Company Address: Address Save the Children U.S. Headquarters 501 Kings Hwy E – Suite 400, Fairfield, CT 06825 1.203.221.4000

  • Community Child Protection and GBV Volunteers – (200006MK)

    Community Child Protection and GBV Volunteers – (200006MK)

    Role Purpose

    The community child Protection and GBV volunteers will be based in the wards under Dadaab sub-county and will be in charge of case identification, referral and initial registration of cases of abuse and violence against boys, girls, men and women in the local communities. They will work closely with the respective local authorities such as the chief, ward administrators and the area advisory council under the guidance of the department of children service. 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.

    Contract Duration: 6 months period

    No of Vacancies: Six (6) Position

    Reporting to: GBV Officer

    Location: Dadaab

    Nationality: Kenya National only

    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

    Manage and support the individual case management through BIA & BID development processes in the field offices,
    Community mobilization, training of and collaboration with the AAC unit in the respective wards.
    Case identification, initial registration and trend monitoring of child protection and GBV incidences in the host community.
    Weekly reporting and referral of cases.
    Child friendly spaces attendance monitoring.
    Produce timely progress reports, including both quantitative and qualitative information, on Child Protection activities and input into regular situation reports, monthly and quarterly reports.
    Ensure correct management of BIA documentation at camp and ward level.
    Facilitate regular interviews and home visits with relevant persons who can give information on the child (the child, his/her family, leader, teacher, neighbor)
    Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
    Collect required data and coordinate with the MEAL team on a monthly basis and ensure data is correctly captured.
    Ensure the placement of children and GBV survivors in safe houses and alternative care adhere to SCI procedure and with the Kenya alternative care guidelines (Guidelines for Alternative Care of Children in Kenya 2011)

    Qualifications and Experience

    Essential

    Graduate degree in social work / social sciences or equivalent or Diploma in relevant discipline with one-year experience.
    Good communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
    Demonstrated ability to handle to a large protection caseload
    Good IT skills including the use of Word and database software
    Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing programme priorities and emergency priorities that may arise
    Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
    Positive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support innovative approaches to problem solving
    Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy

    Desirable

    Strong understanding of Case management process
    Experience in working in an insecure environment
    Undertsanding in documenting and presenting BID cases in an interagency panel

    The Organization

    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.

    Apply via :

    kenya.savethechildren.net

  • Regional Procurement Lead (Nairobi)

    Regional Procurement Lead (Nairobi)

    Role Purpose: The Regional Procurement Lead will have technical responsibility for the procurement element in the region, the management of Regional Procurement Unit (RPU), strategic sourcing and all procurement transformation/capacity building initiatives for ESA. The incumbent will also be responsible for supporting the development and owning the country execution of global and regional sourcing strategies and ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of the Regional Procurement Unit in processing international procurement transactions for country offices in the ESA region

    Contract Duration: 24 months

    Location: Nairobi; Kenya

    Qualifications

    A Degree in in related area, Master level degree will be an advantage.
    CIPS or equivalent professional certification.
    At least 5 years in a procurement managerial position
    Having experience in the INGO sector and in handling Cash Transfer Procurement, pharmaceutical procurement and construction contracting will be an added advantage. 
    International procurement experience is desirable, preferably having extensive knowledge of the East and Southern Africa market. Previous experience as a regional procurement at management level is a strong advantage.
    Experience in running complex and high-volume procurement processes and in high volume contracts negotiation (>USD 1 million) with financial benefit delivery
    Experience in Medical Supply Chain competencies will be an added advantage
    Experience in development and implementation of efficient procurement systems, policies and procedures.
    Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills

    Desirable :

    Fluent in English, knowledge of other languages i.e. French, Portuguese will be an added advantage.
    Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity
    Commitment to Save the Children values
    Excellent ability with MS-Office applications particularly Excel

    Apply via :

    stcuk.taleo.net

  • Children Gender Research Graphic illustration Consultancy

    Children Gender Research Graphic illustration Consultancy

    It is important that any gender strategy be premised upon the insights of children living in conflict-affected areas within Sub-Saharan Africa. Any programme for children should place children at the centre of decision making and design. By engaging children in the first gender analysis we set a precedent for ensuring diverse children’s voices are heard throughout the course of the implementation. Children should therefore be facilitated to participate meaningfully in decisions that affect them. From an accountability perspective, it will be important for the Protecting Children in Conflict (PCiC) programme to allow for course correction to ensure that children confirm that the programme is addressing the gendered implications of conflict as experienced by them.

    Save the Children’s Regional Programming Unit, Protecting Children Affected by Armed Conflict in Sub Saharan Africa Programme requires the provision of services for graphics art to turn research data collected from children (through body mapping and community mapping) during the Gender Research Analysis into child friendly graphic visuals.

    Qualifications and Experience

    Experience in creating similar documents, preferably for Save the Children
    Desirable: Child protection background
    Prior work on the topic of child migration an advantage
    Familiarity with Save the Children publications and standard an advantage
    Ability to work independently
    Ability to deliver high quality output on time

    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.

    Application Information:

    You will submit a quotation that will include the details below.

    Brief profile – to include details of similar assignments carried out.
    Financial proposal: Based on work plan and showing the total cost for assignment.

    Mode of submission: Quotations to be submitted via email to: es

    A copy of the full role profile can be found at careers

    We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

    All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

    Disclaimer:

    Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

    Apply via :

    stcuk.taleo.net

  • Family Tracing and Reunification Consultancy

    Family Tracing and Reunification Consultancy

    Save the Children, through DANIDA funding, is running a four-year (2018-2021) regional humanitarian project that seeks to contribute towards children (boys and girls) and their families benefitting from life-saving humanitarian assistance, protection, and psychosocial wellbeing, resilience, and self-reliance in the East and Horn of Africa. The project focuses on child protection systems strengthening, advocacy, and capacity building particularly in relation to family tracing and reunification (FTR) and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), whilst also aiming to improve available evidence through research.

    Qualifications and Experience

    Consultant Specification

    The consultant/team is expected to fulfill the following specifications:

    Essential

    A master’s degree in International Relations/Development, Protection, Conflict and Security Studies, Social Sciences or any other related area of study;
    Demonstrable experience on matters relating to conflict and displacement locally, regionally, and globally. Experience in children affected by conflict and/or refugees is highly desirable.
    Experience working with the UN and international NGOs in the humanitarian and development context. Experience of working with children issues highly desirable.
    Experience in carrying out Progress Reviews relating to Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE), preferably in Family Tracing and Reunification (FTR) Programmes in Africa.
    Proven experience in designing research projects, with humanities research skills and experience in the subject area of Child Protection/ Child Rights at least 5 years. Experience in gender-inclusive research as a desirable
    Good understanding of legal and policy frameworks in the Horn of Africa;
    Good understanding of socio-economic dynamics, especially conflict-related displacement, in the Horn of Africa;

    Desired

    Strong skills in monitoring, evaluation, and learning methodologies.
    Excellent computer, editing, analytical, and reporting skills;
    Proven track record of producing publishable reports;
    High standard of written and spoken English;
    Knowledge of Arabic would be an added advantage.
    Full availability during the consultancy period

    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 realize 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 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.

    Apply via :

    stcuk.taleo.net

  • Psychosocial Counsellor – Bungoma

    Psychosocial Counsellor – Bungoma

    Role Purpose:

    The Psychosocial Counselor is responsible for field level implementation, inter-agency coordination and monitoring and evaluation of psychosocial support activities as well as providing leadership and guidance to community/local counsellors at the areas we will be operating from. Provides direct counseling services to children identified or referred by SC sectors, community structures, volunteers and other partners, deliver capacity building training for programme staffs, community structures, volunteers and staff from partner agencies/institutions.

    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.

    Reports to: Senior Child Protection Officer

    Contract Duration: 12 months

    Location: Bungoma

    Qualification and Experience

    Essential

    At least a Diploma in Counseling Psychology, a Degree in Counseling Psychology is an added advantage.
    At least 3 years’ minimum experience providing counseling services for SGBV survivors.
    Experience working with children survivors of violence will be an added advantage.
    Should be registered with the Kenya Counsellors and Psychologist’s Association (KCPA).
    Knowledge of community based child protection approaches, preferably including experience in participatory approaches (PRA/PLA) and child participation methodologies.
    Ability to use a wide range of child counseling methodologies
    Good managerial and IT skills including the use of Word and database software
    Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing programme priorities and emergency priorities that may arise
    Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
    Positive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support innovative approaches to problem solving
    Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.
    Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
    Fluency in English and Kiswahili, both verbal and written, required.
    Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children International’s aims, values and principles.
    Ability to adapt to different cultures
    Ability to work in teams
    Experience in designing and facilitating training sessions and activities for children and community structures.
    Experience in developmental setting and/ or understanding of local languages especially Bukusu or Sabaot would be an added advantage.

    How to ApplyPlease follow this link to apply: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=Zm11Z2lyYS44NDEzMC4xMjE4NUBzYXZldGhlY2hpb…Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child Protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy.Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

    Apply via :

  • Tools and Materials Catalogue Consultancy 

Virtual Rapporteur Consultancy 

Policy Review Research Consultancy 

Digitization of KNB Materials, Tools and Resources Consultancy

    Tools and Materials Catalogue Consultancy Virtual Rapporteur Consultancy Policy Review Research Consultancy Digitization of KNB Materials, Tools and Resources Consultancy

    Job Description
    200004VJ
     International Organization for Migration (IOM), Save the Children International (SCI) and University of Witwatersrand School of Public Health (WSPH) have been collaboratively working on implementing the Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights-HIV Knows No Borders project which responds to the high prevalence of HIV AIDS and other sexual and reproductive health challenges within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Funded by the Foreign Ministry of the Netherlands for the period between 2016-2020, the project strives to improve the SRHR-HIV outcomes for migrants, adolescents and young people (AYP) and sex workers (SW) in migration affected communities.
     
    The collaborative work specifically aims to create demand for SRH HIV services through provision of access to information for influencing positive behavioural change on SRH decisions while facilitating supply of and accessibility to responsive services through strengthening institutions, taking into account the unique needs of the population in the context of high migration dynamics. At the same time the project works to create platforms for dialogue in addressing the structural barriers to improved service provision through mobilizing traditional and religious leaders as well as local, national and regional stakeholders.
    The Catalogue project aims to index, documents and compile a multimedia and hardcopy catalogue of the tools and materials developed in the first phase of the project into one consolidated document which will allow for browsing and provision of a downloadable disk, online and hardcopy tools and materials catalogue of the SRHR HIV Knows no Borders tool project.
    Consultant Specification
    The consultant/team is expected to fulfil the following specifications:

    Extensive experience in materials development and production services at high quality and professional standards targeting local and international audience 
    Experience working with the UN and international NGOs in the humanitarian and development context
    Tangible reference of previous similar assignments
    Demonstrated technical capacity (materials development and production services) for the production Teams
    Fluency in written and spoken English
    Excellent computer, drafting and editing skills Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
    Previous knowledge and experience in the field of sexual and reproductive health, migration and advocacy, is highly recommended  

    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.
    Qualified individuals / firms are invited to submit technical and financial proposals along with the CVs of consultant/ consultancy team who will be engaged in carrying out the task.  Selected applicants will be requested to present a sample of recent production for reference.

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  

    Apply via :

  • Community Engagement Advisor

    Community Engagement Advisor

    Role Purpose
    Save the Children is recruiting a Community Engagement Advisor to provide technical leadership during implementation of community level social and behavior change (SBC) strategies for Breakthrough ACTION Kenya. Breakthrough ACTION-Kenya is a two-year USAID/Kenya/PMI funded malaria project. The program is designed to manage implementation of high-quality activities that influence positive behavior change to protect at risk populations from preventable malaria morbidity and mortality. The project will also strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of the Division of National Malaria Program (DNMP) to design, implement, evaluate, and coordinate effective social and behavior change (SBC) programs. The role holder will ensure that all SBC activities support the achievement of project targets, at the community level. S/he will be responsible for strategic planning, coordination and monitoring & evaluation of SBC strategies and interventions for the project’s community level activities. The Advisor will also take a technical leadership role in coordination with all project staff and partners in the consortium to adhere to the community level SBC strategy and approaches.   S/he will supervises and works closely with related sector specialists. 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.
    Contract Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension.
    No of Vacancies: One (1) Position
    Reporting to: Breakthrough ACTION SBC Advisor in Kenya/ Save the Children Director Programme Operations
    Location: Nairobi
    Nationality: Kenya Nationals only
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
    Technical Leadership and Innovation 

    Collaborate with the Breakthrough ACTION Kenya Chief of Party and SBC Advisor on overall program strategy and implementation.
    Provide strategic and cutting-edge leadership and innovation for community level mobilization interventions
    Collaborate with Breakthrough ACTION Kenya management team to cultivate strategic relationships with government ministries, and other stakeholders for the smooth implementation of program activities.
    Participate in the annual work planning process in close collaboration with DNMP, County health teams and the project staff.
    In collaboration with Breakthrough ACTION country lead, support shifts in approach as needed based on the reports and data.
    Respond to USAID requests related to progress against targets and provide other programmatically relevant information in a timely fashion.
    Ensure that gender 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.
    Lead community mobilization technical contributions for the development of the project’s strategic documents including work 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

    Representation and advocacy

    Attend meetings and represent the SBC community mobilization initiatives of the project in all relevant levels of government officials, partners, donor, NGO and private sector representative
    Represent the project at relevant forums at regional and national level including relevant sector conferences
    Represent Save the Children in relevant internal and external fora including donor meetings (as appropriate)
    Work closely with the Head of Health and Nutrition, Head of Advocacy and Campaigns, PDQ and operations teams to complement ongoing advocacy initiatives aimed at ensuring best practices are institutionalized and scaled up
    Work with consortium members to further Save the Children’s mission for children.

    People management, mentoring and development

    Work with Breakthrough ACTION Kenya senior management to recruit, on board and train for county level staff (if needed).
    Provide mentorship to technical project and partner 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 research findings and good practices documentations in the project internally and externally to donors, governments, consortium partners and other key actors
    Work with technical resources among Save the Children members to facilitate sharing and learning in SBC and leverage on their support to strengthen knowledge management capacities at project level

    Qualifications and Experience

    A Master is degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Communications, other relevant degree, or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
    Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in delivering community centered public health interventions and professional experience working in mid to senior management positions.
    Extensive experience implementing community mobilization, health promotion or similar programs in Kenya;
    Good understanding of the health system and policy processes; health sector programs and significant players in the community health, community mobilization and Malaria programming in Kenya
    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 local/national governments and capacity building of systems, partners and staff.
    Understanding of USAID policies and procedures (highly preferred).
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international and 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.
    Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
    Demonstrated problem solving skills, collaboration experience, creativity and willingness to innovate.
    Willingness to travel within the country as needed
    Fluent oral and strong analytical, written English communication skills is required
    Fluent oral Kiswahili is required.
    Proficiency in the languages of western Kenya highly desirable
    Good computer skills (particularly Word, Excel and database)
    Demonstrates Save the Children’s core values of accountability, collaboration, integrity, ambition, and creativity.

    The Organization
    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.

    Apply via :

    kenya.savethechildren.net

  • Regional Evidence and Learning Specialist

    Regional Evidence and Learning Specialist

    Job Description
    The position will institutionalize evidence uptake and learning practices for adaptive Child Rights Programming geared towards achieving lasting outcomes for children. He/She will support alignment and tracking of country office programme results towards our progress in achieving our Breakthroughs in survival, learning and protection. The E&L Specialist will build off of our Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system that is already established, and will collaborate and share good practice with colleagues in other regions and offices. The position will be responsible for highlighting areas of achievement towards our Breakthrough Plans, and what we have learned through our innovations.
    The position contributes to the following components of program quality as supported by the regional office:

    Ensuring development and monitoring of country strategic plans that include clear research agendas, including assisting country offices to effectively utilise reporting tools to articulate impact;
    Developing and tracking a relevant regional research strategy and plan, leading to multiple learning opportunities for COs, and effective representation of CO programme outcomes and impact in regional and global forums;
    Facilitating learning within countries based on their research strategy, but also across countries in the region and externally; and
    Coordinating inputs to global reports, initiatives and evidence agendas to learn and demonstrate results.

    Duration: 24 months
    Qualifications and Experience
    Essential

    7-10 years expertise, and Master’s level qualification required, preferably with a focus on research or evaluation methods.
    Demonstrated credibility and influence (externally and internally) through depth and breadth of expertise; ability to give professional support and direction to senior country office staff, communicating the value and implications of evidence in accessible ways that drive action.
    Knowledge of international humanitarian and development systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices.
    Proven intellect, curiosity, creativity and judgement: original ideas; creative approach; relentlessly seeks to understand what works and why to drive improvement; sound judgement and ability to encourage ideas, initiative and innovation in others.
    Personal effectiveness/self-management: ability to work under time pressures, but also to allow flexibility and adapting of the research and learning agenda.
    Leadership and vision: clear vision; ability to secure commitment to vision; experience in initiating and managing change; inspiring to colleagues and model of integrity and honesty.
    Considerable proven experience in undertaking and leading the production of policy, research and evaluation outputs in similar organisations similar to Save the Children, or other development settings.
    Knowledge and demonstrated experience of designing and managing high level research and evaluations, including the ability to commission and quality assure research/ evaluations using experimental and quasi-experimental methods.
    Extensive experience in analysing the situation of children using the child rights programming/principles framework.
    Demonstrated ability to think critically, strategically and analyze complex information and offer creative, practical and effective solutions.
    Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment.
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
    Commitment to Save the Children values, including safeguarding of staff and children.

    Desirable

    Ability to quickly and competently consolidate and summarise information across multiple data sources.
    Strong written and verbal skills in English.
    Ability to make compelling and informative oral presentations.
    Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours when essential to success of endeavours.
    Willingness to travel within the region.

    Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
    We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
    Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

    Apply via :

    www.savethechildren.net

  • Thematic Coordinator Relations with Armed Actors

    Thematic Coordinator Relations with Armed Actors

    The Thematic Coordinator on Relations with Armed Actors will provide operational and technical guidance and implementation on SCI’s Children Affected by Armed Conflict (CAAC) Programme, in collaboration with the SCI Global Civil Military & Armed Non-State Actors (ANSAs) Initiative. The CAAC Programme is a complex cross-regional Programme that enables programming and advocacy initiatives on children affected by armed conflict, with a wide range of actors at strategic policy/decision making and operational level, such as; the African Union, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Regional Mechanisms (RMs), Treaty Bodies, Bilateral Institutions, Member States, Civil Society Organizations and Armed Actors, both state and non-state. The role will also facilitate cross regional and global coordination and learning through relevant internal and external platforms such as on access, civ-mil relations, safety and security etc.
    Within the Programme, the Thematic Coordinator will support a Thematic Specialist (line-manager) with targeted and high-quality guidance, support and capacity strengthening to SCI Country Office’s to enable planning and operationalization of different engagement and negotiations modalities towards armed actors in various contexts. This role will lead on providing support to country teams to operationalize tools to assess risks and opportunities to advance children’s rights and humanitarian space, through engagement with armed actors. He/she will advise on programming, monitoring and operational footprints to be adaptive, conflict sensitive and contextually-driven.
     
    The Thematic Coordinator will work with the Thematic Specialist, PMs, Thematic Coordinators, Advocacy Coordinators, and a MEAL specialist as needed to ensure all relevant CAAC Programme activities are implements, and that there are clear quality standards maintained for each area of work. Decision-making will require independent judgement within the roles technical scope as guided by existing global guidelines, standards and policies.
    Experience and Qualifications
    Essential

    Undergraduate degree in Social Sciences and extensive thorough working knowledge in Child Protection in Armed Conflict and Emergencies.
    Minimum 4 years international humanitarian field experience, including in conflict and restricted access environments.
    Minimum 2 years of Protection/Humanitarian programming, including demonstrated working knowledge and experience on CAAC and Peace and Security Programming/ANSA/Civil-Mil relations
    Solid experience of engagement and relations with Armed Actors, including Armed Non-State Actors, in the field.
    Solid understanding of humanitarian negotiations, gender-peace and security, conflict sensitivity
    Demonstrated experience of capacity building of armed actors and humanitarian frontline negotiations.
    Basic understanding of the African Union Peace and Security Architecture, and Peace Support Operations in general.
    Demonstrated capability to make decisions with creativity and independent judgment
    Demonstrated experience in influencing to obtain the cooperation of others.
    Proven excellence in working in a team, being a team player, and significant experience working in an international organisation.
    An appreciation and understanding of how to manoeuvre in a context of shrinking space for civil society, ensuring Save the Children’s integrity and child rights are not compromised
    Demonstrated knowledge of children’s issues, rights-based program approaches, and child safeguarding principles.
    Strong skills and proven experience in program management processes; also from the knowledge and learning perspective.
    Able to work well under pressure and deadlines
    Excellent listening, inter-personal, communication and networking skills; proven experience and effectiveness working across functional teams and in a matrixed structure; and an ability to work with diverse populations.
    High level of self-awareness and willingness to take feedback for growth and self-development.
    Excellent analytical skills.
    Effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sector work
    Proven experience in designing Terms of Reference and ability to design and review evaluation tools and approaches.
    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 of 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
    Exemplary level of spoken and written English.

    Desirable

    Fluency in French, both verbal and written, desirable

    The Thematic Coordinator on Relations with Armed Actors will provide operational and technical guidance and implementation on SCI’s Children Affected by Armed Conflict (CAAC) Programme, in collaboration with the SCI Global Civil Military & Armed Non-State Actors (ANSAs) Initiative. The CAAC Programme is a complex cross-regional Programme that enables programming and advocacy initiatives on children affected by armed conflict, with a wide range of actors at strategic policy/decision making and operational level, such as; the African Union, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Regional Mechanisms (RMs), Treaty Bodies, Bilateral Institutions, Member States, Civil Society Organizations and Armed Actors, both state and non-state. The role will also facilitate cross regional and global coordination and learning through relevant internal and external platforms such as on access, civ-mil relations, safety and security etc.
     
    Within the Programme, the Thematic Coordinator will support a Thematic Specialist (line-manager) with targeted and high-quality guidance, support and capacity strengthening to SCI Country Office’s to enable planning and operationalization of different engagement and negotiations modalities towards armed actors in various contexts. This role will lead on providing support to country teams to operationalize tools to assess risks and opportunities to advance children’s rights and humanitarian space, through engagement with armed actors. He/she will advise on programming, monitoring and operational footprints to be adaptive, conflict sensitive and contextually-driven.
     

    The Thematic Coordinator will work with the Thematic Specialist, PMs, Thematic Coordinators, Advocacy Coordinators, and a MEAL specialist as needed to ensure all relevant CAAC Programme activities are implements, and that there are clear quality standards maintained for each area of work. Decision-making will require independent judgement within the roles technical scope as guided by existing global guidelines, standards and policies.
    Experience and Qualifications
    Essential
     

    Undergraduate degree in Social Sciences and extensive thorough working knowledge in Child Protection in Armed Conflict and Emergencies.
    Minimum 4 years international humanitarian field experience, including in conflict and restricted access environments.
    Minimum 2 years of Protection/Humanitarian programming, including demonstrated working knowledge and experience on CAAC and Peace and Security Programming/ANSA/Civil-Mil relations
    Solid experience of engagement and relations with Armed Actors, including Armed Non-State Actors, in the field.
    Solid understanding of humanitarian negotiations, gender-peace and security, conflict sensitivity
    Demonstrated experience of capacity building of armed actors and humanitarian frontline negotiations.
    Basic understanding of the African Union Peace and Security Architecture, and Peace Support Operations in general.
    Demonstrated capability to make decisions with creativity and independent judgment
    Demonstrated experience in influencing to obtain the cooperation of others.
    Proven excellence in working in a team, being a team player, and significant experience working in an international organisation.
    An appreciation and understanding of how to manoeuvre in a context of shrinking space for civil society, ensuring Save the Children’s integrity and child rights are not compromised
    Demonstrated knowledge of children’s issues, rights-based program approaches, and child safeguarding principles.
    Strong skills and proven experience in program management processes; also from the knowledge and learning perspective.
    Able to work well under pressure and deadlines
    Excellent listening, inter-personal, communication and networking skills; proven experience and effectiveness working across functional teams and in a matrixed structure; and an ability to work with diverse populations.
    High level of self-awareness and willingness to take feedback for growth and self-development.
    Excellent analytical skills.
    Effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sector work
    Proven experience in designing Terms of Reference and ability to design and review evaluation tools and approaches.
    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 of 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
    Exemplary level of spoken and written English.

    Desirable
     

    Fluency in French, both verbal and written, desirable

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  • Health Officer – MI Project 

Donor Reporting Assistant

    Health Officer – MI Project Donor Reporting Assistant

    Role Purpose
    The Health Officer will be responsible for day-to-day implementation of the health components in the Malnutrition Initiative Project (MI). MI Project’s main objective is to generate evidence that will inform development of policy and practice regarding the integration of management of acute malnutrition into iCCM. It is a five years cluster randomized controlled trial (CRCT) with two parallel arms – an intervention arm where CHVs are trained to screen, diagnose and treat moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) and severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and control arm where CHVs are only screening and referring MAM/SAM cases to the nearby health facility for treatment by healthcare professionals. The role holder will play a critical role in promoting delivery of quality life-saving interventions in collaboration with health and nutrition teams within Save the Children and with key stakeholders. In close liaison with MEAL, support in collection, processing and verification of reports/forms and maintains programme/projects databases. 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.
    Contract Duration: 5 months renewable subject to funding availability and performance.
    Reporting to: Health Coordinator.
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

    Programme.

    Provide technical assistance to MoH towards implementation of integrated community case management.
    Support training and mentorship for Community Health Volunteers on Integrated Community Case management implementation (ICCM).
    Support water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) related activities on the MI project
    Organize and coordinate trainings in consultation with County health authorities.
    Consolidate activity reports and ensure timely submission to supervisor for onward submission.
    Work with MOH to strengthen Community Health Service delivery and the community – facility linkage.

    Monitoring and Evaluation.

    Participate in the design, development and implementation of an M&E framework for health related activities.
    Document the process of implementation, lessons learnt, case studies and good practice to ensure information is widely disseminated.
    With the support of MEAL team ensure project performance is tracked and quality standards adhered to.
    Coordinate regular project monitoring and supervision in liaison with the SCHMTs to ensure quality project implementation according to agreed standards
    Ensure the compilation of quality and timely activity and monthly reports for the project.
    Collect and manage complaints and feedback in close coordination with MEAL team.

    Supervision

    Develop a comprehensive plan for supervision of all the field health activities to ensure implementation adheres to develop monthly work plans.
    Support regular review meetings with the Sub County community strategy focal person and community health assistants.
    Development of health education training and counselling materials.
    Participate in the design/adaptation of appropriate health education and promotion methods and tools, and pre- testing them with the team and community members.
    Liaise with the health education department at the Ministry of health to adapt and produce appropriate health education materials
    Network and coordinate with the relevant sectors and agencies implementing health activities at national and community level.
    Identify areas of synergy in the field with the Ministry of Health and other implementing agencies working with communities.
    Come up with a comprehensive plan of activities within the identified areas of synergy with the actors named above.

    Implement Community Mobilization Activities.

    Liaise and establish strong links with existing community structures including mother to mother support groups, community units, youth groups, village elders and religious leaders.
    Support community dialogue and action days.
    Strengthen Community – Health Facility Referral system and Linkage
    Work with Ministry of Health to strengthen a referral system at community level and implement activities to strengthen the community –facility linkage.

    Qualifications and Experience

    Bachelor’s degree health sciences / health systems (Nutrition, Nursing, Public health) or equivalent.
    At least two (3) years’ work experience in health programming including monitoring and evaluation.
    Experience in community mobilization within the development context.
    Experience working with the Kenya Community Health Strategy is an added advantage.
    Good understanding and experience working with MOH and county health departments, health stakeholders, opinion leaders and integration of donor funded programme into county plans.
    Experience in training and capacity building.
    Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of organizations.
    Experience of and commitment to utilizing participatory approaches.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with children.
    Good knowledge of the nutrition and health field.
    Good presentation and persuasion skills.
    Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.
    Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment.
    Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field
    Strong research and data analysis skills
    Strong report writing and computer skills
    Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

    The Organization 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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