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  • Global Logistics Systems Specialist Global Pharmacy Advisor – Maternity Cover Global Funding Framework Specialist

    Global Logistics Systems Specialist Global Pharmacy Advisor – Maternity Cover Global Funding Framework Specialist

    Role Purpose:
    Save the Children International (SCI) is undergoing significant transformation across a number of core business procedures, systems, and structures, through the implementation of a number of High Performing Organization (HPO) Change Projects.
    The primary responsibility is to ensure that the organization’s logistics systems are efficient, effective, and aligned with business needs, and that they support the organization’s strategic objectives.
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    Excellent project management and prioritisation skills; strong organizational and follow-up skills
    Highly developed interpersonal skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching; ability to work across different cultures.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex issues to a wide range of audience.
    Ability to manage a complex and varied workload; to work effectively under pressure; and to organise and prioritise work to ensure departmental deadlines are met.
    An energetic, flexible and proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team setting and across teams
    Solid skills in Microsoft applications. Experience managing content on intranet type systems a plus.
    Ability to challenge and negotiate assertively and cooperatively with senior staff
    Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities and awareness of what constitutes good practice

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  • International Website Product Owner

    International Website Product Owner

    Role Purpose:
    Save the Children is in the middle of its ambitious 2022 – 2024 strategic plan that looks to significantly increase our digital engagement with new and existing supporters to achieve our programmatic and advocacy goals.
    Both raising funds and engaging with our supporters through campaigning in digital channels are key to delivering to the strategy.
    This role sits within the Digital Public Engagement Team, a virtual team, which provides strategic support, specialist digital technical guidance and digital communications to our 27+ Members, most of them in Asia, Oceania, Europe and the Americas. This team also focuses on reaching out to new audiences and engaging with them in non-member markets.
    The SCI Website is a very important digital platform for Save the Children to engage and communicate with the public, to drive campaign support and fundraising, and provide partners, suppliers, job seekers and peers with key information and resources from our organisation and its experts.
    The SCI website is currently undergoing redevelopment, which aims to drive an increased number of people to the website, provide a fluid user experience and in turn lead to an increased number of engaged supporters, donations, improved brand awareness, and campaign support.
    The International Website Product Owner will be the Strategic Lead for website, functionality, content, performance and overall web governance. The role will be responsible for the management of a high-performing global SCI website to deliver compelling experiences for diverse international audiences.
    The post holder will develop and implement website strategies that will increase brand visibility, drive website traffic and achieve digital engagement and fundraising objectives.
    This role will also be the key decision maker on items such as site and page structure, taxonomy, content, user experience, mobile experience, business function support, front and backend development, taking into consideration priority audiences as well as organisational needs.
    We are looking for someone with strong experience on website strategy (Marketing, UX, optimisation, business objectives set up and reporting), web content production, and editorial knowledge.
    The post holder will report directly to the Digital Communications Unit Lead and work collaboratively with the Digital Communications Manager, Digital Communications Officer, Non-Member markets digital manager, SCI Web Developer, Global Web Analyst, Global Trends and Insights Manager as well as other business functions at SCI that use the SCI global website as a communications tool.
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    Proven successful web leadership experience in an international organisation
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    Proven project leadership and management skills delivering business cases for complex projects and implementing them on time and on budget with a strong knowledge of all the relevant web KPIs
    Proven digital marketing and fundraising experience
    Strong knowledge of CMS management, preferably DRUPAL
    Strong knowledge of UX/UI design principles
    Knowledge of SEO and Conversion Rate Optimization
    Knowledge of Google web tools: GA4 and Tag Manager
    Proven experience delivering high-quality, impact driven web assets targeting a range of audiences
    Exceptional written communication skills in English, with a proven ability to distil large amounts of information
    A self-starter using initiative to see opportunities to achieve objectives in this role
    Ability to work well in a team
    Ability to work with a range of stakeholders, support their needs and manage expectations
    Significant ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt work plans flexibly depending on external opportunities
    A willingness to travel to support relevant events as required

    Desirable

    Experience developing and uploading web content, ideally in multiple formats (copywriting, graphic, video)
    Experience in ahrefs or semrush tool
    Capacity to build and maintain excellent relations and to work effectively in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment respecting diversity
    Ability to articulate the work of Save the Children with passion

    Apply via :

    kenya.savethechildren.net

  • Psychosocial Counsellor Child Protection Officer

    Psychosocial Counsellor Child Protection Officer

    ROLE PURPOSE
    This role is expected to significantly enhance the psychosocial well-being of school children and those out of schools through ongoing counselling support to not only support their emotional needs but to also build their resilience through the Community Education and Welfare Centres (CEWC) where the children will have a friendly space to learn, play and interact with their fellow peers in the camps. It is expected that the counsellor will provide the needed guidance to ensure that Save the Children meets this commitment to the children in line with Save the Children’s Theory of Change. Save the Children will work with the government of Kenya through the Sub County Children’s office, the UNHCR and other stakeholders to facilitate the various interventions.
    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.
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
    Programme Delivery 

    Facilitate and coordinate provision of  professional counselling services for children with protection concerns by conducting play and art therapy, individual and group sessions and work with caregivers to address children concerns
    Provide overall management of the CEWC centers to enhance the safety security and enhance the wellbeing of children in each of the CEWC’s.
    Ensure the CEWC’s are within the recommended safety standards for child to play, learn and grow.
    Conducting relevant training to programme staffs, community structures and staffs from partner agencies.
    Lead in the development of annual detailed implementation plans; monitor performance against work plan deadlines, ensure accurate data collection on performance indicators.
    Lead the implementation of the counselling KPI’s, including training and provision of ongoing counselling support to the targeted beneficiaries.
    Support in the development of capacity enhancement sessions for the staff, conduct and/or supervise trainings for the community structures, CEWC Boards of Management, to ensure programming meets quality standards.
    Plan, organize and implement quality community sensitization forums in partnership with the community workers. 
    Manage the Child Friendly Space at the Transit Centers and Dadaab Airstrip
    Represent SC in interagency meetings and also playing the role of the SGBV & Safe Haven focal point person

    Monitoring , Evaluation and Reporting

    Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team for monitoring and evaluation of programme activities including taking corrective action where necessary; preparation of Counselling reports, documentation of lessons learnt.
    Document programme learning and ensuring it contributes to organizational advocacy.
    Maintain an up to date database on counseling clients.
    Ensure timely implementation of budgeted activities in addition to budget tracking and control.
    Conduct/ensure regular follow-up visits to monitor the rehabilitation and reintegration of clients, and document changes identified.

    Partnerships and coordination

    Develop partnerships with the CEWC management committees to enhance community participation, ownership and sustainability of programmes by orienting them on the project goals and to solicit their involvement in the implementation of the project especially the running of the CEWC’s. 
    Collaborate and coordinate with other aid agencies, governmental institutions and community level structures in order to promote community ownership and sustainability of CEWC initiatives.
    Represent Save the Children in interagency working groups and camp coordination meetings.

    Grants Management and Accountability

    Coordinate with finance and awards team to ensure effective budget monitoring for the project in line with donor requirements and contractual obligations, including Grant opening, mid-term and closing meetings
    Oversee project activities budget expenditures and ensure they are allowable and allocable according to SCI and donor regulations; review monthly Budget vs. Actual and expenditure sheets and collaborate with the finance department to ensure accurate expenditures and reporting.
    Ensure timely production of activity/events reports as well as monthly reports as per the agreed timelines.

    Contract Duration: 10 months
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Good communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
    Graduate degree in counseling or Psychology, with 6 years’ experience working with children is desirable 
     Knowledge of community based child protection approaches, preferably including experience in participatory approaches (PRA/PLA) and child participation methodologies.
    Ability to use a wide range of child counseling methodologies
    Good managerial and IT skills including the use of Word and database software
    Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing programme priorities and emergency priorities that may arise
    Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
    Positive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support innovative approaches to problem solving
    Registered with the Kenya Counsellors and Psychologist’s Association (KCPA)
    Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.

    DESIRABLE:

    Ability to adapt to different cultures
    Experience and skills in management of staff
    Experience in designing and facilitating training sessions and activities for children
    Understanding of the dynamics of the conflict within the East African region. 
    Experience of working in an insecure environment

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  • PMO Manager (Next Generation Transformation) Medical Safety Manager

    PMO Manager (Next Generation Transformation) Medical Safety Manager

    ROLE PURPOSE:
    Passionate about making a real difference by working for one of the worlds leading organisation’s for children?
    Consider yourself a skilled project, programme and portfolio specialist?
    This could be the role for you!
    Over the past 6 years, Save the Children has undertaken significant transformation to ensure alignment in our delivery and efficiency in our processes, which was critical following Save the Children International being established. As we move towards finalising delivery of this critical set of initiatives, we now need to look to the future and focus on how we continue to ensure focus on our ambitious goals for children.
    This next period of change will be managed via the Next Generation Transformation Portfolio. The Portfolio is focused on ensuring the three key enablers of digital, data and localisation will grow the effectiveness of engagement with supporters, delivery of programmes for children and driving efficiencies in our operations.
    The PMO Manager (Next Generation Transformation or ‘Next Gen’) is a key member of the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) team. This team is responsible for defining and maintaining the standards for portfolio management within the organisation, across 60 Country and Regional offices and 30 Member organisations.
    The PMO Manager (Next Gen) will be the PMO business partner for the projects that comprise Next Gen and is broadly responsible for:

    Building and managing excellent stakeholder relationships
    Monitoring and quality assuring projects, ensuring projects work within agreed PMO controls
    Providing support and challenge to IT and business change projects across a wide and varied portfolio
    Portfolio Management and oversight alongside the Head of Next Gen Portfolio Management.

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential:

    Knowledge of project, programme, and portfolio management practices, standards, and methodologies (inc. Waterfall)
    Experienced and qualified in Agile methodology and its application
    Experience of industry project management standards and holding project management teams accountable to those standards
    Demonstrable coaching skills to help build the capabilities of others in the area of Project and Change Management
    Experience in managing a complex portfolio of transformation initiatives or programme or experience of leading a global transformation initiative as a Project Lead or equivalent
    Experience of working on IT and business focused projects
    Demonstrable experience of acting as a ‘business partner’ to functional areas e.g. Supply Chain, Finance etc
    Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with high levels of change and quick turnaround times, whilst delivering to the highest standards
    Ability to resolve complex project issues, with a balance of pragmatism and rigour
    Experience setting up and working within project governance structures
    Experience delivering interventions to support the resolution of issues
    Experience engaging with complex stakeholder groups and leading engagements with key governance bodies
    Confident user of standard Microsoft applications, including MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams
    Commitment to Save the Children values. 

    Desirable:

    PMO experience in a senior analyst/manager role
    Experience of working globally
    Non-profit sector knowledge/experience
    A second language. Preferably French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic.

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  • Finance and Awards Officer – Nawiri

    Finance and Awards Officer – Nawiri

    ROLE PURPOSE: 

    The Finance and Awards Officer will support the Finance Coordinator in managing the finance activities, financial controls, computerised accounting systems and staff in Nairobi, Turkana and Samburu in line with Save the Children’s financial procedures. S/he will also support Awards management, by advising on compliance, participate monthly awards review meetings in consultation with the Award Manager, coordinating BVA feedback, and working with budget holders to ensure implementation is on track. 

    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.

    SCOPE OF ROLE:

    Reports to:  Finance and Awards Coordinator (Nawiri)

    Staff reporting to this post:  None

    Budget Responsibilities: None

    Country 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.

    KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

    General Management:

    As a member of the Nawiri and finance team, demonstrate the behaviours that are consistent with Save the Children’s Mission, Vision and Values and ensure their broader application by staff across the programme;
    As a member of the Nawiri team, ensure a conducive and productive work environment;
    Implement the Respectful Workplace & Diversity agenda for staff in the Nawiri Programme;
    Contribute to the wider country programme agenda. 
    Carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way that reflects Save the Children’s commitment to safeguarding children, in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policy.
    Ensuring that documentation is accurate, authorised and complete for all financial transactions.

    Finance:

    Reviewing Nawiri expenditure and income to ensure that they are correctly coded and recorded on a timely basis.
    Ensuring that all income and expenditure is adequately authorized prior to uploading in the system.
    Ensuring that the SCI financial procedures for Bank and Cash are always followed.
    Passing of correction journals in the system
    Checking all the transactions are entered correctly
    Support the finance coordinator in Inducting Nawiri new staff into SCI financial policies and procedures applicable in the field offices and ensure that changes in policies are communicated to staff at all levels.
    Adhere to the CO finance diary including Month end closure, ensuring that all deadlines are met and submissions made to Nairobi Office. This involves liaising with the PSO in FOs to ensure that documents are send to Nairobi on time.
    Support the Nawiri Finance Coordinator in addressing audit recommendations in good time and ensure field staff fully understand and comply with the standard financial procedures.
    Processing the payments for Nawiri including M-PESA and online payments.
    Ensure that all Nawiri documents are archived and scanned properly.

    Reporting and Financial Analysis :

    Prepare weekly VAT, customs and levies schedule and fill DA-1 forms for reimbursement in compliance with USAID guidelines
    Prepare and keep track of the annual VAT reports to the donor in compliance with USAID guidelines and contractual agreements with the prime.
    Prepare the BvA for the Nawiri programme on a weekly basis, document the deviation from the donor approved budget and communicate to the budget holders.
    Advice the budget holders on coding of transactions with emphasis to project codes, this will also involve training of budget holders on coding of transactions.
    Take part in preparation of financial reports to donors in compliance with USAID guidelines and contractual agreements with the prime.
    Take part in budget realignment/revision and ensure that this is done on time and accurately.
    Support the Finance Coordinator in development of monthly cash forecast for Nawiri programme.

    Awards Management:

    Support the Nawiri Finance Coordinator in the upload the phased budgets as per the phased budget submitted by the budget holder.
    Work with the Finance Coordinator to manage and update the master budget for Turkana and Samburu offices, and pro-actively highlight gaps;
    Support the Finance Coordinator in award opening and closing meetings for Nawiri with the Budget holder
    Work with the Finance Coordinator in coordinating the monthly Awards Review Process in Samburu and Turkana.
    Support capacity building of coordinators and managers in Awards management;

    Policy & Donor Regulations Compliance:

    Assist Turkana and Samburu office in day to day compliance and award financial management issues. Gather information from Kenya Office Awards Team and/or other units within Finance in resolving an issue related to compliance. 
    Work closely with the Finance Coordinator and Awards team in ensuring donor regulations are being adhered to and report any divergence to the Awards Manager.
    Support the audit/expenditures verification from the prime and ensure that the recommendation are addressed on a timely basis.

    BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

    Accountability:

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

    Ambition:

    Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, 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:

    Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
    Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
    Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

    Creativity:

    Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.

    Integrity:

    Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
    Willing to take disciplined risks.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    A first degree in Commerce Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Post-graduate diploma preferred.
    Part II qualified in a recognized professional qualification in Accounting (CPA, ACCA).

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    Minimum 5 years similar work experience within a fast-paced work environment with 2 years’ experience managing a USAID funded project.
    Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written)
    Fluency (Verbal and Written) in English is required. 
    Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
    Strong team player, collaborative and capable of building effective relationships across all levels
    Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets
    Problem solving and risk mitigating skills 
    Proficiency in Microsoft Officer Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and financial software such as Agresso. 
    Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Safeguarding Policy and other Global Policies.
    A commitment to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in employment and empathy with SC values and objectives.

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    hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com

  • Global Logistics Systems Specialist Global Pharmacy Advisor – Maternity Cover Global Funding Framework Specialist

    Global Logistics Systems Specialist Global Pharmacy Advisor – Maternity Cover Global Funding Framework Specialist

    Role Purpose:

    Save the Children International (SCI) is undergoing significant transformation across a number of core business procedures, systems, and structures, through the implementation of a number of High Performing Organization (HPO) Change Projects.

    The primary responsibility is to ensure that the organization’s logistics systems are efficient, effective, and aligned with business needs, and that they support the organization’s strategic objectives.

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    Excellent project management and prioritisation skills; strong organizational and follow-up skills
    Highly developed interpersonal skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching; ability to work across different cultures.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex issues to a wide range of audience.
    Ability to manage a complex and varied workload; to work effectively under pressure; and to organise and prioritise work to ensure departmental deadlines are met.
    An energetic, flexible and proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team setting and across teams
    Solid skills in Microsoft applications. Experience managing content on intranet type systems a plus.
    Ability to challenge and negotiate assertively and cooperatively with senior staff
    Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities and awareness of what constitutes good practice

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  • International Website Product Owner

    International Website Product Owner

    Role Purpose:

    Save the Children is in the middle of its ambitious 2022 – 2024 strategic plan that looks to significantly increase our digital engagement with new and existing supporters to achieve our programmatic and advocacy goals.

    Both raising funds and engaging with our supporters through campaigning in digital channels are key to delivering to the strategy.

    This role sits within the Digital Public Engagement Team, a virtual team, which provides strategic support, specialist digital technical guidance and digital communications to our 27+ Members, most of them in Asia, Oceania, Europe and the Americas. This team also focuses on reaching out to new audiences and engaging with them in non-member markets.

    The SCI Website is a very important digital platform for Save the Children to engage and communicate with the public, to drive campaign support and fundraising, and provide partners, suppliers, job seekers and peers with key information and resources from our organisation and its experts.

    The SCI website is currently undergoing redevelopment, which aims to drive an increased number of people to the website, provide a fluid user experience and in turn lead to an increased number of engaged supporters, donations, improved brand awareness, and campaign support.

    The International Website Product Owner will be the Strategic Lead for website, functionality, content, performance and overall web governance. The role will be responsible for the management of a high-performing global SCI website to deliver compelling experiences for diverse international audiences.

    The post holder will develop and implement website strategies that will increase brand visibility, drive website traffic and achieve digital engagement and fundraising objectives.

    This role will also be the key decision maker on items such as site and page structure, taxonomy, content, user experience, mobile experience, business function support, front and backend development, taking into consideration priority audiences as well as organisational needs.

    We are looking for someone with strong experience on website strategy (Marketing, UX, optimisation, business objectives set up and reporting), web content production, and editorial knowledge.

    The post holder will report directly to the Digital Communications Unit Lead and work collaboratively with the Digital Communications Manager, Digital Communications Officer, Non-Member markets digital manager, SCI Web Developer, Global Web Analyst, Global Trends and Insights Manager as well as other business functions at SCI that use the SCI global website as a communications tool.

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    Essential

    Proven successful web leadership experience in an international organisation
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    Proven project leadership and management skills delivering business cases for complex projects and implementing them on time and on budget with a strong knowledge of all the relevant web KPIs
    Proven digital marketing and fundraising experience
    Strong knowledge of CMS management, preferably DRUPAL
    Strong knowledge of UX/UI design principles
    Knowledge of SEO and Conversion Rate Optimization
    Knowledge of Google web tools: GA4 and Tag Manager
    Proven experience delivering high-quality, impact driven web assets targeting a range of audiences
    Exceptional written communication skills in English, with a proven ability to distil large amounts of information
    A self-starter using initiative to see opportunities to achieve objectives in this role
    Ability to work well in a team
    Ability to work with a range of stakeholders, support their needs and manage expectations
    Significant ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt work plans flexibly depending on external opportunities
    A willingness to travel to support relevant events as required

    Desirable

    Experience developing and uploading web content, ideally in multiple formats (copywriting, graphic, video)
    Experience in ahrefs or semrush tool
    Capacity to build and maintain excellent relations and to work effectively in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment respecting diversity
    Ability to articulate the work of Save the Children with passion

    Apply via :

    kenya.savethechildren.net

  • Psychosocial Counsellor Child Protection Officer

    Psychosocial Counsellor Child Protection Officer

    ROLE PURPOSE

    This role is expected to significantly enhance the psychosocial well-being of school children and those out of schools through ongoing counselling support to not only support their emotional needs but to also build their resilience through the Community Education and Welfare Centres (CEWC) where the children will have a friendly space to learn, play and interact with their fellow peers in the camps. It is expected that the counsellor will provide the needed guidance to ensure that Save the Children meets this commitment to the children in line with Save the Children’s Theory of Change. Save the Children will work with the government of Kenya through the Sub County Children’s office, the UNHCR and other stakeholders to facilitate the various interventions.

    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.

    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

    Programme Delivery 

    Facilitate and coordinate provision of  professional counselling services for children with protection concerns by conducting play and art therapy, individual and group sessions and work with caregivers to address children concerns
    Provide overall management of the CEWC centers to enhance the safety security and enhance the wellbeing of children in each of the CEWC’s.
    Ensure the CEWC’s are within the recommended safety standards for child to play, learn and grow.
    Conducting relevant training to programme staffs, community structures and staffs from partner agencies.
    Lead in the development of annual detailed implementation plans; monitor performance against work plan deadlines, ensure accurate data collection on performance indicators.
    Lead the implementation of the counselling KPI’s, including training and provision of ongoing counselling support to the targeted beneficiaries.
    Support in the development of capacity enhancement sessions for the staff, conduct and/or supervise trainings for the community structures, CEWC Boards of Management, to ensure programming meets quality standards.
    Plan, organize and implement quality community sensitization forums in partnership with the community workers. 
    Manage the Child Friendly Space at the Transit Centers and Dadaab Airstrip
    Represent SC in interagency meetings and also playing the role of the SGBV & Safe Haven focal point person

    Monitoring , Evaluation and Reporting

    Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team for monitoring and evaluation of programme activities including taking corrective action where necessary; preparation of Counselling reports, documentation of lessons learnt.
    Document programme learning and ensuring it contributes to organizational advocacy.
    Maintain an up to date database on counseling clients.
    Ensure timely implementation of budgeted activities in addition to budget tracking and control.
    Conduct/ensure regular follow-up visits to monitor the rehabilitation and reintegration of clients, and document changes identified.

    Partnerships and coordination

    Develop partnerships with the CEWC management committees to enhance community participation, ownership and sustainability of programmes by orienting them on the project goals and to solicit their involvement in the implementation of the project especially the running of the CEWC’s. 
    Collaborate and coordinate with other aid agencies, governmental institutions and community level structures in order to promote community ownership and sustainability of CEWC initiatives.
    Represent Save the Children in interagency working groups and camp coordination meetings.

    Grants Management and Accountability

    Coordinate with finance and awards team to ensure effective budget monitoring for the project in line with donor requirements and contractual obligations, including Grant opening, mid-term and closing meetings
    Oversee project activities budget expenditures and ensure they are allowable and allocable according to SCI and donor regulations; review monthly Budget vs. Actual and expenditure sheets and collaborate with the finance department to ensure accurate expenditures and reporting.
    Ensure timely production of activity/events reports as well as monthly reports as per the agreed timelines.

    Contract Duration: 10 months

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Good communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
    Graduate degree in counseling or Psychology, with 6 years’ experience working with children is desirable 
     Knowledge of community based child protection approaches, preferably including experience in participatory approaches (PRA/PLA) and child participation methodologies.
    Ability to use a wide range of child counseling methodologies
    Good managerial and IT skills including the use of Word and database software
    Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing programme priorities and emergency priorities that may arise
    Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
    Positive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support innovative approaches to problem solving
    Registered with the Kenya Counsellors and Psychologist’s Association (KCPA)
    Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.

    DESIRABLE:

    Ability to adapt to different cultures
    Experience and skills in management of staff
    Experience in designing and facilitating training sessions and activities for children
    Understanding of the dynamics of the conflict within the East African region. 
    Experience of working in an insecure environment

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  • PMO Manager (Next Generation Transformation) Medical Safety Manager

    PMO Manager (Next Generation Transformation) Medical Safety Manager

    ROLE PURPOSE:

    Passionate about making a real difference by working for one of the worlds leading organisation’s for children?

    Consider yourself a skilled project, programme and portfolio specialist?

    This could be the role for you!

    Over the past 6 years, Save the Children has undertaken significant transformation to ensure alignment in our delivery and efficiency in our processes, which was critical following Save the Children International being established. As we move towards finalising delivery of this critical set of initiatives, we now need to look to the future and focus on how we continue to ensure focus on our ambitious goals for children.

    This next period of change will be managed via the Next Generation Transformation Portfolio. The Portfolio is focused on ensuring the three key enablers of digital, data and localisation will grow the effectiveness of engagement with supporters, delivery of programmes for children and driving efficiencies in our operations.

    The PMO Manager (Next Generation Transformation or ‘Next Gen’) is a key member of the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) team. This team is responsible for defining and maintaining the standards for portfolio management within the organisation, across 60 Country and Regional offices and 30 Member organisations.

    The PMO Manager (Next Gen) will be the PMO business partner for the projects that comprise Next Gen and is broadly responsible for:

    Building and managing excellent stakeholder relationships
    Monitoring and quality assuring projects, ensuring projects work within agreed PMO controls
    Providing support and challenge to IT and business change projects across a wide and varied portfolio
    Portfolio Management and oversight alongside the Head of Next Gen Portfolio Management.

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    Essential:

    Knowledge of project, programme, and portfolio management practices, standards, and methodologies (inc. Waterfall)
    Experienced and qualified in Agile methodology and its application
    Experience of industry project management standards and holding project management teams accountable to those standards
    Demonstrable coaching skills to help build the capabilities of others in the area of Project and Change Management
    Experience in managing a complex portfolio of transformation initiatives or programme or experience of leading a global transformation initiative as a Project Lead or equivalent
    Experience of working on IT and business focused projects
    Demonstrable experience of acting as a ‘business partner’ to functional areas e.g. Supply Chain, Finance etc
    Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with high levels of change and quick turnaround times, whilst delivering to the highest standards
    Ability to resolve complex project issues, with a balance of pragmatism and rigour
    Experience setting up and working within project governance structures
    Experience delivering interventions to support the resolution of issues
    Experience engaging with complex stakeholder groups and leading engagements with key governance bodies
    Confident user of standard Microsoft applications, including MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams
    Commitment to Save the Children values. 

    Desirable:

    PMO experience in a senior analyst/manager role
    Experience of working globally
    Non-profit sector knowledge/experience
    A second language. Preferably French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic.

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  • Senior Finance Coordinator (Controls and Compliance) Multimedia Communications Assistant

    Senior Finance Coordinator (Controls and Compliance) Multimedia Communications Assistant

    ROLE PURPOSE

    The jobholder has overall responsibility of the Financial Accounts function, and partly support the budgeting and Reporting function. They will also be responsible for ensuring best in class financial controls and management at field office and national level – including capacity building; implementing efficient & effective processes; improving and ensuring compliance with internal control systems.

    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.

    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

    Financial systems and procedures

    Assist the Director of finance in ensuring smooth implementation and updating of robust and adequate financial systems and procedures in line with SCIs finance Policy and good accounting practices
    Develop and update the finance diary that covers all the required activities on a monthly basis and lead staff to ensure that the diary is strictly adhered to.
    Ensure that all financial transactions are fully supported and that they are all captured in AGRESSO on a daily basis; make sure that regular backups are taken and stored off site.
    Prepare monthly and quarterly financial diaries for both AGRESSO and sub-office finance systems and ensure its strict adherence to the HQ deadlines
    Maintain and ensure the integrity of the SCI’ computerized accounting systems and liaising with Regional Finance Team for any required support

    Financial records and transactions

    Carry out sensibility and control checking before and after posting sub-office transactions into AGRESSO. 
    Follow up HQ transactions from London and make sure that all are processed in the time and accurately

    Financial reports

    Responsible for timely, accurate and efficient financial reporting (both electronic and manual field returns) to head office
    Responsible for ensuring that reconciliation of balance sheet/control accounts are carried out on monthly basis and ensuring that year-end accounting procedure are met consistently and that any discrepancies are reported to the Director of finance.

    Financial and system controls

    Ensure safe security of cash in the office and coordinate weekly and monthly cash counts, including spot counts
    Ensure that systems are put in place to assure document security for a complete audit trail from the AGRESSO records to supporting documentation and vice versa. 
    Ensure the effective and efficient use of all Save the Children resources in order to keep costs low and ensure the security of staff.
    Ensure payroll is completed on time and accurately, with robust controls in place.

    Financial Planning and Reporting

    Ensure that effective systems are in place, and regularly reviewed, to allow adequate financial management and controls in budgeting and reporting unit.
    Ensure smooth implementation of SCI financial management and budgeting policies and procedures
    Ensure correct level of budget authority exists within Country Office and update scheme of delegation regularly.
    Provide support in preparing proposal budget and review processes, ensuring all staffing and office shared cost is budgeted as per updated Kenya programme NTC rate and CAM calculator
    Coordinate and train field offices finance and non-finance staffs to budget accurately their operational costs and provide their budgets timely for consolidation
    Work closely with Awards team to ensure budgets, KPIs are being monitored and spending occurs as planned and that variances are anticipated, noted, and corrected;
    Support finance manager, financial Planning and Analysis with uploading SOF budgets into Agresso and ensure they are phased according to updated project work plan and our master budget after receiving from awards unit.

    Audit function 

    Lead on annual statutory audits and the financial component of donor audits. Key focus on proactive financial controls, management and supporting documentation in order to ensure zero disallowances.
    Keep track of statutory and donor specific audit requirements and coordinate closely with awards to initiate required audits on time.
    Lead in managing audit process with External Auditors ensuring smooth audit and provide all documents required by Auditors as and when needed
    Ensure proper soft and hard archiving system is in place in finance as per SCI policies and procedures 
    Plan and conduct internal audits for all Sub recipients and field offices with the coordination of the Internal Auditor
    Participate in Audit Entry and Exit meetings and ensure recommendations have implemented before the next audit.

    Staff Leadership, Mentorship, and Development

    Ensure appropriate staffing and efficient & effective organisation design within the Financial Accounting Function.
    Ensure that all staff understand and are empowered to perform their role.
    Manage team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly.
    Recruitment, training, and professional development of team as part of the wider staff development strategy. 
    Performance Management : 

    Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives; ongoing feedback; periodic reviews; and 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 

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    BA Degree in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration, or other relevant discipline.
    Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACMA, ACA, ACCA) strongly recommended.
    Minimum of 7 years management experience in a corporate, audit firm or an NGO environment, of which three at a middle management level within a finance department
    Strategic mind-set with the ability to lead, inspire and achieve results in a challenging context
    Excellent inter-personal skills and able to communicate with diverse set of stakeholders
    Strong analytical, decision making and strategic planning skills with the ability articulate complex information in an easy to understand manner
    Solutions focused with ability to identify weaknesses and drive continuous improvement
    Ability to prioritise, plan ahead, and manage a complex and diverse workload with tight deadlines
    Ability to coach, mentor, delegate appropriately and provide developmental guidance to supervised staff.
    Self-starter who is willing to go the extra mile to get the job done
    Excellent understanding of business and financial planning including strategic modelling.
    Excellent understanding of financial systems, controls and procedures.
    Excellent understanding of computerised accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
    A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment.
    Understanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and values.
    Written and verbal fluency in English

    Desirable

    4 years within the NGO / charities sector or Audit firm
    Experience of working in an emergency context.
    Understanding of major donor compliance regulations (USAID, Dfid, ECHO, OFTA, etc)

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