Voice and Community Mobilization Officer Job at Save the Children Nigeria

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Job Title: Voice and Community Mobilization Officer

Location: Kebbi, Nigeria  

Employer: Save the Children UK (SCUK)

Sector: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world.

Roles:

•   The Voice and Community mobilization officer will support the State team to ensure commitment and involvement of local authorities and community members in the programme; and support community mobilization to ensure participation.

•   Sustainability of the nutrition programme as well as that the voices of communily members, including women and children are heard.

•   Identify policy and practice change, on the basis of Save the Children's experience, that would promote and protect the rights of children.

•   Support in formulating key advocacy messages and targets from lessons learned, assessments.

•   Research and evidence gained through project implementation on Health and Nutrition,

•   Develop good knowledge of local and national government structures, parliamentary and political processes and key decision making structures and how to influence them,

•   Initiate and support lobbying, communications and other activities to inform and persuade policy makers, including donors and politicians, of the value of Save the Children's policy recommendations.

Qualifications & Requirements:

•   The incumbent should possess a national diploma (ND/OND) in Health, Nutrition, Communications or related social science field, substantial experience in advocacy and poliCy development / research in the development context.

•   Good understanding of the possibilities and tactics for influencing decision and policy makers, politicians, donors, and other key actors,

•   Ability to build and maintain relationships with partner agencies and key contacts in the government, NGO, civil society (coalitions) and media sectors,

•   Experience in training others in advocacy techniques and influencing tactics, prior work experience in advocacy in Nigeria.

How to Apply:

Kindly send your C.V. and covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the position.

Deadline: 02.10.2013

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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