Overseeing core responsibilities encompasses driving strategic initiatives, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining high performance standards across designated functions. This role demands accountability for achieving key performance indicators, fostering team collaboration, and implementing best practices to optimize workflow efficiency. Additionally, the position requires adherence to company policies, rigorous quality control, and proactive problem-solving to mitigate risks and enhance productivity. Leadership responsibilities include mentoring team members, delegating tasks effectively, and aligning individual goals with organizational objectives to cultivate a results-driven culture.
Oversee and facilitate the personalized case management procedures by leading the BIA and BID development efforts within the field offices.
Offer guidance and mentorship to community supervisors and workers, delivering on-the-job training to strengthen their case management skills and overall professional competencies.
Develop a comprehensive capacity-building strategy aimed at enhancing the skills and competencies of caseworkers and key stakeholders engaged in the BIA & BID processes.
Contribute proactively to interagency coordination initiatives, including participation in BID panels, CPWG sessions, and case conferences conducted at the field office level.
Analyze training schedules for caseworkers and deliver technical assistance and direction to ensure the successful execution of the BID/BIA process.
Ensure efficient handling of data and documentation of cases at the camp level, collaborating with MEAL assistants to maintain precise records of children in the CPMs database, while regularly updating case progress.
Develop and enhance the overall program contingency plan as required to ensure robust risk mitigation strategies are in place.
Deliver specialized technical assistance for intricate cases or challenging technical issues.
Prepare comprehensive progress reports punctually, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data regarding Child Protection initiatives, and contribute to routine situation reports, as well as monthly and quarterly updates.
Provide oversight to ensure accurate administration of BID/BIA documentation at the camp site, encompassing thorough case evaluations.
Conduct periodic meetings and on-site assessments with key individuals, including the child, their family members, teachers, community leaders, and neighbors, to gather essential information.
Attend camp-level interagency meetings and collaborate in establishing and strengthening connections with external partners, agencies, government entities, and the local community to prioritize and resolve child protection concerns effectively.
Adhere to all applicable Save the Children policies and procedures pertaining to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, security, equal opportunities, and any other relevant guidelines.
Oversee the scheduling of annual leave and time off for caseworkers to maintain continuous program operations with minimal disruption.
Gather essential data and collaborate with the MEAL team on a monthly basis, verifying accurate data capture.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with external partners while proactively advocating for and resolving child protection concerns.
To oversee the identification and follow-up of children placed in alternative care arrangements, while ensuring diligent monitoring of foster parents and guardians, is a critical responsibility of this role.
Ensure that children placed in alternative care arrangements fully comply with SCI’s established procedures and align with the Kenya Alternative Care Guidelines (Guidelines for Alternative Care of Children in Kenya, 2011).
Gather complaints and feedback from field activities, then ensure this information is promptly transmitted to MEAL officers for the purpose of updating the CFRM database.
Serious complaints and feedback must be promptly elevated to the program manager and the designated child safeguarding focal point within the field office.
Skills and Competencies (Our Core Values in Action)
Demonstrates adaptability by embracing change and remaining agile in dynamic environments. Exhibits strong accountability by taking ownership of outcomes and delivering consistent results. Cultivates collaboration by fostering open communication and teamwork to achieve shared objectives. Maintains integrity through ethical decision-making and transparent professional conduct. Prioritizes continuous improvement by seeking feedback and proactively developing skills to enhance performance.
Accountable for ensuring all tasks and projects are completed accurately and on schedule, you will oversee adherence to established standards and procedures. It is expected that you maintain transparency in reporting progress and outcomes while taking ownership of any discrepancies or errors. This role demands a commitment to continuous improvement, with a focus on identifying and implementing corrective actions where necessary. Additionally, you will be responsible for fostering a culture of responsibility within the team, encouraging all members to uphold high standards of performance and accountability.
Demonstrates personal accountability by making informed decisions, optimizing resource allocation, and consistently upholding and embodying the core values of Save the Children.
Accountability is maintained for the team and partners, ensuring responsibilities are fulfilled while empowering them to determine the most effective approach. Development initiatives are provided to enhance performance, and appropriate consequences are applied when expectations are not met.
We seek highly driven individuals eager to advance their careers and make meaningful contributions in a dynamic environment. Our ideal candidates possess a strong desire to grow professionally and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and determination.
They establish ambitious and demanding objectives for themselves—both individually and as a team—assume ownership of their continuous professional growth, and actively inspire and support others in pursuing their own development.
They effectively communicate their forward-thinking vision for Save the Children, inspiring and galvanizing team members to achieve shared objectives.
Strategically minded and forward-thinking in approach, this role emphasizes long-term vision and proactive decision-making.
We value teamwork and actively seek individuals who excel in cooperative settings. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to work effectively with colleagues across various departments, fostering open communication and mutual respect. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to shared goals are essential for success in this role.
Fosters and sustains strong, productive connections with team members, colleagues, stakeholders, and external allies and sponsors.
Embraces diversity as a fundamental driver of competitive advantage.
An individual with an open and approachable demeanor, possessing strong listening skills and fostering ease in communication, is sought after.
We value originality and innovative thinking in approaching tasks and solving problems. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong ability to generate fresh ideas and develop unique solutions that enhance our projects and drive progress.
Introduces creative and forward-thinking approaches to problem-solving, fostering innovative solutions and driving continuous improvement in processes and outcomes.
Eager to embrace calculated risks with a disciplined approach.
Integrity is a fundamental requirement for this role, as it ensures the consistent application of ethical principles and honesty in all professional interactions and decision-making processes. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining high moral standards, transparency, and accountability in their work. This includes adhering to company policies, safeguarding confidential information, and making decisions that align with organizational values and legal obligations. The ability to uphold integrity under pressure, particularly in challenging or ambiguous situations, is essential.
Consistently demonstrates integrity, fostering an environment of honesty, openness, and clear communication.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience is required. Proficiency in [specific technical skills or tools] is essential. A minimum of [X years] of experience in [relevant industry or role] is necessary, with a proven track record in [specific responsibilities or achievements]. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are critical. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are also required. Familiarity with [specific regulations, standards, or methodologies] is a plus. Candidates must possess the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
A bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Work, Social Sciences, or an equivalent field is required.
A minimum of four years of hands-on experience in comparable professional environments is required.
Essential prior experience includes work within child protection frameworks and conducting best interest determinations in refugee contexts.
You should possess significant experience in management and leadership roles, ideally within emergency programs.
Proven expertise in crafting proposals and reports is essential.
Possesses exceptional communication abilities, with a particular aptitude for delivering compelling and insightful formal presentations to diverse audiences.
Proficient in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili, with a strong preference for working knowledge of the local language.
Capable of thriving in diverse, multicultural settings while fostering collaboration and mutual respect among team members from varied backgrounds.
Establishes and maintains rigorous quality benchmarks while reliably fulfilling project objectives with precision and consistency.
Builds and strengthens professional relationships across the organization and with external stakeholders, including government agencies and development partners.
Explores diverse options to achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
Exhibits comprehensive technical knowledge and proficiency while actively disseminating expertise to colleagues and stakeholders.
Demonstrates strong capability for collaborative work within a team setting.
Demonstrates unwavering dedication to adhering to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.
Submit your application by accessing the designated method outlined for submissions.
To initiate your application, please utilize the provided link(s) on the company’s official website.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
4 years
