The Program Manager will provide technical leadership to all aspects of project planning and implementation and maintain and enhance the project’s relationship with key partners and stakeholders including Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development at the National and state levels and other Child protection players including local and international NGOs in Katsina, Zamfara and Sokoto states.
Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelors’ degree with at least 5 years’ work experience or a Postgraduate qualification in Public Health with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in child protection, sexual and gender analysis and assessments, health or education issues; at least 5 years programme and financial management experience with I/NGO in Nigeria; very good understanding of issues relating to child early and forced marriage in northern Nigeria; good skills in community mobilization, advocacy and in promoting gender equity, child rights, community empowerment, and grassroots development approaches analytical & research skills, experience in conducting research and ability to analyse data; Ability to work effectively both independently (with minimal supervision) and as a member of a team; Effective planning, organising and financial skills; Effective interpersonal skills – oral and written communication skills; Computer literacy skills – MS Office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Spread sheets; Strong facilitation and presentation skills
Desirable:
Fluent English and Hausa language skills (written and verbal); Experience working in northern Nigeria
HOW TO APPLY:
Kindly send your C.V and qualifying statements to: Nigeria.ProgramsVacancy@savethechildren.org on or before June 12, 2015 explaining why you are suitable for the position you are applying for. State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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