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

Program Development Coordinator

Role Purpose: The Program Development Coordinator will work with the Head of Program Development to proactively seek out and disseminate information on new funding opportunities; cultivate excellent relationships with donor agencies, partners and SC Members; and coordinate the development of both humanitarian as well as large-scale, complex funding proposals in order to maintain and increase the country office’s funding portfolio.
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Location: Somalia Country Office
Qualifications and Experience

Advanced degree in an area of international studies, social development or equivalent
Minimum of 4 years of progressive work experience in fundraising environment
Substantial and proven experience of coordinating the development of/writing winning proposals with key institutional donors (including DFID, ECHO, European Commission, NORAD)
Excellent writing/editing skills and budget development skills, with high attention to detail
Highly developed interpersonal, presentation and communication skills to work effectively with other team members/departments, as well as influence, inform and negotiate with partners and donors
Sound personal organisational skills, including time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi- tasking, prioritisation of tasks, and working under pressure
Must possess a strong work ethic, have confidence, take initiative and be a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player as well as individual contributor
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children International’s aims, values and principles
Information Communication Technology literate

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
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.
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

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October 28, 2024
Child Protection Officer

Role Purpose
The Child protection officer will lead the implementation of SCI’s activities under Joining Forces alliance. S/he will be implementing activities addressing violence against children, by strengthening Child protection systems at national, County and community level. Work specifically with families, communities and institution to improve child protection capabilities, attitude and behaviours; increase the capacity of the children themselves to prevent and respond to violence against them and increase learning and generate best practices related to child protection approaches. “Joining Forces” is a global collaboration between six of the world’s largest child rights organisations – Child Fund, Plan International, Save the Children, SOS Children’s Villages, Terre des Hommes and World Vision. It aims to fight for child rights and end violence against children, by working together to share learning and experiences and maximize our impact.
Contract Duration: 12 months renewable.
No of Vacancies: Two (2) Positions Location: Bungoma and Nairobi
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY With support from Program managers, the Child Protection Officer will take the lead role for the planning and implementation of all project activities while ensuring compliance with both Save the Children and donor guidelines.
With support from Programme manager and advocacy coordinator, the Child Protection Officer will establish, improve and maintain regular working relationships between Save the Children, County Authorities (MoH, Department of children services, Police, Ministry of education), representatives of other organizations (INGOs, NGOs, CBOs, FBOs), Child rights networks, community leaders and community members.
Supporting in planning and implementing Covid-19 related activities while ensuring compliance with Covid-19 guidelines (use of technology is highly encouraged and physical meetings only held when necessary).
Work with child protection technical specialist and advisors within SCI to benefit from their technical input, especially in reviewing of key documents and reports, learning meetings or redesign of any project activity.
Ensure that the principles of child safeguarding and ‘do no harm’ are embedded in all project activities. Ensure transparency in targeting beneficiaries, delivery of services and participation of beneficiaries and partners in planning and monitoring of process is reflected in programme delivery.
Identifying the needs and facilitating capacity building sessions for partner’s staff, local authorities and, religious leaders and other community leaders particularly in the area of child protection, children’s rights, disability.
Support establishment or re-activation of Case management system at sub-county and community level.
Work with Department of Children Services to strengthen community referral mechanisms.
Working with partners and local communities to develop IEC materials to be delivered to communities during dialogue days, community sensitization forums, national events and any other forum.
Ensuring the participation of the community (especially children), cultural leaders, religious leaders and local authorities in the planning key events on child rights and child protection e.g during International Day of the African Child, the international day of children’s rights, international day of people with disabilities…).
Regularly update the detailed implementation plan, monitoring tools, procurement plan, and risk matrix among other relevant project documents.
Organize and implement capacity building activities targeting communities’ e.g life skill training activities for children, positive parenting sessions, and training of Child protection volunteers among others.
Support the development and implementation of a capacity building system for community based child protection structures including children’s groups and committees in applied child rights and protection
Provide support to community-based child protection structures including children’s groups and community child protection committees/networks through monitoring, problem solving and producing community-led action plans
Work with the Child right networks to organize joint advocacy forums targeting relevant authorities to address identified gaps.
Ensure that the confidential, child-friendly reporting systems for identifying, documenting, and reporting cases is maintained and adhered to.
Ensure effective management of programme resources
Participate in coordination meetings to build linkages with other partners/agencies, the Government and the community to ensure that issues related to child protection are raised and addressed.
Submit timely and high quality activity and donor progress reports
Lead the Child protection project Monthly Awards Progress Review Meetings and ensure follow up actions are implemented.
Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
Experience in providing psychosocial support.
Experience in providing positive parenting.
Experience in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support will be an added advantage.
Qualifications and Experience
Graduate degree in social work / social sciences or equivalent with 3 years’ work experience implementing similar projects.
Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
Excellent planning and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities;
Previous experience managing teams.
Strong analytical, monitoring and evaluation and report-writing abilities;
Demonstrate good understanding of any other Save the Children sectors health, livelihoods, child protection, education, nutrition, child rights governance, HIV/AIDS or WASH;
Willingness to work and travel in often difficult environments;
Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
Understanding of child rights programming.
Good communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding and other global policies, and to Save the Children’s vision, mission and values.
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 https://kenya.savethechildren.net/careers
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.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
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

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stcuk.taleo.net

October 28, 2024
Driver (NAWIRI)

Role Purpose
The Driver is responsible for safe driving of vehicles and staff for Save the Children Kenya programme. He/ She should ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of vehicles in compliance with safe driving standards. Ensure the vehicle is fuelled in time for trips and carry out proper management of fuel supply for the assigned vehicle in accordance with SCI policies and procedures.

Key Areas of Accountability

Driving and Maintenance:

Maintain vehicle log and fuel consumption documentation.
Prepare daily vehicle usage report, including trip use, mileage and fuel consumption
Providing weekly usage report of vehicles including total mileage, fuel consumption and expenditure.
Maintain valid drivers’ license.
Organise the transport of supplies directly to SC designated location for use.
Complete the logbook for everyday trips and complete the fuel log sheet for any fuel purchases.
In consultation with the Program Support Officer, coordinate vehicle allocation for staff.
Keep the vehicle documentation up to date
Update the whiteboard once the movement plan is approved

Control of Vehicles:

Ensure that all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance by line managers
Ensure that all vehicle journeys are recorded in the logbook at the start and completion of journey.
Ensure that keys and vehicle documents are kept in secure place when the vehicle is not in use
Ensure that all passengers wear seats belts before driving the vehicle
Ensure that a waiver is filled and approved when carrying non SCI staff
Ensure that the Line Manager is immediately informed of any accidents/incidents and that the accident is reported to the police as appropriate and as soon as possible
Ensure that the vehicle is insured and in the event of an accident, make certain that proper procedures for insurance claims are followed.
Report on all near misses

Vehicle checks:

Check the vehicle prior to its use every morning, fill the checklist and file it.
Check on taking over a vehicle and ensure that the items listed on the vehicle checklist and in the vehicles tools and materials inventory are present and in functioning order.
Check level of motor oil, water, tyre pressure, battery water and brakes to ensure that all are up to the standards required before any journey commences.
The driver is to check for vehicle defects and damage to the vehicle and ensure that he reports them to his line manager promptly.
Report and supervise all maintenance and repair needs of assigned vehicle.
Check communication equipment and maintains communication while in the field with base (SSFP)

Cleanliness and visibility:

The driver is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean on the outside and inside at all times. The driver is also to keep the vehicle tidy and ensure that all dirt is removed from the vehicle after a journey.
He/She is to ensure SC visibility protocols are adhered to at all times.

Others:

Follow and abide by traffic rules, regulations, driver safety manual and any other instructions given by supervisor
Maintain all vehicle safety equipment, as per vehicle safety kit, in liaison with the logistics officer- including first aid kit, communication equipment and fire extinguisher
Work after duty hours or holidays/weekends as and when required and in prior notice from the line manager
Escalate complaints and feedback of a serious nature to program support officer and field office child safeguarding focal point.
Perform any other duty as requested by authorised persons.

Personal qualities:

A proactive and flexible approach to work
Ability to work with minimum supervision
A systems approach to work
A people oriented person who enjoys working in a team.
A keen interest in self development
A reliable, polite and professional attitude to ensure SC is perceived as such.
Working knowledge of the Save the Children Emergency procedures, sphere and convention on the rights of the child.

Contract Duration: 12 Months
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Literacy and numeracy skills of ” O ” level education
A clean driving licence minimum class B=C=E
Ability to multi task and work calmly under pressure is essential for this position.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in an insecure environment is critical
Some practical experience of user vehicle maintenance.
Those with defensive driving skills, first aid training will have an added advantage.
Recommended minimum of 3-5 years’ experience of professional driving experience in an NGO or similar environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs
Fluency in written and spoken English. Similar skills in Kiswahili and other local languages an advantage
Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches

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 tolerate

October 26, 2024
PFIZER MEAL officer Programme Officer, Child Rights Governance (CRG)

Role Purpose
The MEAL officer will be expected to support the Pfizer and Hyundai Awards in Nairobi Kenya. Conduct frequent quality monitoring visit against Quality Benchmarks randomly and build capacity of the program team in data collection and Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTTs). The MEAL Officer will be expected to support on MEAL budgeting as well as support proposal writing and log frame development occasionally at a provincial or sub-national level. In most circumstances, the post holder will be expected to mentor and/or capacity building existing country programme staff. Makes sure the complaints & feedback mechanisms in the programs are functional; strengthen coordination and collaboration with all program team and partner staffs. Ensure that MEAL is visible within projects. The MEAL Officer will have a key role in establishing and promoting programme quality and innovation, which will be achieved through developing and improving monitoring, evaluation, impact assessment and learning methodology. 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: 10 months
Qualifications and Experience
Essential

Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, public health, development, or information technology
Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage
Over 3 years of MEAL related experience working in INGO’s and or UN Agencies in developmental or in humanitarian programmes
Experience of, and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning/participating in evaluations
Experience of training and capacity building
Some experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.
Knowledge of institutional donors and experience of developing proposals
Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
A high level of written and spoken English
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working in multicultural, multi -location, values driven teams.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children International’s aims, values and principles.

Desirable

Good communication skills in Kiswahili
Experience of managing private and international donor funded projects

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October 26, 2024
Programme Support Officer

Role Purpose:
The post holder will be accountable to the Programme Manager for supporting Finance, HR, IT, supply chain and Administration services in programming contexts. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring compliance with SCI global standards, policies and practices. The position also plays a key role in effectively supporting program implementation activities in line with the annual and country strategic plans.
Key Areas of Accountability
Supply Chain.

In charge of warehouse at field office level, ensure TIMs and other warehousing records are updated daily.
Support programme staff to develop procurement plans.
Support in the development of field level framework agreement.
Coordinate field office procurement requests and LPOs for local procurements liaising with Supply Chain Officers in Nairobi and Programme Implementation team.
Coordinate delivery and recording of items sourced from local suppliers working closely with Nairobi supply chain team.
Manage fleet at field office level; Coordinate fleet requests, allocate vehicles, ensure compliance with all SCI fleet management policies and SOPs.
Maintain records including allocation of assets and GPEs assigned to Field Office.
Communicate with IT and Supply Chain for maintenance or upgrading or replacement of any asset assigned asset and GPE assigned to specific Field Office.
Prepare and share monthly fleet reports with fleet officer in Nairobi.
Assist the PM in security matters at the field office
Responsible of goods and Parcel dispatches to Nairobi and the field respectively.
Train and taught our vendors on child safe guarding policies e.g. drivers hazards while driving to the field areas.

Human resources and administration

Lead administrative function to ensure the provision of effective administrative support in the field office. Ensure office is clean, well maintained and has all essential suppliers.
Support the recruitment process especially the recruitment of casuals at the field office.
Support in Contract engagements of casuals.
Maintain clear communication with both the functional (direct) line manager and the technical manager to foster a smooth working relation under existing matrix structure.
Manage performance of direct reports in the work area through effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measurable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations.
Ensure the guesthouse is clean and well maintained.
Facilitate and follow up induction and on boarding of all staff engaging with Save the Children as per the Induction guidelines.
Management System including the establishment of clear, measurable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations.
Supervision security guards at filed office level and preparing their payments and send to Nairobi.
Coordinate with Admin Nairobi on incoming and outgoing visitors for transportation and accommodations at the field.

Financial accounting, planning and budgeting.

Assist with documentation at field office level. Consolidate all financial documents generated at field office and send to relevant officers in Nairobi; these include supplier invoices, staff liquation, Mpesa payment lists, receipts, etc.
Assist as needed with daily programming accounting operation in liaison with Finance Officers in Nairobi; these include payment of suppliers, processing activity advances, payment of casuals, etc.
Monitor field office and guesthouse utilities costs e.g. water, electricity, telephone/Mobile usage, billing, and others related office utilities.
Scanning of all payment and share with supply chain and Admin focal point persons and Finance officer in Nairobi
Responsible of petty cash at the field and sharing the balancing weekly
Set up a tracking system at the field for all documents sent to Nairobi for processing
Training of field teams on how to use finance documents, e.g. advance request, liquidations and Mpesa payments

Contract Duration: 12 Months
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A Degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration from a recognized University.
Strong knowledge/experience HR and admin, logistics and financial management.
Demonstrates a strong drive and commitment to achieve agreed objectives
Minimum three year’s relevant experience in Support Services within a busy organization preferably an INGO.
Proficiency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of the local language and context will be a distinct advantage
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality
Proficiency in working with computers particularly spread sheets and word processing
Experience of working within a team and team building.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels.
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.

October 26, 2024
Infection, Prevention and Control (IPC) Manager – Emergency Health Unit (EHU) – External Roster Training Coordinator – Emergency Health Unit (EHU) – External Roster

Job Description
We are looking for an Infection, Prevention and Control (IPC) Manager to join our external roster to be responsible for the management of all of the IPC activities during a Save the Children outbreak response within an Emergency Health Unit (EHU) module. They will work closely with the Operations Lead, Clinical Lead, WASH manager and Training Coordinator in a team environment, within a variety of different contexts. During a response, they will collaborate directly with the WASH manager to define the IPC objectives, their implementation and monitoring.
They will manage multiple streams of work, which are to be implemented during a response and they will technically lead and guide on all of the IPC activities that are to be implemented to ensure that best practice standards are in place for staff, patient and caretaker safety, whilst also allowing the provision of quality of care during case management. They will also play a central role in building the local capacity of any Ministry of Health (MoH) and/or other agencies/organisations staff, in areas related to the response, through training delivery.
About the Emergency Health Unit:
Save the Children’s origins lie in emergency response. The Emergency Health Unit (EHU) is an operational team deployed to support the Save the Children Humanitarian Health, Nutrition, HIV and WASH Strategy in providing and improving humanitarian responses. The EHU holds a pre-standing emergency health capacity to deploy in the event of a major disaster, diseases outbreak or conflict that affects population health and they will be set up within 72 hours of the disaster or identified emergency.
Save the Children’s Emergency Health Unit is currently enlisting candidates for their humanitarian emergency roster to safeguard strong external health and operational support surge capacity when our emergency responses require it. As a member of our roster you will only be deployed when gaps are identified in our responses and depending on the nature of the response you may be asked to deploy at short notice, often to insecure environments.
The role’s requirements:
To become part of the external roster as an infection, Prevention and Control (IPC) Manager, you will be a holder of a Degree or master’s degree in Nursing/paramedical and/or Public Health/IPC/Infectious Diseases, with at least two years relevant field experience OR extensive IPC experience, with at least two years relevant field experience.
In addition you will need to have:

Proven knowledge of IPC principles and best practices in settings with limited resources.
Patient and good communicator (oral/written), who can function well in a working environment that involves a lot of diversity of cultures, languages, personal interests and agendas.
Hands on skills in rapid assessment techniques, designing, planning, implementing and monitoring IPC interventions.
Able to work independently and manage various tasks under tight deadlines.
Strong critical thinking and analytic skills.
Available to deploy for at least six weeks, at any one time.

The roster does not automatically translate to a paid role as it is dependent on the scale of our response and the availability of the roster members. Deployments with Save the Children are paid, unless specifically identified as a volunteer role.
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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

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October 26, 2024
Child Rights Governance (CRG) Programme Coordinator

The Regional Programme Unit’s over-arching goal for the period 2019 – 2021 is to ensure regional accountability for child rights, with the aim that children in the East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR) are safe and protected. This provides leverage so that the rights of children be respected, protected and fulfilled by African governments where SCI has a presence in the region. It supports and strengthens the work of Save the Children in our countries of operations. Country offices in turn provide the basis on which to respond and articulate the needs of children.
The Regional Programme Unit: delivers activities with regional institutions including the Africa Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC), the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the East African Community (EAC); the Southern African Development Community (SADC); and regional civil society organizations. The scope of work includes policy and advocacy harmonization through training workshops, consultation events, learning events, research, supporting regional partners to deliver activities that are aligned with the regional ambition and coordination of the work of country offices for multi-country initiatives on child rights governance.
The CRG Coordinator position uses his/her technical knowledge in child rights governance and partnership management to support the delivery of activities aimed at ensuring that child rights issues are protected and promoted in ESA. It also requires the ability to liase with RPU programme, support staff and partners in understanding Save the Children’s Safeguarding Framework and Adult Safeguarding Policies (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse – PSEA – and Anti-Harassment Policy), including how to report any concerns.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Bachelor’s degree in human rights law, law, international relations, political science, social sciences or other university education related to development and human rights.
At least 6 years qualified work experience similar to the tasks above.
Knowledge of and experience in working with children’s rights and human rights.
Experience in advocacy
Experience with working closely with Government, community groups, UN agencies, Regional Mechanisms and local and international NGOS.
Strong analytical and networking skills and ability to work in a team.
Excellent writing skills.

Desirable

Experience in fundraising activities is beneficial
Understanding of and experience in project cycle management is beneficial.

Contract duration: 1 year
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:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. 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

October 26, 2024
Health and Nutrition Officer (NAWIRI)

ROLE PURPOSE
Under the general guidance and direction of the Field Health and Nutrition Advisor, the health and nutrition officer will support implementation of all health and nutrition activities in the field. Implement and monitor health and nutrition activities of the NAWIRI project. Coordinate and work closely with County departments responsible for both health/nutrition specific and sensitive interventions, local partners, and communities. Lead implementation of all health and nutrition activities of the project, prepare reports and build capacity of the County staff and respective local communities. Promote best practices in health and nutrition programmes and contribute to the overall success of the NAWIRI project. Oversee implementation of health and nutrition activities at Sub – County level.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Strategic Planning and Programme Development

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

Advocacy and Policy Development

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

Programme Quality

Monitor and provide timely, relevant, accurate input on overall technical aspects of NAWIRI Health and nutrition programme work in Turkana/Samburu.
Work closely with other programme staff and consortium partners to ensure effective sequencing, layering and integration.
Provide relevant technical training and support to the County staff on IMAM, MIYCN, C4D,KAP, nutrition surveys and monitoring and evaluation, as required.
Prepare quality activity report to the Field Health and Nutrition Advisor to facilitate timely submission of technical progress performance reports that are of acceptable quality to the Health and Nutrition Lead.
Provide input during selection of partners and training of partners on health and nutrition.

Monitoring and Evaluation

In collaboration with field – based M&E staff, ensure there is adherence to the project M&E framework.
Participate in collaborate, learn, and adapt (CLA) activities of the programme to ensure all NAWIRI interventions are working towards addressing persistent acute malnutrition.
Routinely monitor child safeguarding issues in the programme and take corrective actions such as modifying programme activities and/or report incidents, when required
Support timely dissemination of programme findings and lessons learned to key stakeholders at Sub – County level
Collect complaints and feedback during field activities and ensure that these are shared with MEAL officers for updating of the CFRM database.

Other

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

Contract Duration: 12 Months (with possibility of extension)

Work Location: Lodwar and Maralal

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Nursing (preferred), or other related health sciences.
At least 5 years demonstrated experience in implementation of health and nutrition programmes with preference given to nutrition programming in arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) settings.
Excellent understanding of the nutrition sector within the Kenyan context, particularly maternal, newborn and child nutrition issues including system approach to ending persistent acute malnutrition.
Clear understanding of nutrition resilience, hunger and food security issues in Kenya, particularly in the context of Turkana and Samburu counties.
Strong commitment to capacity building of county staff and partners with willingness to adopt a participatory and consultative approaches.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels with County government, local partners and community members while taking into consideration cultural and language difficulties.
Strong results orientation, with the ability to take initiative and challenge existing mindsets.
Excellent written and verbal skills in English, with ability to draft quality reports. Excellent verbal skills in Swahili; Knowledge of the local language and context will be a distinct advantage
Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness in execution of assigned responsibilities
Ability to work in challenging and changing environment, and to see through challenges to find solutions.
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
Qualified candidate from Turkana and Samburu counties are encouraged to apply.
Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

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

October 26, 2024
Child Poverty Technical Specialist – (Re- Advertisement)

Role Purpose:
Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Programme Development and Quality, the Child Poverty Technical Specialist will be responsible for strategic direction, growth and coordination of Save the Children’s work on food security and livelihoods, youth livelihoods, social protection (including social safety nets), markets based approach and financial inclusion. S/he is responsible for leading and overseeing the development and delivery of high quality, innovative, cost effective programmes in both emergency and long-term development. Settings resulting in immediate and lasting change for children. The Technical Specialist is responsible for monitoring programme quality, initiating and taking technical leadership in child poverty focused studies, documentation and dissemination of innovations and good practices by working together with other members of PDQ team. S/he will ensure child poverty programming is of excellent technical quality, attracts significant donor funding and contributes to Save the Children’s strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy. The Child Poverty Technical Specialist is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved, with frequent visits to the field to support high quality programme implementation. S/he shall will lead the development of the Kenya country office child poverty strategy and monitor its effective roll-out. The Technical Specialist must be willing to embrace a child rights programming approach and represent Save the Children international, Kenya country office in national forums and working groups. S/he will support the overall country strategic intent to focus on risk reduction, adaptation and resiliency in light of a changing context in Horn of Africa.
Contract Duration: 12 Months (But renewable subject to performance and funding availability)
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

An advanced degree in food security, livelihoods, social protection, nutrition, economics, development studies or other relevant discipline or commensurate work experience in lieu of postgraduate qualification.
Significant international experience, at least 5 years, in child sensitive programming in developing countries with specific experience and/or advanced understanding of social protection systems for vulnerable populations especially pastoral and agro-pastoral populations, Innovative youth livelihoods programming based on markets principles/approaches, experience of running and monitoring cash transfer programmes, designing and implementing market assessments and analysis of data collected, job creation and or small and medium enterprise development, financial services for low-income populations.
Excellent understanding of the food security, youth livelihoods and social protection sector within the Kenyan context, particularly issues related to markets, value chains, youth livelihoods, social protection and small enterprise.
Clear understanding of the intersection of child poverty with other thematic areas, including nutrition, health, child protection and education in Kenya.
Ability to develop market based programmes to promote a better nutritional status for children and livelihoods development in an integrated approach.
Strong proposal and report writing skills and ability to compile narrative sections for proposals and donor reports.
Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.
Relevant training and expertise in using Save the Children’s Household Economy Analysis (HEA) will be an added advantage

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

How to apply

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 https://kenya.savethechildren.net/careers
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.
Those who responded to the previous advertisement need not re-apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best-qualified talent.
Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process, nor request for medical examination or records and does not act through recruitment agents whatsoever.
Desired Skills and Experience

An advanced degree in food security, livelihoods, social protection, nutrition, economics, development studies or other relevant discipline or commensurate work experience in lieu of postgraduate qualification.
Significant international experience, at least 5 years, in child sensitive programming in developing countries with specific experience and/or advanced understanding of at least three of social protection systems for vulnerable populations especially pastoral and agro-pastoral populations, Innovative youth livelihoods programming based on markets principles/approaches, experience of running and monitoring cash transfer programmes, designing and implementing market assessments and analysis of data collected, job creation and or small and medium enterprise development, financial service services for low-income populations.
Excellent understanding of the food security, youth livelihoods and social protection sector within the Kenyan context, particularly issues related to markets, value chains, youth livelihoods, social protection and small enterprise.
Clear understanding of the intersection of child poverty with other thematic areas, including nutrition, health, child protection and education in Kenya.
Ability to develop market based programmes to promote a better nutritional status for children and livelihoods development in an integrated approach.
Strong proposal and report writing skills and ability to compile narrative sections for proposals and donor reports.
Relevant training and expertise in using Save the Children’s Household Economy Analysis (HEA) will be an added advantage

October 26, 2024
Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Advisor

Role Purpose:

The role holder will be responsible for overall technical leadership and guidance for developing and implementing a broad health system-strengthening framework to improve organization and delivery of nutrition & health services in the NAWIRI project. The Health systems strengthening (HSS) Advisor will work to embed sustainability mechanisms for stronger county health systems in the project. He/she will be responsible for implementation of Health Systems Strengthening component in close liaison with the Nutrition & Health Technical Lead, the Field Director, the other technical advisors and the rest of the project team. She/he will work the County Management Health Teams (CMHT), and other counterparts in health & nutrition service delivery. In addition, he/she has overall responsibility for the strategic management of the project’s implementation and operation activities, in accordance with Save the Children’s policies and practices, its vision, mission and values. NAWIRI is a 5 year U.S. Government (USAID and Food for Peace) funded project designed to tackle persistent acute malnutrition rates in northern Kenya. The project is co-created, co-implemented, and co-measured to address problems and solve them at the county level. Save the Children is a member of the Mercy Corps-led consortium and will be implementing in Samburu and Turkana counties.
Key Areas of Accountability
Technical assistance and capacity building

Provide programmatic and strategic leadership, setting priorities in designing and managing the implementation of NAWIRI activities in collaboration with the other technical advisors and the implementation team.
Provide overall technical guidance and leadership for implementation of health & nutrition HSS activities.
Provide leadership for Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement measures in child survival and nutrition.
Contribute to the capacity building of NAWIRI, MoH staff and CHVs competences in HSS for quality & sustainable service provision .
Review and analyze data for performance monitoring and utilize the data to take corrective actions

Project management:

Ensure that the project receives adequate support services from the Country Office support functions (supply chain, HR, Admin, Awards and Finance) to deliver high quality programmes .
Ensure that the Monthly Awards Progress Review Meetings are held in a timely manner and minutes sent to Awards Manager and DPO.
Ensure that the principles of child safeguarding and ‘do no harm’ is embedded in all programme planning, implementation and reporting and that staff receive regular, up to date training on it. Ensure transparency in targeting beneficiaries, delivery of services and participation of beneficiaries and partners in planning and monitoring of process is reflected in programme delivery
In close coordination with Award and Finance Units, ensure that all programs progress in accordance with grant agreements, are completed within time and on budget
Ensure compliance with all grant provisions and timely fulfilment of all project programmatic reporting requirements including donor reports and internal reports such as pipeline analyses and monthly reports.
Oversee the development and successful implementation of work plans linked to indicators and budget for the project;
Oversee timely expenditure of approved budgets, avoiding under both spending and overspending on grant line items, and implementing plans for expenditure modification.
Coordinate activities and prepare annual results report, resource requests, quarterly reports and pipeline analyses

Representation and advocacy

Represent NAWIRI in relevant internal and external fora including donor meetings (as appropriate)
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 develop policy research and advocacy strategy in child survival and nutrition in line with the Country Strategic Plan and global strategy of Save the Children
Work with consortium members to further Save the Children’s mission for children

People management, mentoring and development

Have overall management responsibility for the direct reports. Lead and motivate the team to ensure effective project implementation.
Manage the direct reports; define expectations, provide leadership and support as needed, and evaluate performance regularly
Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate; ensure availability of and support appropriate professional development opportunities for staff in NAWIRI
Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process.

Assessment, monitoring, evaluation and documentation

Participate in the annual work planning process in close collaboration with USAID & FFP, MOH and County health teams and the project staff.
Ensure technical and administrative compliance with donor requirements
Prepare narrative and financial reports for the donor and Save the Children as required, ensuring these are of a high quality and submitted for review in a timely manner. This will involve compilation of information from a range of project staff and MoH partners
Monitor program outputs and results and work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Research team to ensure that results are documented and reported accurately and in a timely manner
Work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Research team and take a lead in ensuring that all HSS components have robust monitoring plans, baselines, reviews and evaluations in line with the project design and donor guidelines
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 strategic for immediate and sustainable development of children in Kenya

Knowledge management

Serve as a technical knowledge, skills and experience hub for the sector in NAWIRI in documenting and sharing best practices and innovations for replication and advocacy together with quality programme team.
Work with technical resources among Save the Children members to facilitate sharing and learning in child survival and nutrition good practices and leverage their support for strengthening HSS related studies, assessments, innovations, advocacy and capacity building in favour of children in Kenya

Contract Duration: 12 Months (But renewable subject to performance and funding availability)

Work Location: Samburu.

Nationality: Kenya Nationals only.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree or higher in public health, or related field.
Minimum of eight years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility managing designing and implementing large and complex public health programs, ideally in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Experience leading a highly successful health systems strengthening program in Kenya or in a similar setting.
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of decentralized nutrition and health delivery programs within Africa
Five years plus of experience demonstrating technical expertise in health systems strengthening activities, as well as integration with several areas including: nutrition; WASH; community malaria/family planning/maternal and child health programs; quality improvement/quality assurance; gender; and the use of health-related data in program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
A minimum of three years of experience managing and supervising a team
Proven experience building capacity of programs with local NGOs and government bodies in country and working collaboratively with partners and/or key stakeholders.
Proficiency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of the local language and context will be a distinct advantage
Proven experience and skills in research and advocacy and influencing institutional, private and/or corporate donors and writing up high quality donor reports
Experience of working with local/national governments and capacity building of systems, partners and staff.
Willingness to be based in the Samburu for months at a time, with frequent travel to project offices and field sites within the county
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international and matrix management environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
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
Demonstrates Save the Children’s core values of accountability, collaboration, integrity, ambition, and creativity.

October 26, 2024