Qualifications and experienceAcademic : Advanced degree in public health or related field.Working Experience :
At least 10 years of experience in programme management and administration, financial management, award contractual compliance, sub-award management, and tracking project performance and costs via specific funding streams. Five (5) of these years should be in child health and WASH programs of similar complexity.
At least 5 years of experience managing a programme that focuses on at least four of the following areas: diarrhea prevention and treatment; social and behavioral change; quality improvement/quality assurance; and civil society capacity building, and WASH.
Proven experience of managing large multi-million pound budgets and management of risk and proven track record for achieving expected results on projects in developing countries.
Demonstrated experience in successfully fulfilling performance objectives, including the timely implementation and reporting of donor-funded program activities.
Experience working in developing countries in the health sector and successfully managing a high-pace multi-disciplinary team to achieve development results.
Strong understanding of key principles of advocacy, monitoring and evaluation, child participation and accountability.
Strong preference for prior experience as Chief of Party with demonstrated capacity to create and/or maintain systems and procedures for managing programs with multiple implementation sites, partners and beneficiaries.
As demonstrated by experience, appropriate level of seniority to liaise with Government officials, Donor officials, University Professors and similar research leads, executives of NGOs, CSOs, the for-profit business community, and senior members of the Nigerian donor community.
Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate, mentor and direct staff while creating a positive team environment.
Sound understanding of different methodologies of M&E and operational research and experience in developing integrated M&E and Learning systems;
Ability to present results and products to the donor and other key stakeholders.
Commitment to the values, missions, aims and policies of Save the Children.
Excellent English writing skills.
Attitudes :
Works well with teams
Conscious of child protection issues
Non-discriminatory and gender sensitive
Willingness to work in remote, rural locations
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
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