Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises. In Yemen following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c14, 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century. The role Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Program Development and Quality, ensure all Nutrition programming is of excellent technical quality, attracts significant donor funding and contributes to national and global learning, advocacy and programme development. The post holder is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved. The post-holder shall also contribute to the development and review of the country strategic direction and actively lead in the development of nutrition program policy and design. As part of the dual mandate, the Nutrition Advisor shall take part in emergency preparedness activities and be ready to respond in the event of an emergency, as required. The role is an unaccompanied position for a period of 12 months. Qualifications and experience • At least 5 years experience of working internationally in nutrition programmes in a humanitarian or development context • Education to Masters level in Public Health Nutrition, or a related subject • Previous experience of managing a large Nutrition team of international and national staff • Proven ability of mentoring, coaching and training on Nutrition related topics • Experience of senior level representation • Experience of developing and negotiating successful partnerships with institutional donors • Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports • Excellent communication skills, Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy • Proven ability to influence change at an operational and strategic level. • A high level of written and spoken English • The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances. Desirable • Language skills in Arabic • Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts • Experience in promoting children’s participation in programme design, implementation and evaluation. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Please request the JD or apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this by the 18th of July 2014 to Lucille.Tapfumaneyi@savethechildren.org .