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Join Save the Children as a Project Lead and drive innovative child immunization programs in Nigeria and Ethiopia
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Salary No salary declared 😔
Location Ethiopia or Nigeria
Nomad Friendly? In-person- Ethiopia, Nigeria
Expires Expires at anytime
Save the Children is on an ambitious journey, spearheading the Immunization Accelerator program to transform child health in Nigeria and Ethiopia. This innovative program is part of a five-year strategic partnership aimed at enhancing access to quality immunization services and generating credible research to inform effective interventions. As an organization, Save the Children is dedicated to making significant impacts in global health and child welfare.
Role Summary:
- Strategically plan, implement, and oversee the Immunization Accelerator projects.
- Collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including local organizations and global Save the Children teams.
- Support and develop evidence for promising health innovations.
- Lead cross-functional teams and foster a collaborative environment.
Role Requirements:
- Proven project management experience in enterprise support, health innovation, or health research.
- Experience working with various in-country organizations.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with the innovation process, particularly in global health or social enterprise.
- Excellent communication skills and adept at presenting complex information.
- Ability to navigate complex projects with an adaptable, entrepreneurial approach.
- Proficient in project budget management and reporting.
- Experience in a global, multicultural context is a plus.
- Fluency in English is mandatory.
Candidates must be based in Nigeria or Ethiopia and be a national or have the right to work in the chosen country.
We are looking for a Project Lead to play a pivotal role in the strategic planning, execution, and monitoring of a new innovative programme, the Immunization Accelerator, that seeks to fund and support locally-led innovations that address long standing barriers to child immunisation in Nigeria and Ethiopia.
The Immunization Accelerator is part of an ambitious five-year partnership which includes; programmes in Ethiopia and Nigeria focusing on access to quality immunisation services, and a research agenda generating robust and credible evidence about the effectiveness of interventions, as well as value for money and replicability.
As the Immunization Accelerator Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the planning, execution, and monitoring of innovative projects aimed at overcoming barriers to child immunization. You will collaborate with colleagues across the Save the Children movement as well as local organizations and institutions, to ensure that promising innovations receive the support they need to develop their evidence bases.
To be successful, it is important that you have the following skills and experience: Proven experience in project management, specifically in the field of enterprise support or health innovation, health management or health research. Must have previous experience of working with a range of in-country organisations of different types and sizes, for example, Community Based Organisations, Non-Government Organisations, universities, private sector health initiatives. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to bring together cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Demonstrable experience of the innovation process, preferably with experience in global health initiatives or social enterprise. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability to adapt to complexity and uncertainty, with an entrepreneurial mindset. Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets and reporting. Previous experience working in a global and multicultural context is highly desirable. Fluent in English language essential.
Please Note: This role is required to be based in either Nigeria or Ethiopia. You will need to be a national or have the right to work in the country you are based.
