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Health and Nutrition Officer

ROLE PURPOSE:

Under the general guidance and direction of the Field Health and Nutrition Coordinator, the health and Nutrition Officer will support implementation and monitoring of all health and nutrition activities in the project sites including case management for all the anchor groups, Coordinate and work closely with County departments responsible for both health & nutrition specific and sensitive interventions, local partners, and communities, prepare reports and build capacity of the County/Sub-county staff and respective local communities, Promote best practices in health and nutrition programmes and contribute to the overall success of the USAID Nawiri project.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Strategic Planning and Programme Development

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

Advocacy and Policy Development

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

Programme Quality & Implementation

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

Monitoring and Evaluation

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

Other

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

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 others to do the same
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated, thinks strategically

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
Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, or a related field.
At least 4 years of demonstrated experience in implementing health and nutrition programs, with preference given to programming in arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) settings.
Strong understanding and experience in implementing programs through the community health system.
Excellent understanding of the health and nutrition sector in Kenya, particularly maternal, newborn, and child nutrition issues, including a system approach to ending persistent acute malnutrition.
Clear understanding of nutrition resilience, hunger, and food security issues in Kenya, particularly in the context of Samburu and Turkana counties.
Strong commitment to capacity building of county staff and partners, with a willingness to adopt participatory and consultative approaches.
Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively with county government, local partners, and community members while considering cultural and language difficulties.
Strong results orientation, with the ability to take initiative and challenge existing practices.
Excellent written and verbal skills in English, with the ability to draft quality reports.
Excellent verbal skills in local languages, including Swahili, Samburu, or Ng’aturkana, are required to converse effectively with community members.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness are crucial in executing assigned responsibilities.
The ability to work in challenging and changing environments, and to persevere through challenges to find solutions is essential.
Candidates must be willing and able to dramatically change work practices and hours, and to work with incoming surge teams during emergencies.
Qualified candidates from Samburu and Turkana counties are strongly encouraged to apply.
A commitment to Save the Children values, including the willingness to abide by and enforce Child Safeguarding policies, is mandatory.

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October 30, 2024
SC Clinical Officer Junior Finance Business Partner – One Humanitarian CAPP Data Gathering Specialist (Data Analyst) Programme Officer (WASH Officer)

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

S/he is the in charge of the stabilization centre
Daily clinical examinations of all patients in SC withhigh level of suspicion of medical complications.
Prescription of the correct dosages and timely treatment of Severely Malnourished Children with routine medications/therapeutic feeds based on the National/WHO guidelines
Provide technical support to the Nursesand the Nutrition Assistants
Filling in the CCPs in the correct manner taking care of details and be updating them daily
Admission Registers Books to be filledappropriately
Timely referral/transfers of patients to the available facilities
Phones on duringthe night-time for remote consultations
Reporting of Cholera/Measles outbreak immediately to the concerned authorities
Have critical clinical judgment and analysis of the patients and be able to diagnose 90% of diseases with only history taking.
Compiling weekly and monthly reports on timely manner.
Ensuring that the nutrition staff are getting proper supervision, coaching, and mentorship to improve their skills and professionalism.
Making sure, the cleaners/cooks are doing their work timely to avoid delay.
Timely requisition of supplies and stock management.

General

Demonstrate compliance and leadership 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.

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

Creativity:

develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS

Must maintain regular transparent and supportive communication to the nutrition team, stakeholders, community, and direct beneficiaries
Work in coordination with other health team to ensure the nutrition is integrated in all the health care system departments
Participate in workshops as requested by the office
Coordinate withlocal authorities andother NGOs

Qualifications

Diploma in clinical medicine
2 years’experience working in the stabilization Center with INGOs
Having gone through SC Guideline training is an added advantage
Knowledge of NIS isan added advantage
Having clinical experience of Pediatrics
Fluent in written and spoken English
A computer literate in Microsoft excel, word, PowerPoint and outlook
Good interpersonal skill
Knowledge of Sphere standards
Experience in training and caching of Staff accountability
Excellent communication skills
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
Excellent written and spoken English
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children.
South Sudanese Nationals ONLY

Desirable

Language skills in Arabic
Experience working for Save the Children and working across organisational structures

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

Problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to prioritize tasks
Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
Strong interpersonal skills, ethical sensitivity and ability to empathise with children, youth and their carers

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October 30, 2024
Regional Sponsorship Program Advisor, ESA

ROLE PURPOSE:

The role holder will work cross-functionally with operations, program, and sponsorship office colleagues to ensure effective implementation and opportunities for improvement by evaluating the quality of Sponsorship funded programs; the use of Sponsorship funds; and the level of understanding & compliance with Sponsorship procedures. The role holder will monitor performance of sponsorship programme and ensure compliance with global standards, procedures, policies, practices and tools for all aspects of Sponsorship management. The role holder will also facilitate quality technical support is available to help Sponsorship Offices achieve quality programs and impact for children.
Additionally, the role holder will support global level sponsorship team as needed in operationalization of changes to the sponsorship model across locations and functions. This position will require occasional travel to Save the Children International London, country or regional offices to support sponsorship delivery.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: ESA Regional Programme Operations Director with a dotted line to Global Sponsorship Operations

Role Dimensions:

The role holder will need to work closely with many different staff across the organisation and the Save the Children member organisations and will need to build a network of key contacts relevant to their role and engage with a wide range of stakeholders.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Ensure high quality Sponsorship programme management

Work cross-functionally to ensure the effective implementation of Sponsorship programs and deliverables according to the project timeline in Sponsorship Offices and SCI systems (PMM, PRIME, ProSave and Projects on Track). This involves leading and/or providing strategic support for start-up, phase-over or exit of Sponsorship programming in a country.
Analyze monthly, quarterly and annual reports and indicators to determine areas where there are performance issues and/or compliance concerns and best practices; work closely with sponsorship teams in developing action improvement steps for areas of concern. Provide inputs to bi-annual Sponsorship Scorecards, as required.
Ensure quality long-term plans are in place for all Sponsorship funded programs. Support countries to identify support for programming issues and escalating to PQIS if program re-design is required.
Use Sponsorship data-driven tools (e.g. risk matrix, Quality Framework, Sponsorship Country Strategic plans, Safeguarding) and resources provided at global level to ensure performance gaps are addressed and to ensure that Sponsorship Offices have a clear and consistent understanding of the minimum requirements for achieving quality in sponsorship.
Respond to Child Information Management (CIM) team and Global Sponsorship Operations (GSO) concerns regarding sponsorship enrolment and availability levels to ensure scheduled transfers, sponsor acquisitions and day-to-day operations are effective.
Review Annual Family Update (AFU) plans, in conjunction with Child Information Management (CIM) team, for completeness and risk mitigation.
Review monthly sponsorship financial dashboard (provided by SCI Centre) to ensure effective and correct utilization of Sponsorship funding as well as adherence to policies such as: Program/Admin split, sponsor and child services charges, correct expense coding, burn rate, ICR and CAM.
Provide first-line business partnership for Sponsorship Offices regarding Sponsorship specific policies and procedures. Escalate to global stakeholders as needed.

Effective Management of Risks & Sponsorship Reviews

Ensure sponsorship offices adhere to Sponsorship and SCI/Member Safeguarding practices and policies.
Monitor country office and member office compliance on risk assessments, breach of policies and sponsorship procedures. Review risks assessments of sponsorship awards with specific lens to child safeguarding and data privacy among other risks.
Complete quarterly correspondence review for respective portfolio of countries, using templates from the global Sponsorship team. Ensure spots checks for grooming and safeguarding risks are done regularly and on time.
Engage country leadership in escalated emergencies and/or discussions regarding low performance and quality improvement plans. Engage global Sponsorship to agree course of action when major disruption to sponsor and child services.
Circulate Sponsorship Emergency Notification Form, template and process managed at global level, as needed when an emergency directly impacts implementation of sponsorship programme and individual child sponsorships.
Lead in-country Sponsorship reviews, when applicable. Train Sponsorship review team members on conducting reviews, as needed.
Ensure construction standards are met in annual plans and Project Sponsorship (including gender equality & social inclusion [GESI], safety, safeguarding etc.)

Oversight of Sponsorship Reporting Requirements

Review Sponsorship reports, including Sponsorship Annual Plan (SAP) and Sponsorship Annual Report (SAR), for completeness and alignment with CSPs, safeguarding and fiscal standards.
Review reports for TE requests to identify gaps in support. Support SOs in filling planned requests.
Review Sponsorship section of Quality Framework Self-Assessment for completeness and accuracy, and PART (Proposal & Award Risk Monitoring Tool).
Review Sponsorship program baselines and endlines for completeness before submission for technical review.
Identify, prioritize and work with sponsorship office staff to improve financial, operational and programmatic issues based on results shared.
Ensure Sponsorship is integrated into regional KM and learning processes (e.g. Learning Log, Learning Agendas)

Support to Global Sponsorship Team & Change Management

Provide support to Sponsorship new programme model, currently being piloted in 4 countries, as needed and relevant based on assigned portfolio of countries.
Support roll-out of new 10-year sponsorship programme cycle and revised phase over process, based on learnings from the Proof of Concept pilot.
Provide knowledge management support at global level for sponsorship operations.
Lead tasks as needed to ensure successful implementation of sponsorship model changes agreed by the Sponsorship Steering Group, including revisions to direction of Individual Child Sponsorship (ICS), GeoPresence or phase over process.
Participate in regular Sponsorship team meetings to reflect issues and learning from assigned portfolio and global trends.
Lead necessary revisions for phase-over resources and tools, as well as effective management and support for all upcoming phase-overs in Sponsorship Global Portfolio.

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
willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 5 years of experience in non-profit management or related field.
Willingness and ability to travel at least 25% of the time
Experience leading cross-functional, cross-departmental projects. Experience with quality improvement tools and approaches desired.
Proven experience generating and analyzing data to identity and frame issues, propose options supported by “what if” scenarios and financial model
Demonstrated ability to create metrics to specify objectives and track progress versus key milestone
Proven experience managing budgets and performing financial analyses
Proven organizational skills; ability to prioritize among competing objectives and manage multiple complex tasks independently
Demonstrated ability to diagnose situations or conditions using data and facts
Proven planning, setting objectives and determining courses of action
Demonstrated team player with strong leadership skills
Proven interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and ability to handle difficult situations with tact and professionalism.
Professional proficient verbal and written communication skills in English
Strong analytical skills
MS Office proficiency skills

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

Previous NGO experience with a good understanding of project management
Proven influencing skills with the ability to communicate compliance requirements to stakeholders in the most appropriate way
Proven planning, setting objectives and determining courses of action
Excellent Microsoft Office skills with the ability to draw out complex data from various different sources
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex issues to both staff and peers
Ability to manage a varied workload quickly and efficiently, and work effectively under pressure to organise and prioritise work for yourself and others to ensure deadlines are met
An energetic, flexible and proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team setting
Strong team skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels both within and outside the team
Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities and an awareness of what constitutes good practice

Desirable

Language skills, alongside English, particular in Spanish or French
Ability to understand budget management and analyze financial reports
Experience of working in a complex international organisation
Experience working in across departments and in business process
Experience managing multi-departmental projects and in business process

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October 30, 2024
Re-Advertisement Senior Advocacy and Campaigns Coordinator

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Evidence Based Advocacy

Contribute to the implementation of Save the Children Country Advocacy Strategy and the Humanitarian Advocacy strategy.
Develop and disseminate advocacy and campaign briefs, position papers, as required for different advocacy interventions.
Identify advocacy issues and lead/guide on evidence-based advocacy actions within the organization.
Work in alliance with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), particularly with Child right advocacy groups/activists, youths, refugee led organizations, and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to advocate on identified issues.
Ensure that voices of children form the basis of Save the Children’s advocacy strategy, and our programming too.

Technical Support

Work closely with technical specialists to ensure synergies with other result areas, to identify critical issues in their scope of implementation, develop advocacy plans, support to generate evidence, and implement advocacy activities to address them.
Provide capacity building and mentorship for staff focusing on knowledge and skills required for effective advocacy.
Support Head of Advocacy and Campaigns to incorporate Advocacy & Campaign priorities into all new proposals and to ensure adequate resourcing and cost recovery.
Guidance and Capacity Building of Country office teams on safe, meaningful, and effective participation of children and young people in Advocacy and Campaigns
Support in convening and coordination of the Country Office’s Advocacy, Campaigns, Communications and Media (ACCM) Community of Practice.

Representation

In coordination with the Head of Advocacy and Campaigns, Director of Programme Development and Quality (PDQ) and Country Director, represent Save the Children in relevant advocacy & campaign forums.
Support the Head of Advocacy and Campaigns in building and nurturing advocacy-oriented strategic partnerships at national and regional levels.
Establish and maintain networks and alliances with local, national, and regional advocacy/coalition organizations and participate in relevant local, national, and regional working groups and networks.
Ensure increased visibility of Advocacy and Campaigns activities internally and externally.
Implement strategies to increase visibility and brand credibility among target audiences

Campaigns

Identify opportunities to engage the public through campaigning on issues of relevance to programme team and partners.
Ensure visibility of Save our Education and climate change related Campaign within Save the Children and externally.
Support Program Managers to mainstream campaign strategies into programme plans at field office level.
Support Technical Specialists to build effective relationships with relevant decision makers and partners.
Collaborate with the Head of Advocacy and Campaigns and the Communications and Media Manager in building an effective, broad base of advocates who support Save the Children campaign objectives.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Review the M&E systems/ key advocacy indicators and support team to monitor the quality and impact of the implementation of all advocacy activities.
Contribute to generating and documenting lessons learnt and knowledge on all advocacy activities, writing policy briefs and papers.
Active contribution and participation in knowledge management processes and products with collaboration of the MEAL Team

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
Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential

Bachelor’s degree in law, Public Policy, Social and Political Science; A master’s degree is an added advantage.
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.
Experience in influencing government, donors, and other organizations through representation and/or advocacy
Experience of a range of campaigning and advocacy techniques and approaches.
Demonstrable track record of leading change which has led to significant results for the organization and their stakeholders.
Experience in developing advocacy strategies and mobilizing resources towards implementation.
Experience in staff / partner capacity building through training and coaching for success.
Strong research and policy development skills.
Experience of partnerships including building networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organization.
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
Commitment to Save the Children values.
The role role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

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October 30, 2024
Senior Health Advisor Senior Program Advisor, Global Migration and Displacement Initiative (MDI)

About us

The Global Expertise and Humanitarian Surge Platform (GEHSP) is Save the Children’s global humanitarian surge, technical expertise and new business development deployment management function, operating on behalf of both members and SCI. It is dedicated to identifying, developing and deploying skilled and experienced talent from across the movement to meet the needs of our domestic and international programmes and humanitarian responses. Our vision is to help improve the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of our humanitarian responses and programmes; directly contributing to Save the Children’s capability to deliver the best outcomes for children and their families.

Roving Technical Experts

Roving Technical Expert (TE) roles will be rapidly deployed by the GEHSP across the movement to cover critical technical gaps and deliver technical excellence to drive impact for children.
They will provide dedicated support that is available to deploy regularly and flexibly depending on the requests received on the GEHSP. The main responsibilities of this post will vary according to the terms of reference for each assignment.
For more information about the requirements and role’s scope and purpose, please check the attached Job Descriptions (available in multiple languages).
We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector.
This role can be based anywhere and is offered on the basis of compliance hiring.

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October 30, 2024
Data Enumerators/ Research Assistants- Embu Data Enumerators/ Research Assistants- Kajiado Data Enumerators/ Research Assistants- Kisumu Data Enumerators/ Research Assistants- Nairobi

Role Purpose :
The Research Assistants will work directly with the supervisors to collect data during different research and evaluation studies and any other data entry job within Kisumu County while called upon. The successful candidates will be retained in our roster database for a period of one-year renewable subject to performance. The engagement will be on need basis.

Key Areas of Accountability :

Working with communities where the studies will be implemented to mobilize community members targeted during the interviews using appropriate channels.
Conducting both qualitative and quantitative interviews (FGDs, KIIs, In-depth interviews and household assessments) for various studies and assessment.
Collating data from all the tools and working with supervisors to ensure that data collected is of high quality
Working with (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) MEAL team to troubleshoot data collection tools
Submitting all data through the provided platforms, that include KoBo and CommCare and other survey forms as guided by the supervisor.
Support in Office Clerical work at the support departments.
Submitting daily field reports on progress to the supervisor during catch up meetings.
Reporting any child protection/ safeguarding issue encountered during the assessment/study.

BEHAVIOURS (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 self and education team
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration and Collaboration:

Establish good working relationship with BOMs, teachers and target communities members
Build and maintain effective relationships with the education team, other colleagues, members and external partners and supporters

Creativity:

Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions as per the country strategy
Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications:

Possession of a recognized diploma in a relevant field or a Bachelor’s degree (e.g., social sciences, development studies, public health, IT, statistics, biostatistics) or equivalent experience is an added advantage.
Strong research experience in both qualitative and quantitative research (focus group discussions, in-depth interviews and key informant interviews)
Experience using information communication technology (ICT) with reputable research organizations/NGOs will be an added advantage
Fluency in English and Kiswahili both written and oral.
Excellent communication and interpersonal and report writing skills.
Applicants must be a resident of either of the following counties: Embu, Kajiado, Kisumu, Nairobi.
Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge and experience in health systems and community structures is preferable.
Local understanding of geographical context and Language will be added advantage.
Background information:
Save the children International employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

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October 30, 2024
Health and Nutrition Officer – Maternity Cover Advocacy and Policy Officer Child Protection Officers Research Assistant Re-advertisement Education Coordinator

SCOPE OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY

Support implementation of health and nutrition activities, with a view to strategically learn and adapt USAID NAWIRI projects in Turkana / Samburu
Provide technical support to County government, local partners and communities
Liaise with other consortium partners to ensure sequencing, layering and integration
Continuously monitor activities during implementation to ensure that project objectives are met
Ensure timely follow – up on data collection and feedback to relevant County government staff and partners
Support all procurement and supply chain related functions through proper management of health and nutrition supplies received and provision of timely and accurate information during ordering, when required.
Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability in the project

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Strategic Planning and Programme Development

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

Advocacy and Policy Development

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

Programme Quality & Implementation

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

Monitoring and Evaluation

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

Other

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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
At least 2 years demonstrated experience in implementation of health and nutrition programmes with preference given to nutrition programming in arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) settings.
Excellent understanding of the nutrition sector within the Kenyan context, particularly maternal, newborn and child nutrition issues including system approach to ending persistent acute malnutrition.
Clear understanding of nutrition resilience, hunger and food security issues in Kenya, particularly in the context of Samburu county.
Strong commitment to capacity building of county staff and partners with willingness to adopt a participatory and consultative approaches.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels with County government, local partners and community members while taking into consideration cultural and language difficulties.
Strong results orientation, with the abilityto take initiative and challenge existing mindsets.
Excellent writtenand verbal skillsin English, withability to draftquality reports. Excellent verbal skillsin Swahili; abilityto converse effectively with community
members
Attention to detail,accuracy and timeliness in execution of assigned responsibilities
Ability to work in challenging and changing environment, and to see through challenges to find solutions.
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
Qualified candidate from Samburu countiesare encouraged to apply.
Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy

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October 30, 2024
Research Assistant

Role Purpose :

The Research Assistants will work directly with the supervisors to collect data during different research and evaluation studies and any other data entry job within Kisumu County while called upon. The successful candidates will be retained in our roster database for a period of one-year renewable subject to performance. The engagement will be on need basis.

Key Areas of Accountability :

Working with communities where the studies will be implemented to mobilize community members targeted during the interviews using appropriate channels.
Conducting both qualitative and quantitative interviews (FGDs, KIIs, In-depth interviews and household assessments) for various studies and assessment.
Collating data from all the tools and working with supervisors to ensure that data collected is of high quality
Working with (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) MEAL team to troubleshoot data collection tools
Submitting all data through the provided platforms, that include KoBo and CommCare and other survey forms as guided by the supervisor.
Support in Office Clerical work at the support departments.
Submitting daily field reports on progress to the supervisor during catch up meetings.
Reporting any child protection/ safeguarding issue encountered during the assessment/study.

BEHAVIOURS (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 self and education team
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration and Collaboration:

Establish good working relationship with BOMs, teachers and target communities members
Build and maintain effective relationships with the education team, other colleagues, members and external partners and supporters

Creativity:

Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions as per the country strategy
Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications:

Possession of a recognized diploma in a relevant field or a Bachelor’s degree (e.g., social sciences, development studies, public health, IT, statistics, biostatistics) or equivalent experience is an added advantage.
Strong research experience in both qualitative and quantitative research (focus group discussions, in-depth interviews and key informant interviews)
Experience using information communication technology (ICT) with reputable research organizations/NGOs will be an added advantage
Fluency in English and Kiswahili both written and oral.
Excellent communication and interpersonal and report writing skills.
Applicants must be a resident of either of the following counties: Embu, Kajiado, Kisumu, Nairobi.
Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge and experience in health systems and community structures is preferable.
Local understanding of geographical context and Language will be added advantage.

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October 30, 2024
IT Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Technology Innovations (50%)

Analyze, design and develop web or mobile applications systems as per user requirements and organization standards.
Consult with systems users to establish requirements for modifications to existing systems or deployment of new systems.
Provide a clear and well-structured system documentation for new / existing systems.
Provide support to the deployed IT innovation and implement immediate resolution to software problems.
Work together with Program teams to build T4D initiatives

End User / Technical Support (40%)

Provide day-to-day end user support on general computer applications and IT systems in the Country and Field Offices.
Provide training materials and procedures, and/or train users in the proper use of hardware and software.
Provide end user support and resolution of technical issues via email, phone and other means of communication.
Provide preventive and corrective maintenance of desktop, laptops computer, scanners, projectors and network equipment.

IT Helpdesk (10%)

Maintain and log IT issues using the in-house IT incident reporting system of daily support requests, the issues raised and remedial action taken.
Refer major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Advanced Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or related field
Some knowledge on the concept of User Experience (UX) Research & Design and Design Thinking Process.
Passionate about Business Process Automation, Analytics and/or innovation.
Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages
Basic knowledge in visualization tools such as Power BI will be an added advantage
Familiarity with Microsoft Platforms ,SharePoint ,Power Aps
Basic Knowledge in System Administration and Networking.

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October 30, 2024
Head of Health, Nutrition and WASH

ROLE PURPOSE:

Head of Health, Nutrition and WASH (Head of HN&W) takes overall responsibility for the strategic direction and coordination of Save the Children’s work on health, nutrition and WASH in the Kenya and Madagascar Country Office. As a senior member of the programme development and quality (PDQ) team, the Head of HN&W is responsible for leading and overseeing the development and delivery of high quality, innovative, cost-effective programmes in Health, Nutrition & WASH (HN&W) both in humanitarian as well as long-term development, resulting in immediate and lasting change for children. The Head of HN&W is also responsible for initiating and taking technical leadership in HN&W focused studies, documentation and dissemination of innovation and good practices, leading on policy research and advocacy on HN&W through networking and collaboration with relevant civil society organisations and other institutions, and playing a leading role in establishing, maintaining and expanding donor relations for the sector.

Contract Duration:

2 years (with possibility of extension)

Reports to:

Director, Programme Development and Quality

Directly reports:

Health Technical Specialists, Nutrition Technical Specialists, WASH Technical Specialist.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Programme Development & Innovation

Lead on development of thematic strategy in HN&W including household practices, public health, nutrition and WASH services in line with Save the Children’s Country Strategic Plan for Kenya and Madagascar.
Lead in developing and realising ambitious yet practical HN&W plans as part of the Country Annual Plans.
Work together with PDQ and operations teams to initiate and design high quality, cost-effective, innovative and sustainable project proposals and concept notes for the sector.
Proactively seek information on potential donor sources and share project opportunities in HN&W with PDQ and operations teams linking to Country strategies on HN&W.
Seek strategic linkages, wherever applicable, with other thematic areas of the Kenya programme i.e. Child protection, education, child poverty, and child rights governance (CRG) for developing integrated programmes for difficult to reach children in Kenya and Madagascar.
Stay abreast of developments and innovations in the field of HN&W interventions within the region and globally, and integrate these developments into programming as appropriate.
Facilitate working groups to stimulate innovative ideas and test new approaches.
Stay abreast of emerging trends, building internal capacity to identify and test new ideas, and identifying, incubating and road mapping the roll out of new initiatives.

Technical Assistance and Capacity Building

Lead the development and implementation of relevant and sustainable capacity building strategy for field teams and partners including consortium partners on HN&W in coordination with the operations teams.
Provide technical guidance and inputs where relevant to the PDQ and operations teams and consortium partners and conduct technical review of donor reports to ensure that the reports are of high quality from a technical point of view as per expectations in the project proposals.
Assist the PDQ team to enhance the capacity of operations teams in developing appropriate systems for documenting and storing relevant information/data needed for donor and member reporting.
Provide elaborations and as required directions and trainings to teams in operations teams involved in delivering projects focusing on appropriate approaches and methodologies; conceptual and practical frameworks; standards and tools for effective and quality delivery of HN&W programmes.

Representation and Advocacy

Represent Save the Children in relevant internal and external fora including donor meetings (as appropriate) related to HN&W.
Work closely with the Head of Advocacy and Campaigns, PDQ and operations teams to develop policy research and advocacy strategy in HN&W in line with the Country Strategic Plan and global strategy of Save the Children.
Leverage donor interest and government policies for the difficult to reach children in Kenya and Madagascar both in humanitarian and development situations through targeted advocacy/key messages.
Identify and capitalise key opportunities and events for Save the Children to position itself as the leading organisation for reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH) and nutrition in Kenya and Madagascar.
Work with consortium members wherever applicable to further Save the Children’s mission for children.

People Management, Mentoring and Development

Ensure that all technical staff in HN&W understand and are able to adapt their roles in both humanitarian and development contexts.
Manage the HN&W technical (PDQ) team; define expectations, provide leadership and support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly .
Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate; ensure availability of and support appropriate professional development opportunities for staff in HN&W
Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process.
Oversee that all HN&W staff proactively build and maintain technical skills and competencies required for leading and/or inputting for first class programmes – both development and humanitarian nature
Manage the performance of all direct reports through: 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 improvement plans.
Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate 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.

Assessment, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Work closely with the Head of MEAL and take a lead in ensuring that all HN&W projects and components have robust monitoring plans, baselines, reviews and evaluations in line with project designs and donor guidelines.
Technically assist the PDQ team in measuring achievement and progress towards program goals and results through the MEAL system.
Lead and work closely with the pdqteam to identify and lead strategic ground breaking research in HN&W for development of innovative programmes and issue-based advocacy.
Facilitate appropriate dissemination of research findings and good practices documentations in the projects internally and externally to donors, governments, consortium partners and other key actors strategic for immediate and sustainable development of children in Kenya and Madagascar.

Knowledge Management

Serve as a technical knowledge, skills and experience hub for the sector in Kenya and Madagascar, and in doing so play a leading role in introducing innovations in HN&W programmes (gained from existing and emerging Save the Children’s global knowledge and practices) and in turn documenting and sharing best practices and innovations for replication and advocacy together with quality programme team.
Work with technical resources among Save the Children members to facilitate sharing and learning in HN&W good practices and leverage their support for strengthening HN&W related studies, assessments, innovations, advocacy, and capacity building in favour of children in Kenya and Madagascar.

BEHAVIOURS (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 self and education team
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration and Collaboration:

Establish good working relationship with boms, teachers and target communities members
Build and maintain effective relationships with the education team, other colleagues, members and external partners and supporters

Creativity:

Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions as per the country strategy
Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

Degree in Medicine with a post graduate degree in public health/global health; community health; or health management with training and experience in and project planning and management techniques.
Knowledge of current global and regional public health debates in health and nutrition.
Recommended a minimum of twelve years of relevant technical experience including at senior level.
Experience working within the devolved Kenyan health system is a must.
Proven experience of developing and managing high quality, innovative and cost-effective technical HN&W projects in in development and humanitarian/ emergency/ fragile setting.s
Proven experience and skills in research and advocacy and influencing institutional, private and/or corporate donors and writing up high quality donor reports .
Experience of working with local/national governments and capacity building of systems, partners and staff.
Ability to extensively travel for project monitoring and provide on-site technical support to field teams.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching .
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international and matrix. management environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
Commitment to Save the Children values. Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
Commitment to Save the Children values.

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