• Commitment to SCI’s mission, values and approach.
• Interest in development issues.
• Strong computer skills required, especially the ability to work comfortably in the MS office package
• Ability to work in partnership with government and development partners
• Excellent interpersonal skills end ability to work successfully in team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality;
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work well with people at all levels.
• Strong initiative and self-motivation required, with a commitment to teamwork and effectiveness within a dynamic integrated project.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project’s zones of influence in the North East.
• Fluency in English

Desirable:

• Fluency in Hausa (as there will be occasional travel to  the field)

Deadline
17th February, 2017.

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Role Purpose

• The project assistant will provide support to implement the Child Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) funded “Nutrition Advocacy” project activities specifically at National, FCT and Gombe State.
• He/she is responsible for implementing daily task that ensures the project meets all SCI related policies and procedures.  
• The project assistant serves as an administrative and technical support to coordinator and CIFF field staff.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Provide support in the day-to-day implementation of the CIFF grant activities.
• Support the Advocacy and Campaign Coordinator to co-facilitate trainings and workshops, draft agenda for meetings, prepare presentations, and participate in the development of, and/or the timely completion/review technical reports such as: activity, monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports; strategic plans and work plans; and other ad hoc report.
• Manage event logistics, travel and accommodation for event participants, consultants and staff.
• Liaise with the administrative department for Programme needs and raise procurement request for the production of IEC materials.
• Support in maintaining good relationship with Government and non-Government partners working on the Project.
• Liaise with the media and communications team to produce contents to be used for evidence gathering and for contribution to the SCI website.
• Manage internal and external correspondence as directed by line manager.
• Under the direction of the national coordinator he/she will represent the project in internal and external events and take notes and provide feedback.
• Perform other duties and tasks as determined by the Line manager.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

• Bachelor Degree.
• Minimum of 1 year practical experience working in nutrition advocacy with Local or international NGO.
• Commitment to SCI’s mission, values and approach.
• Interest in development issues.
• Strong computer skills required, especially the ability to work comfortably in the MS office package
• Ability to work in partnership with government and development partners
• Excellent interpersonal skills end ability to work successfully in team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality;
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work well with people at all levels.
• Strong initiative and self-motivation required, with a commitment to teamwork and effectiveness within a dynamic integrated project.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project’s zones of influence in the North East.
• Fluency in English

Desirable:

• Fluency in Hausa (as there will be occasional travel to  the field)

Deadline
17th February, 2017.

go to method of application »

Role Purpose

• The project assistant will provide support to implement the Child Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) funded “Nutrition Advocacy” project activities specifically at National, FCT and Gombe State.
• He/she is responsible for implementing daily task that ensures the project meets all SCI related policies and procedures.  
• The project assistant serves as an administrative and technical support to coordinator and CIFF field staff.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Provide support in the day-to-day implementation of the CIFF grant activities.
• Support the Advocacy and Campaign Coordinator to co-facilitate trainings and workshops, draft agenda for meetings, prepare presentations, and participate in the development of, and/or the timely completion/review technical reports such as: activity, monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports; strategic plans and work plans; and other ad hoc report.
• Manage event logistics, travel and accommodation for event participants, consultants and staff.
• Liaise with the administrative department for Programme needs and raise procurement request for the production of IEC materials.
• Support in maintaining good relationship with Government and non-Government partners working on the Project.
• Liaise with the media and communications team to produce contents to be used for evidence gathering and for contribution to the SCI website.
• Manage internal and external correspondence as directed by line manager.
• Under the direction of the national coordinator he/she will represent the project in internal and external events and take notes and provide feedback.
• Perform other duties and tasks as determined by the Line manager.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

• Bachelor Degree.
• Minimum of 1 year practical experience working in nutrition advocacy with Local or international NGO.
• Commitment to SCI’s mission, values and approach.
• Interest in development issues.
• Strong computer skills required, especially the ability to work comfortably in the MS office package
• Ability to work in partnership with government and development partners
• Excellent interpersonal skills end ability to work successfully in team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality;
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work well with people at all levels.
• Strong initiative and self-motivation required, with a commitment to teamwork and effectiveness within a dynamic integrated project.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project’s zones of influence in the North East.
• Fluency in English

Desirable:

• Fluency in Hausa (as there will be occasional travel to  the field)

Deadline
17th February, 2017.