Job Openings at Save the Children

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Job Holder will coordinate the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting on the Education projects under his area of responsibility in the three states of South South of Nigeria (Cross River, Taraba and Benue states). The Education Specialist will provide technical support to the Education project team to deliver education projects activities on time, quality and within budget in line with SCI and INEE standards and commitments. H/She will lead involvement of local education authorities and community members in the project; and support project team to mobilize community to ensure participation, sustainability of the project as well as the voices of community members, including women and children are heard.

The Education Specialist in close collaboration with the Programme Manager(s) will assist vulnerable children to receive quality education in child-friendly and safe learning environment. The post holder is responsible for assessment, response analysis, design and implementation of the Education component of Save the Children refugees response in the three states of Nigeria. The Education Specialist will particularly ensure the technical support and integrated programing with Child Protection and other program components in the response.

Under the guidance of the Field Manager, Programme Manager and Head of Education, the Education Specialist will ensure that all Education projects are implemented in a coordinated, harmonized and aligned manner, in line with donor requirements and commitments. The Education Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Programme Manager in submission of timely progress reports (narrative and financial) for onwards submission to the donor.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Projects Coordination & Management:

• Hold the project orientation meetings in the 3 States (Cross River, Taraba and Benue) with government officials, INGOs, NNGOs partners. 
• Oversee the coordination and implementation of all the field office  Education projects across Benue and Cross River State in line with the design of the project and donor requirements.
• Establish, maintain and strengthen linkages with the key stakeholders of the project in order to manage and implement project activities as per the projects design.
• Conduct community entry meetings for the two education projects in the targeted Local Government Areas of interventions.
• Monitor and ensure timely and quality reports are submitted as per the reporting requirements. 
• Working closely with Project Manager, Head of Education, Awards, Operations Team, Supply Chain, Finance and MEAL to ensure quality program delivery, documentation and reporting of progress.

Operational Planning and implementation

• Education Specialist will ensure planning, development, implementation, monitoring, documentation and reporting for Benue and Cross River States.
• Effectively support the EiE Coordinator and Officers in developing weekly, monthly and annual plans, in line with Education Projects design and Save the Children International planning guidelines.
• Education Specialist will ensure compliance with the agreed work plans and that programme objectives and targets are being realized in line with the funding proposal.
• Provide guidance to the project staff through the planning processes to develop plans that are cost effective and in line with donors funding.
• Maintain high standard of transparency and accountability in the course of project implementation while ensuring integrity and timeliness of activities implementation in meeting programme objectives, compliance with donors & Save the Children policies.
• Provision of regular operations and implementation updates on project progress and challenges to allow for timely interventions and corrective actions by management.

Narrative and Financial Reporting.

• Work closely with the EiE Coordinator and Officers to prepare timely and high-quality quarterly narrative and financial reports, which are in accordance to the donor reporting schedule and formats and submit to Program Manager for onwards submission to the donors.
• Review all Education component reports ensuring that donor guidelines have been followed and high standard met, prior to submission to management.
• Organize and facilitate quarterly follow-ups and progress review meetings to address key performance issues from the reports.

Internal and external engagements

• Work closely with the Project Manager in ensuring that the program experience is represented and given recognition at stakeholder meetings, workshops, donor, networks and any other engagements. 
• Develop and maintain regular channels of communication with partners and key stakeholders at all levels (Community, LGEA and State).

MEAL

• In close coordination with MEAL, the Education Specialist will manage the baseline assessment of the project. In addition, the person will support to populate the data on the Log frame of the project with the targets and baseline values from baseline assessment.  
• Effectively manage projects design and study processes which include assessments, baseline and evaluation studies, putting in place a functional Activity Tracking Table.
• Ensure regular monitoring of projects results, documentation of projects case studies, lessons learnt, significant changes and best practices and coordinating learning and reflection meetings/sessions. 
• Monitor and track project activities to ensure quality, timeliness and adherence to both Country Office and international Save the Children policies and procedures.

People Management and Development:

• Working together with the Project Team to identify learning and development needs of the EiE Coordinator and Officers and develop specific plans to address the learning needs. 
• Support implementation of the Save the Children performance management system, by supporting, supervising and reviewing performance of the EIE Coordinator and Officers.
• Coaching and mentoring the EiE Coordinator and Officers on the provision of technical support and implementation of quality programmes.
• Capacity building of EiE Coordinator and Officers through training programs, coaching, performance management, implementation as well as in learning and reflection events 
• Lead, manage and motivate officers, ensuring they have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance regularly, in collaboration with the project manager and human resources department.
• Create and maintain a cooperative and positive working environment where staff have clear roles and responsibilities, participate in decision-making and are supported in progressing towards their objectives.
• Participate in monthly/weekly project management meetings to enable adequate staff support

Technical Oversight   

• In liaison with Program Manager, Field Manager and Head of Education provide guidance and support to projects officers, partners and stakeholders

Closing Date: 06/27/2023

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The Nutrition Assistant will provide technical support and guidance for the implementation of BA-N’s integrated SBC community component in Nigeria in unison with BA-N’s overall strategic SBC approach at the community level, in the media, on mobile/digital platforms, and advocacy approaches with opinion leaders. S/he will support the implementation of the Nutrition SBC component of the program.  Within the project, the Nutrition officer will report to the state coordinator integrated SBC and will work in close collaboration with the respective BA-N Unit officers for each of these components listed above under the leadership of the BA-N Deputy Project Director integrated SBC and Family planning. The Nutrition officer will support in planning and program implementation of the Nutrition community SBC component in Sokoto State.  In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : 

Support Nutrition/SBC implementation at State/LGA Level

• Provide technical assistance to CVs and LGAS and WDCs on health and nutrition, with focus on the implementation of effective methodologies/activities to improve nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and practices of mothers/caregivers and communities. 
• Provide technical support and guidance to Women Empowerment Groups and other community groups on the implementation and reporting of nutrition activities including food demonstrations, nutrition messaging, nutrition card games, etc. during their meetings and other secondary community activities on nutrition developed. 
• In collaboration with State Nutrition Officer and LGA PHC teams and other partners, keep track and monthly update of Health Facilities with RUTF and share the updated list with CVs and LGAS for referrals. 
• Provide technical support and guidance to CVs and LGAS on MUAC screening and referral, referral- follow-up for children U5. 
• In collaboration with LGA teams, support sensitization activities for targeted communities to identify and address barriers to recommended nutrition practices with a focus on traditional/religious leaders and other key stakeholders.
• Conduct regular technical monitoring of nutrition activities and document findings to inform improvements in programme implementation.
• Ensure regular communication and sharing of lessons learned and challenges with the programme team and partners to inform implementation.
• Participate in meetings, training, and other assessments/events as required.
• Plan logistics and materials needs for the activities to be carried out.
• Attend annual refresher training on Safeguarding and commit to setting at least one Safeguarding goal each year.

 
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance, and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners, and supporters.
• Values diversity and sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• A Bachelor's degree or its equivalent (a Master's degree would be an added advantage) in Public Health, Nutrition, Nursing, Social Science, or a related field, with a minimum of three years of extensive experience in integrated programming as well as community mobilization in the areas of MNCH+N

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Computer skills: Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace tools.
• Exceptional report writing and data analysis skills. 
• Familiarity and experience with participatory approaches and tools for training and implementing nutrition programs at the community level.
• Dedication to working with marginalized and disadvantaged groups, including in remote areas. 
• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including the ability to think creatively and innovate to set priorities, manageable work plans and evaluate progress. 
• Ability to integrate, leverage and build support from staff across teams and to build the capacity of others.
• Commitment to teamwork and understanding of how to contribute to a team setting.
• Ability to work effectively in partnership/collaboration with government and other partner organizations. 
• Effective Communication skills and fluency in both spoken and written English and the local language (Hausa is desirable for this role).

Desirable:

• Independence, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Understanding of the community health system and working with government and community stakeholders
• Proven experience and skills for facilitation and delivering training and capacity building in behaviour change communication for MNCH and health governance.
• Teachability, and ability to establish relationships with a wide range of audiences. 
• Ability to think critically and be proactive. 
• High level of Independence, flexibility, and adaptability
• Demonstration of creativity and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong sense of urgency and work ethic
• Willingness to work under ambiguous circumstances and challenging situations.
• Additionally, experience and expertise in nutrition-specific/sensitive programming, community mobilization, and familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods would be an added advantage. 

Closing Date:  06/15/2023