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Household Economic Strengthening Officer (Re-Advertisement)

Role Purpose
Under the general guidance and direction of the Household Economic Strengthening (HES) Advisor, the Household Economic Strengthening Officer will provide support to all livelihoods or household economic strengthening work at field level. S/he will be involved in the research and learning, monitoring and evaluation of the livelihoods aspects of the NAWIRI project. With the guidance of the HES Advisor, S/he will be involved in the coordination and networking with NAWIRI consortium partners led by Mercy Corps, County departments responsible for agriculture, livestock, nutrition, trade and other NGOs. S/he will support on all household economic strengthening elements of the project, providing capacity building for the county staff. S/he will promote best practice in the livelihoods programmes and contribute to the overall success of the NAWIRI programme. S/he will be involved in the implementation of livelihoods or household economic strengthening activities in Turkana and /Samburu County.
Key Areas of Accountability

Work closely with the county government partners in implementation of the livelihoods component of NAWIRI programme.
Liaise with other consortium implementing teams to ensure sequencing, layering and integration and implementation of various components of NAWIRI projects.
Participate in the drawing of detailed implementation plans (DIP) and ensure daily/weekly/monthly planning for its implementation.
Carry out regular monitoring visits, ensuring that project objectives are met as per agreed work plans.
Participate in the development of reporting systems for data collection, follow-up, and feedback to relevant partners and other agencies.
Support supply-chain staff in the coordination and quality control of livelihoods supplies.
Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation, inclusion and accountability in NAWIRI programme.
Participate in monitoring and provide timely, relevant, accurate input on overall technical aspects of NAWIRI Livelihoods programme work in Samburu county.
Liaise with the HES Advisor to ensure County government staff receive the necessary and appropriate technical support. In consultation with the HES Advisor agree on the range of advice, support, training and/or other assistance required by the other arms of NAWIRI to ensure sequencing, layering and integration as per the agreed model of poverty graduation component of NAWIRI programme.
Provide inputs for generation of quality first draft reports to donors to ensure that technical debates are well articulated and reports are of acceptable quality before submission.
With guidance from the HES Advisor, participate in the design and implementation of Livelihoods related research or assessments work such as HEA baseline assessments etc.
Regularly review and monitor programmes for child safeguarding issues. Take corrective action in modifying programme activities and/or report incidents.
Collect complaints and feedback during field activities and ensure that these are shared with MEAL officers for updating of the CFRM database.
Participate actively in NAWIRI programme meetings, planning and review activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Work Location: Samburu
Qualification and Experience

Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Social Sciences, Community Development or other discipline relevant to rural livelihoods.
At least 3 years relevant project work experience in an international NGO or similar organization.
Good technical knowledge of policy and practice in the field of livelihoods, crop and livestock production as well as other cross cutting issues.
Understanding and experience in implementing nutrition security, food security and livelihoods programmes.
Good understanding of system approach to ending persistent acute malnutrition.
Clear understanding of and proactive approach to nutrition resilience, hunger and food security issues in Kenya, particularly in the context of Samburu county.
Understanding and experience in child rights programming.
Strong commitment to capacity building of county staff and partners with willingness to adopt participatory and consultative approaches.
Experience with livelihoods programming in arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) settings preferred.
Good communication, presentation, training and report writing skills.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels.
Willing to work in isolated rural areas with basic living conditions, and work in difficult field conditions.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets.
Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.
Demonstrates Save the Children’s core values of accountability, collaboration, integrity, ambition, and creativity.
Fluent in English and Swahili, both written and oral; Local language skills a major advantage.
Qualified native candidates from Samburu county are encouraged to apply.

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kenya.savethechildren.net

October 29, 2024
Supply Chain Lead – USAID Contracts Transformation

ROLE PURPOSE:
Save the Children is evolving its organisational structure in order to stay true to its mission, vision and values, whilst being able to withstand external pressures – be those geo-political demands; increasing stakeholder expectations; challenging funding environments; reduced access to funding due to localisation; or declining trust in large INGOs.
The project this role will support is focused on supporting Save the Children to take on and prime (in line with donor compliance requirements) US Governance Contracts. USAID Contracts has been identified as a priority for SCUS in 2021 and beyond due to the high funding opportunity and potential for this type of funding to be more and more common and therefore we need to adapt to avoid ultimately losing income. Historically SCUS has not focused on New Business Development relating to priming USAID Contracts due to the structure of SCI meaning we would likely not meet donor requirements which could ultimately result in disallowances.
The main role of the Supply Chain Lead is to support the design and implementation phase of our USAID contracts project. To play this role successfully you will need to have experience of working with USAID ideally with contracts, understand the key supply chain, procurement, fleet and warehousing requirements for contracts.
The Supply Chain Lead will work closely with the Project Lead, Business Analysts, Finance SME and IT colleagues to explain any system or process solutions in the Supply Chain space for contracts and ensure these are fit for purpose for USAID Contract regulation.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential:

Subject matter Expertise in Supply Chain function in Save the Children
Understanding of existing technical solutions, processes, tools and reports within Supply Chain Management that could be impacted by the USAID Contracts project
Substantial Supply Chain management experience, including working within a complex matrixed organisation ideally in Save the Children.
Experience in solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
Excellent business partnering, communication and relationship building skills. Demonstrated ability to develop and manage productive relationships with SC member agencies and senior staff
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and use initiative.
Constructive approach
Team player, with a full appreciation of the value of collaboration
Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.

Desirable:

Experience of working in across other areas of SC’s operations and/or functions
Experience of being involved in the implementation of a new/changed business processes and ways of working

Qualification

Educated to degree level or qualified by relevant professional experience.

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kenya.savethechildren.net

October 29, 2024
Household Economic Strengthening Advisor Awards and Partnerships Coordinator Executive Support Coordinator

ROLE PURPOSE
Under the general guidance and direction of the Senior Household Economic Strengthening Technical Advisor, the Household Economic Strengthening advisor will provide technical implementation and support of all livelihoods or household economic strengthening work at the field level. S/he will develop, lead, provide inputs for research and learning, monitor and evaluate the livelihoods aspects of the USAID Nawiri project. S/he will coordinate and network with USAID Nawiri consortium partners led by Mercy Corps, County departments are responsible for agriculture, livestock, nutrition, trade and other NGOs. S/he will lead on all household economic strengthening elements of the project and reports, providing capacity building for the county staff.
S/he will promote best practice in the livelihoods programmes and contribute to the overall success of the USAID Nawiri programme. S/he will oversee the implementation of livelihoods or household economic strengthening activities in Turkana County.
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

Be fully aware of and actively participate in the development and review of the USAID Nawiri implementation strategy as informed by phase 1(Learning and research phase). Specifically, lead the operationalization and implementation of the Livelihoods component of the NAWIRI strategy and ensure that nutrition sensitive strategies and approaches are integrated into the component.
Build on technical knowledge and understanding of the operation of Livelihoods related policies and services in Kenya, and how these policies can best work for the needs and peculiarities of Turkana County.
Ensure that programme strategies support and demonstrate good practice in child safeguarding.
Using a child rights programming lens, ensure that USAID Nawiri household economic strengthening is built around the Theory of Change and is regularly monitored.

Advocacy and Policy Development

Be fully aware of and proactively engage 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 food security and nutrition sensitive livelihoods programming.
Regularly assess and communicate the implications for USAID Nawiri project and Save the Children’s programme and priorities of any changes in the operating environment relevant to food security and livelihoods.
Help to articulate the Livelihoods advocacy messages for the USAID Nawiri project. Work with the health and Nutrition Lead, Institutional System Strengthening lead, Learning lead and Research lead in the development of a national and county livelihoods related advocacy strategy and an implementation plan (with timeline, key outcomes and activities). Support and monitor the implementation of livelihoods related elements of the advocacy strategies at county level, including through ensuring that programme staff have relevant advocacy skills and that roles and responsibilities for different activities are clarified.
Support the health and nutrition lead and system strengthening lead develop policy briefs and position papers as and when required related to the nutrition-sensitive livelihoods programme in coordination with key programme staff. This may require technical support from Senior Household Economic Strengthening (HES) Technical Advisor, Child Poverty Technical Specialist, Nutrition Specialist and Health Technical Specialist.
Represent and advocate for NAWIRI project with County Governments, NGOs and others at the county levels in both verbal and written communications to ensure that NAWIRI work is visible in terms of innovation and quality of implementation. Specifically ensure that evidence, learning and recommendations from NAWIRI programmes are shared through:
Active participation in monthly food security technical forums/working groups at the county level
Active participation in the nutrition multi-sectoral platform at the county level
Sharing information with Senior Household Economic Strengthening (HES) Technical Advisor and Child poverty Technical Specialist to be used during Kenya Food Security Meeting and other coordination forums at national level.
Share information with Senior Household Economic Strengthening (HES) Technical Advisor, Health systems strengthening advisor, Health and Nutrition Advisor, Health and Nutrition Lead to be used during participation in the Nutrition Information Working Group or technical forums at national and county levels.
Advising field teams to ensure adequate field visibility through attendance of food security and livelihoods or multi-sectoral technical meetings at sub-county level.

Programme Quality

Monitor and provide timely, relevant, accurate input on overall technical aspects of USAID Nawiri Livelihoods programme work in Turkana county.
Liaise with Health and Nutrition lead to ensure all livelihoods and other programme staff receive the necessary and appropriate technical support. In consultation with Health and Nutrition lead agree on the range of advice, support, training and/or other assistance required by the other arms of USAID Nawiri to ensure sequencing, layering and integration as per the agreed model of poverty graduation component of USAID Nawiri programme.
Assist in the development of tools for project staff and partners to improve the quality of nutrition sensitive livelihoods work. Where necessary provide – or ensure the provision of – technical training for project staff and partners as required (such Household Economy Analysis (HEA), Livelihoods related surveys, other monitoring and evaluation).
Where external consultants (local or international) are required to technically support or monitor and evaluate projects, ensure the consultant adhere to the TOR and that quality is maintained throughout the work.
Generate quality first draft reports to donors to ensure that technical debates are well articulated and reports are of acceptable quality before submission.
Provide input on partner selection, and provide technical coaching of partners in Livelihoods.

Research, Monitoring and Evaluation

Lead team and participate in the design and implementation of Livelihoods related research or assessments work such as HEA baseline assessments, Cost of the Diet analysis, etc.
In collaboration with the project M&E Lead and engagement with field-based MEAL staff, ensure the project M&E frameworks are adhered to.
Participate in the design of the Collaborate, Learn and Adapt (CLA) methodology of the programme implementation to ensure USAID Nawiri interventions are working to address persistent acute malnutrition.
Regularly review and monitor programmes for child safeguarding issues. Take corrective action in modifying programme activities and/or report incidents.
Ensure the active dissemination of programme findings and lessons learned through the production of high quality materials and their effective dissemination to key stakeholders.

Other

Participate actively in USAID Nawiri programme meetings, planning and review activities, providing enhanced insight into Livelihoods programming.
Ensure the recruitment and training of USAID Nawiri livelihoods programme staff (coordinators, officers and assistants) in technical areas of expertise as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities.
Provide feedback on the performance of key programme staff through regular consultation with, as well as through structured performance management processes.
Contract Duration: 12 Months (with possibility of extension)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Location: Turkana

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Social Sciences, Community Development or other discipline relevant to rural livelihoods.
At least 5 years demonstrated experience designing and implementing livelihoods programmes.
Excellent understanding of Household Economy Approach (HEA).
Excellent technical knowledge of policy and practice in the field of livelihoods, crop and livestock production as well as other cross cutting issues.
Understanding and experience in implementing nutrition security food security and livelihoods programmes.
Excellent understanding of system approach to ending persistent acute malnutrition.
Clear understanding of and proactive approach to nutrition resilience, hunger and food security issues in Kenya, particularly in the context of Turkana county.
Understanding and experience in child rights programming.
Proven representation and advocacy skills.
Strong commitment to capacity building of county staff and partners with willingness to adopt participatory and consultative approaches.
Experience with livelihoods programming in arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) settings preferred.
Experience writing donor reports especially USAID.
Strong writing skills, including experience in writing, capacity statements and position papers.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets.
Experience solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in.
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required. Knowledge of the local language and context will be a distinct advantage.
Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy

Closing Date: Apr 15, 2022

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October 29, 2024
Talent Acquisition Business Partner

ROLE PURPOSE:
The role holder will partner with the business to ensure best practice recruitment and the sourcing and selection of high calibre talent that supports the delivery of our organisational strategy.
The Talent Acquisition Partner will manage both UK and international recruitment campaigns for a variety of business functions, including interim and permanent, and up to mid-senior level; ensuring recruitments highlight alignment to our mission and values, follow Talent Acquisition best practice (policy and process adherence), and our Reward principles.
This role will also support / lead on projects linked to continuous improvement initiatives and the building of tools, templates, trainings etc.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Centre of Expertise:

Collaborating with Regional Talent Acquisition Partners to ensure we have the right global policies, processes and procedures in place to meet Regional Office and Country Office needs
Coordinating with the Regional Talent Acquisition Partners to ensure that CO recruiters are trained and delivering at a high level
Provide advice and support to Regional Talent Acquisition Partners on non-system issues as required
With support from the Global HR Director, ensure all recruitment processes are in line with industry leading best practice, researching and developing a community of practice where necessary
Drive initiatives within the Recruitment space from collaboration with P&O colleagues and the Employee Forum
Conduct external benchmarking to ensure we are using the best techniques to attract talent
Manage contracts and relationships with all external vendors

Talent Acquisition:

Partner with hiring managers across the business functions to fully understand their recruitment needs and ensure a recruitment campaign and selection process that enables appropriate, successful, recruitments.
Manage complex UK and international recruitment campaigns through the full life cycle from an initial intake session through to offer and on-boarding
Focus on, and promote, a direct sourcing approach. Ensure recruitment campaigns effectively articulate our mission and values, and candidates are pre-qualified as necessary
Utilise LinkedIn and CV databases to headhunt
Lead quality monitoring, ensuring that job descriptions meet organisational guidelines (including use of correct formats and standards e.g. for Child Safeguarding)
Create long lists of suitable applicants in Taleo e-recruitment system for hiring managers, and ensure timely shortlisting and interviews
Ensure the application of competency-based interview questions and offer guidance and assistance to hiring managers around technical assessments and best practice selection
Provide interview support to hiring managers (when required) ensuring good practice is promoted and adopted throughout
Join Job Evaluation panels to ensure grading and benchmarking. Work closely with Reward to support the application of our Reward principles
Ensure timely communication and follow up and with all candidates, ensuring all applicants receive notification and/or feedback on the outcomes of their application and interviews
Be accountable for data protection compliance for all recruitment documentation
Be responsible for ensuring all Centre-based recruitment procedures are in line with audit and donor requirements
Support the delivery of Hiring Manager Recruitment trainings and provide day to day support to build hiring manager capacity
Ensuring the close working link between TA and HR Operations, Reward, Talent Development and Mobility
Undertake project/continuous improvement initiatives as applicable

With support from the HR Operations Team:

Maintain recruitment trackers and ensure data quality in Taleo e-recruitment system
Facilitate and manage the interview scheduling process including room bookings and panel availability, ensuring appropriate candidate communication is maintained throughout
Ensure completed interview notes are returned and stored
Ensure that pre-employment and on-boarding processes for successful candidates (i.e. references, criminal records checks, medical clearance, documentation, conditional offer letters, contracts, orientation etc.) are fulfilled

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

Significant experience of recruiting across a range of functions at all levels and including interim staff, ideally in an international and complex environment
A demonstrable track record of sourcing, attracting, and recruiting staff across different geographies
A demonstrable ability to add value and influence hiring managers to ensure appropriate JD’s, recruitment strategies, best practice, process and policy adherence
A demonstrable passion and drive to connect with and secure high calibre talent
Proven experience of, and commitment to, ensuring an excellent candidate experience
A flexible and adaptable approach, able to work autonomously in a fast paced environment, and effectively manage a busy workload and conflicting priorities
Excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to communicate fluently in English (both verbal and written) and work across cultures respecting diversity and inclusion
Quality focussed, with strong attention to detail
A collaborative and solution orientated approach
Strong project management skills
Previous experience managing external vendors
Training and capacity building experience
A commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children

Desirable

Knowledge and experience of Taleo e-recruitment system

Qualification

Educated to undergraduate degree level/equivalent experience

Apply via :

kenya.savethechildren.net

October 29, 2024
Source to Pay Finance Coordinator

ROLE PURPOSE:
The Source to Pay (S2P) project is a major part of Save the Children International’s (SCI) High Performing Organisation (HPO) programme. The project’s goal is to design, develop and implement a global Source to Pay solution (“ProSave”) across 56 country and regional offices in SCI and to other SC Member organisations by end 2021 – and to transform the current manual tendering, contract management, supplier management and purchasing processes into an automated solution.
This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in Source to Pay systems and related Finance processes (e.g. invoicing, supplier set-up, accounts payable) to grow and develop.
The Source to Pay Finance Coordinator will be the person responsible for supporting SCI end users on queries regarding to invoicing and payments, and the Centre Accounts Payable team with data quality analysis with regards to supplier set-up.
This consists in:
End user support (SCI Centre teams, organisation-wide)

Ensuring invoicing guidance is user-friendly, accessible and up-to-date
Ongoing education and training of end users regularly about invoicing processes and systems
Providing general support for end user questions with regards to invoicing and payments

being accessible for end user questions vial phone, teams chat and email
answering standard queries immediately
for more complex questions, liaising with responsible teams (including Procurement, Accounts Payable, ProSave admins, FMS support, …) on behalf of end users and driving these queries to a swift resolution

Analysis and resolution of supplier set-up issues and knowledge gaps

Pro-active ProSave analysis of supplier set-up, data quality, identifying gaps or potential errors (frequent pain points include withholding tax, currency, intermediary bank account, missing documentation)
Resolving issues with respective data owners (procurement, suppliers) before invoices are due for payment
Ensuring invoicing guidance is user-friendly, accessible and up-to-date
Ongoing education and training of procurement teams responsible for supplier set-up

The role holder will also support the creation and review of Change Requests, and ensure system configurations/customisations are fit for purpose and in line with the overall Source to Pay strategy.
This role is responsible for continuous improvement initiatives of the Source to Pay solution, based on internal feedback and market best practices.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

Proven ‘customer service’ mentality
Excellent problem solving and coordination abilities
Proven ability to work effectively with people from different functions and cultures
Experience of IT Systems (ideally SAP ARIBA), as a trainer, super-user or change manager
Experience of Accounts Payable and related Procurement procedures (supplier set-up, requisitioning, ordering, invoice resolution, payment preparation and execution)
Strong computer literacy
Commitment to Save the Children values

Desirable

Experience with SAP Ariba system
Experience of Procurement / Accounts Payable support (e.g. Central support role in a large organisation or Shared service provider)
Experience of analysing Procurement and Finance information and data quality (e.g. supplier records, invoices, invoice reconciliation, payment proposals, payment run)
Experience of working in a large and complex environment, within multicultural, matrix organisations.
Experience or knowledge of project management methodologies.
Experience with Save the Children or other NGOs

We can offer circa £27,000 per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.
This role can be based in London or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

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kenya.savethechildren.net

October 29, 2024
Education Officer (Mandera)

ROLE PURPOSE:
Education Officer will be part of the project implementation team. He/She will be responsible for coordinating and supporting Education activities in the assigned location (Baringo, Bungoma, Turkana and Wajir) in line with approved programme design. He/She will work closely with programme manager and education manager to ensure all activities and implemented inline with donor and SCI standards. The Education Officer will ensure good working relationship with the target beneficiaries and other stakeholders at community level.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

To oversee the program implementation at community level within the certain area of assignment.
In collaboration with MEAL focal point, participate in baseline, midline and end-line data collection, school assessments, and other data collection that the project might undertake.
Collaborate with the community stakeholders including local government to conduct the program activities in line with project design and quality framework.
Support the MEAL team and the program coordinator to ensure the high quality program delivery through ensuring the MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) are articulate in the program implementation
Take the initiative in documenting lessons learnt, best practice and case studies to shape in-country strategies and programme approaches, and contribute to broader sector learning.
Provide child protection to OOSC who have been enrolled to school. These services include psychosocial support, rescue and alternative family care for enrolled children in need of care & protection liaising with the county directorate of children services.
Build capacity of stakeholders to achieve and sustain results of the OOSC education project in the county.
Represent SCI in relevant stakeholder forums such as meetings with community leaders, keeping line manager informed of discussion points, issues arising and agreements made.
Proactively engage communities and local stakeholders to support the projects; conduct regular awareness raising of the project/s, activities and intended outcomes.
Work with Community leaders, school head-teachers and Ministry of Education representatives for effective implementations of project/s in assigned field locations of responsibility.
Prepare timely activity reports.
Coordination community mobilization and training activities.
Liase with Child Poverty TS in livelihoods and implement livelihood components of the project.

Qualifications.
Essential:

Degree in Education or equivalent.
3 years of professional experience in implementing education programming at the field level with NGOs or other relevant actors. Child protection programming is an added advantage.
Experience working in remote areas.
Experience in the design, implementation and reporting.
Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Fluency in written and spoken and English
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches

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kenya.savethechildren.net

October 29, 2024
Solutions Developer (Business Intelligence)

The Opportunity
Save the Children International Kenya Country, office has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Solutions Developer (Business Intelligence). The role holder will be responsible for building, implementing and supporting Business Intelligence (BI) solutions within the organisation. This role holder will partner with business stakeholders in order to understand their data analytics requirements, and implement and maintain business intelligence and data analytics solutions to meet these needs, utilising best practices and current technologies. The role requires experience in adapting existing solutions as well as creating new solutions as well as advising business stakeholders on the best ways to achieve their needs and go over and above. 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

Computing degree – BSc, BA or equivalent experience
Proven understanding of Data Modelling and Analytics
Advanced knowledge and experience working with relational and NOSQL databases as well as data warehousing.
Experience of working with Microsoft’s BI technology stack SSIS, SSRS, SSAS (tabular model), Power BI, Power Query, Excel.
Experience with Microsoft Azure Analytics tools and technologies such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Bricks, HD Insight, Azure Data Factory, Azure Machine learning, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Data Lake, Azure Analysis Services, Event Hubs, Azure Data Explorer, Azure Data Share, Azure Time Series Insights.
Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a proven ability to explain complex technical ideas and problems clearly to non-experts
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and strong problem solving skills
Cultural awareness and experience of delivering solutions internationally working in an agile project delivery environment.
Experience maintaining source control in Git or Azure DevOps
Strong experience with various Software Development Life cycles (SDLC) methodologies: Agile or Standard waterfall initiatives
Proven experience working with various Project Management practices and disciplines
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to augment a close working relationship with cross functional teams
A history of designing and implementing reporting solutions that are both functional and engaging
Meticulous attention to detail
Proficiency in DAX, Python/Scala/Spark SQL

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stcuk.taleo.net

October 29, 2024
Finance Coordinator – Transformation Delivery & IT

ROLE PURPOSE:

The role of the Financial Analysis and Business Partnering team is to provide quality 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 SCI Centre office budget-holders to deliver high quality management reporting.
The role holder will be responsible for supporting the finance team business partnering the Investment and Transformation function, including the production of monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts and value added financial information for budget mangers while maintaining the general ledger, reconciling control accounts, reconciling accrual and prepayment accounts.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

1 to 2 years’ relevant finance work experience in a Chartered Accounting, Commercial or NGO environment.
Good IT literacy including expertise in spread sheet modelling and
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 in a high pressure organisation.
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.
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 good understanding of financial systems and procedures analysis
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.

Desirable

Experience of balance sheet reconciliation and analysis.
Experience in budgeting and forecasting.
Experienced in a multi-currency Finance environment.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Support Finance Business Partners in preparing strategic management reports.
Recharging of costs to internal departments and country and regional offices. Posting of correction and reallocation journals, accruals and prepayments.
Resolving queries from budget holders regarding financial transactions.
Review accuracy and completeness of payroll data postings.
Reconciliation of accrual and prepayment accounts.
Balance sheet review and maintenance for specified accounts.
Produce monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts etc.
Attending meetings with budget holders where required.
Upload budget and forecast templates (including rolling forecasts) into the Agresso finance system.
Review month-end data before hard close for accuracy and completeness.
Assist with ad hoc data requests and financial analysis for SCI leadership and other key stakeholders.
Where required, partner with stakeholders on ad hoc projects/analyses, providing advice and guidance.
Develop and document internal processes as required, to enable high quality finance support to business partners.
Undertake additional duties, supporting other senior Finance staff as and when required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Part-qualified, AAT-qualified or Qualified by experience

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kenya.savethechildren.net

October 29, 2024
Finance Coordinator – Transformation Delivery & IT

ROLE PURPOSE:

The role of the Financial Analysis and Business Partnering team is to provide quality 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 SCI Centre office budget-holders to deliver high quality management reporting.
The role holder will be responsible for supporting the finance team business partnering the Investment and Transformation function, including the production of monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts and value added financial information for budget mangers while maintaining the general ledger, reconciling control accounts, reconciling accrual and prepayment accounts.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

1 to 2 years’ relevant finance work experience in a Chartered Accounting, Commercial or NGO environment.
Good IT literacy including expertise in spread sheet modelling and
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 in a high pressure organisation.
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.
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 good understanding of financial systems and procedures analysis
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.

Desirable

Experience of balance sheet reconciliation and analysis.
Experience in budgeting and forecasting.
Experienced in a multi-currency Finance environment.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Support Finance Business Partners in preparing strategic management reports.
Recharging of costs to internal departments and country and regional offices. Posting of correction and reallocation journals, accruals and prepayments.
Resolving queries from budget holders regarding financial transactions.
Review accuracy and completeness of payroll data postings.
Reconciliation of accrual and prepayment accounts.
Balance sheet review and maintenance for specified accounts.
Produce monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts etc.
Attending meetings with budget holders where required.
Upload budget and forecast templates (including rolling forecasts) into the Agresso finance system.
Review month-end data before hard close for accuracy and completeness.
Assist with ad hoc data requests and financial analysis for SCI leadership and other key stakeholders.
Where required, partner with stakeholders on ad hoc projects/analyses, providing advice and guidance.
Develop and document internal processes as required, to enable high quality finance support to business partners.
Undertake additional duties, supporting other senior Finance staff as and when required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Part-qualified, AAT-qualified or Qualified by experience

Apply via :

kenya.savethechildren.net

October 28, 2024
Solutions Developer (Business Intelligence)

The Opportunity
Save the Children International Kenya Country, office has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Solutions Developer (Business Intelligence). The role holder will be responsible for building, implementing and supporting Business Intelligence (BI) solutions within the organisation. This role holder will partner with business stakeholders in order to understand their data analytics requirements, and implement and maintain business intelligence and data analytics solutions to meet these needs, utilising best practices and current technologies. The role requires experience in adapting existing solutions as well as creating new solutions as well as advising business stakeholders on the best ways to achieve their needs and go over and above. 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

Computing degree – BSc, BA or equivalent experience
Proven understanding of Data Modelling and Analytics
Advanced knowledge and experience working with relational and NOSQL databases as well as data warehousing.
Experience of working with Microsoft’s BI technology stack SSIS, SSRS, SSAS (tabular model), Power BI, Power Query, Excel.
Experience with Microsoft Azure Analytics tools and technologies such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Bricks, HD Insight, Azure Data Factory, Azure Machine learning, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Data Lake, Azure Analysis Services, Event Hubs, Azure Data Explorer, Azure Data Share, Azure Time Series Insights.
Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a proven ability to explain complex technical ideas and problems clearly to non-experts
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and strong problem solving skills
Cultural awareness and experience of delivering solutions internationally working in an agile project delivery environment.
Experience maintaining source control in Git or Azure DevOps
Strong experience with various Software Development Life cycles (SDLC) methodologies: Agile or Standard waterfall initiatives
Proven experience working with various Project Management practices and disciplines
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to augment a close working relationship with cross functional teams
A history of designing and implementing reporting solutions that are both functional and engaging
Meticulous attention to detail
Proficiency in DAX, Python/Scala/Spark SQL

Apply via :

stcuk.taleo.net

October 28, 2024