VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT- SEARCH FOR EXECUTIVE SECRETARY AT CIVIL SOCIETY – SCALING UP NUTRITION IN NIGERIA (CS-SUNN) At Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria

The Civil Society – Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) is a non-governmental, non-profit making coalition, made up of organizations with a shared vision to transform Nigeria into a country where every citizen is food and nutrition secured. We pursue this lofty goal by engaging government and non-state actors to raise awareness, sustain commitment and actions to effectively tackle under-nutrition in Nigeria. The coalition was formally launched on the 7th of August, 2014.

Executive Secretary:

• Job Type: Full Time

• Location: Abuja

· Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit Project Management

Description:

Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) is a coalition of civil societies with interest in Nutrition in Nigeria and was launched on 7th August 2014. Its prime objective is to mobilize non-state actors to generate evidence, build capacity, advocate and stimulate communities and stakeholders to scale up nutrition interventions in Nigeria.

The role:

• The Executive Secretary will be the Head of the Secretariat and Management team of the Alliance.

• S/He will lead the transformation of Scaling up Nutrition’s programming in Nigeria to a new operating model, whilst also delivering all project’s strategy within the country through:

• Delivering quality programmes, including advocacy for Nutrition at all levels in all key relevant sectors.

• Serving the alliance and her partners including our donors /funders.

• Guaranteeing a structured growth of the operational platform and managing new opportunities.

• The Executive Secretary will report to the Steering Committee and perform other duties that will support the growth of the state chapters and Alliance in general.

Key Areas of Accountability:

• S/He will contribute to strategic and operational development and delivery of organizational projects and programs in line with the CS – SUNN mandate, strategy and theory of change.

• S/He will ensure compliance to the constitution, governing manual, policies and guidelines of the Alliance.

• Deliver transformational change at the country and state levels.

• Country Office Management.

• Country Program Development.

• Country project /program implementation.

• Country Program Representation.

Qualifications:

· Advanced University Degree in Science, Social Science, Humanities/Arts or any other related discipline.

· Advanced degree in Nutrition, Agriculture, Food Science, Public Health will be added advantage.

· Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the Nutrition/ Health / Food Science/ Agricultural/Development sectors including working experience with Government, NGOs, INGOs, UN and Donors agencies.

· Demonstrated experience in policy advocacy (including budget advocacy) and campaigns at national and subnational levels.

· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Nigerian health and nutrition sector.

• Proven experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise.

• Proven experience in program development and good knowledge of donors (including multilateral, institutional & corporates) and context in Nigeria.

• Proven experience managing a crisis requiring quick changes to priorities and rapid action to respond.

• Proven experience leading change in an organisation which has led to considerable results for the organisation and its stakeholders.

• Proven experience in project management including knowledge management and monitoring and evaluation.

• Track record of building personal networks at a senior level, resulting in securing new opportunities for the organisation.

• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in.

• Strong skills and expertise in planning, financial and budget management as well as people management.

• Good understanding of operational, financial and support services management processes.

• Good understanding of key trends in international and humanitarian development.

• Commitment to the Scaling up Nutrition movement.