Jobs At Save The Children For State Team Manager

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Location

Lagos

Job Description

We work with other organizations, govemments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children’s mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

Responsibilities

• The State Team Manager will be a member of the programme Senior Management Team.
• S/he takes overall responsibility for the management and coordination of the programme implementation activities within the state.
• She will provide leadership for the Programme at state level and working in close collaboration with state counterparts, jointly facilitate planning and implementation of all programme technical activities.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with officials in the State Ministries of Health and Local Govemment Authority; other key individuals in the government and other ministries relevant to the project: representatives of other aid and UN agencies, the private sector and civil society groups.
• Ensure that the state programme staff have clearly defined objectives, roles, and responsibilities.
• Ensure the provision of high quality technical assistance and capacity building to the state programme and staff by managing all internal and external technical assistance. including application of the TAprotocols and tools.

Qualifications

• A Post-graduate qualification in public health, primary health care, health management. social development. or a closely related field.
• At least 10 years professional working experience.
• Functional capacity to analyse information, evaluate options, and think and plan in an effective, strategic manner.
• Good understanding of complementary roles and values of public sector, not for profit and profit making private sector.
• Computer literate and ability to work in a team.

How to Apply

Kindly send your CV and covering letter on or before 27th November, 2013 explaining why you are suitable to nigeriavacancy@savethechildren.org

NOTE: State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Save the children offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Positions advertised above are subject to donor funding being received.

Applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Early applications are strongly encouraged. In order to apply for more great opportunities, please visit our website on www.savethechildren.net/jobs For more information and to support our work, please visit our website on www.savethechildren.net Our selection processes reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as
diverse as the challenges we face.

DUE DATE: 27 November, 2013