Jobs Kenya

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  • Roving Fleet Manager

    Roving Fleet Manager

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    Demonstrable experience of successfully leading impactful change programs in fleet management within a large, complex organization
    An understanding of general logistics, procurement and supply chain management
    Experience with Fleet Management Systems and vehicle GPS and In Vehicle Monitoring Systems
    Proven experience in Road Safety Risk management
    Creative problem solving skills and the ability to synthesize and analyze complex information.
    Experience, willingness and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people in challenging conditions and remotely supporting a diverse community of stakeholders.
    Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English
    The willingness and ability to travel overseas including remote and/or difficult environments, for assessments and technical assistance to field programs

    Desirable:

    French Language skills are very desirable, Arab and Spanish desirable.
    Experience in all technical areas relating to freight forwarding, distribution, warehousing, and shipping operations as they relate to fleet, including experience of operating complex supply chains

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  • Humanitarian Advocacy Adviser Program Manager, Humanitarian Programs Project Manager – CAPP Member

    Humanitarian Advocacy Adviser Program Manager, Humanitarian Programs Project Manager – CAPP Member

    ROLE PURPOSE: 
    Humanitarian response represents roughly half of Save the Children International’s global portfolio. Typically Save responds to circa 100 global humanitarian crises each year. Building our humanitarian affairs, influencing and policy capability is at the core of our strategy to achieve immediate and lasting change for the most deprived children.
    This role will deploy to humanitarian response teams to develop and implement humanitarian advocacy strategies working in close coordination with Advocacy, Communications and Media team in the Country Office, Regional Office and the Humanitarian Advocacy Working Group. This role is a member of the Humanitarian Surge Team and will deploy to country offices for approximately 60% of time. The remaining 40% of time will be allocated to research, policy development and contribution to capacity strengthening initiatives to support the continuous improvement of humanitarian advocacy.
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    Higher level education degree, Masters or above, in a relevant field (e.g., International Development, International Relations, Peace building, or Security Studies)
    Minimum 5 years experience in developing and implementing humanitarian advocacy strategies and knowledge of children’s rights, protection and humanitarian affairs.
    Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children
    Proven experience of working effectively in coalitions/networks of civil society organisations.
    Willingness to travel at very short notice, including to high-risk locations for deployment as a member of the Global Expertise Humanitarian Surge Platform.
    Excellent research, analytical and written communication skills
    Proven ability to manage multiple and competing demands, work to tight deadlines and brief senior staff
    Good project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results
    Exposure to and understanding of humanitarian field realities and an ability to work in demanding and fast-moving contexts
    Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse setting
    Understanding of and commitment to Save the Children’s mission, vision, values and ways of working

    Desirable

    Previous experience of deployment in humanitarian response teams; developing and implementing advocacy strategies
    Exposure to and understanding of humanitarian field realities and an ability to work in demanding and fast-moving contexts
    Experience of developing training and capacity strengthening initiatives
    Fluency in French, Arabic and/or Spanish

    Closing Date: 27 May 2022

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  • IGAD Liaison Officer Administration Officer

    IGAD Liaison Officer Administration Officer

    Essential/Desired:

    University degree qualification in political science, international relations, international economic, law, public administration or other related.
    At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, international relations, humanitarian affairs, conflict resolution or related fields;
    Demonstrable experience working with Child Rights organizations, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), international or inter-governmental body will be an added advantage;
    Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, developing clear strategic vision, and ensuring buy in from stakeholders;
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
    Strong ability to inspire participation and building productive, collegial relationships;
    Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
    Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding and other relevant policies.

    Contract duration: 1 year
    Closing Date: May 25, 2022

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  • Regional Executive Support Officer

    Regional Executive Support Officer

    The Regional Executive Support Officer provides administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team, which includes arranging international travel, visa procurement, calendar management, meeting coordination and liaison between the management and employees.  The Regional Executive Support Coordinator will regularly engage with Country Directors, Extended Senior Leadership Team, and external stakeholders.
    In addition, the post-holder will work alongside and coordinate specific working groups as defined by the SLT to ensure that objectives are met in a timely manner.

    Administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team
    Meeting coordination and support
    Liaison with key stakeholders.

    In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
    Essential

    Experience in a similar role, preferably in an international environment.
    Experience of dealing with complex diary and international travel arrangements.
    Strong planning/anticipation skills.
    Experience of planning and organising meetings and events, with a strong attention to detail.
    Highly developed organisational skills.
    Good interpersonal and communication skills.
    Professional manner and approach to work.
    Attention to detail and quality.
    Aware of the need for appropriate levels of confidentiality and ability to ensure these levels are maintained.
    Eagerness to take on new and complex work packages.
    Sound knowledge of office practices, procedures and administrative systems including filing systems.
    Competent in use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

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  • Head of Civil Military Engagement Unit Head of Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Humanitarian Information Visualization Officer Humanitarian Information Reporting Officer

    Head of Civil Military Engagement Unit Head of Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy Humanitarian Information Visualization Officer Humanitarian Information Reporting Officer

    ROLE PURPOSE:
    Within Save the Children, the Head of the Civ/Mil Engagement Unit will establish and drive the global Relations with Armed Actors, Access and Negotiations Initiative (RAANI) strategy by fostering cross-functional collaboration across the Humanitarian Team and the wider Save the Children movement.
    The Head of the Civ/Mil Engagement Unit will lead the strategic development and embedding of the global policy, approaches, tools and processes related to relations with armed actors, humanitarian access, and humanitarian negotiations. The role will provide strategic leadership in the design, business development, quality implementation and management of related activities and programmes, influencing change and management of relations at all levels. S/he will leverage ongoing learning and activities across global humanitarian and all context teams, while mobilizing resources and supporting advocacy, ultimately to position Save the Children as a thought leader and response actor. The Head of the Civ/Mil Engagement Unit will be expected to resolve, adapt, develop solutions and recommend changes and/or to introduce new procedures and practices with longterm impact across the intersection of Relations with Armed Actors, access negotiations, and these related functions.
    The role holder will have a significant level of internal and external representation and communications responsibilities, requiring strong negotiation and influencing skills, vis a vis decision makers, donors, and senior representatives of the global humanitarian community.
    In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to contribute to additional Humanitarian Team priorities including work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    Higher level education degree, Masters or above, in a relevant field (e.g., IHL, Protection of Civilians, International Development, International Relations, Peacebuilding, or Security Studies)
    Demonstrated technical knowledge of relations with armed actors, civil-military coordination, humanitarian negotiations, humanitarian access,internal and external advocacy, as well as sectors that Save the Children works in, particularly Child Protection and Centrality of Protection
    At least 5-7 years direct experience working at country or regional level humanitarian and development structures
    Superiour ability to work across a network of internal and external stakeholders to build a common vision and coordinate actions
    Demonstrated experience mobilizing resources for humanitarian or development programming, including developing concept notes to full proposals
    Excels at project management, including establishing systems and processes to promote consistent implementation and timeline follow-up to deliver in scope, on time, and within budget
    Experience managing staff and teams to drive high performance and results, while fostering a supportive and positive remote work environment
    Wide experience and comfort in external representation and strategic collaboration with partners, institutional and private donors, as well as international multilateral organizations
    Significant ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt work plans depending on external opportunities; ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple demands while maintaining high-quality standards
    Willingness to travel to high-risk environments with ongoing humanitarian response, as needed
    Demonstrated commitment to the Save the Children mission and values
    Fluent spoken and written English

    Desirable

    Additional languages, particularly French, Spanish and/or Arabic.

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  • Head of Awards – SCI Led Funding

    Head of Awards – SCI Led Funding

    Purpose
    Head of Awards – SCI Led Funding will provide proactive high-level support to the Director/Head, Award Management and Donor Compliance to ensure awards delivered on time, on budget and with compliance. Award Management is a key function across Save the Children International and Members, ensuring efficient use of funding and its coordination across our 55 country offices and 17 Save the Children Members.
    The role offers a leadership opportunity for an individual highly experienced in awards/grants management. It requires an individual capable of providing strategic leadership to a dynamic team, which is responsible for supporting and managing a portfolio of awards currently valued at $204m life of award.
    Key responsibilities include:

    Leads the award management effort for the Centre-managed portfolio; provides senior award management oversight of the Centre-managed funding portfolio under the AM function – Sponsorship, Humanitarian Fund, Pooled Funds, Emergency Health Unit and any new centre-managed funds/portfolio in future – responsible for delivering an efficient and effective award management function for this portfolio.
    Functional ownership of the SCI Directly Received awards procedures and ways of working – ensure design, develop, deliver/implement and continuous improvement of Quality Framework offering on SCI Directly Received to ensure best practice systems and processes
    Centre approver for SCI Directly Received escalations (where required) on AMS to ensure compliance with the Fundraising Protocol – engaging with the Fundraising Protocol Specialist in Programme Funding and Institutional Partnerships as required
    Member of the senior team in the AM function for the Centre team and with Regional Awards Leads, working to drive award management standards across SCI
    Engages and supports in governance fora, via the SCA Award Management Leadership, providing a voice for the SCI Led portfolio

    Furthermore, s/he will provide deputy support to the Director/Head of Award Management and Donor Compliance where required on all aspects of operational Awards Management. In doing so, the role is able to provide strong functional leadership to countries, regions, members on operational awards issues escalated to the Centre, on continuous improvement of processes guidance and ways of working to manage our portfolio successfully, and works cross-functionally to drive success.
    In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder should expect to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
    This position may occasionally require travel to Save the Children offices around the world to support Centre, Regional and Country staff.
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    Extensive INGO experience and an excellent grasp of operational issues, with proven experience of establishing and running the function in the field, ideally a former Country Office Head/Director of Awards Management
    Proven track record of active contribution to a senior management team, and providing strategic support across multiple sectors and/or regions
    Substantial exposure to the humanitarian and development sector, specifically with demonstrated expertise in grant management and donor compliance at scale.
    Knowledge of the requirements of major institutional donors including budgeting, eligibility issues, compliance management, and reporting; experience of engaging with donors at a strategic level
    Well-developed skills in staff management. Proven coaching and capacity building skills
    Very strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and ability to analyse trends
    Computer literate (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, awards and financial systems)
    Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
    Patient, adaptable, able to improvise, and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
    Strong communication (written and spoken) in English, and strong interpersonal skills, with experience in managing multicultural teams
    Self motivation, flexibility and able to make judgements as to when to take the initiative on the Director’s behalf
    Demonstrated experience in complex stakeholder management, with the ability to thrive and lead others in a matrix management environment.
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
    Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results.
    Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
    Commitment to Save the Children values.
    Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies including travelling at short notice and for extended periods of time
    Attention to detail and the ability to follow tasks and ideas through to completion
    A high degree of flexibility and adaptability in order to respond to changing needs

    Desirable

    Experience with award management policies, procedures and systems and Save the Children’s award management system (AMS)
    Understanding of financial reporting from Save the Children’s accounting software (Agresso)
    Experience of Project Management, M&E Management or Funding Coordination

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  • Head of Quality Management

    Head of Quality Management

    ROLE PURPOSE:
    The Head of Quality Management will play a key role in the International Programme Operations Continuous Improvement team and the organisation as a whole, as it will be responsible for defining and implementing Save the Children International’s (SCI’s) approach to Quality Management. The purpose of which is to ensure that quality is the key driver for all of SCI’s work at all levels / entities and across all functions / departments – both programming and operations.
    They will play both a lead and supporting role in various initiatives that aim to strengthen SCI’s quality management approach and culture. Coordination and collaboration with a range of stakeholders at all levels / entities and across all functions / departments will be key for ensuring SCI’s quality management approach is consistently applied across all areas of the organisation’s work. A key aspect will be to support the continuous improvement and coordination across functions of SCI’s core organisational management processes for strategy and annual planning and reporting. They will also act as a gate-keeper for ensuring that Centre based functions incorporate and align their planning and reporting requirements with these core processes, and only request information from Country and Regional Offices that is deemed mission-critical, minimally burdensome and of value to those involved.
    The role will lead the ongoing development of the Quality Framework, to ensure this is effective in supporting staff across SCI to deliver programmes for children with quality and compliance. SCI’s Quality Framework (QF), contains all of SCI’s Policies, Quality Standards, Procedures, Tools and Supporting Guidance. SCI’s senior leadership has agreed to prioritise the Quality Framework over the next few years, to ensure it is fit for purpose and future proofed. Up to 16,000 staff members are required to follow the mandatory documents (SCI’s Policies and Procedures) contained in the QF. It is therefore crucial that these are high quality, comprehensive and easy to access and use documents which support staff to deliver programmes for children with quality and compliance (both SCI’s internal requirements and the Charity Commission requirements for compliance).
    The role will be responsible for strengthening the organisation’s approach to quality management primarily within SCI, but also as part of Save the Children Association’s (SCA’s – incorporating all of Save the Children’s Member Offices) wider approach. SCA has committed to developing an overarching accountability framework for the whole organisation, of which the QF will play a key role.
    The post holder will manage a team of two people. They will line manage the Quality Framework Senior Manager and the Quality Framework Content Writer.
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential :

    Significant senior level leadership and management experience in a large and complex international NGO, including experience of working at the field and head office levels.
    Experience of designing and implementing quality management / continuous improvement / learning organisation strategies and approaches in the aid and development sector.
    Experience of designing and implementing change management and organisational development initiatives that aim to strengthen staff behaviours and organisational culture.
    Excellent coordination and relationship building skills using a positive, flexible and collaborative approach; ability to develop and manage productive relationships and work effectively with a broad range and large number of stakeholders and senior staff across different functions with varying priorities, and ensure project outcomes are successfully achieved.
    Substantial project management experience and organisation and time management skills. Ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, juggle competing priorities successfully, and work effectively and calmly under pressure to tight deadlines.
    Substantial experience in communications management, including developing key messaging and reporting for senior management and communicating complicated concepts simply.
    Strong experience of managing staff, using a supportive and empowering approach for staff to perform their work effectively and reach their potential.
    Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including the ability to listen well and engage effectively with a broad range of people across different cultures and to act with confidence, credibility, discretion and diplomacy; fluent in English.
    Strong experience in designing and delivering trainings and other capacity building initiatives, both face-to-face and online.
    Sound judgement and an ability to adopt a pro-active approach to problem solving and effectively prioritise multiple tasks in a constantly changing environment.
    Competent in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as Teams and SharePoint sites.
    Experience with web-page design a plus.
    Thorough and trustworthy, takes pride in delivering high quality work and gives a high level of attention to detail.
    Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.

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    kenya.savethechildren.net

  • Health and Nutrition Officer (Re-Advertisement) (4 Positions) Regional Programme Operations Advisor

    Health and Nutrition Officer (Re-Advertisement) (4 Positions) Regional Programme Operations Advisor

    ROLE PURPOSE
    The USAID Nawiri project aims to sustainably reduce persistent acute malnutrition in Turkana and Samburu counties. The project is led by the Mercy Corps with other consortium partners including Save the Children. USAID Nawiri will generate evidence on feasible and scalable approaches (what works) in Turkana and Samburu to reduce malnutrition both in the short and long-term. The specific focus of USAID Nawiri is to understand the complex causality of malnutrition, develop homegrown solutions and align the evidence thereof generated to the counties plans through a multi-sectoral approach.
    Under the general guidance and direction of the Field Health and Nutrition Advisor, the health and nutrition officer will support implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all health and nutrition activities in the field of the USAID Nawiri project at the County and Sub-County levels.  Coordinate and work closely with County departments responsible for both health/nutrition specific and sensitive interventions, local partners, and communities. Lead implementation of all health and nutrition activities of the project, prepare reports and build capacity of the County staff and respective local communities. Promote best practices in health and nutrition programs and contribute to the overall success of the USAID Nawiri project. The role will also involve close working collaborations and linkages with the other components of the project including Community Health Systems Strengthening; Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health; SBCC; and Health Policy and Advocacy.
    In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
    Strategic Planning and Programme Development

    Familiarise with NAWIRI’s implementation strategy as informed by phase 1(Learning and research phase). Specifically, support implementation of the Health and Nutrition component of the NAWIRI strategy and ensure that nutrition-sensitive strategies and approaches are integrated into other thematic strategies.
    Support in the development of a county engagement plan that includes skill transfer and capacity strengthening of country government counterparts.
    Build on technical knowledge and understanding of the operations related to nutrition policy and services in Kenya, and how these policies can best work for the needs and peculiarities of Turkana County.
    Ensure that programme activities support and demonstrate good practice in Child Safeguarding
    Using a Child Rights Programming lens, ensure that NAWIRI health and nutrition programme is built around the Theory of Change and is regularly monitored.

    Advocacy and Policy Development

    Actively participate in the development, review, dissemination and operationalization of County level policies, legislation, strategies and other initiatives and developments by government and other stakeholders relating to nutrition, health, WASH and/or food security issues.
    Regularly assess and update management about any changes in the operating environment relevant to USAID Nawiri project and Save the Children’s priorities.
    Support development of the County health and nutrition strategy and implementation plan including dissemination of nutrition advocacy messages for the USAID Nawiri project.
    Monitor implementation of nutrition – related components of the advocacy strategy in the County.
    Ensure visibility of the project in the field through participation and sharing of evidence, learning and recommendations from USAID Nawiri work in technical forums and meetings held at Sub – County level. H/She will also pro- actively engage with other implementing partners during coordination meetings.

    Programme Quality

    Monitor and provide timely, relevant, accurate input on overall technical aspects of USAID Nawiri Health and nutrition programme work in Turkana/Samburu.
    Work closely with other programme staff and consortium partners to ensure effective sequencing, layering and integration.
    Provide relevant technical training Health facility staff on IMAM, MIYCN, SMART & KAP and monitoring and evaluation as required.
    Prepare quality reports to the Field Health and Nutrition Advisor to facilitate timely submission of technical progress performance reports that are of acceptable quality to the Health and Nutrition Lead.
    Provide input during selection of partners and training of partners on health and nutrition.
    Support the implementation of SBC & Reproductive Health and health education activities at the health facility and the community
    Cultivate teamwork and cordial working relationship with health service providers in service delivery to the beneficiaries
    Support growth monitoring and promotion, IMAM Surge, Family Led MUAC, ICCM_IMAM integration and Health & Nutrition activities at the community and health facility level
    Represent SC in all coordination Meetings at the Sub-County and Community level

    Monitoring and Evaluation

    In collaboration with field – based M&E staff, ensure there is adherence to the project M&E framework.
    Participate in collaborate, learn, and adapt (CLA) activities of the programme to ensure all USAID Nawiri interventions are working towards addressing persistent acute malnutrition.
    Routinely monitor child safeguarding issues in the programme and take corrective actions such as modifying programme activities and/or report incidents, when required
    Support timely dissemination of programme findings and lessons learned to key stakeholders at Sub – County level
    Work closely with facility in-charge, CHAs & Nutritionists to generate monthly reports (MOH 713, 715)
    Give weekly updates to SC’s Field Health and Nutrition Advisor.
    Work closely with Health Records and information officers to ensure accurate health & Nutrition from the Health facilities is uploaded
    Strengthen community to Health facilities referrals system
    Collect complaints and feedback during field activities and ensure that these are shared with MEAL officers for updating of the CFRM database.

    Other

    Participate actively in PDQ programme meetings, planning and review activities, providing enhanced insight into nutrition programming.
    Actively participate in key relevant internal meetings such as Programme Review Meetings or Area- based meetings as required. Participate in any donor visit to project(s) within the country office portfolio, as required.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Clinical Medicine and Nursing (preferred), or other related health sciences.
    At least 2 years demonstrated experience in implementation of health and nutrition programmes with preference given to nutrition programming in arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) settings.
    Excellent understanding of the nutrition sector within the Kenyan context, particularly maternal, new-born and child nutrition issues including system approach to ending persistent acute malnutrition.
    Clear understanding of nutrition resilience, hunger and food security issues in Kenya, particularly in the context of Turkana county.
    Strong commitment to capacity building of county staff and partners with willingness to adopt a participatory and consultative approaches.
    Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels with County government, local partners and community members while taking into consideration cultural and language difficulties.
    Strong results orientation, with the ability to take initiative and challenge existing mind-sets.
    Excellent written and verbal skills in English, with ability to draft quality reports. Excellent verbal skills in Swahili; Knowledge of the local language and context will be a distinct advantage
    Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness in execution of assigned responsibilities
    Ability to work in challenging and changing environment, and to see through challenges to find solutions.
    Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
    Qualified candidates from Turkana county are encouraged to apply.
    Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

    Closing date: 5 May 2022

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  • Senior Community Engagement Officer-Immunization

    Senior Community Engagement Officer-Immunization

    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
    Program Delivery

    Support the development of the project’s strategic documents including SBC strategy, work plan, MEAL plan and quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports
    Prepare narrative reports for the donor(s) and Save the Children as required, ensuring these are of a high quality and submitted for review in a timely manner
    Collaborate with MOH to cultivate strategic relationships with community leaders, and other stakeholders for the smooth implementation of SBC strategy for the immunisation demand creation
    Participate in the Immunisation microplanning planning process in close collaboration with County and sub county health teams and the project staff.
    In collaboration with county and sub county health teams, support shifts in community engagement approach as needed based on the reports and data
    Respond to donor requests related to progress against targets and provide other programmatically relevant information in a timely fashion
    Ensure that gender and child safeguarding is at the forefront of all community level mobilization activities, including design, planning, implementation, and monitoring
    Ensure the timeliness and quality of all SBC community mobilization content for reports and meet all reporting requirements

    Community and Stakeholders Engagement

    Attend meetings and represent the SBC community mobilization initiatives of the project in all relevant levels of government officials, partners, NGOs and private sector representative
    Represent the project at relevant sub-county and county forums including relevant sector conferences
    Work closely with the core group partners to complement ongoing advocacy initiatives aimed at ensuring best practices are institutionalized and scaled up
    Work with health sector working group to further Save the Children’s mission for children

    People management, mentoring and development

    Provide mentorship to technical project and MOH staff on community mobilization approaches
    Ensure all staff have the technical knowledge to complete their job duties
    Lead and motivate the team to ensure effective project implementation

    Knowledge management

    Facilitate appropriate dissemination of good practices documentations in the project internally and externally to donors, governments, partners and other key actors
    Work with MEAL team to facilitate sharing and learning in SBC and leverage on their support to strengthen knowledge management capacities at project level

    Contract Duration: 10 Months
    Number of Vacancies: 1
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    A Bachelor degree in Public Health or Social sciences with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in INGOs delivering community centred public health interventions in North East Kenya
    Extensive experience implementing community mobilization and health promotion in North East Kenya
    Good understanding of the social behaviour change communication and socio ecological model ; significant players in the community health, community mobilization and Immunisation programming in hard to reach populations
    Proven experience in training staff and community members and strong knowledge of community capacity building for team members, government and community counterparts
    Experience of working with county and subcounty management teams and capacity building of frontline health workers
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in matrix management environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
    Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations
    Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets.
    Demonstrated problem solving skills, collaboration experience, creativity and willingness to innovate.
    Willingness to travel within Wajir county as needed
    Fluent oral and strong analytical, written English communication skills is required
    Proficiency in the Somali language is highly desirable
    Good computer skills (particularly Word, Excel and database)
    Commitment to Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

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  • Regional Food Security & Livelihood Technical Advisor

    Regional Food Security & Livelihood Technical Advisor

    The Senior Food Security and Livelihoods Technical Advisor will use their in-depth contextual understanding, technical expertise, and relationship building skills to define and deliver our strategic ambition and direction for Food Security and Livelihoods. In addition, the Advisor will play a critical role in growing the funding portfolio for FSL, including supporting Country Offices in identifying and positioning for key opportunities and developing proposals to ensure resilient food systems and improved economic outcomes for vulnerable households. The Advisor will also provide technical assistance and capacity building to their Country Office counterparts to ensure the implementation of high quality and high impact FSL programmes, and supports the generation of evidence to demonstrate impact and sharing learning across our programmes, teams and partners. This role includes representing Save the Children in internal and external fora and contributing to thought leadership on priority issues including nutrition-sensitive programming, financial inclusion, market-based programming, youth and women economic empowerment, Household Economy Approach (HEA), and economic resilience building.
    In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
    Essential

    Masters degree in in a relevant social science, natural science, agricultural economics, economics, development studies or equivalent experience.

    EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

    At least 7 years’ experience of leading the design and implementation of humanitarian and development programmes in the field of food security and livelihoods, preferably in countries in the East and Southern Africa region
    In-depth technical expertise in at least one of the following areas of work: food production (agriculture- crops/livestock – and fisheries/aquaculture), natural resource management and climate change, inclusive market systems development and private sector engagement, financial inclusion, household economic resilience/strengthening particularly in non farm/off-farm alternative livelihoods.
    Experience working on one or more of the following cross cutting issues: Migration and rural-urban linkages in food security; gender-sensitive programming/women’s economic empowerment; youth livelihoods particularly in the context of rural economies; integrated multi-sectoral programming, especially nutrition-sensitive programming; and/or nexus programs straddling humanitarian and development needs.
    Proven familiarity and success in business development/fundraising with one or more of the major donors for FSL funding including: FCDO, European Commission, USAID/Bureau for Resilience and Food Security, USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (formerly the Offices of Food for Peace and Foreign Disaster Assistance), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food For Progress.
    Experience of context and policy analysis, and influencing and advocacy at regional/international level in order to hold duty bearers to account to realise children’s rights (e.g. Food Security/Nutrition assessments, Household Economy Analysis, market assessment (PCMA, EMMA), labour market assessments, market system/value chain analysis, gender analysis, Cost of the Diet, cost barrier analysis, Hazard Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment – non-exhaustive list)
    Demonstrated experience of strategy development and planning, program design, monitoring and evaluation skills, including designing pathways to sustainable impact at scale, and able to generate and use data and evidence to innovate, deliver, learn and share what works and what doesn’t work for children
    Skilled at networking, representation and partnership development in order promote learning, strengthen civil society and mobilise resources 
    Experience of supporting humanitarian preparedness, response and recovery
    Significant experience in training, capacity building, and mentoring
    Fluent in English and high level of English writing skills
    Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 25% time
    Committed to Save the Children’s values and to work in an international agency that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fights racism, gender inequality and discrimination in all forms, including model positive behaviours that demonstrate a commitment to equality and respect to all colleagues, partners and communities

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