Job Vacancies @ Save the Children Nigeria – 4 Positions

Save the Children is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Information Technology Officer
2.) Programme Manager - Expanding Social Protection for Inclusive Development (x2)
3.) Project Manager (BPRM)

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Save the Children is working in Nigeria because one in five children in Nigeria dies before their fifth birthday. About 40% of children miss out on school and have to work to survive while nearly 2 million children have lost one or both parents to an AIDS-related disease.

Ref No: 22000654
Location: Abuja
Employee Status: Permanent
Team: Information Technology
Grade: 4
Post Type: National / International
Reports to: Information Technology Manager
Staff reporting to this post:  None

Child Safeguarding

• Level 3:  the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

Role Purpose

• To provide IT technical services to Abuja and other field offices by troubleshooting IT issues, ensuring timely maintenance of all communication/IT equipment.
• S/he will provide all needed IT services to and also act as a part of the SCI Nigeria IT team during an operation request.
• The Information Technology Officer shall be accountable for the following key areas in Abuja, and other field offices of Save the Children International program in Nigeria:
• Providing Data Analysis and Visualization services to the country program when required.
• 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.

Scope of Role

• Reports to: Information Technology Manager
• Staff reporting to this post:  None
• Role Dimensions: The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organizational skills, including the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously; have strong interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people.

Key Areas of Accountability
Network Management:

• Support Abuja and other field offices on network troubleshooting ensuring an effective network connection. and maintain the entire local area network installed at the supported office locations
• Troubleshooting and maintain the network devices e.g. printers, scanners, etc.
• Maintain a record of the local network, VPN connection, and the wide-area network installed and terminated in his/her supported location.
• In consultation with the Operations Manager and other team-leads, ensure that visitors (including staff from other locations, ERPs and consultants have the necessary IT assistance to enable them to carry out their official assignments during their visits.

Hardware Support:

• Configure and install systems and set up new users.
• Carry out routine preventive maintenance/checks, and troubleshoot problems with his/her assigned field offices.  Ensure all IT hardware equipment and computer accessories/peripherals are maintained effectively.
• Ensure all IT problems within the office are identified and solutions found and implemented.
• Perform IT hardware inventory update as necessary.
• Set up projectors, printers, photocopiers, fax machines, digital cameras, etc. for everyday office use and as necessary for meetings, etc.

Telecommunications Management:

• Ensure the field/sub-field bases supported by him/her have a well-installed and functioning voice network (IP PBX). All devices are functioning and the service is cost-effective
• Troubleshooting technical problems with mobile subscriptions and IP Phone.
• Ensure radio and satellite equipment is operational. Ensure satellite phones are working and SIM cards are activated at all times

Asset Management:

• Ensure good asset management at the office(s) he/she is supporting through maintenance of an accurate and up to date asset register and inventory tracking system, in close collaboration with the Logistics and Administrative Officers
• Responsible to make sure that all assets (IT and office equipment) are correctly used
• Oversee the issuance and return of assets to/from staff and record all asset movements and disposals of IT equipment

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Incident Management:

• Providing the first level on IT helpdesk support in assigned field offices
• Communicating any service disruptions to users, opportunities and other relevant policies
• Carry out any other tasks required by the line manager

IT Security and Backup:

• Keep the network and all computer systems safe, secure, and virus-free.
• Report any alleged or suspected misuse of IT systems/equipment, lapses of security, and major violations of organizational standards to the in-country IT representative.
• Ensure proper backup of all staff information, files, and folders.

ICT4D:

• Provide data analysis and visualization support to the country office teams.
• Participate in project designs and provide suggestions and proposal to incorporate ICTs in program delivery.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain ICT4D devices and monitor databases, including networks, servers, and telecommunications.
• Support capacity building initiatives, remotely or on-site, to staff, partners and end-users to ensure efficient and consistent adoption and use of ICT applications.
• Prepare statistical reports on ICT-related data and metrics. As needed, implement measures to ensure required standards are met.
• Basic understanding of business analysis concepts and best practice.
• Demonstrated experience building ICT capacity with professional staff.
• Knowledge of ICT4D trends, applications, and technologies.
• Knowledge of MS Project and Office applications.
• Expert-user level knowledge of agency-supported ICT4D solutions

Other Support Responsibilities:

• Provide inputs into the planning of program activities to incorporate the use of ICTs for program delivery.
• Provide a regular activity/progress report to IT/Information Manager on all aspects of IT operations, highlighting any issues encountered and special initiatives taken, etc.
• Participate in and as part of the program network IT representative manage by the IT/Information Manager
• Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures, including safeguarding children, code of conduct, etc.

Behaviours (Values in Practice)
Accountability:

• holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modeling 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 personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their 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, 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

• Level of Education - Degree in IT or related IT certifications.
• Experience in Server and Active Directory Management
• Experience in a relatively insecure field-based environment

Experience and Skills
Essential:

• At least 2 years of working experience in a similar position preferably in Northern Nigeria.
• Proven knowledge of PABX, hardware maintenance and ability to solve simple hardware problems; this includes set-up and management of network devices e.g. printers, scanners, etc.
• Solid experience in maintaining, troubleshooting and administering a Microsoft Windows-based (local area) network.
• Solid background maintaining, troubleshooting, and administering a Microsoft Windows server 2008.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including XP, Windows 2003, and Window 7, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proven knowledge of the use of Data Analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau etc.
• Knowledge of Azure cloud management
• The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organizational skills, including the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously; have strong interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skill Level – Excellent
• Language Requirements - English - Excellent,
• Level of IT Expertise Required – Excellent
• Desired Number of Years Prior Experience in a Similar Role - 3

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities:

• The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

• We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff:

• The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy

Health and Safety

• The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Application Closing Date
25th August, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job ID: 2100093Z
Location: Kaduna / Zamfara
Grade: 2
Employee Status: Fixed Term
Team: Programme Operations
Post Type: National / International

Child Safeguarding

• Level 3- The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children or young people and, in the overseas context all posts are considered to be level 3 posts in view of potential situations which may allow staff unsupervised access to vulnerable children and young people.

Role Purpose

• The incumbent will strategically lead and manage a Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) funded social protection project currently being implemented in 4 states of North-West Nigeria- Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa and Zamfara.
• He/she will be accountable and responsible for the achievement of the project’s deliverables by both SCI and its downstream partner Action Against Hunger Nigeria.
• The post-holder will also be responsible for effective stakeholder management, including developing and maintaining strong working relationships with the donor, state and federal government and development partners working in the social protection sector.

Scope of Role

• Reports to: Deputy Director of Program Operations
• Staff directly reporting to this post: 4-5
• Budget responsibility: Yes

Key Areas of Accountability
Programme Implementation and Management:

• Manage and lead project related strategic liaison with federal and state governments, FCDO and Action Against Hunger (AAH) so as to ensure optimal performance of the project at state and federal levels.
• Monitor progress of project activities against the detailed implementation plan, MEAL plan and log- frame.
• Conduct periodic review meetings with relevant project and non-project teams.
• Identify and effectively manage all key risks related to the project.
• Ensure regular update of all relevant project management tools including but not limited to detailed implementation plans, risk register, procurement plan, issue log, stakeholder register, communication and knowledge management plans, MEAL plan, indicator performance tracking tool and log-frame.
• Ensure project implementation demonstrates high levels of commitment and adherence to the ethos and values of Save the Children.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of all Save the Children resources.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy to ensure maximum protection for children
• Inspire, lead and motivate the project teams to deliver on project objectives.
• Ensure that all project assets and supplies in are maintained and utilized in a safe, secure and accountable manner.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning:

• Ensure there is an effective monitoring system in place for achieving targets in relation to programme activities, budget allocations and financial expenditures.
• Ensure proper and regular documentation of programme learning, and incorporate analysis and lessons learned into new strategies/activities and advocacy work.
• Ensure that all learning points from the project’s work are disseminated to all relevant stakeholders and audiences. In particular, work closely with relevant TAs across Save the Children in order to maximize the synergies and learning from the project.

Financial Management:

• Lead the development of the project’s detailed budget and ensure timely development of financial reports.
• Manage the project’s budget, acting as the authorized budget-holder; ensure that all activities payments are properly approved and are made in a timely manner.
• Ensure strong financial management and compliance with Save the Children financial policy and procedures.
• Ensure effective demonstration of value for money to the project’s donor.
• Regularly analyze the project’s financial performance and develop appropriate mitigations as required.

Reporting:

• Lead the process of producing regular project progress reports to both internal and external stakeholders.

General:

• Represent the project externally with relevant partners and stakeholders.
• 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.
• Line manage Senior TA’s and State team Leads.
• Support the values of SCI.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Experience, Qualifcations and Skills

• Administrative & General Skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent computer skills  (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point)

Essential:

• Master's Degree in Sociology, Development Studies, or relevant Social Sciences.
• At least seven years demonstrated experience in managing, coordinating and supervising multi-location teams working with governments and development partners.
• Demonstrable understanding of Value for Money and FCDO results agenda.
• Significant project management experience.
• Prior experience on systems strengthening projects/programmes.
• Excellent budget and financial management skills.
• Good knowledge of Nigeria’s social protection landscape, particularly current poverty alleviation initiatives at federal and state levels.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Commitment to SCI’s mission, values and approach (includes gender equality, child safeguarding and equal opportunities).
• Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.

Desirable:

• A Degree or professional certification in project management.
• Experience in business development/proposal development.
• Ability to coach and mentor project teams.
• Experience managing sub-grantees or downstream partners.
• Skilled in influencing and obtaining cooperation of individuals;

Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice):
Accountability:

• Accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility
• High level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyse complex sets of relationships and situations
• Holds self and others accountable

Ambition:

• Creating best-in-class EA function
• Future-orientated, thinks pro-actively

Collaboration:

• Working effectively with stakeholders to achieve common goals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Designing more effective admin systems
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

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

Application Closing Date
16th August, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Ref No: 210005Z9
Location: Ogoja, Cross River
Employee Status: Permanent
Team: Development Programme
Grade: 3
Post Type: National/ International

Child Safeguarding

• Level 3- The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children or young people and, in the overseas context all posts are considered to be level 3 posts in view of potential situations which may allow staff unsupervised access to vulnerable children and young people.

Role Purpose

• Save the Children seeks an experienced Project manager to lead an integrated Child protection and Education project in Ogoja, Nigeria. The Project Manager will ensure effective financial and operational management of the project while working closely with the Filed Manager and the wider Operations Team.
• S/he will oversee the day-to-day implementation of the programme and will be accountable for the effective financial and operational management including planning project activities, estimate time and financial commitments.
• The Project Manager is accountable for delivering Project activities to the agreed quality standards and is responsible to seek and coordinate input as appropriate from the technical teams, to ensure the development and adherence to technical program quality standards, monitoring and evaluation systems, donor and SCI regulations.
• S/he will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on the project’s progress in relation to timely delivery, outputs actual spend, quality and results as compared to the original plans and the project proposal. S/he will manage issues and risk and make recommendations on how to adjust or reallocate resources to accommodate changes and respond to challenges.
• S/he will also be responsible for effective stakeholder relationship management, including developing and maintaining strong working relationships with the donor, government and partner agencies, operating in the State and at federal level.

Scope of Role

• Reports to: Field Manager
• Staff directly reporting to this post: 5
• Budget Responsibilities: Approximately 2 million USD per annum

Key Areas of Accountability
Programme Implementation and Monitoring:

• Lead the implementation of high quality program activities in line with grant agreement and SC technical and operational requirements
• Ensure that implementation is accelerated and on track in line with approved budget and required quality.
• Support the development of Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) and procurement plan and other project management tools.
• Ensure that effective monitoring and performance management systems are in place for achieving prior agreed programme activity targets, budget allocations and financial expenditures, ensuring that value for money can be effectively demonstrated to the donor and activities and expenditures are compliant with donor requirements
• In coordination with technical leads, continually reflect on the extent to which implementation of activities and outputs will lead to the achievement of desired outcomes and make necessary adjustments
• Conduct planning meetings with key program staff, while ensuring adequate planning documents are established and maintained
• Monitor progress of activities against the detailed implementation plan and log frames while evaluating the relevance and appropriateness of the intervention.
• Identify technical and operational program supply needs and coordinate with logistics teams to put in place a sensible phased procurement plan.
• Prepare timely and quality programme and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
• Ensure that activities are appropriately planned, that delays and constraints are documented, and solutions identified.
• Ensure programs are adequately resourced and oversee timely expenditure of approved budgets, ensuring appropriate spend and proper and effective use of program resources.
• Communicate with the Member on the overall progress of implementation, as well as all the key risks and mitigation measures. Timely flag and discuss key challenges, incidents and divergence from the donor-approved plans.
• Oversee timely expenditure of project budget, avoiding both underspending and overspending on grant line items.
• Produce high quality reports within agreed reporting schedules.
• Take full responsibility for the delegated budget holding function, participate actively in finance meetings and contribute to financial decision making.
• Ensure programme delivery happens in strict adherence to security policy and procedures.
• Document programme learning, and incorporate analysis and lessons learned into new strategies/activities and advocacy work.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning:

• Make frequent visit to project sites to monitor and oversee project implementation and provide technical and managerial guidance/support identifying issues that need timely action and support at different levels.
• Work with the MEAL team to develop tools and ideas to ensure that the program  is monitored against measurable and appropriate indicators.
• Ensure regular post distribution monitoring is carried out appropriately, and contributes to situation/response analysis, and any corresponding revision of program plans
• Support program assessments, evaluations and other reviews required in the program.
• Ensure that learning and good practice is gathered, documented and shared with the wider programme.
• Work closely with the Programme MEAL Team the CO MEAL Team to develop appropriate monitoring and evaluation plans and with managers of technical components to ensure technical program objectives are met.

People Management and development:

• Strategically plan staffing needs to implement the program, supporting the timely recruitment, orientation, and training of new staff as required
• Technical management and supervision of program staff, working closely with the Field Managers to ensure that they have clear objectives and received meaningful feedback on their performance
• Identify development needs, prepare and deliver appropriate training plans, and support program staff to access other relevant training and development opportunities
• Supervise assigned Coordinators: maintain updated job descriptions for each position, conduct annual performance evaluations, identify staff skills development needs.
• See that all staff and partners are aware of and understand SCI policies and procedures; take appropriate disciplinary measures as needed.
• Lead, manage and motivate the programme’s staff, ensuring they have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance regularly, in collaboration with the human resources department.
• Lead on capacity building of staff through coaching, mentoring and training.
• 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.

Representation and Leadership:

• Maintain good working relationships with government officials.
• Represent SC and maintain good working relationships among the international and local NGO community, among community leadership structures and community-based organizations, and to visiting donor teams and other key contacts.
• Maintain focus on SC programme principles.
• Encourage teamwork, openness, and honesty among staff and between SC and its partners

Other:

• Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the relevant line manager.
• 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.

Skills & Experience
Administrative & General Skills

• Level of Education - Master's Degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• Communication & Interpersonal Skill Level - Excellent
• Language Requirements - English - Excellent
• Level of IT Expertise Required - Good

Experience Expectations:

• Demonstrable experience of developing and managing major donor contracts and grants in excess of $1.5mil.
• At least 7 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. At least Four (4) of these years should be in managing Child protection or Education projects of similar complexity.
• Experience of project and financial management of multi-partner or agency consortia.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully fulfilling performance objectives, including the timely implementation and reporting of donor-funded program activities.
• Strong understanding of key principles of advocacy, monitoring and evaluation, child participation and accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate, mentor and direct staff while creating a positive team environment.
• Strong skills in coordinating and collaborating with others in partnership.
• Proven track record of solving complex problems through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in.
• Ability to present results and products to the donor and other key stakeholders.
• Strong representation skills and willingness to speak out for children amongst senior government, donor and diplomatic officials, both at provincial and national level
• Training, facilitation, briefing and presentation skills.
• Experience in proposal development for institutional donors such as GAC, USAID/OFDA, FCDO etc.
• Demonstrated experience of building and leading a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise.
• Previous working experience in fragile states.
• Demonstrated ability with project grants management, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, supervision and performance management, etc.
• Skills and experience in programme monitoring review, reporting and evaluation.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children aims, values and principles.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of current trends, activities and best practices in Nigeria.

Skills And Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

• Accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility
• High level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyse complex sets of relationships and situations
• Holds self and others accountable

Ambition:

• Creating best-in-class EA function
• Future-orientated, thinks pro-actively

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Collaboration:

• Working effectively with stakeholders to achieve common goals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Designing more effective admin systems
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

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

Application Closing Date
16th August, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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