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Role Purpose

• The SBCC Specialist will be responsible for providing highest level strategic SBCC technical and program guidance to the National cash transfer Programme. The National Cash Transfer Programme (NASSP) is targeted at the absolute poor to improve their nutrition by providing consumption support to their households as well as increase human capital through their compliance to the co-responsibilities. This will ensure that beneficiaries do not plunge back to their former poverty status since Government has indicated its commitment to promote social protection as a key priority to fight poverty, vulnerability and social exclusion.
• The Cash transfer programme seeks to deliberately provide cash benefits to various categories of the poor and vulnerable, some with expectations to fulfilling co-responsibilities to make the project achieve goals of reducing maternal/child mortality, increase school enrolment and engagement in sustainable livelihood activities will likely address poverty and vulnerability challenges.
• Compliance to the co-responsibilities will guarantee that the programme impacts on beneficiaries. However a number of conditional cash transfers (CCTs) ran in Nigeria were not designed with the recognition that conditionality requires special strategies to influence the behaviours of the beneficieries. There is also the  challenge of demands for the supply side to fulfill the conditions. This has posed a major threat to the effectiveness of such programmes. Consequently, implementing CCT under such circumstances would require carefully planned strategies that would circumvent limiting issues.
• Therefore this position will support in the design, implementation, monitoring, and improvement of an SBCC framework for  the National cash transfer programme. The position is to assist the programme  to develop the capacity to effectively develop and  implement key initiatives as indicated in the project design documents in line with the coresponsibilities.
• The objective of the assignment is to facilitata and lead on the design and development of SBCC strategies for effective delivery of the cash transfer services to address the needs of the poor as relates to human capital development.
• Provide high quality technical assistance, training, and program oversight on the planning, development, implementation, and reports on SBCC advocacy, interpersonal communication, community mobilization, mass communications, and strategic collection and use of data (e.g., formative assessments; landscaping; rapid in depth/FGD interviews; media monitoring)

Key Areas of Accountability
The Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Specialist is employed by Save The Children and seconded to the NCTO and will be responsible for developing and or adopting the SBCC framewiork/strategy including messages, materials and trainings for the National Social Safety Nets Programme. Specifically, the consultant will be responsible for performing the following activities;

• Lead the design, development, planning, implementation and reporting of the National BCC strategy for the cash transfer programme.
• Coordinate trainings on BCC processes as necessary, including the adjustment/development of relevant training materials.
• Provide technical support on BCC:
  • To the State cash transfer Units (SCTUs) in each state participating in the NCTO on the options for services for the co-responsibilities.
  • On the Development of TORs for engaging service providers for fulfilling the soft conditions by CCT beneficiaries that could be used by SCTUs.
  • On the Development of Training of Trainers’ guide on delivering of co-responsibilities trainings/workshops.
  • to SCTUs in the development of design mechanisms to track beneficiary compliance as well as the effectiveness of co-responsibilities, including training as well as other possible options, and to develop the required modules in the state information systems to support the gathering and transmission of the related data.
  • In Monitoring  and supporting state activities in order to ensure states comply with CCT implementation plans
  • To Monitor state performance on tracking compliance to co-responsibilities (both completeness of reporting as well as beneficiary performance) and identify challenges and suggest remedial measures.
• Support the design, implementation of the BCC monitoring and evaluation process including data use to inform program changes, data collection oversight and build the capacity of staff in BCC M&E.
• Facilitate learning across states through experience sharing of best practices and training materials on the implementation of the co-responsibilities
• Lead the design , development and roll out (deployement)  of BCC materials such as success stories, newsletters, BCC messages and other IEC for effective programme implementation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the Social Sciences, such as Economics,Geography, Development Studies, Rural Development/Sociology or other related fields.
• Any training on BCC will be an added advantage

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum five years professional experience in working on SBCC preferable in the field of social protection with conditional cash transfer project and/or programming with a focus on cash-based interventions and targeting of assistance and services.
• Able to use project management tools in planning.
• Previous experience with cash-based programming in Sub-Saharan Africa is an asset.
• Must have strong research, advocacy, communication skills, facilitation and materials development.
• Should have strong collaboration and networking skills.
• Should have prior experience with data driven decision making for BCC
• Experience using Political Economy Analysis (PEA) that informs on-going program iteration
• Experience interfacing with feedback loops and using context specific infographics to communicate the project with internal and external stakeholders..
• Excellent written and spoken English is require, fluency in at least one or more major Nigerian language(s) is an advantage.

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Main Responsibilities

• Coordination of programme logistics; implement Save the children policies and procedures for the management of the supply chain, including areas as procurement for cost effective , transport and distribution, warehousing and stock management, management of vehicle fleets, communication systems, and assets.
• Ensure that Save the Children minimum standards of logistics procedures and country policies are implemented and adhered to in the area of responsibility, supporting relevant staff as required
• Manage and support logistics staff including ensuring clear division of responsibilities, clear objectives, and management of performance
• Ensure that procedures within the specific area of responsibility meet Save the Children and donor regulations, whether that be a within a given technical sector in logistics, or a specific field base
• Provide support to senior logistics Manager on areas relating to budgets, technical aspects of the programme, and implementation mechanisms as required
• Provide logistics training and capacity building as required
• The post-holder will comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child safeguarding, safety and security, code of conduct, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.

General:

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

• Education-A degree in logistics or an equivalent field
• Prior experience in logistics management in the NGO sector, within complex/large scale country programmes and in emergency response/humanitarian environments
• Proven experience in all technical areas of logistics operations including procurement, transport/distribution, warehousing and stock management, fleet management, asset management, communications, and security
• Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure
• Experiencing in managing and supervising others in logistics
• Ability to synthesise and analyse information, and make clear, informed decisions
• Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
• Strong planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
• Cultural awareness, with strong written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills in English and French

Desirable:

• Technical experience/training in specific areas of logistics eg fleet mechanics, IT/communications networks
• Technical experience/knowledge in specific types of humanitarian intervention eg Health, WASH, Food Security

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Job ID: sav-84164
Full-time: Humanitarian

Role

• The WASH Adviser (advisor) is based in Borno and is the lead technical adviser in medium to large scale emergencies.
• The adviser, with limited support, leads on sectoral assessment, programme design and provides technical advice to ensure quality programs. The advisor develops the sector strategy of the master budget. The advisor leads in technical coordination and supports fundraising, recruitment and procurement.
• The adviser plays a technical leadership role within the response team, ensuring WASH programs are of high quality and meet recognized standards.
• The advisor supports colleagues and works to ensure that broader sector coordination mechanisms are functioning effectively. The advisor mentors and builds the capacity of Save the Children and partners’ staff. The adviser plays a leading role in national and state sector technical working groups.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead on WASH or multi-sectoral technical assessments in coordination with other Save the Children thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs.
• Lead on developing WASH sector response plans and master budgets and contribute to Save the Children’s overall response strategy.
• Develop technical standards for all WASH construction and hygiene promotion programming within emergency contexts adhering to humanitarian standards.
• Provide technical oversight of WASH engineering designs and hygiene promotion programmes as well as proactively promote high quality WASH technical approaches within the country programmes.
• Lead on fundraising for the WASH sector, including development of high quality concept notes and proposals, and engagement with donors’ technical advisers.
• Oversee WASH programme implementation to ensure high quality, timely delivery of programme activities, for example, monitoring against log frames.
• Support program managers in the preparation of timely programme and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Work closely with the human resources team and identifies WASH staffing needs for the emergency programmes, and ensure rapid recruitment, induction and training of new staff.
• Identify WASH programme supply needs and supports program managers and the logistics team to put in place a sensible phased procurement plan.
• Working closely with the Monitoring & Evaluation team put in place a WASH sector M & E plan, ensuring this links to reporting requirements, and capacity build technical field staff in carrying out the work.
• Working closely with the accountability lead puts in place sector accountability mechanisms, ensuring that feedback is incorporated into programme design and learning disseminated to the wider WASH sector.
• Ensure minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct and other applicable standards.

Capacity Building:

• Develop WASH learning needs assessment and capacity building plans for both Save the Children and partner’s staff, linking capacity building initiatives to wider opportunities identified via coordination and networks.
• Coach and mentor Save the Children WASH managers, coordinators, officers as well as their national level counterparts.
• Oversee development of technical training material that will improve the different components of WASH portfolio within Save the Children.

Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:

• Help shape broader sector strategies through influence of and leadership within inter-agency coordination forums, such as the WASH cluster, ensuring the specific needs of children are being addressed. This may involve taking on a co-chairing role where needs demand.
• Take the initiative in documenting lessons learned, best practices and case studies to shape in-country strategies and programme approaches, and contribute to broader sector learning.
• Pro-actively identify advocacy opportunities, case studies and research opportunities which link with wider organisational strategic objectives, and turn these into action.
• Play a leadership role in shaping WASH communications and media priorities in line with thematic priorities, acting as a spokesperson when required.

General:

• Demonstrate leadership in relation to Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Deliver high quality results and development effective relationships with country programme staff which enhances the reputation of Save the Children.
• Demonstrate leadership in relation to Save the Children policies and practices regarding child protection, Code of Conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Help be responsible for the security of all staff. Ensure that the security, health and well-being of staff are ensured and staff management and other processes and policies and systems reflect Save the Children principles of equity and fairness.
• To perform such other responsibilities as agreed with the advisor line management.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

• A minimum of five years of experience working in the water and sanitation field including emergency response.
• BA/BS in engineering or equivalent required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of water and sanitation engineering and training in the use of a variety of water equipment including emergency mobile water treatment and storage unit, sanitation kits, water treatment chemicals, design of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand dug wells, pipe lines, basic knowledge of treatment of sewages as well as concrete storages, etc.
• Previous experience of programme management.
• Ensures that systems are in place for longer-term operation and maintenance of all water supply and sanitation facilities and that projects are implemented in a consultative and participatory manner with beneficiaries.
• Demonstrated depth and breadth in participatory methods to engage local communities in needs assessments, design and implementation of local, culturally acceptable water and sanitation interventions.
• Support the long-term capacity building and programmatic integration of water and sanitation into Save the Children core programming in health, with particular emphasis on hygiene promotion and environmental sanitation.
• Commitment to, thorough understanding of, and able to train staff in participation and accountability approaches.
• Guide water and sanitation teams towards an integrated approach with other Save the Children programs to address community health needs, as well as cross-cutting themes such as gender.
• Demonstrated ability to set up monitoring & evaluation systems in large complex programmes.
• Demonstrated ability to set up learning and development processes.
• Proven ability of mentoring and coaching.
• Experience at technical level representation and in developing and negotiating successful partnerships with donors.
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports in English.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence change at an operational and strategic level.
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
• Capacity and willingness to be flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of Save the Children’s mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.

Desirable:

• Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant contexts.
• Specific experience of designing and managing DFID, ECHO, OFDA and other major donor projects.