IYCF Officer at Save The Children

Responsibility
To support the implementation of IYCF activities by providing training and guidance to SC staff and government counterparts

Qualifications:

•     Health background (doctor, nurse, midwife, etc).
•     At least 3 years experience on IYCF and breastfeeding counselling.
•     Previous experience with local and international NGOs.
•     Experience in Nutrition and in community based programmes.
•     Computer literate.
•     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.
•     Strong communications skills (both written and verbal) in English and Hausa.
•     Independence, adaptability and flexibility.
•     Commitment to team working and understanding of how to contribute.
•     Commitment to SC’s mission, values and approach (includes child protection, equal opportunities and health and safety).
•     Broad understanding of rights and development issues, international relations and the international humanitarian systems.