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 man made. 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.
Job Title: Advocacy & Communications Officers (x3)
Locations: Katsina, Jigawa & Gombe
Salary: N3, 120,000 gross
Job Description
The ideal candidate will contribute to 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 in the state of posting.
Qualification:
o University degree in health, nutrition, communications or related social science field.
o This person must have substantial experience in advocacy and policy development / research in the development context.
o Good Knowledge of the media and its role in raising awareness and shaping public policy.
o Knowledge of the local language is an advantage (Hausa).
Method of Application
Send your C.V. and covering letter before 8th December 2011 explaining why you are suitable to vacancy@scuknigeria.org
State position and location in the subject field.
Our selection processes reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.
