The Opportunity: We are currently looking for a SQL Server DBA to be based in our office in Nairobi, Kenya.
This is a great opportunity for a talented DBA to work in a fast paced and dynamic international environment and join an organisation that’s at the start of implementing its new global strategy and focusing on reaching the most deprived children globally.
In this role you will be responsible for the database performance, back-ups and data security. You’ll be responsible for overall operational quality and be the SME/ advisor to the wider development and infrastructure teams on all matters related to the SQL server.
There is a large BI development in progress, built on the SQL server stack; this is run by the BI Architects, but you can expect to deputise for them on occasion – particularly in relation to operational issues
To be successful you’ll bring:
Significant experience of tuning and optimising high throughput workloads in an enterprise grade SQL server systems running on SQL 2008 or later version
Excellent knowledge of backup and restore capabilities of SQL server
Strong knowledge of windows operating system and its relation to SQL server
Experience of communicating technical issues to a multi-cultural, multi-functional audience
Knowledge of how SQL server BI stack interacts with database engine instances using ETL
It would be highly desirable if you had knowledge of SQL Server BI and ETL processes (SSAS, SSRS, SSIS)
On a personal level you’ll have exceptional planning and organisational skills, excellent communication skills, a proactive and collaborative approach and strong cultural awareness.
The role offers a competitive package in the context of the sector.
The Organisation: We employ approximately 17,000 people and work on the ground in over 60 countries to help children affected by crises, or those who need better healthcare, education and protection.
We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise children’s rights and ensure their voices are heard.
In 2014 we reached over 55 million children through our and our partners work, and had combined revenues of $US2bn.
To help us achieve our ambitious goals for children, below, we aim to drive global growth to US$2.3bn by 2018
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
Company Address: Address Save the Children U.S. Headquarters 501 Kings Hwy E – Suite 400, Fairfield, CT 06825 1.203.221.4000
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Finance Manager Finance & Grants Officer Head Of Health And Nutrition
Roles for the Finance Manager Job
Assist the FD in management of the NAF by ensuring that costs relates to donors are recharged to SOFS once they are active and activities budgeted in NAF are actioned to ensure optimal usage of the NAF
Facilitates in budget development and need of the finance department
Participates in BVA meetings to ensure that payments , commitments and accruals are well managed in relation to donor expenditures
Analyses financial spend and trends and Advices the SMT on cost efficiency in operations
Provides information to the FD on issues arising from Interdepartmental meetings that relate to budget allocations for various needs for the departments
Reviews Annual budgets , Q1,Q2 budgeting from the field offices for onward transmission to
Back stops for the Budget and reporting manager
Finance Manager Job Qualifications
At least five year’s progressive INGO experience two of which are in financial management position.
Bachelor’s Degree, Finance /Accounting (or equivalent certification and experience) and recognized Accounting qualification CPA or ACCA
Experience of working in an emergency response or set up
Ability to oversee implementation of new procedures and controls
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a team, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills.
Proven skills on managing changes, achieving results, ensuring quality, team building and capacity building.
Strong computer skills, Excel, Word and Accounting packages
Ability and willingness to work under pressure as part of a professional team.
Willingness to travel to field offices occasionally
INGO experience
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, preferred
Commitment to Save the Children values
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Head Of Programme – Regional Multicountry Programme Unit
Role Purpose: As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in the Regional Multi-Country Programme Unit (RMCPU), the Head of Programs shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of delivering the RMCPU programs both in terms of technical quality and operational standards. S/he is responsible for overseeing the development of high quality, innovative programs and monitoring the quality of the implementation of those programs.
Contract Duration: 2 years
Location: Nairobi
Qualifications and Experience:
Higher education (Master’s Degree) in relevant social science.
A minimum of seven years of management and/ or development experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including experience directing and implementing programs for children.
Outstanding project cycle management and coordination
Recognized leadership role in two of CO’s prioritized thematic areas at National level.
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Regional Procurement Officer Knowledge Management & Learning Coordinator
Role Purpose:
The Regional Procurement Officer will be responsible for Procurement, managing and developing the supplier base, and ensuring the efficient delivery of high quality goods and services to our country programmes.
Qualifications for the Procurement Job
Degree level in Business, Procurement or Supply Chain Management or Medical Supply Chain or similar level qualifications from a recognised institution.
CIPS qualifications and member or equivalent membership.
3 years’ buyer experience in International Medical / Pharmaceutical /NFI Procurement experience, with cross boarder logistics experience and contract/Framework management in complex situations.
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Education in Emergency Specialist
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Education to MSc/MA/MEng level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience
At least 5 years demonstrated experience managing Emergency Education programmes, particularly in a camp context.
Significant management experience working in an emergency response contexts or fragile states
Previous first phase emergency response experience
Previous first phase emergency response experience is essential
Demonstrated experience in leading assessment activities and of designing, managing, monitoring and evaluating education programmes in emergencies for international NGOs.
Experience of applying relevant interagency humanitarian frameworks and standards in education in emergencies (for example INEE Minimum Standards)
Previous experience of managing a team
Previous experience of project management
Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills
Ability to work both in an TS and a hands on implementation capacity
Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff
Experience of representation, including Cluster coordination, and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.
Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors
Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
Excellent communication skills
Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
A high level of written and spoken English Language
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
Commitment to the aims and principles of SC . In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
Desirable
Experience or knowledge of working and living in Somalia
Somali Language is an asset for this position
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Information and Communications Coordinator
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Information & Communication Coordinator’s role will be to complement the Country Office Communication & Documentation Coordinator and provide support. The deployee will develop and implement communication strategies supporting Save the Children Somalia Humanitarian Drought Response, have the ability to deliver vital information and communication products that enable excellent media and fundraising activities for Members and across Save the Children international. Support the planning and commissioning of humanitarian content gathering for SCI and Members.
In addition, the post holder will develop tools and mechanisms for SCI and Members’ internal communications and fundraising needs. Also prepare communications outputs such as key messages, Working closely with child safeguarding and child protection colleagues, ensure that all children involved in our communications, advocacy, and media work are protected from potential mental and physical harm, and potential repercussions from their involvement in our communications, advocacy, and media work.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Head ACCM
Dimensions:
Save the Children works in all regions of Somalia/Somaliland with a current staff complement of approximately 450 staff and current expenditure of approximately $ 75 million each year.
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Programme Support
Lead information and communication flows between Somalia country office and a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Produce accurate, clear and consistent information and communication outputs relating to emergency situation and Save the Children’s Somalia drought response including key messages, Q&A’s and factsheets.
Ensure that results from case study collection are fed back into response team & planning
Communications, Fundraising
Collaborate with advocacy and policy colleagues to ensure core messaging is consistent with advocacy and policy strategies within Somalia’s drought response and opportunities are explored to promote these strategies
Review and produce quality and compelling case studies to be accompanied by high standard photos
Coordinate with SCI and Members to facilitate photograph and film commissions, and produce/deliver creative assets in support of Country Office. Liaise closely with photography/film team and the emergency communications teams to ensure coordination of photography/film commissions are managed appropriately on the ground and that assets are shared quickly and also stored within a programme.
Ensure that multimedia commissions are fundraising-appropriate for key member markets and speaks to Save the Children’s brand.
Media
Facilitate media activities such as requests for quotes or interviews (ensuring spokespeople are adequately briefed) or journalists visits to programmes. Identify opportunities within our response activities or the external environment for media activities.
Collaborate with advocacy colleague to ensure core messaging is consistent with advocacy strategies within a response and opportunities are explored to promote these strategies.
General
Deliver results in line with the terms of reference agreed in advance, to do this in a way which maintains the reputation of the Humanitarian Department.
Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
To perform such other responsibilities as agreed with your line management.
COMPETENCIES FOR THIS ROLE:
COMMUNICATING WITH IMPACT
Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust with others.
Level required: Accomplished
INNOVATING AND ADAPTING
Develops and implements innovative solutions to adapt and succeed in ever-changing and uncertain global and working environments.
Level required: Accomplished
PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING
Takes effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information from within or outside the organisation.
Level required: Accomplished
WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH OTHERS
Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives. Knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working. Level required: Accomplished
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
Education to BSc/BA/BEng level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience
At least 5 years of proven experience in the same or similar role
Experience of leading communication activities (including information management) in a challenging environment
Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of different audiences including donors, journalists and the general public.
Experience delivering communications assets across multiple channels, including print, social, and digital
Experience of effective spokespersoning across a range of media
Excellent relationship building skills in order to work for limited periods within programmes under pressure of running emergency responses
An initiative-taking, proactive, inspiring attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload and solve problems quickly with limited support
Excellent understanding of Member communication and information needs across fundraising, media and campaigning activities.
Strong influencing and negotiation skills
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and rapidly changing working circumstances.
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Humanitarian Professionals
Save the Children International – Kenya Country Office invites applications from interested Kenya nationals who are humanitarian professionals to respond to a large scale emergency in North Eastern Kenya.
Subject to meeting our criteria and after interviewing successfully, identified humanitarian professionals will be retained in our roster and deployed in future on a need basis.
Humanitarian Professionals Positions
Education Coordinator/Officers
Health Coordinator
Health Officers
Child Protection Coordinator
Child Protection Officer
WASH Officers
Logistics/Procurement Officer
Logistics/Procurement Assistants
Finance and Grants Officer
Nutrition Coordinator
HR Officer
Humanitarian Response Officer
Emergency information and Communications Officer
Proposal Writing Coordinator
Education Cluster Coordinator
Education in Emergencies Officer
MEAL Officer
Data Clerks
Communication Coordinator
Awards Coordinator
Administration Assistants
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FMS System Administrator Information Security Engineer
Role Purpose:
As part of their long term strategy, Save the Children is building regional hubs of technology specialists to service their global IT needs. This role is part of the Nairobi technology hub focused on delivering a global service to all Save the Children countries. The Nairobi team will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Finance Management System (FMS) implemented on Agresso.
Contract Duration: National (2 Years)
Location: Nairobi Kenya
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as IT, Finance, Mathematics (candidates without such qualifications will be considering if they can demonstrate appropriate technical skills as shown in the experience and skills section)
Strong understanding of the business processes of a financial Management system preferably an ERP
Experience of solving complex business and technical issues through trouble shooting and analysis, defining a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
A desire to work on an enterprise level ERP / finance system based on the Microsoft stack (Windows Server, .NET, SQL Server, IIS)
Ability to explain complex technical and non-technical information in a succinct and compelling manner to all levels of seniority
Strong Excel skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to Save the Children values
Desirable
Proven technical skills in a mainstream programming language, or database system (cross training will be provided if required)
Proven experience in implementing and managing Agresso applications
Good T-SQL language skills
Experience with any of the following Agresso modules: Financials, Project Costing & Billing, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Payable, Planner, Workflow
Track record of administering & supporting applications in a complex global organisation
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Experience of exposure to the non-for-profit sector and/or developing countries
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Director of Supply Chain Regional Supply Chain Coordinator
Job Details
*TEAM/PROGRAMME: Programme Operations Team*
*LOCATION: Nairobi or Somalia/Somaliland*
GRADE:TBC
*POST TYPE: International or National*
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3: the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
ROLE PURPOSE:
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Supply Chain shares in the overall responsibility for the Strategic direction and coordination of the Country Office (CO). The Director of Supply Chain in his/her capacity is responsible for implementation of all Supply Chain Management in country and for the Country Office in Somalia/Somaliland and has overall responsibility and accountability for all Supply Chain of the Somalia/Somaliland Country Programme.
He / She will ensure that policies and procedures of Save the Children are strictly adhered to and also to ensure that Save the Children’s commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, through reference to the Sphere Charter, Save the Children minimum standards and the NGO code of conduct.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to:Deputy Country Director for Programme Operations.
Technical Line:Regional Head of Supply Chain
Staff directly reporting to this post: The Country Supply Chain Manager, 1 IT Manager, 1 Field Roving Supply Chain Manager, Medical Supply Chain Manager.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Strategy
Leadership of the Somalia Country Office Supply Chain team
Support the development of an organizational culture that reflects our values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors
Help design and implement a coherent Supply Chain organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to program needs and in line with Key Performance Indicators.
Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: host government authorities, donors, partner agencies including major institutional donors, and local and international NGOs
Ensure that the required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during humanitarian emergencies, working closely with the Regional Office
Compliance
All Supply Chain Management team report to and advice CO SLT on issues related to compliance to Save the Children’s supply chain policies and procedures.
To ensure compliance with Save the Children’s minimum standards and procedures related to Supply Chain. This includes reviewing and updating the in-country procedures and policies for the management of the supply chain, vehicle fleets, communications systems and emergency preparedness.
System Developments.
To ensure that the following systems are put in place and are working effectively
Co-ordination of all programme Supply Chain; manage and develop as required the country procedures and policies for the management of the supply chain, vehicle fleets, assets and communication systems, emergency preparedness in line with Save the Children guidelines and procedures
Ensure that Save the Children minimum standards of Supply Chain procedures and policies are adhered to throughout the Country Programme, briefing and training all relevant staff as required.
Ensure the Country Programme’s supply chain is set up and effectively operational through the Area offices to optimize resources.
Ensure that field procurement practices are compliant with SCI and Donor’s regulations.
To liaise closely with the Security Manager and ensure that all Security Guidelines and procedures are integrated fully into Supply Chain Guidelines and procedures.
In consultation with Security Manager and Operations team, to ensure the programme’s communication systems in all programme locations work effectively and ensure standardization of all communication equipment throughout the country.
Ensure that for all programmes at the proposal stage and throughout the life cycle of the project has supply chain plan which will deliver the necessary commodities/ services
Ensure TiM is functional and reporting, advice management on stocks/GIK management.
Ensure that appropriate supply chain management and controls are in place for pharmaceuticals and food.
Emergency Response Management – Supply Chain
Assist in strengthening organisational readiness to respond to emergencies in line with global SCI emergency goal and benchmarks
Assist in the design, update and implementation of a full set of emergency preparedness actions, drawing on SCI member input and resources
Assist to mount appropriate and timely responses at scale to all emergencies consistent with established benchmarks, plans and organizational policies, and in close cooperation with incoming surge teams
In coordination with the Country Director and SLTT members maintain consistent and coherent engagement in key inter-agency emergency preparedness and response coordination mechanisms including the Cluster system
Develop the Supply Chain aspects of the programme emergency preparedness plan, in co-ordination with Country Director and SLT members train supply chain staff in managing emergencies.
Operational and capacity strengthening:
In close collaboration with Programmes Operation team to:
Ensure the Country Programme as a whole has the capacity to manage effectively core Supply Chain to gear up Supply Chain capacity to respond effectively to emergencies.
Participate in the development of all new proposed interventions providing overviews of Supply Chain requirements in the development of project proposals and subsequent projects.
Develop logistical aspects of the Country Programme emergency preparedness plan
Provide direct management support, training and mentoring to the Somalia Supply Chain field logisticians and providing feedback through the review process as to their performance and capacity to undertake their role.
Liaison
Work with the region to ensure implementation of the Global Supply Chain initiatives.
Participate in the Supply Chain cluster meetings held in Nairobi/Mogadishu and represent Save the Children’s position and interests.
Liaise with governments, local administration, the UN and other agencies as necessary.
Supply Chain Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development
Provide day to day technical support to Supply Chain staff in the field offices, to monitor their performance and provide skills training to fill any gaps in Supply Chain staff, Programme staff and Partners.
Ensure appropriate staffing within Supply Chain, including sub office staff.
Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an emergency.
Manage Supply Chain team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed and evaluate direct reports regularly.
Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for supply chain teams.
Manage the performance of all staff in the Supply Chain work area through:
Effective use of the performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measurable objectives ongoing feedback, periodic reviews fair and unbiased evaluations.
Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities:
Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.
Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/work plans.
IT and Facilities
Ensure that sophisticated, efficient, cost effective Information Technology Systems are in place and in compliance with SCI IT standards.
COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Delivering Results (Accomplished):
Maintains a broad strategic perspective at the same time as an awareness of the detail of a situation
Establishes clear and compelling objectives with teams and individuals and monitors progress and performance
Creates and applies measures and metrics to track performance
Holds others accountable for achieving results and challenges underperformance
Demonstrates financial awareness and a concern for cost effectiveness
Applying Technical and Professional Expertise (Accomplished):
Makes decisions based on professional expertise and experience without deferring unnecessarily to others
Shares knowledge and best practice on technical solutions so that others can make best use of that expertise
Actively seeks new ways to develop the application of technical and professional standards within the team
Problem Solving and Decision Making (Accomplished):
Gathers the right information and uses critical thinking to make effective and timely decisions
Knows when to involve others in a decision
Demonstrates awareness of the wider external influences that impact on decision making
Analyses and exercises judgment in challenging situations in the absence of specific guidance or knowledge of the full facts
Evaluates the opportunities and risks of each idea and solution to make informed strategic decisions
Working effectively with others (skilled)
Actively listens to new and different perspectives and experiences of those they work with
Proactively supports team members and trusts their capabilities
Demonstrates understanding of their skills and how they complement those of others within diverse teams and groups
Clarifies their role and responsibilities within the team to maximise impact
Networking (Accomplished)
Builds trust with contacts through openness and honesty
Participates effectively in sensitive, complex and/or high impact relationships and networks
Builds strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
Spots opportunities to bring together partnerships/working alliances that have not been used before
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Relevant degree or Masters in Supply Chain or related field
Qualifications in Supply Chain or procurement
At least 8 years’ experience with Humanitarian or other development/aid agencies in supply chain management including significant field operations experience supporting both emergency and development programs
Robust experience of INGO emergency program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organization structure.
Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
Solid project management skills related to organizational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results
Experience of building and developing the capacity of Supply Chain staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans.
Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
Experience in project managing significant and diverse construction projects within a challenging environment
Previous experience of managing and developing a large teams and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
Excellent IT skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.
CHILD SAFEGUARING POLICY:
Any employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of Acceptance Form] and comply with the SCI’s Child Safeguarding Policy which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into contact.
This extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly, but also includes children whom staff are responsible for. SCI believes that the situation of children must be improved through the promotion of their rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children International’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards, which all staff members must adhere to.
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Senior Global Auditor
Role Purpose: The Global Assurance function supports the Board of Save the Children International and its management by evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the governance, risk management, control and oversight systems in place.
The role holder will be expected to confidently and capably lead on, or be part of a global team delivering high quality, outcomes-focussed internal audit assignments, reviews, investigations and other work assigned to them to meet agreed professional standards and stakeholder expectations, on time and within budget.
Building credibility through effective collaboration and a solutions-driven approach to internal audit are key to this role.
They will be expected to produce high quality, value-adding audit reports in English that are clear, concise, timely and solutions-driven.
Leading by example, they will also be expected to maintain strong professional relationships across the organisation, working in real partnership with their team and across the business, ensuring that they keep up-to-date with changes and events that have a significant impact on the risk profile of actual as well as potential assignments.
The role holder will also be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of any Global Assurance improvement plans.
Country Dimension:
Dimensions: 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 Feb 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, Turkana and Wajir and we work through partners in many other parts of the country.
In 2016, Save the Children established a new project office in Madagascar whose operations are managed by the Kenya CO.
In total, we employ around 250 staff in both countries and had an operating annual budget in 2016 of approximately US$17.5million
Reports to: Global Assurance Manager
Staff reporting to this post: Responsible for overseeing the work of and developing the Global Auditors and will also manage in-country and guest auditors, contractors and others as required on overseas assignments.
Budget Responsibilities: None directly though will be instrumental audits are delivered on budget
Role Dimensions:
All teams are expected to:
Travel and deliver audits across the whole programming portfolio, including fragile states, unless travel is restricted by the organisation. The annual timetable of audits is generally one of 2-3 weeks working in other countries followed by 2-3 weeks in their home office
Work to the annual timetable for audits, rather than the timetable of their home base office. By this we mean that you may be required to work on a particular festival or bank holiday and a day offered in lieu.
Take on a key role in no less than three team learning events during the year.
Key Areas of Accountability:
Work closely with the Global Assurance Manager(s) in planning, conducting, reporting and follow up assignments from the audit plan on time, to a high standard and within budget; all audits will be conducted in teams and some of these assignments will require the role holder to assume the lead role
Actively contribute to and work towards delivering Global Assurance improvement plans
Lead specific organisational projects as assigned; these may be for the Board or other senior managers
Lead by example, ensuring that relationships with all ‘clients’ remain strong through demonstrating professional acumen, interpersonal skills, and the delivery of first-class results
Deliver workshops and presentations as required by the organisation
Contribute to systems development work within Save the Children International, providing independent advice regarding appropriate levels of internal control & oversight.
Promote ‘horizontal learning’ opportunities, ensuring that learning is identified and that good practice is shared actively operations/ countries visited as well as with colleagues regionally and globally
Provide input to the preparation of operational and strategic audit plans, and into the future shape and direction of the Global Assurance department
Respond to queries raised by management, providing prompt and professional advice as appropriate
Behaviours (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
Holds themselves accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, and being a real ambassador for Global Assurance
Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Foster a culture of accountability across the organisation through their internal audit work
Ambition:
Sets ambitious and challenging goals for both themselves and their team, bringing out the best in the team, and playing an active role in development – their own as well as the team’s
Motivates others in furthering the vision for Save the Children and Global Assurance
Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale
Collaboration:
Builds and maintains effective relationships with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
Is a true collaborator and can demonstrate how working in partnership with auditees can bolster SCI’s control environment
Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
An active listener, approachable
Works closely with all parties, working clearly towards finding practical and effective solutions to complex problems
Creativity:
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions, takes the lead in delivering change
Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
Qualifications
Be a qualified internal auditor (IIA) or accountant;
AND
Have a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in internal audit, business process re-engineering or relevant program and project management experience
Experience and Skills
Essential
Strong experience of conducting risk-based reviews of systems and processes (with a good understanding of the three lines of defence model), identifying weaknesses and areas of improvements with minimum supervision and support
A demonstrable ability to focus on key issues, enabling auditees to focus on crucial matters of control and oversight
Be highly accurate, detail-orientated, and able to complete multiple projects, with conflicting priorities, on a timely basis
Have strong experience in producing high quality effective written communication e.g. reports, in English
Have exceptional communication skills and is able to articulate effectively at all levels (in English).
Have strong interpersonal communication and coaching skills including a demonstrable ability to deliver difficult messages with tact and confidence
Have a strong orientation for results, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets
Proves to be a reliable team leader, effectively supporting the GA Manager(s)
Be willing to undertake high amount of travel overseas and work with minimum supervision under difficult conditions in some of the most underdeveloped, insecure and remote parts of the world
Have a strong cultural awareness and be able to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Be able to demonstrate standards of ethics and integrity
Be committed to Save the Children values
Additionally
either:
Have experience of evaluating systems and processes, identifying weaknesses and areas of improvements
or:
Have extensive experience in relevant operational areas (e.g. in programme/project management in an INGO context) and be willing to learn the appropriate audit skills
Desirable
Have INGO experience or have worked in a commercial/public sector international organisation
Have some experience of grant requirements of major donors such as USAID, EC/ECHO, DfID and the UN
Have a financial analysis aptitude
Have some experience of Agresso financial software
Have some experience of IT audit
Proficiency in a second core language of Save the Children (French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic)
Additional job responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities: The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Health and Safety: The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.