VACANCIES AT INTERNATIONAL NGO, SAVE THE CHILD

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Director Of Programme (Development & Quality)
Save The Children -

Specific Duties & Responsibilities (Director of Programme (Development & Quality)
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the job holder will share the responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office and be fully responsible for overseeing the development of high quality and innovative programs that will deliver lasting change. S/he will take the lead role in developing strategies of all technical input to Save the Children in Nigeria and ensure the coordination and integration of Save the Children priority sectors such as: education, protection, rights governance, HIV/AIDs, health and nutrition and emergencies. S/he will maintain a robust M&E system to measure achievement and progress towards program goals.

Qualified Candidates Should Possess The Following:
Interested candidate must possess a minimum of 8 years work experience in a similar working environment with a Masters degree in Social Sciences, preferably in Social Development.
Applicants must have an understanding of the issues concerning the NGO sector with solid experience in developing, coordinating and managing diverse program to deliver in its highest standards.
Good experience in providing oversight support to the implementation of activities is also required for the positiona.
Working knowledge and experience of gender equity and diversity will be an added advantage. 
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) as well as reporting skills are mandatory for this position.

Head, Fund Raising &Marketing
Save the Children -

Specific Duties & Responsibilities (Head, Fund Raising & Marketing)
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the job holder will share the responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office and be fully responsible for development and implementation of Save the Children in Nigeria fundraising and marketing strategies. S/he will proactively develop concepts for new funding possibilities and a high profile for Save the Children in Nigeria. The ideal candidate will promote the Save the Children agenda amongst its National and International contemporaries and be the first point of contact on Nigeria specific issues to members. S/he will seek ways to build on the existing network of Save the Children and expand its frontier for new opportunities.

Qualified Candidates Should Possess The Following:
A Masters degree in Social Development, Marketing or any related course is required for this position.
S/he must have a minimum of 8 years work experience in similar role in a corporate or NGO environment.
Proven network with corporate and marketing/advertising related agencies in Nigeria is mandatory for this role; international network within media will be an advantage.
S/he must have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and partners.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to negotiate, influence and coach where necessary are also required for this position.

To Apply
To apply for this post, please email a covering letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV to save@gridconsulting.net . Please quote the job title in the subject line.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Due Date: 12 noon, Friday 17 August 2012
Interview Date: Commences immediately