SAVE THE CHILDREN VACANCIES.

SAVE THE CHILDREN VACANCIES

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children. Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.

EDUCATION ADVISER – ABUJA

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead on the development of an education strategy for the country programme, working with save the children member countries to identify priorities and opportunities

Maintain an oversight on project implementation of existing and new programme

Ensure overall project outcomes are achieved

REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree in education or equivalent with at least 5 years work experience

Experience in designing education proposals

Excellent understanding of education issues in Nigeria at both field and policy levels

Experience with government counterparts and other partners at various levels – federal to local to community

Technical support, capacity building and coordination

EDUCATION RESEARCH COORDINATOR (6 MONTHS CONSULTANCY) – LAGOS

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead in managing a piece of research into the education situation for marginalized children in Lagos

Liaise closely with the research design consultant to ensure quality and credible evidence is gathered that can influence further programme design policy development in Lagos state

REQUIREMENTS

Academic/professional qualification at post graduate level or equivalent in education

Operational experience and a track record of success on education in Lagos state

Experience in working with the most marginalized communities in Lagos state

Experience of managing small grants/budget

Experience in providing technical support to partners and government at all levels

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Send CV and cover letter latest 31st July state the position and location in the subject field to:

vacancy@scuknigeria.org