Save the Children Job Recruitment 2025

Save the Children Job Recruitment 2025 is open to qualified candidates, Apply now for the Latest International/NGO Jobs. Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Save the Children is working in Nigeria because one in five children in Nigeria dies before their fifth birthday. About 40% of children miss out on school and have to work to survive while nearly 2 million children have lost one or both parents to an AIDS-related disease.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

Title: Durable Solutions Specialist – SDC
Job ID: 12975
Location: Yobe
Employment Type: Full Time
Grade: 3
Job Category: Advocacy, Campaigns and Policy
Contract length: 1 year
Team / Programme: BHA Project
Reports Directly to: Field Manager Yobe.
Indirectly to: Durable Solution Secretariat Chair
Staff reporting to this post: None
Budget Responsibilities: No
Station of Duty: 70% Durable Solution Secretariat and 30% SCI Yobe office

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.

Background

The humanitarian and development situation in Yobe State, northeast Nigeria, remains complex and requires concerted efforts to transition from emergency response to long-term development.
In line with this, the Yobe State Government has developed a State Action Plan (SAP) on Durable Solutions, designed to guide initiatives aimed at the sustainable return, local integration, and relocation of displaced populations.
This plan aligns with international frameworks, such as the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Framework on Durable Solutions.
To ensure the full implementation of the SAP on Durable Solutions and to harmonize partners’ activities with the plan, SCI with funding from SDC would engage the consultant (Durable Solutions Specialist) to provide technical support, coordination, and strategic guidance to all stakeholders involved in the implementation process.

Role Purpose

The primary objective of this consultancy is to support the full implementation of the SAP on Durable Solutions while ensuring that all partners align their interventions with the state’s strategic priorities. Specifically, the Durable Solutions Specialist will:
Provide technical expertise in operationalizing the SAP on Durable Solutions in Yobe State.
Strengthen coordination structures across state and LGA levels with key stakeholders to ensure that all interventions are aligned with the SAP.
Strengthen government capacity in implementing, monitoring, and reporting on the SAP.
Facilitate engagement with key stakeholders, including government agencies, humanitarian and development actors, and community structure.
Identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities for enhancing durable solutions programming in Yobe State.

In collaboration with the Durable Solution Secretariate, the Durable Solutions Specialist will ensure that all Durable Solution projects across the States are aligned with the State Action Plan (SAP) on Durable solutions.

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Ket Areas of Accountability

The Durable Solutions Specialist will work closely with the Yobe State Government, UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure an integrated and well-coordinated approach to durable solutions. Key tasks will include:

Technical Support & Advisory:

Provide strategic and technical guidance to the Yobe State Government and partners in the implementation of the SAP on Durable Solutions.
Ensure that the SAP aligns with national and global durable solutions frameworks and guidelines.
Develop tools, frameworks, and guidelines to enhance the implementation and monitoring of SAP.
Conduct regular assessments to inform strategic adjustments and ensure adaptive programming.

Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement:

Support the Durable Solutions Technical Working Group (TWG) in Yobe State to enhance coordination.
Facilitate multi-stakeholder coordination and engagement to promote synergy among actors.
Organize and participate in key coordination meetings, workshops, and consultations to ensure effective stakeholder engagement.

Capacity Building & Institutional Strengthening:

Conduct capacity-building sessions for government officials and partners to deepen understanding of durable solutions principles and approaches.
Strengthen government and partner systems on data collection and reporting mechanisms for tracking SAP implementation.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL):

Develop and implement a robust M&E framework to track the progress and impact of the SAP implementation.
Conduct field assessments and evaluations, producing reports with actionable recommendations.
Contribute to the development of learning mechanisms that feed into the design and improvement of durable solutions programming.

Advocacy & Resource Mobilization:

Support advocacy efforts to mobilize resources for SAP implementation.
Develop policy briefs, reports and advocacy materials to strengthen engagement with the government, donors, and other relevant stakeholders.

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, take responsibility for their personal development and encourage their team to do the same.
Widely shares their vision for Save the Children and engages and motivates others.
Future-orientated thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

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

Qualification, Experience and Skills
Essential:
The ideal candidate should possess:

Advanced degree in International Development, Humanitarian Affairs, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in humanitarian response, durable solutions, displacement management, or related areas.
Strong expertise in policy development, coordination, and capacity building.
Experience working with government institutions, UN agencies, and NGOs in conflict or post-conflict settings.
Knowledge of Northeast Nigeria’s displacement context and durable solutions frameworks.
Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
Experience working in a multi-cultural setting is an asset.
Fluent in English and any other local language will be an advantage.

Desirable:

A Degree or professional certification in project management
Skilled in influencing and obtaining cooperation from individuals.

Administrative & General Skills:

Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

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.

Health and Safety:

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

Application Closing Date
2nd June, 2025; 01:59 PM

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Title: Child Protection Coordinator
Job ID: 12898
Location: Borno
Employment Type: Full Time
Grade: 3
Job Category: Advocacy, Campaigns and Policy
Contract length: 1 year
Team / Programme: BHA Project

Role Purpose

The Child Protection Coordinator with the support of the Technical Advisor plays a key role in developing strategy, partnerships and providing oversight on day-to-day project implementation.
The coordinator will provide technical support to the Child Protection component of the BHA project in Borno state within the Save the Children country program.
S/he will oversee the project activities, ensuring effective planning, implementation and monitoring at the field level.

Scope of Role

Reports to: Program Manager
Staff reporting to this post: Child Protection officer, MHPSS Officer, GBV Officer, and CPIMS Officer.
Role Dimensions: Coordinate all Child Protection activities

Key Area of Accountabilities

The Child Protection will be responsible for supporting designing and following up with the technical aspects of the project implementation, strengthening the referral system as well as providing capacity building, and technical expertise.
The Child Protection coordinator is the key member of the Child Protection team, expected to possess proven project delivery capacity, effective team management, partner management and integration of CP programming in other sectors.
S/he must have a strong background and knowledge on child rights, child protection integration, and CP system strengthening.
The post holder will assure quality of programming, adequate coordination and communication on CP activities as well as ensure that SCI support meet the inter-agency guidelines for referrals and the minimum standards for child protection and Gender Based Violence in humanitarian actions.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Ensure quality delivery of programme activities, for example, monitoring against log frames, budget forecast and reporting and monitoring on the Budget.
Preparation of timely programme and donor reports for child protection project activities in compliance with internal and external requirements.
Working closely with Save the Children’s CP team, contribute lessons learnt and best practice experiences from the project inform SC’s strategic planning and the design of future programming strategy and direction, including funding proposals
Participate in regular meetings with government, local authorities, partners and other stakeholders to draw lessons, share experiences and monitor progress of the project.
Ensure effective coordination and collaboration with key stakeholders and partners at field level – NGOs, civil society organizations, community groups, and others

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.

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work or relevant field experience.
At least three (3) years post NYSC relevant experience in child protection programming
Demonstrable commitment to a holistic vision of children’s welfare
Substantial management experience, preferably in emergencies
Excellent written and spoken English; local language skills a major advantage
Demonstrable competence in report writing
Experience of financial planning and expenditure monitoring as applied to grants management
Experience of working with communities, and supporting their participation, ownership and empowerment
Strong representational and communication skills sensitive to the cultural and military/political environment
The ability to plan and ensure the implementation of projects, and to oversee the management and report on resources effectively.
Able to work calmly under pressure in a rapidly changing context
Proven team management skills
Adaptability and flexibility; ability and willingness to live in the field
Commitment to upholding Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy, and other Global Policies.

Skills and 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:

Previous experience in similar responsibilities, preferably with NGO and/or UN agency.
Highly flexible and ability to work in a team.
Communication & Interpersonal Skill Level – Excellent
Language Requirements – English and Hausa – Excellent
Level of IT literacy Required – (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email system, Internet browsing) excellent.

Application Closing Date
29th May, 2025, 12:59 AM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Title: Head of Health and Nutrition
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time
Grade: 2 (National)
Job Category: Programme, Development and Quality
Contract length: 1 year (renewable)
Reporting to: Deputy Director, PDQ
Team: Programme Development & Quality (PDQ)
Post type: National
Staff reporting to this post: None
Budget Responsibilities: None

Role Purpose

The Head of Health and Nutrition drives the strategic vision and delivery of high-impact health and nutrition programming in Nigeria.
Combining deep technical expertise, contextual insight, and strong partnership skills, the role leads the development of strategies, technical designs, and quality program implementation across humanitarian, development and triple nexus contexts.
The role provides technical support to Health & Nutrition programs, strengthens advocacy efforts, expands strategic partnerships for business development, and ensures learning, evidence generation and use for Health & Nutrition programs.
It focuses on building the capacity of project staff and local organizations, promoting sustainability and local ownership.
Serving as a key external representative, the Head of Health and Nutrition positions the organization’s work with donors, government, and partners.
In major emergencies, the role holder adapts to ensure the continuity of critical health and nutrition interventions.
Overall, the incumbent is responsible for advancing evidence-based, high-quality programming that improves outcomes for children and communities.

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 the country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

Role Dimensions:

Save the Children has been actively working in Nigeria since 2001.
Our program is implemented in various sectors including Health and Nutrition, WASH, Education, Child Protection, and Food Security & Livelihoods.
We engage in humanitarian, development, and triple nexus programming.,
We work directly with families and communities, foster the participation of children, and partner with local organizations, UN bodies, International NGOs, and the Nigerian government to deliver results for children.

Key Area of Accountabilities
Strategy and Programme Quality (Design and Implementation):

Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of Save the Children’s Health and Nutrition Strategy, aligning with global and country strategic plans in collaboration with field teams, and senior management.
Provide strategic leadership in the development of high-quality funding proposals, identifying opportunities for resource mobilization in alignment with organizational priorities and donor interests.
Ensure technical oversight and continuous improvement of the health and nutrition programs, guaranteeing alignment with national standards and global best practices.
Foster integration across all Save the Children health and nutrition projects, ensuring synergies and alignment with broader organisational goals.
Collaborate with global technical advisors to ensure programme quality, support innovation, and facilitate learning uptake.
Enhance cross-sectoral collaboration and integration with other technical teams to improve overall programme impact.
Oversee the timely preparation and submission of high-quality donor reports and internal updates that reflect programme impact and learning.
Strengthen team capacity in, technical delivery project management and compliance through ongoing mentoring, supervision, and tailored training opportunities.

Representation and Coordination:

Serve as the organisation’s lead representative on health and nutrition in national and sub-national technical platforms, building strong networks with government, UN agencies, donors, and implementing partners.
Represent Save the Children’s health and nutrition work to donors, contributing to policy dialogue and advocating for increased support and policy reforms in favor of children’s health and nutrition.
Facilitate the exchange of best practices and learning across country programs and with global and regional partners.
Engage in high-level policy discussions with government and strategic stakeholders, contributing to national policy development and priority setting.
Prepare briefing materials, and technical updates, and represent the organisation in meetings, workshops, and conferences on health and nutrition.

Knowledge Management and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL):

Promote effective knowledge management systems within the Health and Nutrition team and ensure cross-learning between sectors.
Support the establishment of robust monitoring and evaluation systems that assess quality including clinical quality assurance compliance, generate credible evidence to inform programming, advocacy, and reporting in collaboration with the MEAL team
Promote and integrate beneficiary feedback mechanisms and accountability systems throughout all program cycles.
Lead or support needs assessments, evaluations, and surveys, ensuring scientific rigor and timely dissemination of findings to inform programming and advocacy.

Programme Management and Administration:

Promote coordination between technical and operational teams to ensure efficient project delivery, effective resource use, and compliance with donor regulations.
Support in overseeing financial and material resource management including pharmaceuticals across health and nutrition programs, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and value for money.
Support the development of annual program plans and budgets, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and resource availability.

Advocacy and Policy Influence:

Lead advocacy efforts to promote policy and systemic changes that improve child health and nutrition outcomes.
Apply evidence and learning from programs to influence national health and nutrition policies, guidelines, and funding decisions.
Develop and implement strategies to engage stakeholders and policymakers in support of child survival and development goals.

Safeguarding:

Ensure adherence to Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and child safeguarding commitments in all operations and interactions.
Ensure safeguarding and safe programming is embedded in all Health & Nutrition program design and implementation.

Skills and Behaviours (SCI 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 others to do the same.
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
Future orientated, thinks strategically.

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

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

Post-graduate, Master or equivalent in Nutrition, health, public health, or related field.
At least 8 years’ experience in leading the design and implementation of humanitarian and development programs in Health and Nutrition.
Direct experience in planning, implementing, and measuring the impact of health, hunger reduction, or other related programs including designing pathways to sustainable impact at scale.
Successful track record of developing large-scale proposals ($ Im and above) and securing funding from donors.
Clear commitment to, and experience of, developing and coaching staff, combined with the ability to give direct actionable feedback.
Successfully work with minimal administrative support.
Inter-personal skills to influence and guide the field team and other senior managers in identifying programming opportunities and resolving program and campaign challenges and working collaboratively within the Country Leadership Team.
Experience in context, capacity and policy analysis, influencing and advocacy at the regional/international level to hold duty bearers to account to realize children’s rights.
Skilled at networking, representation, and partnership development to promote learning, strengthen civil society, and mobilize resources.
Able to generate and use data and evidence to innovate, deliver, learn, and share what works and what doesn’t work for children.
Experience in supporting humanitarian preparedness, response, and recovery.
Significant experience in training, capacity building, and mentoring.
Fluent in English and high level of English writing skills.

Generic Competencies;

Being the Voice of Children: Promotes evidence-based policy and public engagement that includes the voices of children and their communities.
Advancing Equality & Inclusion: Displays a commitment to ensuring everything we do considers the most deprived and marginalized children.
Building & Strengthening Partnerships: Promotes working with diverse partners as critical to delivery.
Child Rights: Promotes the rights of children in their own work and in work with colleagues and peers.

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 SCI’s global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Gender Equality Policies, supported by relevant 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.

Application Closing Date
29th May, 2025, 08:29 UTC.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

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