Job Vacancies at Save the Children

ROLE PURPOSE: 

Support the program, The driver will be responsible for transporting SCI staff and visitors between office and other locations, as well as equipment’s and materials, also Maintaining the vehicles, updating log sheet and vehicle report

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to: Logistics Officer

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Key Accountabilities

Documentation: 

• Maintain the vehicle log and fuel consumption documentation
• Keep the Vehicle Documents Folder up-to-date: 
• Support the Fleet Assistant with the Vehicle Usage report, including trip use, mileage and fuel consumption. 
• Maintain a valid driver license, registration and valid permits all the time 

Control of Vehicles: 

• Ensure that all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance by Line Managers. 
• Ensure that all vehicle journeys are to be recorded in the log book at the start and completion of the journey 
• Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use. 
• Ensure that s/he wears the vehicle safety belt and all passengers also wear seat belts before driving the vehicle. 

On the Road: 

Drive all SCI vehicles on the approve speed limit of SCI

• Ensure that the line manager is immediately informed of any accidents, the Accident report is filled immediately and the accident reported to the police as soon as possible. 
• Ensures the safety of passengers at all times 
• Safe transport of all staff, equipment, and materials

 Vehicle Checks:

• Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use
• Check the vehicle before departing from work. 
• Check, on taking over a vehicle, that the items listed on the Vehicle Check List and the items listed in the Vehicle Tools and Materials Inventory are present and in full functioning order.

 Vehicle Defects: 

• A driver is to check for vehicle defects and damage to the vehicle and ensure that he reports them to his line manager. After consulting a mechanic, the line manager will make the decision as to whether the vehicle should be taken off the road for repair. 
• Report and supervise all maintenance and repair needs of assign vehicle.

 Cleanliness & Visibility: 

• The driver is responsible for ensuring that his vehicle is kept clean on the outside and inside at all times. The driver is also to keep the vehicle tidy and ensure that all rubbish is removed from the vehicle after a journey.
• The driver is to ensure visibility protocols are adhered to at all times

Emergency Preparedness and Response.

• In case of emergency prepare to contribute to delivery of an appropriate and timely response.

Safeguarding:

• Adhere to the SCI safeguarding instructions in the drivers manual

Essential Criteria

• Must have qualified Secondary School Certificate Examination
• 2 year working experience working as a driver with reputable organizations (INGOs, Corporate, Government)
• Trade test certificate desirable
• Experience as a mechanic or auto-electrician highly desirable.
• Possession of valid driving licence
• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
• Experience working in in a relatively insecure location
• Able to communicate with English and other Nigerian languages
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Powerpoint at basic level, etc.)

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ROLE PURPOSE:  

The Child Protection Officer will be responsible for implementing and overseeing child protection initiatives within an education project. This role involves working closely with project staff, community members, and other stakeholders to ensure that children are protected from abuse, exploitation, neglect, and violence. The Child Protection Officer will develop and deliver training, provide technical support, and ensure that child protection principles are integrated into all project activities. The Officer is responsible for ensuring that quality case management and psychosocial support services are provided to out-of-school children. The   Child Protection Officer will be expected to support on sectoral assessment, project planning and coordination. In most circumstances, the post holder will be expected to mentor and/or build capacity of implementing partners on the field.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

 Program Implementation:

• Develop and implement child protection strategies and activities within the education project.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential child protection issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure child protection standards are maintained in all project activities.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Design and deliver training sessions for project staff, teachers, community members, and other stakeholders on child protection issues.
• Build the capacity of staff and partners to recognize, respond to, and report child protection concerns.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Support the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation plans to track the effectiveness of child protection activities.
• Collect, analyze, and report on data related to child protection incidents and program outcomes.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor the implementation of child protection activities.

Coordination and Collaboration:

• Work closely with education project staff to integrate child protection into all project components.
• Liaise with local authorities, child protection agencies, and other stakeholders to coordinate child protection efforts.
• Represent the project in relevant child protection forums and networks.

Advocacy and Awareness-Raising:

• Raise awareness about child protection issues within the community and among project beneficiaries.
• Advocate for the rights of children and the importance of education in protecting children from harm.
• Coordinate monthly meetings including, foster parent’s forum, CRC meetings and child protection committee

Psychosocial support and Referral

• Provide essential psychosocial first aid support to children and adults when needed.
• Ensure partner staff are supervised regularly to ensure activities are carried out in line with minimum standard guidelines.
• Consistently maintain referral pathway of project locations

Case Management:

• Establish and manage case management systems for children at risk.
• Provide direct support to children and families, including referrals to appropriate services.
• Ensure confidentiality and data protection in all case management activities.
• Responsible for technical supervision and training of all case workers working with children with protection concerns
• Daily supervision of the Child protection case workers.
• Ensure that case workers are trained on case management and use of the IA CPIMS forms.
• Ensure the quality of the registration forms.
• Make referrals of the registered children to the Ministry of women and social development.
• Ensure that children are followed up and receiving proper case management.
• Ensure that cases are prepared for case discussions/ case management meetings 
• Ensure partner staff are well supported to implement the entire project. 
• In collaboration with the CP manager conduct trainings for the partner staff, the ministry staff and other stake holders. 
• Ensure that all activities under his/her supervision are conducted so as to comply with the obligations of the SC beneficiaries, staff and other stakeholders under his/her jurisdiction, in accordance system of quality supervision, including the CPiE minimum standard and SPHERE standards

Capacity Building:

• Provide capacity to implementing partners, government social workers and caseworkers 

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.
• Other ad hoc tasks as requested by Line Manager.

Essential Criteria

• University degree or equivalent in Social work, Social Science, development studies or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
• Between three and four years of work experience in Protection work, supervision, community mobilisation and distributions and solid understanding of the actual Nigeria Emergency context. 
• Proven ability to supervise a CP project with holistic approach and integrated to child protection right
• Speaking fluent English, and other languages of Northern Nigeria is an advantage
• Computer literate

Desirable Criteria

• High level of personal integrity, commitment and professional responsibility
• Excellent communication skills, 
• Team player with strong leadership skills
• Mature personality with life experience is an advantage
• Able to be a self-started and work in challenging contexts and fragile environment.