Save the Children Household and Economic Strengthening Coordinator Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs

Save the Children Household and Economic Strengthening Coordinator Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. Save the Children Nigeria looking for “Household and Economic Strengthening Coordinator”. Applicants with a Master’s Degree may apply on or before 20 July 2022.

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Save the Children Household and Economic Strengthening Coordinator Jobs 2022

The Save the Children has published a job vacancy announcement on 12 July 2022 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Household and Economic Strengthening Coordinator to be based in Kano, Nigeria.

Recruiter	Save the Children
Position	Household and Economic Strengthening Coordinator
Location	Kano, Nigeria
Country	Nigeria
Total Vacant Post	N/A
Qualification	Master’s Degree
Experience Required	6 years
Application Deadline	20 July 2022

Save the Children Job Vacancy 2022

Job Purpose: The HES Coordinator is the technical and coordination lead for the VSLA component of the project. This role is responsible for coordinating, consolidating and ensuring smooth implementation of VSLA interventions through support to the HES teams and ensuring adherence to Save the Children and donor guidelines and standards. The individual will also closely monitor project progress and support the field-based team to make adjustments

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Consult with all relevant actors including government, CSO and the private sector to identify existing economic strengthening initiatives at the target states and device strategies in facilitating increased access and linkages to the project beneficiaries.
• One of the key project activities in achieving economic change/increase at HH level is through VSLA, he/she should ensure that groups are properly established, properly and regularly trained, monitored and mentored using standard approaches and protocols and with close consultation with the FSL advisor
• Access to finance for the poor is low, these includes the target communities and VSLA members, in consultation with relevant program and technical teams, he/she should map, identity and implement financial inclusion and access to financing initiatives.
• Conduct initial scoping and mapping activities to gather information on what models of economic strengthening services are available in the target communities, both formal and informal, which models are working effectively.
• Provide technical support and coordinate the development of relevant tools and resources related to the economic strengthening component of the project.
• Provide training, capacity building and ongoing technical support and mentoring for staff and partners to roll out and implement the economic strengthening strategy in target communities, working with state teams to plan and implement the strategy.
• Ensure sustainability of livelihood gains, including private sector demand-driven job creation, enterprise development, financial education, value chain linkages and appropriate savings, credit and insurance services for various age groups.
• Facilitate linkages with government safety net programs and other stakeholders to ensure that activities complement other economic strengthening initiatives and adhere to country and global standards
• Ensure timely, high-quality work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other reports required by the donor or the government.
• Provide technical assistance in documenting and scaling up best practices related to the economic strengthening component of the project through case studies or success stories.

Qualification & Experience:

• Master’s Degree in development studies, agricultural economics, economics, business administration, international relations or a closely related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 6 years of experience in household economic strengthening/livelihoods programming,
• Practical experience in training design and implementation.
• Ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
• Good technical knowledge of policy and practice in the field of livelihoods, crop and livestock production/rural livelihood programming as well as other cross cutting issues.
• Solid knowledge of international and national social protection, household economic strengthening, and microenterprise and market development instruments and frameworks.
• Experience in leveraging private sector partnerships and resources for creation of business opportunities, business mentorship and skills training, and market access, strategies
• Strong experience in providing technical assistance and mentorship
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders including government representatives, donors, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills
• Demonstrated experience in project and time management.
• Familiarity and understanding of donor policies and procedures is a plus.

Other Details

• Contract Type: Full Time
• Selection Process: Interview
• Salary: negotiable
• Application Process: Online

How to Apply Save the Children Household and Economic Strengthening Coordinator Jobs 2022

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The Closing Date: 20 July 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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