Save the Children International Jobs for a Cash Transfer Coordinator in Nigeria

Save the Children International is a 'dual mandate' organisation and as such equal priority will be given to both humanitarian and development work. This is the only way we will be able to ensure that some of the fundamental rights that we believe children have, such as survival, safety and constant access to protection and education can be guaranteed.

As part of a commitment to work with children through humanitarian interventions Save the Children will support programmes in both sudden onset and chronic emergency situations.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Position: Cash Transfer Coordinator 

Job ID: #1007251
Location: Zamfara

Job Descriptions

• The CDGP is an exciting, large scale DFID funded cash transfers programme.
• The Cash Transfers Coordinator will provide technical support to the design, implementation and monitoring of the programme at State and LGA levels.

Skill and Experience

Essential:

• B.Sc/B.A/M.Sc in Social Sciences, Geography, Anthropology or other discipline relevant to urban/rural livelihoods.
• Substantial experience of relief or development / extension work with rural communities.
• Knowledge of Hausa language.
• Commitment to Save the Children's Child Protection Policy.
• Knowledge and experience of project development, monitoring and evaluation, preferably in the area of cash transfers and / or food security.
• Strong analytical skills, and an understanding of a range of methods for monitoring, evaluation and assessment to promote evidence-based learning
• Knowledge of Household Economy Approach to food security and livelihoods assessment.
• Skills related to participatory research methods, computer literacy and numerical skills.
• Understanding of the non-partisan status of an international NGO.
• Demonstrated experience planning and managing cash transfer and food security programs.
• Good communication, presentation, training and report writing skills.
• Ability to take a proactive approach in community capacity building, either directly or through facilitation of suitable support.
• Experience in leading a team in fieldwork with communities.
• Willingness to work in isolated rural areas with basic living conditions, and work in difficult field conditions.

Desirable:

• Experience in institutional strengthening of government and or local NGOs.
• Knowledge and experience of Child Rights Programming approaches.
• An understanding of nutrition and behaviour change communications activities

Method of Application
All qualified candidates should send their CV's and qualifying statements to:Nigeria.OperationsVacancy@savethechildren.org explaining why you are suitable for the position you are applying for. State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Note: Applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline 10th June, 2015.