State Team Manager Job at Save the Children Nigeria

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Job Title: State Team Manager    

Employer: Save the Children UK (SCUK)

Sector: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)

TEAM: Nigeria Country Office   

LOCATION: Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, Zamfara and Yobe

POST TYPE: National (international experience)/International

DURATION: 5 years from May 2014 to April 2019

BACKGROUND: – Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children's mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. – Save the Children is looking for an experienced development professional to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. This role will be critical for the delivery of results for children.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3- The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children or young people and, in the overseas context all posts are considered to be level 3 posts in view of potential situations which may allow staff unsupervised access to vulnerable children and young people.

ROLE PURPOSE: The State Team Manager will be a member of the programme Senior Management Team. S/he takes overall responsibility for the management and coordination of the programme implementation activities within the state. S/he will provide leadership for the Programme at state level and working in close collaboration with state counterparts, jointly facilitate planning and implementation of all programme technical activities.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: National Programme Manager

Staff directly reporting to this post: TBC

Budget responsibility: TBC

RESPONSIBILITIES

The State Team Manager will:

a)   Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with officials in the State Ministries of Health and Local Government Authority; other key individuals in the government and other ministries relevant to the project; representatives of other aid and UN agencies, the private sector and civil society groups

b)   Ensure that the state programme staff have clearly defined objectives, roles, and responsibilities.

c)   Ensure the provision of high quality technical assistance and capacity building to the state programme and staff by managing all internal and external technical assistance, including application of  the TA protocols and tools

d)   Draw up and agree annual programme workplans and budgets to submit to the National Programme Manager

e)   Draw up monthly internal project workplans to submit to the National programme Manager, together with expenditure commitments for the previous month and budget forecasts for the forthcoming month.

f)   Ensure that the different technical sectors are coordinated, integrated and support each other to optimize programmes and projects

g)   Ensure advocacy coherence at local government and State level and reinforce strong and effective synergies between programmes and advocacy to maximise impact, especially ensuring evidence and best practice inform advocacy

h)   Submit brief fortnightly progress reports and comprehensive quarterly and annual reports against annual workplans and budgets to the National Programme Manager and the state steering committee.

i)   Take management responsibility for all state programme staff.

j)   Ensure local procurement and management arrangements meet the Government of Nigeria and DFID's accounting requirements.

k)   Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling the programme values

l)   Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

•   Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

•   Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

•   Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same

•   Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

•   Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

•   Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters

•   Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

•   Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

•   Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

•   Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

•   Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

•   Post-graduate qualification in public health, primary health care, health management, social development, or a closely related field.

•   At least 10 years professional working experience.

•   Excellent understanding of health delivery systems in Africa, especially at primary level.

•   Substantial experience and knowledge of programme and implementation management, project management, budget oversight, and donor regulations.

•   Substantial  experience  of  line  management,  effective  team  building,  and  capacity development.

•   Experience of working in the Northern Nigeria states of Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, Zamfara and/or Yobe

•   Functional capacity to analyse information, evaluate options, and think and plan in an effective, strategic manner.

•   Strong advocacy/facilitation skills.

•   Good understanding of complementary roles and values of public sector, not for profit and profit making private sector.

•   Willingness and ability to engage with partners in an equal partnership

•   Computer literate (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

•   Ability to work in a team

•   Willing and able to work in a challenging environment and have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and to respond with flexibility and creativity.

Method of Application:

Kindly apply online or send your CV and covering letter on or before 26th November, 2013 explaining why you are suitable to nigeriavacancy@savethechildren.org. State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Save the children offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Please note that the position is subject to donor funding being received.

Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Our selection processes reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

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