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Understanding the Role
The core work of the Health and Nutrition is to support design and implementation of the nutrition strategy for the Nigeria Country Office (CO).
Monitor that projects are designed and implemented by the Country Programme follow agreed and approved Strategies and Plans and meet recognised international standards.
Promote coordination and collaboration in implementation of activities that are related to or impact the Health and Nutrition work.
Also in collaboration with the Head of Nutrition, develop proposals for funding both to maintain and expand Save the Children’s work and influence within the Health and Nutrition sector.
Requirement and Experience
Education:
Degree in Public Health, Medicine, Nutrition and other relevant field or have equivalent field experience
Experiences:
Minimum of 6 years in Health and Nutrition, field experience in several, diverse acute emergencies as well as protracted crisis settings and 2 years at an advisory level
Sound knowledge of H&N in humanitarian aid and development context.
Experience in representing an organisation in the coordination mechanism in emergency contexts.
Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate and to set priorities, manageable work plans and evaluate progress.
Demonstrable ability to acquire a high level of thematic expertise on priority issues within health and nutrition.
Experience in supporting development of national guidelines and policies.
Skills:
Strong skills in coordination and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including health and nutrition clusters, partners.
Strong communication skills at a level appropriate for high level external representation and ability to tailor communications to different audiences.
Experience line managing staff.
Experience in providing distance technical support.
Proven capacity to write quality reports and proposals as well as briefing papers, presentations, and technical summaries.
Practical experience in training and/or facilitation of groups and strong participatory facilitation skills.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels.
Proven capacity to deliver results against objectives, reporting schedules and workplans.
Language:
Fluency in written and spoken English
Proficient in word processing, presentations and spreadsheet computer packages.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s values and mission.