Full-Time
Director of Programme (Development & Quality)
in Save the Children Nigeria in Abuja




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Industry
NGO

Specialization
Administration & Office Support and Consulting/Business Strategy & Planning

Minimum Qualification
MBA / MSc

Required Experience
7 - 10 years

Application Deadline
2 months from now
Job Description
Save the Children is a leading International Organization helping children in need around the world. Established in the UK in 1919, with a sole aim of saving and improving children’s lives through education, healthcare and economic opportunities as well as emergencies aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict; Save the Children works in 120 countries including Nigeria and is managed by a team of internationally recruited professionals. Its activities are carried across Nigeria with coordination from the international headquarters. The organization seeks to recruit additional professionals in Abuja. Nigeria office with the aim to continually achieve the set goats of the organization at large.

Responsibilities:
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.

Qualification/Experience:
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 position.
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.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply within, specifying job position being applied for.

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