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Regional Child Rights Governance (CRG) Advisor for ESA

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

Master’s degree in in political science, social science, international development or relations, public administration, governance, law, human rights, or similar, or equivalent experience.
Professional qualification in law, public administration, public financial management, social policy

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

At least 7 years’ experience of working internationally in the design and implementation of programmes on child rights governance, human rights (preferably children’s rights), social accountability or public investment
Understanding of the Child Rights and the Governance sectors in East & Southern Africa region
Familiar with some or all of the following tools: political economy analyses, gender analyses, child rights situation analyses, and participatory research methodologies. Also familiar with human rights led approaches to programming (and particularly child rights programming approaches). As well as one or all of the following conceptual frameworks Child Rights and Business Principles or ‘.
Familiar with applying rights-based approaches into programme design and implementation. Also, with integration of human rights and governance as foundational components education, health & nutrition, child protection or social protection, programmes.
Significant experience in training, capacity building, and mentoring.
Experience of the regional context, capacity and policy analysis, and influencing and advocacy at regional/international level in order to hold duty bearers to account to realise children’s rights.
Skilled at networking, representation and partnership development in order promote learning, strengthen civil society and mobilise resources.
Able to generate and use data and evidence to innovate, deliver, learn and share what works and what doesn’t work for children.
Experience of promoting quality and impact through at least one cross-cutting area: gender equality and inclusion, adaptive and safer programming; disability; migration and displacement.
Demonstrated program design, monitoring and evaluation skills, including designing pathways to sustainable impact at scale.
Track record in successful business development/fundraising and donor engagement with regional donors as relevant and other donors, such as SIDA, DANIDA, NORAD Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands, USAID / DoS, UK FCDO, Irish Aid, Global Affairs Canada, Green Climate Fund, World Bank & African Development Bank, EU EIDHR, EU CSO EU Instrument contributing to Stability & Peace, Ford Foundation, Open Society Institute & corporate foundations.
Experience of strategy development and planning.
Fluent in English and high level of English writing skills.

Location: A suitable location in the East & Southern Africa region where there is a SC presence Contract duration: 2 year

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October 29, 2024
Regional Child Survival Senior Technical Advisor ESARO

Essential/ Desired

At least 7 years’ experience of leading the design and implementation of humanitarian and development programmes in the field of health, preferably in countries in the East and Southern Africa region
Excellent knowledge of theories and practices in Health sub-sectors: maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health, health promotion and disease prevention, community-based health interventions, health educational interventions, health systems.
Experience in first wave humanitarian response, including multi-sector assessments and health response strategies. Experience with large scale disease outbreaks is an added advantage.
Knowledge of global health issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current trends, methods, approaches, policies and strategies to address national and global health and nutrition issues, specifically in the context of conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
Experience of strategy development and planning to develop multi-year, multi-stakeholder health programmes for development and humanitarian settings
Experience of context, capacity and policy analysis, and influencing and advocacy at regional/international level in order to hold duty bearers to account to realise children’s rights.
Skilled at networking, representation and partnership development in order promote learning, strengthen civil society and mobilise resources.
Able to generate and use data and evidence to innovate, deliver, learn and share what works and what doesn’t work for children. Leverages evidence in advocacy work with donors and governments on policies and responses to structural drivers of food insecurity.
Experience of promoting quality and impact through at least one cross-cutting area: gender equality and inclusion, resilience and/or safe programming.
Demonstrated program design, monitoring and evaluation skills, including designing pathways to sustainable impact at scale.
Track record in successful business development/fundraising with major institutional donors and UN agencies
Significant experience in training, capacity building, and mentoring with proven experience in facilitating presentations, webinars and multi-day training events.
Proven ability to influence positive outcomes when not managing staff or programmes directly.
Experience working in East and Southern Africa, and facilitating cross-cultural teams.
Fluent in English and high level of English writing skills.
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

Contract duration:1 year(renewable)

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October 29, 2024
Multi Country Climate Advisor

Multi Country Climate Resilience Advisor
Climate change is expected to worsen in coming decades; and the Eastern and Southern Africa region is among the most affected in the world. Climate assessments for Eastern and Southern Africa conclude that the region is likely to become warmer and drier; and increasingly variable rainfall is anticipated. An increase in both frequency and intensity of extreme events, mainly droughts and floods is also anticipated. Additionally, climate change is widely recognised as threat multiplier that intensifies or alters existing conflicts and leads to further migration and displacement. These changes pose serious hazards to children, particularly those who are most deprived and marginalised. In light of its strong commitment to establish effective humanitarian and development nexus, Save the Children is in a strategic period to ensure that innovative climate approaches and actions are embedded in our programs so that we contribute effectively to survival, development and protection of children with their full participation. We are looking for an experienced climate change professional, with a commitment to children’s rights, who is able to think strategically about Save the Children’s potential to contribute in a more systematic and significant way to this global crisis in Eastern and Southern Africa.
In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
Essential

Master’s degree in a Climate related field including Natural Resource management, Climate Change studies, development studies or geography, Agricultural economics, Socialogy, Natural Resource Policy

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

At least 7 years’ experience of working internationally in climate resilience issues in humanitarian and development settings.
Experience in leading the creation and implementation of a climate resilience strategy, demonstrating the ability to identify and prioritise the necessary steps towards an ambitious goal.
Excellent analytical skills especially on social aspects and impact of climate change on children
Experience in designing and writing proposals, monitoring and evaluating development programmes that build resilience to climate shocks with a focus on children.
Sound understanding of major issues in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region related to the climate emergency, nexus agenda between humanitarian and development – and a close focus on evidence based approaches, and action learning/adaptation of programming
Significant experience in training, capacity building, and mentoring colleagues and staff with different backgrounds and expertise.
Experience of building networks, resulting in securing significant new partnership and funding opportunities for the organisation.
Demonstrated program design, monitoring and evaluation skills, including designing pathways to sustainable impact at scale.
Able to generate and use climate and environmental data and projections and evidence to innovate, deliver, learn and share what works and what doesn’t work for children
Experience of supporting humanitarian preparedness, response and recovery including knowledge about anticipatory action regarding natural disasters
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to motivate, influence and negotiate both internally and externally – including in English.

Desirable

Strong child rights programming and commitment to the rights based approach, environmental justice and sustainability, ecosystem-based approach, gender equality, inclusion, and community-based development.
Experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure.
Skills in GIS and remote sensing application

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October 29, 2024
WASH Intern

The Opportunity
Save the Children International Kenya Country, office has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as WASH Intern and learn from professional in the sector. The WASH Intern will ensures that hygiene promotion activities in Mathare is done effectively, professionally, and in accordance with agreed quality and timelines. S/he will be responsible for community messaging, engaging with the host communities, promoting hygiene activities, organizing basic workshops/meetings and distributing hygiene materials. They are also responsible for ensuring that the HFs meet essential WASH standards. 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.
Qualification and Experience

At least a degree in, Civil Engineering, public health or public health engineering or related field
Willingness to learn new skills and motivation to participate in the learning experience.
A high degree of self-motivation, positive attitude, drive and the ability to contribute to a multi-cultural, team-based work environment.
Strong networking capacity and excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask; work flexibly, creatively and under pressure in response to needs or changing demands.
Extremely well organized.
Highest ethical standards
Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

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October 29, 2024
GEHSP Finance Manager (Maternity Cover)

ROLE PURPOSE:
As part of our humanitarian ambition and 2030 global strategy, Save the Children is developing and implementing a new Surge Capacity Model that continues to improve the efficient deployment of high quality surge staff to support the delivery of our humanitarian responses.
The Finance Manager will lead the finance function of the Global Expertise and Humanitarian Surge Platform (GEHSP). S/he will ensure that financial recharge and recovery for the time of deployed staff are properly managed, and report on the financial risk of the platform. The role holder will be expected to work with a wide range of stakeholders across Save the Children International and Member offices and may be required to travel internationally from time to time.
The post holder may on occasion deploy to responses.
SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Director of GEHSP with dotted line to SCI Director of International Programmes Finance
Staff reporting to this post: up to 2-3 Finance Officers, GEHSP Information and Innovation Officer
Budget Responsibilities: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Financial management for surge platform

Lead and manage the finance function of the Global Expertise and Humanitarian Surge Platform, maintaining a broad understanding of the work of the platform and the role of the finance team within it.
Manage the performance of the remotely-based Finance Officers and the Information and Innovation Officer through coaching, mentoring and other techniques to develop a strong understanding of their role in the platform and the ability to carry out their tasks independently and with initiative.
Ensure accuracy in the input and management of data in the Agresso finance system and its alignment to the financial information contained in the GEHSP bespoke deployment system (IDS), providing technical assistance to the finance officers where needed.
Collaborate with colleagues from SCI finance department to ensure that the platform follows SCI financial policies and procedures.

End-to-end deployment finance

Ensure that correct and timely postings are made in the Agresso finance system to recharge deployment costs for each deployed staff member to the receiving response, and to receive employment costs from the entity that employs the staff member.
Ensure that monthly reconciliations are carried out on the balance sheet accounts that are used to hold recharge and recovery transactions, dealing with and escalating any issues so that any old balances are cleared.
Act as a subject matter point of contact for deployable surge staff, advising any surge staff on humanitarian financial management and finance surge staff on career development.
Ensure that the finance policies for for deployed staff and roster consultants are fit for purpose, and revise them where necessary.
Ensure that expense payments are made correctly and in good time to deploying staff, and that roster consultant invoices are paid in good time, trouble-shooting any issues encountered.
Support the continuous improvement of our deployment processes and systems.
Ensure that sender rates are available for members, country offices and regional offices deploying their staff members via the GEHSP. Liaise with finance team across all senders to ensure the rates are realistic and up to date.
Support the set up and management of new streams of surge when and if relevant.
Support the Information and Innovation Officer in producing high quality deployment data and adapting our current information management solutions according to stakeholder needs.
Tracking and reporting of financial performance and risk
Monitor and analyse spend against overall annual budget for the platform on a monthly basis, and advise senior management on appropriate actions in response to analysis.
Lead on financial risk management and reporting, feeding information and analysis on recent cashflow and current surplus or deficit into the monthly dashboard and into the scenario-planning tool.
Provide financial support to the decisions of the Director of Platform, including concerning the use of the platform financial reserve and the reinvestment of surplus.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:

holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS

Educated to a degree level
Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CFA etc)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

Substantial experience of financial management in an international context, operating at all levels of the business, including with senior leaders
Proven experience of working in humanitarian responses
Good knowledge of IT finance systems and Microsoft Excel
Proven ability to drive continuous improvement around financial controls and procedures
Strong people manager, competent in coaching and mentoring others, both within the team and more widely across the organisation
Experience of capability building/training in diverse contexts and across cultures
Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate to colleagues from a range of departments about complex financial issues.
Adaptable working style and effective when working in situations that may appear ambiguous
Clear thinker who can remain calm and focussed when working under pressure
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate fluently in English (both verbal and written)
Quality focussed with strong attention to detail

Desirable

Knowledge of the Agresso finance system

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October 29, 2024
Regional Humanitarian Analyst-ESA

Essential

Master’s degree in relevant field (political science, social sciences, economics, international humanitarian law, etc.)
Expert knowledge of analytical methodologies, approaches and tools
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excellent networking skills
Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English
Excellent critical thinking skills
Theoretical and practical experience of conflict sensitivity
Diplomatic mindset
Demonstrated ability to lead team efforts and successfully influence others
Appetite for learning and making a difference in complex and challenging environments
Record of research, publications and writing on humanitarian and development issues

Desired

Experience or knowledge of working and living in humanitarian contexts in East and Southern Africa.
Background in quantitative analysis (/statistics) appreciated

Contract duration:1 year

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October 29, 2024
Finance Officer –Systems & Compliance (Re Advertisement)

The Opportunity
Save the Children International Kenya Country Office, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Finance Officer –Systems & Compliance. The role holder will support the Finance Coordinators in delivering the Finance team’s objectives in a timely and accurate fashion. The position holder will be responsible in ensuring the integrity of the financial management system and will contribute smooth financial management throughout the Country Office. S/he will be travelling within Kenya to support field Offices on key finance tasks including financial accounting, audits, asset management, staff training, partner support etc. 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.
Qualification and Experience

Undergraduate degree in Accounting/finance or equivalent.
Professional Accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA)
At least 3 years’ experience working in an Audit firm is required.
Highly skilled in financial statement preparation for purposes of audit is an essential requirement.
Excellent understanding of business and financial planning including strategic modelling.
Computer fluency; highly competent using Microsoft Excel and other MS applications.
Familiarity with computerised accounting systems
Ability to gather facts and data, scrutinise with ease, determine a logical solution and resolve issues with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to handle challenging workload.
The highest level of integrity and commitment to prevent corruption and Fraud.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all departments in the Regional.
Willingness to undertake occasional travel to the Country Offices for training, support and
Experience working with colleagues based in complex country contexts would be an asset

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October 29, 2024
Supply Chain Officer

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

The Supply chain officer will ensure procurement, transport and distribution, warehousing and stock management and assets activities are carried out as per the SCI Supply Chain Policies.
Ensure proper reporting of all Supply Chain Activities in a timely manner and in line with financial control mechanisms for Procurement and support management of stock, and assets.
Consolidate and review the monthly Supply chain reports documenting action points and timelines to achieve them as well as follow ups.
Assist the Supply Chain Coordinator in providing inductions to programmes teams on Supply chain procedures and procedures.
Conduct procurement of program supplies in line with the organizations procurement policy
Ensure suppliers are duly registered and qualified in the ProSave system
Support the Supply chain coordinator to provide trainings/refresher sessions to programs and other staff on Supply Chain ERP systems like ProSave, Total Inventory Management (TIM) and others
As a point person, ensure timely supplies of programmes materials to various field offices.
Working with the Supply Chain Coordinator in determining the sources of supply of goods and services to meet programme needs.
Develop and consolidate procurement plans and schedules with various project managers and ensure they are adhered to.
Support management of programmes stocks, ensuring proper storage of stocks, stock levels are maintained in relation with programmes consumption.
Consolidate and plan for transportation of project supplies to various field offices in a timely, reliable and cost effective manner.
Support in managing the incoming and outgoing stock according to the warehousing and stock Management standards.
Participate in Award Review Meetings, Kick Off/Close out meetings for different awards and give supply chain updates
Support the appropriate storage and physical condition of stocks according to their specific requirements
Assist in ensuring all stock are accounted for and dispatched with appropriate and relevant documentations and authorizations.
Assist in ensuring that all project supplies are tracked using appropriate variables/criteria from point of dispatch to distribution/delivery.
Assist in ensuring all stock movements are documented using SCI documents (GRNs, Waybills, Stock Releases, Stock Cards, Stock Reports)
Assist in preparing and circulating the warehouse report on a weekly basis to the relevant budget holders and programme staff.
Assist in ensuring all stock discrepancies/damages are properly documented, investigated and reported to budget holders and Supply chain Coordinator.
Assist in Organizing and planning for the transportation of project supplies to the various field offices.
Assist in ensuring warehouses are kept secure at all times and are maintained, clean, well -organised and pest free.

General:
Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Number of Vacancies: 1
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential

First degree in Logistics Management, business administration or related area
3 years’ prior experience in logistics management in the NGO sector, within country programmes and in emergency response/humanitarian environments
Proven experience in all technical areas of logistics operations including procurement, transport/distribution, warehousing and stock management, fleet management, asset management, communications, and security
Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure
Experiencing in managing, and supervising and training staff in supply chain
Ability to prepare Supply Chain reports
Ability to synthesize and analyze information, and make clear, informed decisions
Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
Strong planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of diverse tasks and responsibilities
Cultural awareness, with strong written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills
Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments;
Fluent in English, both written and oral; Local language skills a major advantage.
Commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values

Desirable

Technical experience/training in specific areas of Supply chain e.g. fleet mechanics, IT/communications networks
Technical experience/knowledge in specific types of humanitarian intervention e.g. Child protection, Education, Health, WASH, Food Security, Construction
Experience working with ERP system
Knowledge of ERP systems

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October 29, 2024
Finance Business Partner Supply Chain Officer Programme Funding Analyst

ROLE PURPOSE:
The role of the Financial Analysis and Business Partnering team is to provide strategic insight and effective finance partnering to key stakeholders to drive quality financial and business outcomes. The role is responsible for providing professional support to the Finance leadership team and Regional Finance teams to deliver high quality management reporting.
The role holder will be responsible for supporting the Centre Finance leadership and Regional teams with strong finance business partnering to ensure quality management information is obtained to enable the CO’s and Regions to delivery high quality outcomes for children.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

Relevant finance and business partnering experience in a Chartered Accounting, Commercial or NGO environment.
Well-developed analytical and business partnering skills.
Excellent IT literacy including expertise in spread sheet modelling and.
Proven experience in budgeting and forecasting
Ability to liaise remotely with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility, tact and diplomacy
Excellent stakeholder management and strategic influencing skills
Ability to be proactive and logical in problem-solving scenarios
Thorough – high attention to detail and takes pride in delivering accurate, high quality work
A thorough understanding of financial systems and procedures.
Strong time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work to tight deadlines
Conscientious and client focussed
Maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook particularly when working under pressure
A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment.
Commitment to Save the Children values.
Verbal and written fluency in English.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Strategic financial management and oversight on the regional activities to gain a greater understanding of the regional financial performance.
Business Partner with the Regional leadership team and critical Country Offices to uplift overall performance.
Act as a business partner for senior stakeholders providing guidance, advice and dealing with all finance-related queries.
Capacity building of the Regional finance and CO finance leadership teams.
Support the SCI Finance leadership with implementation of the budgeting and forecasting process, including the design of tools, templates and guidance.
Business Partner with key Centre, Regional and CO stakeholders to support on KPI improvements.
Provide management reporting and KPI commentary for allocated areas, including MPP and Quarterly reporting process.
Meaningful financial analysis to support strategic and management decision making for SCI Leadership team and other key stakeholders.
Work with stakeholders to deliver targets and financial KPIs including benefit realisation from strategic projects.
Provide remote technical support and commercial guidance on various CO and Regional operational activities.
Recommend internal process improvement as required, to enable high quality finance support to business partners.
Support Finance projects where required and including the on-boarding of transformation projects into BAU processes within Financial Analysis and Business Partnering remit.

QUALIFICATIONS

ACA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent, or relevant experience

Desirable:

Experience in working at a CO or Regional Level Finance leadership role at SCI or any other INGO.
Basic working knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic.
Experienced in a multi-currency multi sector finance environment.

Closing date: 25 April 2022

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October 29, 2024
Humanitarian Team Coordinator Health and Nutrition Officer (NAWIRI) (4 Positions)

ROLE PURPOSE:

To provide proactive and comprehensive administrative support to the Global Humanitarian Director, and coordinate and support the work of key humanitarian teams.
The role will provide a professional co-ordination and support service, including diary management, travel support and internal and external meeting coordination.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Experience in a similar role, preferably in an international environment
Experience of dealing with complex diary and international travel arrangements
Strong planning/anticipation and organisational skills; experience of planning and organising meetings and events, with a strong attention to detail.
Strong coordination 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.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence others.
Sound judgement and an ability to effectively prioritise multiple tasks in a constantly changing environment
Competent in use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Ability to adopt a pro-active approach to problem solving working closely with the Directors and other colleagues as required
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; fluent in English
A flexible and collaborative approach; ability to liaise with a broad range of people at all levels, work effectively across different cultures, and to act with credibility, discretion, tact and diplomacy.
Proven ability to work effectively at a senior level, gaining trust and confidence with stakeholders.
Thorough and trustworthy, takes pride in delivering high quality work and gives a high level of attention to detail.
Self- motivated and ability to work autonomously.
Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.

Closing date 25 April 2022

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October 29, 2024