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Meal Officer

Role Purpose:
Smooth functioning of MEAL system in all projects of the designated area. Conduct frequent quality monitoring visit against Quality Benchmarks randomly and build capacity of the program team in data collection and reporting as well as update Output Tracker (OT) during emergencies and Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTTs) of all existing projects in the designated area. Support baseline surveys, formative and operational researches, and program reports etc. Make sure the complaints & feedback mechanisms in the field office are functional; strengthen coordination and collaboration with all program team and partner staffs. Ensure that MEAL is visible within projects.
Key Areas of Accountability.
A. Monitoring:

Ensure that the projects have solid MEAL plans, Indicator Performance Tracking Tables and log frames.
Support the project leads in updating the indicator tracking tables and provide necessary MEAL guidance regarding project performance.
Functioning CPIMS and EMIS (education in emergencies information management system).
Ensure systematic filling for child protection cases are in place.
Lead in the development of tools and guidelines for data collection, collation and reporting, for instance ensure that projects have clear MEAL plans, IPTT as well as tracking of total beneficiary reach.
Maintain the field office database for all projects and ensure that the databases are updated regularly.
Capacity building of program staff on project related M&E templates/forms for data collection; Output tracker (OT) and Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT) etc.
Organize field visits to monitor program activities / interventions against Quality Benchmarks/Quality Checklists and produce & share reports with program team as well as management team based on quality and accountability findings.
Support program staff to strengthen joint planning and monitoring with stakeholders.
Contribute to the quality of program design – reviewing log-frames, results frameworks, project plan, strategic plans, MEAL Plan etc.
Lead in conducting data quality assessment to ensure that data reported is validated, is accurate and consistent while providing feedback as necessary to program teams;
Analysis against the performance indicators and targets on periodic basis.
Lead the country annual reporting processes for Total Reach and Global indicators reporting at field level.
Ensure the quality of reporting data and verify the data and information from sources periodically on sample basis.
Lead the review & reflection of whether the DIP is followed as per the plan or not during all staff meeting.
To carry out follow-up monitoring visits to materialize action agreed in action plan also update and ensure close follow up of Monitoring-Action Plan Tracker’ at field level.
Maintain close coordination with field manager at field level and Head of MEAL on Quality and Accountability issues. Share all information (monitoring reports, CFM database preliminary inquiry reports) with Head of MEAL while keeping the field manager in the loop.

B. Research and Evaluation

Update the online evaluations tracker on a regular basis and ensure that it is up to date with all the studies and evaluations that are implemented in the field office.
Participate in inter-agency assessments on CP, education and the annual participatory planning meeting led by UNHCR.
Provide a synthesis of all evaluations conducted and share recommendations with program teams.
Provide support for all needs assessments, formative and operational research and evaluations.
Manage and supervise external consultants while they are in the field office for data collection.
Assist MEAL Manager/Program Manager in preparing and conducting baseline studies.
With support from communications, research and learning manager and programs teams develop quality case studies.

C. Accountability

Build strong and functional accountability mechanisms and ensure that these are continuously monitored.
With support of project leads ensure that project information is correctly shared with beneficiaries through the most appropriate mechanisms.
Data protection and confidentiality for CP cases in the camps.
Ensure beneficiaries actively participate in project activities.
Maintain and update a complaints and response mechanism database for tracking feedback from communities and ensure that the feedback/complaints are responded to.
Build capacity of other program staff to undertake accountability including ensuring participation of communities and sharing information with communities as well as undertake accountability assessments.
Ensure the Complaint Feedback Mechanism (CFM) are functional and accessible to beneficiaries.
Develop regular trend analysis of complaints at organizational level and share these with program team as per protocols.
Support in carrying out preliminary first verification report in case of serious nature of complaints filed by beneficiaries/communities and support for investigation of that types of complaints as per CFM protocol.
Ensure that the agreed action plans are followed in timely manner by program team.
Share all information (monitoring reports, CFM databases, preliminary verification reports, case studies) in the support of MEAL Assistant with Head of MEAL.
Share MEAL findings & CFM issues in each monthly meeting
Ensure that the CFM guidelines are followed by all staff.

D. Learning:

Conduct comprehensive analysis of evaluation and research findings; provide summary of findings, learning and recommendations and share these with program staff.
Support program teams in developing quality program reports.
Professionally document and proactively share information and learning from projects with Save the Children staff and stakeholders as necessary.
Take an active role in ensuring that staff are compliant in uploading data and reports into share point and other relevant online systems and maintain such database systems.
Ensure the key learning’s are incorporated in upcoming plans and interventions.

E. Others:
1. Collaboration

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

2. Reporting

Produce and share MEAL monthly, and cumulative yearly annual reports with the head of MEAL and Field Manager as well as program teams through proper channels.
Ensure that all the data related to MEAL action Plan tracker & CFM database are recorded and updated in a timely manner.
Coordinate closely with the all SC staff updated complaints registered, their resolution process, Action plan tracker & other MEAL related issues.
Carry out dual responsibility in case of big emergency as per organizational requirement

Contract Duration: 10 Months
Nationality: Kenyans Only
Location: Dadaab

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential

Minimum three years’ practical experience in M&E system implementation in a large international non-governmental organisation or other international relief/development body.
Excellent knowledge of information technology systems and proficient in the use of ODK/Kobo and data analysis programmes e.g. SPSS and Stata.
Demonstrable track-record in data management, with the ability to manage large databases.
Ability to analyse and disseminate complex information to a range of stakeholder audiences.
Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Trained in data management and with at least one year experience working with Excel managing databases.
Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection (M&E methods) and data analysis.
Enthusiasm, motivation, self-confidence, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English, with experience working in multicultural, multi -location, values driven teams.

Desirable

Previous experience working with humanitarian programmes in Northern Kenya.
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics or related field with preferably 3 years relevant work experience
Good working knowledge of English.

October 26, 2024
East & Southern Africa (ESA) Regional Education in Emergencies (EiE) Professional Development Programme (PDP) Manager

East & Southern Africa (ESA) Regional Education in Emergencies (EiE) Professional Development Programme (PDP) Manager
Education is a fundamental component of humanitarian response: it contributes to the physically and psychologically protection of children, their families and communities; it supports and promotes the continuation of child development and learning and helps prevent drop out; it presents an opportunity to improve the reach, quality and relevance of education, including building resilience.
A key part of being able to initiate, design and implement timely and quality EiE responses that can do this is that the EiE Sector staff responsible possess the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes (competencies) – developing these is the aim of the Education in Emergencies Professional Development Programme (EiE PDP).
Building on the success of the Certificate in Advanced Studies (EiE CAS) developed and delivered over the last three years by Save the Children, and now accredited by University of Geneva, the ESA EiE PDP Manager will lead the process of implementing the ESA PDP Regional Strategy which will include a combination of accredited long course delivery (EiE CAS), shorter/intermediate course delivery and bespoke on-demand support, as well as looking for regional funding opportunities to supplement these programmes and for post-April 2021. The ultimate aim of these efforts is to raise the EiE response capacity of regional and national education practitioners (from all EiE implementing agencies).
The ESA EiE PDP Manager will also be expected to support other regional capacity building initiatives on an ad hoc and on demand basis for up to a total of 5% of their time.
Qualifications and experience
Essential

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Human Rights Law, Development Studies, Gender Studies or similar (undergraduate degree may be considered in conjunction with equivalent field experience).
Other relevant qualifications relating to education, programme management and or capacity building/learning and development
Working background in the field of education, international law or humanitarian aid.
A good understanding of adult learning and work place learning methodology.
Excellent programme/project management experience with proven experience of managing complex cross-organisational projects with multiple stakeholders.
Budgeting, financial management skills gained through demonstrated budget-holding responsibilities.
Experience in working remotely and in building strong collaborative relationships.
Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining productive working partnerships.
Proven experience in the monitoring and evaluation of learning and development programmes.
Excellent writing, communications and networking skills in English and Arabic.
Office and Excel computer skills.

Desirable

Experience of working in humanitarian settings, in particular working with education in emergencies.
Academic degree or equivalent experience in relevant area, for example, social work, adult learning or global/humanitarian studies.
Experience of working on an accredited learning programme or working with a university or professional standards organization.
Coaching/mentoring skills.
Experience of Distance Learning technology and methodology.

Contract length: 2 years
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthdayAll children learn from a quality basic education and that,Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

October 26, 2024
Programme Intern FMS Systems Administrator

Job description
Role Purpose:
SCI Kenya GSK1 programme adopted a three-pronged approach combining demand-side, supply-side and an enabling policy environment to achieve programme objectives. All proposed interventions were based on evidence that they have worked in similar contexts in other countries such as Malawi, Bangladesh, India, and Rwanda among others, putting some of these countries well on track to meet their MDG 4 and 5 targets.
GSK2 will finalize the work started under the signature programme, ensuring a planned and careful transition to the MoH and/or relevant stakeholders and support the implementation of relevant and contextually appropriate innovation initiatives.
The intern will be responsible for collection, entering, cleaning, analysing and filling of data
Contract Duration: 3 months
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential

A Degree in either statistics, ICT, environmental/community health or a social science course from recognised institution.
Minimum C+ in KCSE or equivalent
Experience in a demanding Health Sector.
A team player and ready to work with a multicultural community
Demonstrated proficiency in computer use especially MS Excel and Word. Knowledge in online database and mobile data collection packages preferably ODK will be an added advantage
Willingness to sign and abide by the Save the Children Safeguarding Policy
Demonstrate proficiency in 3 statistical applications – Epi Info, Stata and SPSS

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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October 26, 2024
Regional Programme Operations Director (Kenyan Nationals only)

Job description
ROLE PURPOSE
As a key member of the Regional Senior Leadership Team, the Regional Programme Operations Director for East and Southern Africa will take shared responsibility for driving SCI’s vision 2030 and oversee and support Country Offices in the effective delivery of safe programming for children in line with the country strategic plans.
S/he is responsible for identifying, mitigating and manage risk, enhance cross functional collaboration, whilst ensuring adequate systems are in place to enable and facilitate quality and compliant programming in all contexts (humanitarian and development) in line with the core humanitarian standards, our theory of change and SCI’s essential standards.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Significant (ten years or more) senior level leadership and management experience in a large and complex international NGO or organization
Significant experience in managing most or all of the key elements of Operations and Humanitarian systems and areas: proposal development, planning, quality assurance, award management, logistics, emergency response, preparedness and capacity building
Substantial knowledge of international development systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks, risk management and best practices
Robust experience in developing and implementing organisational vision and strategies
The highest level of expertise in representation and negotiation with governments/donors and international agencies
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results.
Excellent facilitation and team building skills.
Experience of building personal networks at senior levels, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation.
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
Models international development best practices, and the leadership behaviours outlined in Save the Children’s strategy and policies.
Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major responses including travelling at short notice
Commitment to Save the Children values.

Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Contract length: Two years (Fixed Term)

October 26, 2024
Programme Development and Quality Intern (PDQ)

Role Purpose:
The Program Development and Quality Intern will work closely with the PDQ Coordinator, and the other members of the Program Development and Quality Team in administrative support for program design, quality, reporting and action tracking.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Contract Duration: 6 months
Qualifications and Experience
Degree in an area of international studies, social development or equivalent
Essential

Excellent writing and editing skills with high attention to detail
Highly developed interpersonal, presentation and communication skills to work effectively with other team members
Sound personal organisational skills, including time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi-tasking, prioritisation of tasks, and working under pressure
Must possess a strong work ethic, have confidence, take initiative and be a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player as well as individual contributor
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children International’s aims, values and principles
Information Communication Technology literate.

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. T
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contactedFemale candidates are encouraged to apply
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

October 26, 2024
Regional Evidence & Learning Specialist

ROLE PURPOSE
As a member of the East and Southern Africa Program Quality team, the Regional Research and Evidence Specialist provides leadership to brings consistency, quality and strategic direction to the use of evidence in our work in East and Southern Africa. The role will support Country Offices to monitor, report on and improve programme quality based on evidence generated of what works for children. The position will institutionalize evidence uptake and learning practices for adaptive Child Rights Programming geared towards achieving lasting outcomes for children. He/She will support alignment and tracking of strong country strategic plans, annual plans and reports that demonstrate progress in achieving our Breakthroughs in survival, learning and protection. A strong Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) system will be supported in each country to demonstrate impact, specifically aligned to our Global Results Framework, from which this position will build effective evidence and learning systems.

The position contributes to the following components of program quality as supported by the regional office:
Ensuring development and monitoring of clear country strategic and country annual plans, including assisting country offices to effectively utilise reporting tools to articulate impact;
Developing and tracking a relevant regional research strategy and plan, leading to multiple learning opportunities for COs, and effective representation of CO programme outcomes and impact in regional and global forums;
Facilitating learning within countries based on their research strategy, but also across countries in the region and externally; and
Coordinating inputs to global reports, initiatives and evidence agendas to learn and demonstrate results.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
7-10 years expertise, and doctoral level academic competence is a plus, Master’s level required.Demonstrated credibility and influence (externally and internally) through depth and breadth of expertise; ability to give professional support and direction to senior country office staff.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of international humanitarian and development systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices.
Proven intellect, creativity and judgement: original ideas; creative approach; sound judgement and ability to encourage ideas, initiative and innovation in others.
Personal effectiveness/self-management: ability to work under time pressures, but also to allow flexibility and adapting of the research and learning agenda.
Leadership and vision: clear vision; ability to secure commitment to vision; experience in initiating and managing change; inspiring to colleagues and model of integrity and honesty.
Considerable proven experience in undertaking and leading the production of policy, research and evaluation outputs in similar organisations similar to Save the Children, or other development settings.
Knowledge and demonstrated experience of designing and managing high level research and evaluations, including RCTs.
Extensive experience in analysing the situation of children using the child rights programming/principles framework.
Demonstrated ability to think critically, strategically and analyze complex information and offer creative, practical and effective solutions.
Ability to quickly and competently consolidate and summarise information across multiple data sources.
Strong written and verbal skills in English.
Ability to make compelling and informative oral presentations.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
Commitment to Save the Children values, including safeguarding of staff and children.
Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours when essential to success of endeavours.
Willingness to travel within the region.

Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Contract length: 12 months
THE ORGANISATION
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse

October 26, 2024
CPiE & EiE Professional Development Programme Administrator

Job description
ROLE PURPOSE
The Administrator will work to support the rollout and delivery of the East & Southern Africa (ESA) Child Protection in Emergencies Professional Development Programme (ESA CPiE PDP) and of the Education in Emergencies Professional Development Programme (EiE PDP).
Building on the successful capacity building model developed by Save the Children and now established in the Asia Pacific region (for CPiE) and Middle East & Eastern Europe (for CPiE and EiE), the ESA CPiE and EiE PDPs will raise national & regional response capacity in these respective sectors. Using the results of a regional CPiE and EiE Capacity Gap Analyses and the Mapping & Market Analysis data, a comprehensive CPiE and EiE professional development strategy will be designed for the region to meet the priority needs of organisations and individuals responding on the ground.
In addition to building sector capacity as a whole, the ESA CPiE and EiE PDPs constitute a strategic investment in building the capacity necessary to deliver on Save the Children’s Protecting Children in Conflict Centenary Commitment.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in project co-ordination
Experience setting up and maintaining administrative processes e.g. filing systems
Experience in organising logistics for training events or conferences
Financial budgeting skills

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills with experience liaising with stakeholders and of working with people from a range of backgrounds and cultures.
Proven ability of successfully working with a remote project team
Excellent problem-solving skills, a ‘can-do’ attitude
Ability to work on own initiative, cope with a high volume of work and prioritise against tight deadlines and under pressure
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including fluent written and spoken English
Organised and methodical with good attention to detail
Good computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Willingness and ability to operate an ‘open door’ policy with regards to colleagues seeking immediate information and support
A flexible approach to working, with the willingness to work outside office hours occasionally and to be away from home for up to two weeks at a time e.g. on residential training courses

Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Contract length: 12 months
THE ORGANISATION
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthdayAll children learn from a quality basic education and that,Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

October 26, 2024
Regional Media Manager

The Media Manager role is a key management position meant to ensure that quality and timely media are produced for news media organisations and other partners and to ensure visibility of Save the Children’s brand. A key part of this role is to secure international/regional media coverage and ensure Save the Children is positioned as a first responder to emergencies in the Horn of Africa, southern Africa and other emergency responses in the region.
The post holder is expected to demonstrate initiative and be a self-starter who will generate ideas and drive content forward, providing compelling case studies, images and video, as well as spotting strong news lines and writing engaging headlines. Central to achieving this is to oversee a media strategy to highlight the Emergency responses in the region and in developing situations.
The Media Manager will act as a key focal point for all media requests from members. When necessary, this post-holder may act as a Save the Children Spokesperson. This will be achieved by regular coordination and liaison with the Global Media Unit based in London.
In addition to the above, the post holder will also be expected to support RO/countries brand building in-country, namely through national and regional media. Fundamental to the job is the ability to gather, consolidate, analyse and share information in a way that is easily understood by news organisations, and other stakeholders.
The role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, but travel within the East and Southern Africa region will be part a regular part of the Media Manager’s responsibilities.
Qualifications and experience
Essential

At least five years’ experience as a journalist in a credible news organisation OR equivalent experience as a Media & Communications Manager in an international humanitarian or development agency, and experience of dealing in the international media environment
Significant experience of working overseas/regionally in humanitarian programmes
Experience of leading media activities in a challenging environment
Fluent in English, other languages desirable
Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills producing materials for a wide range of different audiences including donors, journalists and the ‘general public’
Experience of effective spokes personing across a range of media
Experience designing and implementing trainings in communications and media skills
Excellent writing skills, and the ability to produce compelling media products such as press releases, key messages/speaking points and Q&As
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality photography and video materials
Familiarity with digital production workflows
Knowledge of photography and video editing software
Ability to digest complex information, quickly, and express this crisply and clearly
Thorough understanding of the various political and cultural contexts surrounding of emergency responses and international development programming in East and Southern Africa
Excellent relationship building skills in order to work for limited periods within programmes under pressure of running emergency responses
An initiative-taking, proactive, inspiring attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload and solve problems quickly with limited support
Experience of delivering training, presentations and other capacity building activities to varied audiences, ideally within a country programme.
Excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Word, as well as Adobe Creative Suite software
Excellent understanding of media and campaigning activities
Strong influencing skills
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances
Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus, and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Desirable:

Prior experience working in humanitarian contexts
Multi-media content development;
Experience of delivering training, presentations and other capacity building activities to varied audience

The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare,
education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthdayAll children learn from a quality basic education and that,Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at
www.savethechildren.net/jobs
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy

October 26, 2024
MEAL Coordinator – Regional Programming Unit.

Role Purpose:
The MEAL coordinator role exists to establish consistent MEAL practices across the Regional Programming Unit portfolio and to provide support to the research and learning agenda for the RPU. He/ She will support the delivery of Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) in Save the Children RPU program, build the capacity of staff and partners and coordinate information management and reporting systems. The MEAL Coordinator will thus work with program staff to actively seek to incorporate innovation, best practices, and lessons learned for improvement of programme quality. He/she will lead on ensuring alignment with the Save the Children MEAL framework and m inimum standards. He/She will also be the Unit’s MEAL focal point, coordinating Unit level MEAL activities.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential

At least 8 years supporting MEAL processes in an NGO
At least 5 years managing a team

Desirable

Experience in working on child protection and child rights
Highly developed conceptual, analytical, and innovative problem-solving ability; demonstrated ability to handle complex knowledge management issues
Extensive practical experience in applying information technology to the implementation of knowledge management and knowledge sharing strategies
Proven ability to write concise reports and deliver effective oral presentations
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively in remote teams.
Excellent partnership building and maintaining skills and ability to guide multiple partners towards achieving agreed outcomes.
Excellent verbal and written communication in English. Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills;
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point)
Proven data analysis and report writing skills
Good understanding of child participation, child protection and child rights governance issues
Knowledge of regional bodies such as the African Union, East African Community, SADC, ECOWAS and Eastern Africa Standby Force is an added advantage
Strong self-starter who is able to take initiative
Commitment to Save the Children aims, values and policies, including child safeguarding and data protection

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

October 26, 2024
Solutions Developer (BI) Director of Programme Operations

ROLE PURPOSE:
Working with members of the global IT team, the role holder will be responsible for building, implementing and supporting Business Intelligence (BI) solutions within the organisation. This role will partner with business stakeholders in order to understand their analytic requirements, and implement and maintain BI solutions to meet these needs, utilising best practices. The role requires experience in adapting existing solutions as well as creating new solutions.
Contract Duration: Open Ended
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Provide the organisation with accurate and timely BI solutions based on requirements gathered through business partnering activities
Maintain and support existing BI solutions
Proactively source new and innovative solutions that provide clear business value and construct ‘proof of concepts’ to demonstrate the new solutions
Proactively identify any technical project risks/issues related to BI
Estimate and deliver BI project tasks to agreed prioritisation and timeframes
Support the IT Service Delivery team with the BI reporting environment
Assist management in designing, agreeing, implementing and managing changes to the BI environment

QUALIFICATIONS
Computing degree – BSc, BA or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

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

Desirable:

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

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October 26, 2024