Save the Children Latest Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Infant and Young Child Feeding Technical Advisor (Kano), Advocacy Officer (Abuja)

THE ORGANIZATION:

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. Today, twenty-eight national Save the Children organizations participate in the International Save the Children Alliance – a global network of nonprofit organizations working in over 120 countries around the world. In addition to promoting greater public awareness of the needs and rights of children worldwide, Alliance members coordinate emergency relief efforts, helping to protect children from the effects of disasters, both natural and manmade. We also work with the existing Food and Nutrition Partnership Forum to influence government and donors to bring the issue of malnutrition and poverty into the national agenda.

POST TITLE:   Infant and Young Child Feeding Technical Advisor

JOB LOCATION: Kano State

Support implementation of IYCF activities by providing training and guidance to STAs, LTAs and Government counterparts.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

• Health background (doctor, nurse, midwife, etc) with least 5 years of professional experience,
• 3 years experience on IYCF and breastfeeding counselling.

POST TITLE:   Advocacy Officer

JOB LOCATION: Abuja FCT

The Advocacy Officer will direct Save the Children’s efforts to influence and bring about change in the awareness, attitudes, behaviours and policies related to the rights of children in the country programme with special focus on Nutrition.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

• University degree in health, nutrition, communications, law or related social science field.

Substantial experience in advocacy and policy development/research in the development context.

Our selection processes reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

MODE OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Send your C.V. and covering letter explaining why you are suitable to vacancy@scuknigeria.org on or before 13^th September 2011.