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  • FMS Technical Architect 

FMS System Administrator

    FMS Technical Architect FMS System Administrator

    Role Purpose:
    The FMS Technical Architect is responsible for the design, operation, scalability and support of the all SCI Agresso implementations across organisation. In addition the architect is responsible for any member implementations where the SC member has chosen to utilise the FMS shared service run by SCI in its global service centres.
    The architect is the line manager for senior FMS staff or team leaders at each service centre location.
    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: 2 years
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential:

    Proven experience of architecting globally distributed Agresso implementations
    Advanced Agresso skills in > 75% of modules
    Advanced T-SQL skills
    Advanced Agresso performance analysis skills
    Advanced Excellerator skills
    Proven line management experience of a globally distributed team
    Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectation at multiple levels of seniority
    Experience of communicating technical issues to a multi-cultural, multi-functional audience.
    Ability to evaluate, recommend and implement timely, essential improvements to existing application services
    Exceptional planning and organisational skills with ability to clearly communicate technical issues to a wide audience.
    Proven ability to recruit, coach and retain technical staff
    Excellent written and spoken English.

    Desirable
    Additional languages (particularly French or Spanish)
    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
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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  • Project Manager – CPiE Development Programme

    Project Manager – CPiE Development Programme

    Role Purpose:
    The East and Southern Africa Regional Project Manager – Child Protection in Emergencies Professional Development Programme will work to protect children in armed conflict through the adaptation, rollout & delivery of the East and Southern Africa Child Protection in Emergencies Professional Development Programme (ESA CPiE PDP).
    Building on the successful capacity building model developed by Save the Children and now established in the Asia Pacific region, the ESA CPiE PDP will raise national & regional CPiE response capacity. Using the results of a regional CPiE Capacity Gap Analysis and the CPiE Mapping & Market Analysis data, a comprehensive CPiE capacity building initiative will be designed to meet the priority needs of organisations and individuals responding on the ground.
    Key activities will include working with other SCI stakeholders to identify an appropriate sustainable business model for the programme in the region, adapting existing content to the ESA context, recruiting a regional facilitation team, the design & rollout of a six-month blended learning programme with explicit linkages to the global CPiE PDP capacity building portfolio as well as any relevant regional initiatives.
    The ESA CPiE PDP constitutes a strategic investment in building the capacity necessary to deliver on Save the Children’s Protecting Children in Conflict Centenary Commitment in the Middle East Region.
    Contract Duration: Fixed Term
    Location: Nairobi with travel to East and Southern Africa countries
    Qualifications

    Working background in the field of protection, education, international law or humanitarian aid;
    Graduate Degree in Social Sciences, Human rights Law, Development Studies, Gender Studies or similar (undergraduate degree may be considered in conjunction with equivalent field experience;
    Demonstrated extensive experience in strategy and programme development Experience & Skills

    Essential

    Excellent project management experience with proven experience of managing complex cross-organisational projects with multiple stakeholders.
    Budgeting, financial management skills gained through demonstrated budget-holding responsibilities.
    Experience in working remotely and in building strong collaborative relationships.
    Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining productive working partnerships.
    A good understanding of adult learning and work place learning methodology.
    Proven experience in the management & evaluation of learning and development programmes.
    Excellent writing, communications and networking skills in English and Arabic.
    Office and Excel computer skills.

    Desirable

    Experience of working in humanitarian settings, in particular working with child protection in emergencies.
    Academic degree or equivalent experience in relevant area, for example, social work, adult learning or global/humanitarian studies.
    Experience in using the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action as well as other standards.
    Experience of working on an accredited learning programme or working with a university or professional standards organization.
    Coaching/mentoring skills.
    Experience of Distance Learning technology and methodology. 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 agentsN/B: CANDIDATES WHO HAD APPLIED BEFORE NEED NOT TO REAPPLY

  • O365 System Administrator

    O365 System Administrator

    Description
    Role Purpose:
    The role of the O365 System Administrator is to support O365 and Azure identity management deployment, design, build, and day-to-day Operations & Sustainment of our enterprise identity management in a 24/7 operation. This person will also participate in the management of our consolidated server infrastructure and assist with the migration of systems from our data centres to the private/public cloud.
    Contract Duration: 2 Years
    Qualifications and Experience
    Essential

    Identity systems and identity for O365, Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) and/or Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) and other cloud services
    Experience supporting and configuring Active Directory, Microsoft Azure AD, AAD Connect, DFS and ADFS roles and services.
    Versed in features such as Privileged Access Management Solutions, domain account authentication and authorization, Active directory auditing, RBAC implementation, AD and File System Entitlement
    Experience managing, deploying and administering resources and services within a Microsoft Azure environment
    Strong understanding of messaging fundamentals and supporting technologies
    2+ years experience with MS Exchange or O365 Exchange Online including planning, implementation, management, and configuration of Office 365
    Experience of Implementing, configuring and supporting Multi Factor Authentication (MFA)
    PowerShell scripting skills to automate routine processes
    Familiarity with object storage and cloud storage gateways/edge cache appliances.
    Experience in troubleshooting and customer support for complex technical issues
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
    Ability to prioritize requests and projects based on impact and urgency
    Commitment to Save the Children values

    Desirable

    Experience developing automation solutions and working in a highly automated environment
    Experience of SCCM, the console UI and a basic understanding of its operation and use for deployment of tools/software in conjunction with Office365 deployments.
    Experience working with and deploying Citrix technologies such a XenApp, working with VMware/vSphere virtualization and proven experience in Windows and SQL
    TCP/IP, Clustering, O/S Security and Group Policy administration.
    Familiarity with AWS services and migration
    Knowledge of ITIL processes
    Experience of working as part of a globally distributed team
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
    Experience / exposure to the non-for-profit sector and/or developing countries

  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Manager (Meal), East Southern Africa Region 

Regional Fraud Specialist – East and Southern Africa Regional Office

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Manager (Meal), East Southern Africa Region Regional Fraud Specialist – East and Southern Africa Regional Office

    Job Description

    TEAM / PROGRAM: Programme Quality Support team, with functional relationship to Programme Operations teams
    GRADE: 4 POST TYPE: Fixed Term
    CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
    ROLE PURPOSE:
    As a key member of the East Africa regional programme quality support team, you will be responsible for the provision of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning support to the regional office and country offices across the East Africa region, focusing on Save the Children’s full spectrum mandate of humanitarian and development programming.
    You will specifically provide support through:

    Coordinating and/or supporting the development of SCI monitoring and evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) system and mechanisms for the regional office and for country offices across the region.
    Ensuring the elements of quality programmes, as defined by the full spectrum Quality Framework (evidence based, learning agenda, thematic excellence, M&E, accountability), are integrated into the overall monitoring, evaluation and management of regional and country programmes
    Assisting regional and country offices to monitor and evaluate operational quality, using the Quality Framework essential standards, procedures, guidelines and tools
    Building capacity in M&E, accountability and learning within the region, and to ensure the quality and sustainability of the systems put in place
    Adapting MEAL support programmes to address the needs of a wide range of staff, including regional office programme and humanitarian staff, country office MEAL staff, country office programme and humanitarian managers, country office senior management, Save the Children members and thematic experts.

    SCOPE OF ROLE:
    Reports to: Head of Programme Quality Support; functional relationships with Regional Program Director & Program Operations Director
    Dimensions: Save the Children International (SCI) works in 12 countries in East Southern Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique) and is the largest region within the Save the Children global network.Staff directly reporting to this post: None
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
    Country Office support to embed MEAL

    Work with regional and country office humanitarian teams to ensure effective humanitarian MEAL processes and mechanisms are in place, including supporting set up and ongoing technical support of the Output Tracker for humanitarian responses
    Ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.
    Work with the regional office and country offices to embed MEAL components of the Programme and Operational Quality elements of the Quality Framework, while also monitoring compliance
    Provide technical support on project/programme design, and MEAL, including: situation analyses and child participation; programme frameworks; objectives and indicators; MEAL plans and budgets; data collection and use; baseline; midterm impact considerations; data for decision making and organisational learning; stakeholder participation; and evaluations
    Provide MEAL support for country annual planning and reporting processes, including assisting country offices effectively utilise reporting tools to articulate impact
    Support the commissioning of internal and external reviews, evaluations, real-time evaluations and lessons learned exercises by supporting the development of Terms of Reference, participating in evaluations, building local participatory evaluation capacity etc
    Develop and ensure application of effective monitoring, tracking and reporting systems, tools and templates that (a) enable and enhance regular monitoring of outputs and programme quality across regional and country programmes, (b) generate quality evidence at various programme levels
    Provide backstopping support where needed to Country Programmes.

    Quality oversight and added value

    Promote child-focused programming that enables broad, qualitative M&E and learning, rather than just quantitative numbering of deliveries
    Collaborate with global Save the Children networks, SCI Centre MEAL Manager to review and improve SCI MEAL processes and procures, training and capacity building
    Develop and implement accountability mechanisms (including the promotion of child-led and participatory MEAL), quality checklists for monitoring the quality of activities, and output trackers where appropriate
    Champion knowledge management through the sharing of evaluations and lessons learned from regional and country programmes; develop and implement a regional lessons-learned database, including the facilitation of sharing of recommendations and lessons learned from evaluations and other learning initiatives
    Role model and support the development of an organisational culture that recognises the importance of monitoring and evaluation, quality and accountability

    Capacity Building:

    Work with the regional office and country offices to identify MEAL training and capacity building requirements, and to develop capacity building plans and coordination mechanisms for training delivery
    Where agreed, provide training for the regional office and country offices on SCI’s MEAL systems, including essential procedures for design and MEAL, country annual planning and reporting, humanitarian Output Tracker processes, and compliance with the newly developed Dual Mandate Quality Framework
    Support regional teams and country office MEAL managers/teams and thematic advisors (from Members and Global Initiatives) in delivering the specific distance or face-to-face trainings
    Be the point of contact for country offices for pre-training and post-training support
    Lead the continued institutionalization of SCI’s MEAL system and other standards, processes, and systems that are integrated with and support SCI’s planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements
    Support country offices in the development of induction materials on MEAL for new staff, as well as high quality, professional publications or communications materials that reflect quality programme outcomes.

    SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
    Accountability:

    Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

    Ambition:

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

    Collaboration:

    Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to;
    Builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
    Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.

    Creativity:

    Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
    Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach

    Integrity:

    Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence
    Displays consistently excellent judgement

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Degree in relevant field. A degree in relation to monitoring and evaluation (e.g. in knowledge management, evaluation, etc), international development, or in one or more of Save the Children’s thematic areas (e.g. education, public health, nutrition, child protection, child rights and emergency response) is considered a plus.
    Substantial MEAL experience, with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure and in both development and emergency contexts
    Substantial MEAL training and capacity building experience preferably in large transition environments and with varied audiences
    Successful track record of implementing effective MEAL systems, including experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and management
    Experience in child-focused programming
    Experience of supporting and developing programmatic staff with different backgrounds and expertise
    Experience of building personal networks at field and senior levels- strong team player
    Culturally sensitive, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
    Proven analytical and problem solving skills in order to understand the range and content of humanitarian and development programmes and provide practical solutions to operational challenges
    A flexible and initiative-taking, proactive, inspiring attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise and unpredictable workload, including the ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies
    Willingness to travel within the region and internationally (varying, but could be at least 50% of time)
    Fluency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills

     

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  • Regional Research and Learning Coordinator

    Regional Research and Learning Coordinator

    Child Safeguarding: Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
    ROLE PURPOSE: As a key member of the East and Southern Africa (ESA) regional programme quality support team, the Regional Research and Learning Coordinator is responsible for supporting Country Offices in generating and using evidence to achieve impact for children. He/she will support documentation and dissemination of the impact of our programmes within and outside ESA region.
    Contract Duration: 2 years
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Master’s degree in international development or in one or more of Save the Children’s thematic areas (e.g. education, public health, nutrition, child protection, child rights and livelihoods& food security)
    At least 6 years’ experience in program Monitoring, Evaluation and Research preferably in research focused positions
    Knowledge and demonstrated experience in leading the design and implementation of program evaluations and other research.
    Excellent written and verbal communications skills and an ability to produce and disseminate research and evaluation findings to a variety of audiences
    Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively in networks and communities of practice
    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 both development and emergency programmes’ work and provide practical solutions to operational challenges.
    Proven data analysis and report writing skills with proficiency in data analysis software
    Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;

    Commitment to Save the Children aims, values and policies, including child safeguarding and data protection.

  • Award Management Director (Maternity Cover) 

IT Coordinator – (Kenyan Nationals Only) 

Regional CSOs and Youth Networks Scoping

    Award Management Director (Maternity Cover) IT Coordinator – (Kenyan Nationals Only) Regional CSOs and Youth Networks Scoping

    Job Details
    Role Purpose: The Award Management Director will provide the primary award management inputs for both development and humanitarian programmes, and on-going support to develop best practice award management procedures and processes. The role has three main aspects to it: lead the Country Office award management team; capacity building of staff in their award management professional development and contributing to the development and advancement of award management processes and systems
    Contract Duration: 7 months
    Location: Nairobi
    Qualifications and Experience
    Essential

    Post graduate qualification in Finance management, Grants management or equivalent
    At least 5 – 7 years’ experience in a similar positions
    Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a demanding workload comprised of diverse and challenging tasks and responsibilities.
    Proven track record of active contribution to a senior management team, and providing strategic support across multiple sectors and/or regions.
    Extensive experience with NGOs with increasing responsibilities including a proven experience of establishing and running the award management function in the field.
    Knowledge of the requirements of major institutional donors including budgeting, eligibility issues, compliance management, and reporting.
    Experience of engaging with donors at country strategy levels.
    Experience of and well developed skills in staff management and supervision.Proven strong coaching and capacity building skills.
    Very strong capacity for attention to detail, problem solving, and analysis of trends.
    Computer literate (i.e. WORD, advanced Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, financial
    systems).
    Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
    Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
    Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing multicultural teams

    Desirable

    Experience with Save the Children award management Policies, procedures and systems and Save the Children’s award management system (AMS)
    Understanding of how to produce financial reports from Save the Children’s overseas accounting software(Agresso)
    Experience of Project Management, M&E Management or Funding Coordination

    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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  • Regional Procurement Manager

    Regional Procurement Manager

    Role Purpose:
    The Regional Procurement Manager will be responsible for the management the Regional Procurement Unit and will lead in setting up strategic contracts at regional and sub-regional level, and for the Regional Office. The incumbent will also be responsible for supporting the development and execution of 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. The role will also include taking a lead role in advising country offices to achieve improved quality assurance of their procurement processes. Sets targets for the Regional Procurement Unit; monitor performance and measuring efficiencies. Also, ensures that Regional Procurement Unit is operating in strict adherence with the organization’s procurement policy, RPU Charter and also compliance toward donor’s requirements. Actively supports the regional initiative on procurement improvements by supporting countries in managing complex procurement processes, providing advice and ensuring capacity building when needs are identified. Ensures timely review of local procurement processes sent to review and validation at the procurement unit level, and ensures that the process is tracked to measure performance against targets.
    Contract Duration: 2 years
    Qualifications and Experience
    Essential

    A First Degree in in related area, Master level degree will be an advantage.
    CIPS or equivalent professional certification
    At least 3 years in a managerial position in procurement.
    Having experience in the INGO sector and in handling Cash Transfer Procurement, pharmaceutical procurement and construction contracting will be an advantage.
    3 years’ international experience is desirable, preferably having extensive knowledge of the East and Southern Africa market. Having previous regional procurement management level is a strong advantage.
    Experience in running complex and high volume procurement processes and in high volume contracts negotiation (>USD 1 million).
    Proven ability to review supply demands and trends; to develop strategies to fill identified gaps
    Experience working with large institutional donors and knowledge of their rules and regulations
    Ability to synthesize and analyse information, and make clear, informed decisions
    Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
    Strong planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
    Experience in developing the capacity of procurement staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans.
    Experience in development and implementation of efficient procurement systems, policies and procedures.
    Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills
    Fluent in English
    Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity
    Commitment to Save the Children values
    Knowledge of East and Southern Africa Region context is an advantage
    Excellent ability with MS-Office applications particularly Excel
    Willingness and ability to travel within the region to support country offices.
    Resilient to stress
    Sense of diplomacy and negotiation skills
    Experienced in managing people is a must
    Able to prioritize and work with limited supervision, self-motivated, resilient to stress

  • Advocacy Coordinator 

Data Analyst

    Advocacy Coordinator Data Analyst

    Job description
    Role Purpose:
    The Advocacy Coordinator provides overall advocacy support to the ongoing humanitarian response and development work in Kenya. He/she, in liaison with the Head of Communications, Advocacy and Campaigns and the Kenya Response Team Leader, will be required to provide strategic direction to Save the Children’s humanitarian and developmental advocacy work in Kenya. The role will be responsible for guiding development and implementation of advocacy strategies that will influence government authorities, key donors, Save the Children members and other key stakeholders of the humanitarian response and long term development work to achieve positive and lasting changes to fulfil children’s rights. The role will interact with the Humanitarian Advocacy Working Group (HAWG) and represent Save the Children in country. The function will be a focal person for advocacy enquiries in the Country Office / Response Team. The function will involve national advocacy leadership on the ongoing response, and related longer-term issues. This function will work closely with the response and operations teams in order to ensure that key advocacy messages and strategies are informed by the response and long term development work, and shaped in close consultation with the team leaders. The Advocacy Coordinator will seek clarification on any politically sensitive matters which may impact upon programme operations and seek appropriate sign off (e.g. Country Director level) on any messaging or products.
    Contract Duration: 6 months
    Qualifications and Experience
    Essential

    A minimum of 5 years’ advocacy experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, with experience in successfully leading the development and implementation of advocacy strategies preferably with both humanitarian and long-term development advocacy experience.
    Good knowledge of the humanitarian structures and systems.
    Experience in leading the creation and implementation of a strategy, demonstrating the ability to identify the necessary steps towards an ambitious goal.
    Experience of a range of campaigning and advocacy techniques and approaches.
    Experience in influencing government, donors, and other organisations through representation and/or advocacy.
    Demonstrable creative ability in accessing new opportunities, expertise and ideas.
    Demonstrable track record of leading change which has led to significant results for the organisation and their stakeholders.
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing and negotiation.
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
    Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets.
    Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
    Strong research and policy development skills, good capacity to develop policy briefs and papers.
    Experience of building networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation.
    Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
    Knowledge of children’s rights key international agreements and conventions.
    Commitment to Save the Children values.
    Excellence in written and spoken English.

    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
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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  • Regional Humanitarian Analyst

    Regional Humanitarian Analyst

    Role Purpose:
    The Regional Analyst position is a part of the East and Southern Africa regional humanitarian team and based in the Nairobi Regional Office, responding to the needs for analysis and analytical support in the region and the country offices. The Regional Analyst is also a key member of Save the Children’s Context Analysis and Foresight Unit (CAFU), a network coordinated a global level by Save the Children’s Chief Analyst, based in Stockholm.
    The role aims to provide timely, quality and tailored contextual analysis and foresight for the purpose of informing strategic decision-making at national, regional, and global levels, as well as enhancing the organization’s response capacity, with a focus on East and Southern Africa countries.
    Contract Duration: 1 Year
    Location: Based within East and Southern Africa Region
    Qualifications

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

    Desirable

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

  • Research and Learning Manager

    Research and Learning Manager

    Job description
    Role Purpose:
    The Research and Learning Manager will support research, learning and evidence generation under the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, contraception without borders project. This project will develop and test a scalable model to increase use of family planning (FP)-from the standpoints of both supply and demand-for nomadic and semi-nomadic communities in six sub-counties located in Wajir (West, North, Eldas) and Mandera (North, Banisa, Takaba) and engage regional stakeholders to share lessons from working with these communities and encourage adoption and/or adaptation of our model. Therefore, the research manager will support the learning, iterative refinement and systematic documentation of the model, which will help inform other partners and Ministries of Health in other countries on scalable approaches that can improve uptake of FP among similar nomadic and semi-nomadic populations.
    The research and learning manager, with support of Head of MEAL will also oversee other country research and learning initiatives to provide evidence for programming. The manager will be based in Nairobi with frequent visits required to collect data and hold workshops in the field offices. The specific activities include managing data collection activities, conducting literature review, development of data collection tools as well as conduct data analysis and report writing and lead in learning and dissemination activities. The manager will also document all the learnings from the contraception without borders project as well as from other projects.
    Working closely with the head of health and nutrition and the head of MEAL, the manager will bring a high level of technical competence and experience in order to supervise all field activities focused on data collection and data processing. He/she will be responsible for ensuring adequate planning for fieldwork and commitment to agreed deadlines. In addition, he/she will support analysis and reporting using collected data
    Qualifications and Experience
    Essential

    A postgraduate degree in Social sciences, Population studies, Public health, Development studies or other relevant discipline.
    5 years of experience in similar research-focused positions.
    Knowledge and demonstrated experience of designing and managing high level researches and evaluations.
    Familiar with computer adapted data collection platforms
    Conversant with data analysis software, preferably STATA for quantitative data is a requirement.
    Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and an ability to produce and disseminate research and evaluation outputs to variety of audiences using effective approaches
    Demonstrated ability to think critically, strategically, analyse complex information, and offer creative, practical and effective solutions.
    Commitment to Save the Children International values.
    Ability to give professional support and direction to others; seek, review and apply best practice from elsewhere.
    Experience of conducting mixed-method research and very good background in qualitative research methods.
    Familiar with learning and knowledge management systems and approaches.

    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
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted