Jobs Kenya

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  • Project Manager

    Project Manager

    Job description
    The Opportunity
    We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join us in our central London office, and project manage a workstream that will define and determine the project management methodology and tools that we will use for our field based programmes. This is short-term contract until the 21st December 2018.
    In this role you will:

    Work with the IT & L&D work-stream managers to ensure work-stream plans are aligned and dependencies included
    Agree cross-cutting work-stream plans with SME leads and monitor progress against deliverables
    Monitor scope and raise scope change requests to the Senior Project Manager
    Identify, mitigate & manage risks and issues, communicating critical risks to the Senior Project Manager
    Complete work-stream progress reports and prepare senior stakeholder communications on work-stream progress
    Support work-stream leads in formulating plans to reach key design decisions
    Track the quality of deliverables against the quality assurance mechanisms
    Facilitate the logistical arrangements for workshops, with the support of the project coordinator
    Manage interdependencies with other projects in the portfolio and BAU teams to which the business processes interact
    Support the change impact assessment of new business processes
    In order to be successful in this role you will bring:
    A proven ability to deliver projects on time / on budget, using project management processes and tools including risk management, benefits management, financial management and quality assurance
    Demonstrable experience and in-depth knowledge of projects practices and standards (SCRUM, and others like Prince2, etc.)
    Demonstrable skills in managing and reporting projects within a Portfolio Office/PMO structure
    Management and influencing skills, with experience of working with senior level executives
    A proactive and solutions orientated approach

    Candidates must be available immediately, have their own limited company and insurances. The role is offered with a day rate of £400.
    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.
    Application Information
    Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at
    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.

  • Regional Cash Transfer Operations Adviser

    Regional Cash Transfer Operations Adviser

    Job Details
    Role Purpose:
    Save the Children seeks to build its capacity to implement Cash Transfer Programmes (CTP) throughout the East and Southern Africa (ESA) region to support its ability to respond rapidly to disasters but also to use CTP as a modality to deliver its recovery and long term programming.
    The purpose of this position is to support the operational implementation of humanitarian and development cash transfer programmes, to ensure their timely, accountable, donor-compliant and cost-effective delivery across the region. The ESA region therefore seeks an experienced CTP Operations Advisor to provide remote and in-country technical support to CTP in the region to support their operational set up and ongoing delivery. This position will be based at the ESA Regional Office in Nairobi, with extensive travel throughout the region (up to 50% of time). The position will report to the Regional Head of Supply Chain with a dotted line to Senior Cash Transfer Ops Advisor at SCI Centre.
    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: 1 Year
    Location: East and Southern Africa Regional Office – Nairobi
    Qualifications
    Essential

    Minimum 5 years field-based experience in setting up, implementing and monitoring cash transfer programs using varied modalities and delivery mechanisms (in particular e-transfers and e-vouchers).
    Cash Transfer Programme budget management experience including institutional donors
    Substantial experience of designing and implementing emergency programmes and Emergency Preparedness for an international organisation, probably in a managerial role
    Management experience of operational aspects of Cash Transfer Programming (e.g. design and implementation of standard operations procedures, FSP procurement and contracting, etc.);
    Proven record or flair for strategic planning and/or project management
    Demonstrated experience in programme assessment that includes needs, market, and CTP feasibility considerations
    Experience in building and developing local partnerships, including with the private sector.
    Experience in coaching, mentoring and training staff.
    Willingness to travel (the position will be based in ESA and will require 50% + international travel)
    Designing and and delivering of cash transfer programming training

    Desirable

    Familiarity with Save the Children’s programming and operating model
    Project Management qualification.
    Working knowledge of child protection / food security / health or education sectors
    A good understanding of market assessments and analysis
    Sound knowledge of the wider humanitarian sector, including personal or professional networks, and the current emergency institutional, legal and policy environment
    Experience of working in insecure environments, and drawing up or revising security guidelines
    Experience in or familiarity with disaster management or response in humanitarian operations
    Minimum of 3-5 years relevant international (field-based) experience in disaster response, project design, monitoring and evaluation, participatory needs assessment, data collection and analysis.
    Knowledge of Portuguese language would be an added advantage

  • Community Strengthening Technical Advisor

    Community Strengthening Technical Advisor

    ROLE PURPOSE: The Community Strenghtening Technical Advisor takes overall responsibility of community health services in Afya Halisi project. Afya Halisi is a USAID funded five year project which aims to deliver quality, integrated services in the areas of family planning (FP), reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH), nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in the focus counties of Kitui, Migori, Kakamega and Kisumu.
    The Community Strengthening TA will provide technical oversight to the community program with the aim of strengthening of the community platform for demand creation, health promotion and delivery of quality RMNCAH, Nutrition and WASH community services. With her/his duty station in Migori County, the community strengthening TA will provide technical support and leadership to service delivery teams in the 4 Afya Halisi counties and from time to time as may become necessary, provide technical support to MOH. In collaboration with project team and partners, the position will support the design and implementation of evidence based high impact interventions. He/she will be responsible for preparation of annual work plans, capacity building of project and MoH staff, quality implementation of interventions and effective coordination of the program with collaborating partners. He/she will work with other project staff and field teams to support area level advocacy for community health services.
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    Advanced university degree in the social/behavioral sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education) with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behavior development, social mobilization, participatory communication, and research.
    Minimum five years of relevant professional work experience in the development, planning and management of social development programmes with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes.
    Experience in community mobilization and child participation within the development context. Experience working with the Kenya Community Health Strategy and KQMH is an added advantage
    Demonstrable commitment to health and development and to the right of the poorest to quality health and health services, with strong experience of health programming and advocacy activities
    Demonstrated experience of developing effective working relationships with senior stakeholders from government agencies, international organizations, donors, NGO, academics and opinion-leaders, including successful advocacy and influencing.
    Demonstrated effectiveness in behavior change communication.
    Successful use of media and other communication strategies for social development.
    Proven experience in advocacy.
    Strong expertise and understanding of key issues in the field of health, such as health financing, health system strengthening, the right to health and health service delivery.
    Excellent communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English and strong inter-personal and advisory skills
    Experience capacity building community health Assistants, Community health volunteers
    Experience strengthening community based health information system (CBHIS)
    Knowledge of the local county context strongly preferred.

  • Programme Coordinator (CAAC Accountability)

    Programme Coordinator (CAAC Accountability)

    Job description
    Role Purpose:

    To ensure strategic orientation of project implementation in East and Southern Africa
    To ensure the coordination, planning, implementation and reporting of all Children Affected by Armed Conflict (CAAC)Accountability activities of the programme
    Establish and ensure strong and positive relationships with IGAD, EASF & SADC SF and other key stakeholders in East and Southern Africa on CAAC Accountability
    Ensure partners and national focal points (in SCI COs) receives necessary guidance, input and assistance in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the activities on CAAC Accountability
    In collaboration with the SPM, participate in AU, RECs/RMs Advocacy processes together with the Pan Africa Advocacy office as a technical lead on CAAC Accountability

    Contract Duration: 1 Year
    Location: East and Southern Africa Regional Office – Nairobi
    Qualifications

    Degree in Law with IHL and IHRL working experience.
    Demonstrated skills in advocacy and research essential
    At least three years’ work experience within the NGO Sector preferably with AU Bodies or Structures.
    Excellent knowledge of AU as an institution and experience in liaising with and lobbying various AU bodies and departments
    Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders, with relevant AU bodies, project partners and wider civil society
    Excellent partnership building and maintaining skills and ability to guide multiple partners towards achieving agreed outcomes.
    Excellent verbal and written communication in English (French is an added advantage)
    A flexible and resourceful attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload.
    Proven analytical and problem solving skills in order to understand the range and content of the emergency programmes’ work and provide practical solutions to operational challenges.
    Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point)
    Proven data analysis and report writing skills
    Good understanding of child participation, child protection and child rights governance issues
    Knowledge of regional bodies such as the African Union, East African Community, SADC, ECOWAS and Eastern Africa Standby Force is an added advantage
    Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
    Strong self-starter who is able to take initiative
    Commitment to Save the Children aims, values and policies, including child safeguarding and data protection
    Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills;

    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 agent

  • Solutions Developer Applications Support Analyst

    Solutions Developer Applications Support Analyst

    Role Purpose:
    Working with members of the global IT team, the role holder will be responsible for building, implementing and supporting Business Intelligence (BI) solutions within the organisation. This role will partner with business stakeholders in order to understand their analytic requirements, and implement and maintain BI solutions to meet these needs, utilising best practices. The role requires experience in adapting existing solutions as well as creating new solutions.
    Contract Duration: 2 years
    Location: Nairobi
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    Experience of working with SQL Server databases, including creating & modifying T-SQL scripts, stored procedures, functions, triggers, writing ad-hoc queries and dynamic SQL
    Experience of working closely with non-technical staff, demonstrating an ability to translate and negotiate non-technical requirements into a detailed technical specification
    Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a proven ability to explain complex technical ideas and problems clearly to non-experts
    Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and strong problem solving skills
    Cultural awareness and experience of delivering solutions internationally

    Keen to learn new technologies, especially in BI

    Desirable:

    Experience of working with Microsoft’s BI technology stack SSIS, SSRS and/or SSAS (tabular and multidimensional models)
    Experience working with BI presentation tools (e.g. Excel, Power Pivot, Power View and Power BI)
    Experience working with BI reporting in SharePoint
    Experience working with finance systems
    Non-profit sector knowledge/experience
    Experience of working within an agile project delivery environment and with offshore project team members
    Experience working with JIRA

    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.
    Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save the Children combined the programmes of SC UK, SC Canada and SC Finland to create a single operation in Kenya. In February 2014, we completed a second transition, which saw us join forces with the British INGO, Merlin, and merge their health and nutrition programmes with our own. Save the Children now has an operational presence in Bungoma, Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Nairobi, Turkana and Wajir. We work through partners in many other parts of the country. We have a staff complement of around 300 staff and an operating annual budget of approximately US$16 million in 2018.
    Role Purpose:
    Working with members of the global IT team, the role holder will be responsible for building, implementing and supporting Business Intelligence (BI) solutions within the organisation. This role will partner with business stakeholders in order to understand their analytic requirements, and implement and maintain BI solutions to meet these needs, utilising best practices. The role requires experience in adapting existing solutions as well as creating new solutions.
    Contract Duration: 2 years
    Location: Nairobi
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    Experience of working with SQL Server databases, including creating & modifying T-SQL scripts, stored procedures, functions, triggers, writing ad-hoc queries and dynamic SQL
    Experience of working closely with non-technical staff, demonstrating an ability to translate and negotiate non-technical requirements into a detailed technical specification
    Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a proven ability to explain complex technical ideas and problems clearly to non-experts
    Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and strong problem solving skills
    Cultural awareness and experience of delivering solutions internationally
    Keen to learn new technologies, especially in BI

    Desirable:

    Experience of working with Microsoft’s BI technology stack SSIS, SSRS and/or SSAS (tabular and multidimensional models)
    Experience working with BI presentation tools (e.g. Excel, Power Pivot, Power View and Power BI)
    Experience working with BI reporting in SharePoint
    Experience working with finance systems
    Non-profit sector knowledge/experience
    Experience of working within an agile project delivery environment and with offshore project team members
    Experience working with JIRA

    Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

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  • Deputy Country Director of Program Development and Quality

    Deputy Country Director of Program Development and Quality

    Job Details
    Role Purpose: As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Somalia/Somaliland, the Deputy Country Director of Program Development and Quality is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the development of high quality, innovative programs that deliver immediate and lasting change for children. The DCD PDQ leads technical aspects of the Country Office within the sectors of education, child protection, child rights governance, child poverty and health and nutrition sectors and as such ensures that the Country Office develops and implements high quality programmes in the sectors through building high organisational technical competence and provision of quality technical assistance. DCD PDQ also oversees the COs engagement with Clusters including co-leadership of the Health and Education Clusters
    Contract Duration: 36 months with possibility for extension
    Qualifications and Experience
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    Recommended a minimum of 12 years’ management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including working in range of different cultures, experience directing and implementing programs for children in both emergency and development contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, protection, rights governance, HIV/AIDs, health and nutrition, and emergencies
    Recognized leadership role in relevant technical areas at both field and country level
    A general appreciation of the issues concerning the NGO sector, both development and humanitarian issues
    Solid experience of developing and managing monitoring and learning systems
    Good analytical skills. Effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sector working
    Credibility to lobby, influence and represent Save the Children at all levels

    Desirable

    Resource management, training, capacity building, coaching, and mentoring skills
    Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams, in emergencies
    Ability and willingness to spend up to 30% of time in Somalia/Somaliland.
    Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
    Fluency in written and spoken English

    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.
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
    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 and does not act through recruitment agents

  • Finance Co-ordinator – Financial Planning & Analysis (FPA) HR Assistant (Maternity Cover)

    Finance Co-ordinator – Financial Planning & Analysis (FPA) HR Assistant (Maternity Cover)

    Role Purpose:
    Your role will be to support the country finance teams in the region, helping them to consolidate information, to provide analysis and to facilitate effective business processes and workflows.
    In providing high quality support to Country Office (CO) finance teams, you will be part of the team effort for monthly, quarterly and annual financial processes. In this role, you are expected to leverage financial analysis techniques, tools, and software to provide insights. You will need to provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting. You will be a go to partner to provide support/guidance to Country Offices on system/technical queries for financial reports, charts, tables and other exhibits. You will be highly motivated, articulate and comfortable with a diverse Finance role covering a variety of country offices, whilst working closely with the CO Finance Managers. To thrive in this role, you must be highly driven and a self-starter to achieve excellence.
    In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
    SCOPE OF ROLE:
    Reports to: Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, ESA
    Dimensions: Save the Children works in 12 countries in East and Southern Africa with an annual expenditure of approx. $400m.
    Number of direct reports: None
    Qualifications and Experience

    Accounting, commerce or business administration degree from a leading university
    Relevant professional qualifications (CPA/CA/ACCA).
    At least 5 years of country or regional financial management experience in a complex commercial or development sector organization.
    Significant budgeting experience, understanding of budgeting and forecasting.
    Computer fluency; highly competent using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and experience working in complex financial systems like Agresso, Sun systems, PeopleSoft etc.
    Advanced EXCEL skills
    A flair for figures and analysis
    Strong analytical, problem solving and advanced financial modelling skills and ability to present complex financial information in a succinct and compelling manner
    Excellent communication skills (written and oral English), including the ability to communicate and present to key stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
    Self-driven change-agent and excellent capacity building skills
    Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with high levels of change and quick turnaround times, whilst delivering to the highest standards.
    Excellent attention to detail; planning and forecasting skills.
    Cultural awareness and the ability to work collaboratively in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
    Personal circumstances and commitment to travel to all country offices in the region; 30% travel.
    Commitment to Save the Children values.

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  • Programme Coordinator

    Programme Coordinator

    Job Description

    Role Purpose:

    To ensure strategic orientation of project implementation in East and Southern Africa
    To ensure the coordination, planning, implementation and reporting of all activities of the programme in East and Southern Africa
    Establish and ensure strong and positive relationships with IGAD, EASF & SADC SF and other key stakeholders in East and Southern Africa
    Ensure partners and national focal points (in SCI COs) receives necessary guidance, input and assistance in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the activities in East and Southern Africa
    In collaboration with the Project Coordinator – West and Central Africa, participate in AU Advocacy processes together with the Pan Africa Advocacy office

    Contract Duration: Up to December 2019
    Qualifications, Skills & Experience

    Master’s Degree in Social Science, Political Science, Development Studies, international Public Law or related field.
    Demonstrated skills as a trainer and in rolling out training programmes
    At least three years’ work experience within the NGO Sector preferably with AU Bodies or Structures.
    Excellent knowledge of AU as an institution and experience in liaising with and lobbying various AU bodies and departments
    Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders, with relevant AU bodies, project partners and wider civil society
    Excellent partnership building and maintaining skills and ability to guide multiple partners towards achieving agreed outcomes.
    Excellent verbal and written communication in English
    A flexible and resourceful attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload.
    Proven analytical and problem solving skills in order to understand the range and content of the emergency programmes’ work and provide practical solutions to operational challenges.
    Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point)
    Proven data analysis and report writing skills
    Good understanding of child participation, child protection and child rights governance issues
    Knowledge of regional bodies such as the African Union, East African Community, SADC, ECOWAS and Eastern Africa Standby Force is an added advantage
    Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
    Strong self-starter who is able to take initiative
    Commitment to Save the Children aims, values and policies, including child safeguarding and data protection
    Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills

    Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document.
    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 agent

  • ESA Supply Chain Analyst

    ESA Supply Chain Analyst

    CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
    Level 1: the role holder will not have contact with children and/or young people, or access to personal data about children or young people, as part of their work; therefore a police check will not be mandatory unless the content or location of the role changes, in which case the Child Safeguarding level will be reviewed.
    ROLE PURPOSE:
    As member of the Regional Supply Chain & Programme Operations team, you will be supporting Save the Children’s strategic approach to Supply Chain in the Asia Region. You will be responsible in collecting, consolidating and analysing supply chain information from the country offices in order to provide insightful supply chain information of the region to the various internal stakeholders.
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
    You will be responsible for the preparation, development and analysis of supply chain planning and reporting information. In providing high quality support to Supply Chain Team Managers, you will be part of the team’s effort for monthly, quarterly and annual supply chain processes such as management reporting of ESA Country Offices’ supply chain performance (procurement, warehousing, fleet, distribution). The incumbent is expected to leverage relevant analysis techniques, tools, and software to provide insights.

    Provision of timely, relevant and accurate reporting is an important value of this role.
    As the Supply Chain Analyst, you will be the focal point in support/guidance on relevant queries for reporting, charts, tables and other forms of information distribution.
    Main tasks will include, but not limited to:
    Build and consolidate Supply Chain relevant reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
    Support the Consolidation and review Procurement Plans of Country Offices
    Support Cos in the development of Procurement Strategies
    Liaise with COs & Support the Country Supply Chain Managers in ensuring availability of quality information
    Design and build new reports, templates and trackers as part of the Supply Chain reporting improvement.
    Responsible for RO benefits tracking and reporting.
    Support country offices in developing sourcing pipelines and consolidate them to a regional dashboard
    Support country offices in designing transport optimization models and schedules
    Provide ad hoc analysis as requested

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    You will be highly motivated, articulate and comfortable with a diverse familiarity in Supply Chain role covering a variety of country offices. In order to thrive in this role, you must be highly driven and a self-starter who strives for excellence in your work.
    Essential
    A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or in Supply Chain, or relevant degrees such as business administration etc.
    Qualification in data analysis

    Professional qualification in supply chain management added advantage
    Professional working experience between 1- 3 years’ experience in the related supply chain field.
    Advanced IT skills, specifically Excel modelling and PowerPoint presentation. Experienced with ERP software is a plus.
    Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
    Strong organizational skills.
    Attention to detail.
    Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Maturity, professionalism, strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude.
    Commitment to Save the Children values.

  • Country Director

    Country Director

    Level 3 – the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently) or intensively because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs.
    Role Purpose: As a member of the East and Southern Africa Senior Leadership team, you will have shared accountability for Save the Children’s international development and emergency programming in the region of approximately $400 million each year through an organisation of over 5,500 people.
    The Country Director will lead the transformation of the country to a new operating model, whilst also delivering Save the Children’s strategy within the country through: –

    Delivering quality programmes, including advocacy, for children; and
    Ensuring world class stewardship of resources from Members and their donors.

    Scope of Role:
    Reports to: Regional Director – East and Southern Africa
    Dimensions: Kenya office has over 237 staff with an annual budget of around US$ 16.8 million, both through direct implementation and partners, with a solid advocacy strategy and agenda.
    Number of direct reports: Senior Management in-Country (six positions).
    Key Areas of Accountability: As a member of the Regional Senior Leadership Team, contribute to strategic development and delivery of integrated international programming, across all humanitarian and development contexts, in line with the Save the Children mandate, strategy and theory of change.
    This includes:

    Deliver transformational change in-country;
    Strategic Leadership
    Be accountable, and develop the capacity of, mentor and hold Senior Management Team
    Audit, Corporate Governance compliance
    Safety and Security Management
    Child Safeguarding

    Job Qualifications

    Masters degree level qualification or equivalent length of experience in the sector
    Substantial experience of building, leading and developing a diverse team of senior staff to deliver on both development and humanitarian programs
    Experience of working with donors to secure and/or manage new large-scale and/or competitive funding
    Experience of leading high profile advocacy and campaigning initiatives
    Experience in managing a growing county office and the need to balance growth with capacity
    Experience of leading change in an organisation which has led to considerable results for the organisation and its stakeholders
    Experience of building personal networks, including government, at a senior level, resulting in securing new opportunities for the organisation
    Strategic thinker who is comfortable with developing highly ambitious business strategies at scale and the track record of delivering on these
    Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in
    Excellent understanding of programme, financial and operational management processes
    Good understanding of key trends in international and humanitarian development
    Strong and nuanced cultural awareness
    Fluency in speaking and writing in English
    Commitment to the Save the Children values.