Save the Children is looking to recruit a National Programme Manager for its Child Development Programme in Nigeria. The position is based in Abuja, Nigeria. The position will report to the Director Programme Operations.
Job Title: National Programme Manager
Job Ref: 7596
Region: Africa - West and Central
Job Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Annual Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary
Contract Duration: Five years
Save the Children and Action Against Hunger/Action Contre le Faim (ACF) are planning an extension of their major nutrition programming in Northern Nigeria, through a large-scale pilot of nutrition-sensitive cash programming. Decisions on funding are expected in Dec 2012/Jan 2013. The programme is expected to make a significant impact on improving the health, nutrition and life chances of tens of thousands of mothers and children.
Save the Children is now looking for experienced development professionals to lead this programme, who will work with, and be supported by the existing operational structures of Save the Children and ACF, including their finance, logistics and security systems. These positions will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.
Save the Children is seeking CVs both from professionals with substantial experience of cash transfer approaches, and managers with a track record of delivering at-scale, results-focused programmes with an understanding of nutrition, health or cash transfers. The National Programme Manager is expected to be based in Abuja for up to 5 years, with travel to Northern Nigeria.
Deadline
The position should apply before last date (9th December, 2012) of submission.
