Recent Vacancies at Save the Children Nigeria, 20th March, 2019

Save the Children is a leading international organization helping children in need around the world. First established in the UK in 1919, separate national organizations have been set up in more than twenty-eight countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities, as well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict.

In Nigeria, Save the Children has been working since 2001. The early focus was on getting children actively involved in shaping the decisions that affect their lives. Today, Save the Children is working in seven federal states – Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi and Kaduna – focusing on providing basic healthcare and protecting children.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Database Officer

Location: Abuja
Employee Status: Fixed Term

Role Purpose

  • The Database Officer is responsible for the organization, maintenance and updating of existing STEER Databases and management information systems (MIS) at National, Pepfar and CSO level, such as the National OVC Management Information Systems (NOMIS), District Health Information System (DHIS) USG instance, Pepfar’s Data for Accountability, Transparency & Impact (DATIM).
  • As may be required from time to time, she/he will generate data, data tables and reports in order to respond to program and donor reporting requirements, on schedule and as the need arises under the supervision of the Database Manager (DBM).

Key Areas Of Accountability

  • Provide support to the DBM to ensure timely submission of donor reports
  • Support the planning and delivery of trainings, workshops and other capacity development interventions for CSOs and STEER M&E Team
  • Support the DBM to ensure CSOs understand the information needs of project stakeholders and donors and adhere to system requirements
  • Provide onsite support for the implementation and updates of the existing MIS systems used by STEER and CSOs comprising NOMIS, DHIS and DATIM and this will include but not limited to onsite installation, set up, data entry procedures and data transmission.
  • Provide support for collation and processing of NOMIS data reports and other related reports from the CSOs’
  • Support the development of the NOMIS working with the DBM and any external consultant engaged for this process
  • Support the collection of GIS coordinates of  project site locations and the development of service maps
  • Work closely with the DBM in the preparation of monthly, semi annual and annual and ad-hoc reports from CSOs with strict adherence to standards and timelines.
  • Maintain an inventory of data collection and monitoring visits to partners on a regular basis to monitor M&E systems.
  • Follow up with CSOs to ensure they participate in the data quality assessment, understand the recommendations for remedial action, and comply with those recommendations.
  • Support the development of electronic data entry questionnaires using the inform builder/kobo or any other data collection tool during periodic surveys and data analysis using appropriate statistical package.
  • Attend relevan STEER technical meetings to ensure close coordination between program management and M&E Staff.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by superiors

Experience And Skills

  • Demonstrated skills in M&E, data management and quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
  • Advanced use of excel is essential.
  • Experienced in managing M&E Database including DHIS and NOMIS will be an added advantage.
  • Demonstrable computer literacy in MS Office – Excel, Power Point and Word.
  • Experience in data analysis in Access and at least on eof the following CSPro, SPSS, EpiInfo or STATA is an added advantage.
  • Ability to support partners workin at a distance to achieve results against program objectives/targets

Deadline: 3rd April, 2019.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

 

Job Title: Office Assistant

Location: Akwa-Ibom
Team/Programme: Steer
Contract Length: 8 months.
Employee Status: Fixed Term
Grade: 7

Child Safeguarding: (Select only one)

  • Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

Role Purpose

  • To provide a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the Office and provide basic administrative support to programs operations.

Scope of Role:

  • Reports to: Administrative Assistant
  • Staff directly reporting to this post: None
  • Budget responsibility: None

Key Areas of Accountability

  • Sweep and mop floors.
  • Dispose dirt inside the waste basket and dustbin daily
  • Use cleaning solutions to remove stains and clean surfaces.
  • Mix various cleaning agents.
  • Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
  • Dust furniture and scrub surfaces clean.
  • Clean and service restrooms with mops and disinfectants.
  • Identify and report possible repairs.
  • Support in movement of heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies.
  • Wash kitchen utensils and make sure the kitchen surface is always neat, clean and dry
  • Ensures no plates, cups or utensils are left over the night in the kitchen sink.
  • Remove  cobwebs
  • Cut and trim the flowers & grass within & outside the premises
  • Sweep the compound
  • Undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time.
  • Wet-wipe and polish all high-level shelves.
  • Wet-wipe window ledges
  • Always adhere to all company policies and procedures
  • Assist with or arrange purchase of small sundry office supplies from Petty Cash, and process invoices and expense claims as required.
  • Timely communicate to the travellers through Email, the flight details
  • Maintain a tidy, clean and professional appearance for the reception area at all times
  • Other – Other ad hoc tasks as requested by Line Manager.

Additional job responsibilities:

  • The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Behaviours (Values in Practice)
Accountability:

  • Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
  • Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

  • Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
  • Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
  • Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

  • Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
  • Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
  • Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

  • Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
  • Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

  • Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

Qualifications 
Essential:

  • Level of Education – Diploma
  • General Communication & Interpersonal Skill Level – Good
  • Language Requirements – English – Good
  • Desired Number of Years Prior Experience in a Similar Role – 2 years

Equal Opportunities:

  • The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

  • We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff:

  • The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.

Health and Safety:

  • The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Deadline: 31st March, 2019.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online


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