CAREER JOBS, SCUK NIGERIA NGO , WEDNESDAY 11, JULY 2012

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.
1. DEPUTY HEAD, SAFETY AND SECURITY – ABUJA
To mitigate the risks posted to the programmes, personnel and assets in SC in Nigeria through the provision of specialized, coordinated and focused security management support.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree in a related field
Formal security qualification or advanced security management training.
Advanced level of understanding with the philosophy and mode of operation of NGOs.
Minimum of 5 years field based experience in complex and insecure settings, preferably in more than one country with large teams of staff.
Ability to speak Hausa is an advantage.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – ABUJA
To provide professional support service to the Country Director, anticipating her requirements in all matters related to her immediate and long term schedules and managing associated administration to prescribed deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
University degree in relevant subject. Extensive experience in a similar role, preferably within the UN/INGO sector and/or in an international environment. Experience of the dealing with complex diary and international travel arrangements for a multifunctional director, including event planning.
Ability to plan ahead, devise and manage work plans, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles to work whilst remaining calm under pressure to tight timescales.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Send your CV and covering letter on or before 24th July explaining why you are suitable to vacancy@scuknigeria.org. State the position and location in the subject field.