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Latest Vacancies at Save the Children, 6th February, 2019

Feb 6, 2019, 10:35 AM
NGO & Humanitarian
Save the Children

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 times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Child Friendly Space Facilitator (Volunteer) Ref No: 190000A0 Location: Maiduguri, Borno Employee Status: Contingent Role

To support implementation of Child protection component of project. (typically will be at field level):

Job Purpose

Identification and referral of vulnerable children (unaccompanied/separated and children at risk), then refer to case worker.
Conduct community sensitization and mobilization with regards to child protection.
Ensure community leaders are briefed about the program and expectation.
Work with community leaders to establish communities in collaboration with Community leadership.
Follow up with children under temporary care arrangements and foster care.
Work closely with the case worker, CFS Facilitators and Animators, to ensure the effective identification of vulnerable during the child friendly spaces.
Participate in monthly meetings with CPC committee at community level
Participate in foster parent monthly support group
Any other duties that may be assigned related to implementation of OFDA program in the implementation sites.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Job Title: Case Worker (Volunteer) Job Code: 1900009Z Location: Maiduguri, Borno Employee Status: Contingent Job Purpose

The Child Protection Case Worker has responsibility to initiate, oversee and support the implementation of child protection strategies and activities at the camp/community level.
The CP Case Worker will be responsible for implementing the work of and providing guidance to the Community on Child Protection activities.

Key Accountabilities

Represent SCI in the field, with professionalism, honesty and commitment
Interview potential CP cases documenting interview prior to referral to relevant service providers.
Implement program objectives, strategies and activities in agreement with local customs
Identify child protection cases for assessments, home visits and follow-ups
Assist the Child Protection officer in carrying out interviews with children.
Filling in the relevant monitoring tools for the individual cases management of the of UASC and other vulnerable children accordingly
Identify high priority cases requiring referrals and report to CP officer as they arise for necessary referral
Facilitate the implementation of a mobilization strategy for community structures and target beneficiaries
Mobilize community structures as required
Participate in training courses and meetings for the community structures and fill the relevant monitoring tools
Attend camp/community level staff and planning meetings monthly
Give information to the beneficiaries on the services provided by SCI
Facilitate the setup of Foster parents and referral systems to respond to protection issues
Comply with all relevant save the children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety and other relevant policies
Perform any other duties that will be assigned by the supervisor

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Application Deadline 12th February, 2019. Job Title: Finance Officer Job ID:19000099 Location: Rivers Team/Programme: Nigeria Country Office Contract Length: 8 months Reports to: Finance Coordinator Staff reporting to this post: Cashier Child Safeguarding

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

This position will be responsible for implementing and/or coordinating all financial support functions for the state office

Key Areas of Accountability Key Accountabilities:

Have essential knowledge of Finance and Accounting. Ensure that roles and responsibilities are clear and have strong understanding of all of Donor’s and Save the Children’s regulations and policies, especially the core policies such as; Finance policies and procedures, Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, Fraud & dishonesty policies, Anti-bribery and corruption policy and whistle blowing policy.

Finance:

Coordinate with the Line manager to ensure timely and appropriate cash flows, matched with the operational needs of the state office and budget forecasts, and in line with SC policies and donor requirements.
Manage the electronic spreadsheet/format for receiving and disbursing funds; coordinate the preparation and timely submission of monthly financial reports and other reports to Abuja as required. Ensure accurate keeping of account books (electronic and paper) for the state office.
Preparation and submission of monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations to CO Abuja
Validate Purchase Vouchers
Represent Finance at Procurement Committee meeting
Help ensure that timely and accurate information is generated and disseminated accordingly to the project team, to inform activity planning and forecasts.
Process all banking activities in the state office, ensuring that bank account records are accurately maintained, and that bank statements are obtained on a timely basis.
Process all payments (cheque and/or cash) to vendors, service providers, and partners in line with SC policies & Donor requirements. Ensure all financial transactions in the state office are appropriately approved, authorised and administered, in line with SC & Donor policies.
Make statutory payments to the relevant authorities such as PAYE, WHT, and PENSION deduction and ensure adequate documentation is kept in the office.
Conduct state level finance induction for all new staff on finance policies, systems and procedure
Support the state teams to provide administrative and technical support to the partners to ensure that all financial documentation and reports are prepared and submitted on a timely basis in line with SC policies, project agreements.
In collaboration with the line manager support the training in financial management in accordance with SC’s financial management policies.
In collaboration with the line manager support monthly budget phasing and annual pipeline analysis as well as BVA commentary for specific award.
Review partners/sub-awardee financial report and reconcile partners/Sub-awardee Account (5200).
Responsible for monthly recharges processing (Reversal and reclass) as well as daily matching of transaction on Aggresso.
Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor

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 Criteria:

Level of Education – B.Sc /HND or equivalent
Specified Study Area – Finance / Accounts / Business Administration

Experience and Skills:

Knowledge and experience in working with USAID regulations
Experience in working with partners accountable for grants and other financial support provided to implement project activities, particularly at community level.
Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
Language Requirements: Spoken English-Excellent; Written English-Excellent
Must be able to speak at least one local language predominant in that state.
Level of IT Expertise: Excellent (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Professional certificate in accounting and finance

Desirable Criteria:

Good training and facilitation skills (for financial training/support to partners).
Ability to multi-task, engage in long-term planning, meet deadlines, and handle last-minute demands; exercise patience, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Ability to be creative and proactive health service improvement is essential.

Additional Information 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.
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.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply Job Title: Driver Ref No: 19000095 Location: Rivers Team/Programme: Steer Grade: 6 Contract Length: 11 months. Employee Status: Permanent Reports to: Fleet Officer 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

The driver is responsible for the safe driving of Save the Children International vehicle, staff and Assets.
The Driver will ensure cleaning, proper maintenance of vehicles in compliance with the Driver’s handbook and safe driving standards, ensuring the vehicle is fuelled in time for trips and the proper management of the fuel supply for that vehicle.
The driver should do so in accordance with SCI policies and procedures.

Key Accountabilities Documentation:

Maintain the vehicle log and fuel consumption documentation
Keep the Vehicle Documents Folder up-to-date:
Support the Head Driver with the Vehicle Usage report, including trip use, mileage and fuel consumption.
Maintain a valid driver license, registration and valid permits all the time

Control of Vehicles:

Ensure that all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance by Line Managers.
Ensure that all vehicle journeys are to be recorded in the log book at the start and completion of the journey
Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use.
Ensure that s/he wears the vehicle safety belt and all passengers also wear seat belts before driving the vehicle.

On the road:

Ensure that the line manager is immediately informed of any accidents, the Accident report is filled immediately and the accident reported to the police as soon as possible.
Ensures safety of passengers at all times
Safe transport of all staff, equipment, and materials
Save the Children International has a no passenger policy – this relates to all non-agency personnel and is for reasons of safety, the continuance and equity of the programme.
Save the Children International may give lifts to agency and Governmental staff on occasion for the benefit of the programme – see passenger policy for details.
SCI reserves the right to refuse entry to a vehicle any staff member without identification documents or who cannot be identified by SCI staff.
In the event of a medical emergency lifts may be given on prior approval of the programme manager – see passenger policy for details.

Vehicle Checks:

Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use
Check the vehicle before departing from work.
Check, on taking over a vehicle, that the items listed on the Vehicle Check List and the items listed in the Vehicle Tools and Materials Inventory are present and in full functioning order.

Vehicle Defects:

A driver is to check for vehicle defects and damage to the vehicle and ensure that he reports them to his line manager. After consulting a mechanic, the line manager will make the decision as to whether the vehicle should be taken off the road for repair.
Report and supervise all maintenance and repair needs of assign vehicle.

Cleanliness & Visibility:

The driver is responsible for ensuring that his vehicle is kept clean on the outside and inside at all times. The driver is also to keep the vehicle tidy and ensure that all rubbish is removed from the vehicle after a journey.
Driver is to ensure SCI visibility protocols are adhered to at all times.

Other:

Follow and abide by the traffic rules, SCI regulations, driver safety manual and any other instructions given by the Line Manager
Maintain all vehicle’s safety equipment, as per vehicle safety kit, in liaison with the logistics officer – including first aid kit, communication equipment, tow rope and fire extinguisher
Work after duty hours or holidays as and when required and with prior notice from line manager
Perform any other relevant and appropriate requested by the Line Manager

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

Skills & Experience Administrative & General Skills:

A full and clean driving license
Should have 3-5 years’ experience of professional driving.
Prior experience as a driver in an international NGO, UN agency or private company
Ability to multi-task and work calmly under pressure is essential for this position.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in insecure environments is critical.
Some practical experience of user vehicle maintenance.
Personal Qualities:
- A proactive and flexible approach to work
- An ability to work with minimum supervision
- A systematic approach to work
- A people orientated person who enjoys working in a team
- A keen interest in self development
- A reliable, polite and professional attitude to ensure SCI is perceived as such.
Working knowledge of the Save the Children Emergency Manual, Sphere, and Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Strong oral and written English language communication skills required.
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and frustrating working circumstances is required.

Desirable:

Any additional skills and/or experience that could be used by Save the Children would be taken into account in the selection process
A heavy goods driving license

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.

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: