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Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Transformation Projects – Data Migration Chief Assurance Officer

Role purpose

The main role of the Finance SME is to ensure the Global Financial Data Model and the Agresso system are implemented in Country offices. The work with Country offices will include explaining the Global Financial Data Model and working with other CAPP SMEs to support Country offices to understand the impact of implementing the full CAPP global solution. This includes working with and advising the Country teams on what additional financial data they need to satisfy local reporting requirements, help them with mapping from their current data model to the global data model and explain to them how key financial processes will work in the future state, such as budgeting and recording of expenditure. The Finance SME will also work closely with other members of the wider project team and Country teams to explain the standard Agresso system solution and confirm with the Country offices that this is fit for purpose for them or whether they have any additional requirements.

Reporting To: Finance Team Lead – Transformation Projects

Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote; flexible working options available

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (until 31 December 2025)

Grade: P3

Location: Any approved Save the Children office location. For a full list of locations we can hire in, please visit: Hiring Locations

Preferred Time Zone: Europe, Africa, MENAEE (GMT +/- 3 hours)

Salary: In accordance with our global compensation and benefits framework, location-specific salary scales and benefits will apply

Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their preferred location for the duration of employment

International Travel Requirements: up to 5%

Budget Responsibility: None

People Management Responsibility: None

Accountabilities

Fully understand and manage successful knowledge transfer and explanation of the Global Financial Data Model’s key concepts, attributes, and definitions to our Country offices, to enable them to effectively perform an impact assessment including developing Country Office specific guidance and training materials
Guide Country offices in doing their current state and change impact analysis (on processes, systems and people) of the introduction of the Global Financial Data Model in their office. As part of this conduct Change impact assessments of existing finance processes to determine the impact of the new coding model on future state and support countries to prepare for implementation
Guide the Country offices in doing the mapping of their current data model to the global data model and support them to work through any accounting and budgeting problems they may find. Support Country offices in thinking through how they will execute key financial processes and reporting when they adopt the new financial data model
Partner with Regional Change Managers, Country / Regional Office teams, wider SMEs etc. to review and quality assure data and any associated processes requiring change. Execute the Programme Data Migration Strategy to ensure that all new codes are generated, and data is migrated and tested on time
Carry out testing of the system changes to ensure that they are in accordance with the design documents and meet the needs of stakeholders at country, regional and SCA level. Carry out testing of the migrated data to ensure they are in accordance with the agreed Data mapping rules and actively investigate and follow up on any discrepancies, pulling in IT as needed
Ensure that any issues or solutions that have an impact on the Country Office deployment scope are brought to the relevant governance groups for review and approval, before any final decisions are made on how to proceed
Engage with CAPP project stakeholders including through the Finance working group, preparing content as required. Act as CAPP Programme team representative in all non-project meetings and forums as required
Serve as part of the Finance Functional team on the CAPP programme with a flexibility to support and help on other pieces of work that have the highest priority for the programme
Actively share knowledge with other Finance SME’s working in other workstreams of the programme

Experience and Skills

Essential

Strong problem-solving skills, analytical ability and attention to detail to identify and assess alternative options and proposals
Strong collaboration skills, a team player, able to work collaboratively with different functions and colleagues’ different offices, to identify the best solutions for the organisation as a whole
Strong experience managing different stakeholders across varying levels. Ability to understand different contexts and perspectives and adjust communication style based upon this as required. Ability to challenge and negotiate assertively and cooperatively with senior staff
Experience with and a strong technical understanding of financial management processes in a large multi-lateral organisation, ideally within an NGO
Experience of implementing financial systems improvement projects. A good level of knowledge and experience of using finance systems, ideally Agresso
Ability to manage a complex and varied workload; to work effectively under pressure; and to organise and prioritise work to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and judge when to ask for advice or inputs
Advanced skills in Microsoft applications, especially excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex issues to a variety of audiences

Desirable

Non-profit sector knowledge/experience (especially international development projects)
Second language – French, Spanish or Arabic

Education and Qualifications

Relevant Finance qualification (ACA, ACMA, ACCA) strongly recommended

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November 7, 2024
Communications Assistant

ROLE PURPOSE:

In this role, you will support the Communications and Media Manager in delivering our Country Office communications strategy, with a focus on our digital media channels. This includes supporting field offices to come up with content that can be used on our digital channels and increasing our digital presence in the region and globally, managing our social media channels as well as providing digital communications support while also aligning with global objectives for the organization to ensure consistent brand success.

Working across various projects and platforms, this role requires someone with a wide range of communication skills who can manage time between various projects and adapt content to suit channels and audiences. More than anything, a positive ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to learn will drive success in this role.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Communications and Media Manager

Staff reporting to this post: None

Budget Responsibilities: None

Role Dimensions:

Working across various projects and platforms, this role requires someone with a wide range of communication skills who can manage time between various projects and adapt content to suit channels and audiences. More than anything, a positive ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to learn will drive success in this role.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

You will work with the Communications and Media Manager to support in:

Digital Content Production and Management:

Ensuring the use of digital tools and social media for learning, collaboration in a way that engages our audiences and supports our communications goals.
Helping field offices in the collection, review, editing and entering of digital assets (copy, photography, videos, etc.) into Content Hub and on our social media channels.
Providing training, advice and guidance to field office communication champions on use of social media to achieve outcomes and greater reach
Manage editorial calendar for specific digital media channels.
Supporting development of digital products through graphic design.

Managing digital channels and platforms

Support in the development of our annual digital communication plans
Source, edit and manage content for our social media channels.
Monitor our social media channels.

Digital storytelling

Develop and curate content and stories from our field offices for use on our digital channels.
Support digital engagement for our global moments.

Reporting and analytics

Ensure digital data is collected on a regular basis to inform strategy, content and audience engagement decisions
Use data to produce and adapt content for internal and external digital channels
Lead on digital measurement and reporting .

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

1-2 years’ experience in Communications, Digital or the PR industry
Experience managing social media channels and websites.
Experience developing and executing digital communications and advocacy plans, developing digital content, and monitoring social media monitoring.
Strong research and analytical skills.
Design skills and good working knowledge of InDesign / Photoshop
Able to work independently and be able to take own initiative where required.
Diplomacy and excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and be able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and fluency in the English language, both written and oral
A commitment and interest in working within an NGO environment.
Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.

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November 6, 2024
Driver

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Driver is responsible for safe driving of vehicles for save the children Kenya programme and staff to include, cleaning and ensure proper maintenance of vehicles of vehicles in compliance with Safe driving standards ensuring the vehicle is fueled in time for trips and the proper management of fuel supply for the assigned vehicle and in accordance with SC policies and procedures.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Programme Support Service Officer

Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 270 staff and a confirmed budget of approximately US$15 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: Driver.

Driving and Maintenance:

Maintain vehicle log and fuel consumption documentation
Keep the vehicle document folder up to date
Prepare daily vehicle usage report, including trip use, mileage and fuel consumption
Providing periodic usage report of vehicles including total mileage, fuel consumption and expenditure
Maintain valid driver license, registration and valid permits all the time
Organise the transport of supplies directly to SC designated location of use.

Control of Vehicles

Ensure that all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance by line managers
Ensure that all vehicle journeys to be recorded in the logbook at the start and completion of journeys
Ensure that keys and vehicle documents are kept in secure place when the vehicle is not in use
Ensure that she/he wears the vehicle safety belt and all passengers also wear seats before driving the vehicle.

Accidents

Ensure that the line Manager is immediately informed of any accidents and the accident reported to the police as appropriate and as soon as possible.

Save the children has no passenger policy- this relates to all non-agency personnel and is for reasons of safety, the continuance and equity of the programmes.

Save the Children may give lifts to agency and governmental staff on occasion for the benefit of the programmes- see passenger policy for details.

SC reserves the right to refuse entry to a vehicle any staff member without identification documents or who cannot be identified by SC staff.
In the event of medical emergency.

vehicle checks:

Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use
Check the vehicle before departing for work
Check, on taking over a vehicle and ensure that the items listed on the vehicle checklist and in the vehicles tools and materials inventory are present and in functioning order.

Vehicle defects:

A driver is to check for vehicle defects and damage to the vehicle and ensure that he reports them to his line manager. After consulting a mechanic, the line manager will make the decision as to whether the vehicle should be taken off the road for repair
Report and supervise all maintenance and repair needs of assigned vehicle.

Cleanliness and Visibility

The driver is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean on the outside and inside at all times. The driver is also to keep the vehicle tidy and ensure that all dirt is removed from the vehicle after a journey.
Driver is to ensure SC visibility protocols are adhered to at all times.

Other

Follow and abide by traffic rules, regulations, driver safety manual and any other instructions given by supervisor
Maintain all vehicle safety equipment, as per vehicle safety kit, in liaison with the logistics officer- including first aid kit, communication equipment and fire extinguisher.
Work after duty hours or holidays as and when required and in prior notice from the line manager
Perform any other duty as requested by authorised persons.

Personal qualities

A proactive and flexible approach to work.
An ability to work with minimum supervision.
A systems approach to work.
A people oriented person who enjoys working in a team.
A keen interest in self development.
A reliable, polite and professional attitude to ensure SC is perceived as such.
Working knowledge of the save the children Emergency procedures, sphere, convention on the rights of the child.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Knowledge, skills and abilities

A clean driving licence minimum class B=C=E
Prior experience working for NGO, UN agency or private company

Ability to multi task and work calmly under pressure is essential for this position

Excellent interpersonal skill and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in insecure environment is critical
Some practical experience of user vehicle maintenance.
Those with defensive driving skills, first aid training e will have an added advantage.
Literacy and numeracy skills of “ O “ level education. Must have attained a C+ in both Mathematics and English
RecommendedA minimum of 3-5 years’ experience of professional driving experience in an NGO or similar environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs
Fluency in written and spoken English. Similar skills in Kiswahili and other local languages an advantage
Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches

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November 5, 2024
English to Arabic Translation Specialist

Role Purpose:

Save the Children is the world’s first, and largest, independent children’s rights organisation. Our founder, Eglantyne Jebb, wrote the first draft for the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 1923, and we’ve worked to uphold it ever since. Generations later, her pioneering work is being influenced by children themselves. Today, we are still going strong, working in over 100 countries worldwide to build a world where every child can thrive, grow up healthy, educated and safe, and look forward to a future full of promise.

Our ambition for 2030 is to create a world in which all children:

Survive: No child dies from preventable causes before their fifth birthday
Learn: All children learn from a quality basic education
Are Protected: Violence against children is no longer tolerated.
To deliver on these 2030 breakthroughs for children, Save the Children operates in three-year strategy cycles, and has developed an ambitious strategy for 2022-24, focused on transforming and amplifying impact for and with children.
In the last 12 months, the climate crisis has worsened, the conflict in Ukraine has displaced millions of people and children, and the ripple effects and aftermath of the pandemic have resulted in a cost-of-living crisis and worsening global hunger crisis at an unprecedented scale. Globally, 426 million children live in conflict zones in constant fear, their childhoods stolen. We are witnessing the worst child rights crisis in decades. The needs are greater than ever before and so is the urgency for us to scale our impact.
The Global Translations Unit provides innovative and accessible solutions to linguistic needs, advises on best practice, manages complex translation and interpreting requests, and raises awareness of language as a key component of inclusivity and the localisation agenda. The unit is currently recruiting an English to Arabic Translation Specialist.
The role holder will establish and develop key relationships between the Translations Unit, Save the Children International’s global teams, subject matter experts, country office staff, freelance linguists and external language suppliers to ensure high-quality, consistent translation services and robust knowledge management and sharing.
The successful candidate will translate, proofread and edit diverse and complex documents from English to Arabic, adapted to the relevant locale, often under tight timeframes. Arabic to English translation of short text may occasionally be required (proofread by English native speakers). Working closely with SCI’s Arabic-speaking country offices and subject matter experts, they will lead on establishing English to Arabic terminology preferences at global level that incorporate cultural and linguistic differences across the MENA region. Responsibilities also include working within cloud-based project and translation management tools and drafting Arabic language guidelines and style guides.
The role holder will develop training sessions on translation tools, key terminology, style and tone of voice guidelines and deliver them to relevant colleagues and translation suppliers.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

Significant years of professional translation experience from English to Arabic including demonstrated experience of translating humanitarian content or working in the humanitarian sector
Experience working independently within or for large organisations and collaborating with diverse stakeholders
Able to prioritise work effectively, dealing with multiple simultaneous projects; comfortable working with remote teams across different time zones
Demonstrable experience of using CAT tools, QA tools and terminology tools within translation workflows
Exceptional attention to detail, with an excellent grasp of Arabic & English grammar
Experience working as part of a team within a networked structure and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues and suppliers across functional and geographical boundaries
Significant ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise work depending on external factors
Experience translating complex projects across multiple geographies and leading on terminology management
Experience handling sensitive subject matters diplomatically and confidentially
Demonstrated commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values

Desirable

Knowledge of InDesign
Experience using Phrase TMS (formally Memsource)
Working knowledge of LatAm Spanish or French (in addition to your primary language pair)
Translation project management experience

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kenya.savethechildren.net

November 5, 2024
Legal Counsel

Role Purpose:

The role holder will be part of a core compliance team of five lawyers and two paralegals, who are responsible for leading on the management of legal, regulatory and compliance matters relating to Save the Children International’s operations in over 50 countries worldwide.

We’re looking for a mid to senior lawyer to join our brilliant, dynamic team of legal and compliance specialists, where you’ll have the opportunity to lead on fascinating, challenging and meaningful work as part of an innovative and ambitious organization whose mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

The Legal Counsel’s principal role will be to support the Head of Legal Compliance with the management of SCI’s relationship with its regulator, the Charity Commission, including overseeing the reporting of serious incidents to the Charity Commission and SCI’s Trustees. The role holder will also be responsible for ensuring that SCI’s end to end process for serious incident reporting is as effective and efficient as possible and for working with SCI’s Global Teams to identify trends in incidents.

The successful candidate will also be expected to support on internal investigations, disputes and crises and provide strategic advice to the wider organization, including senior stakeholders, on other legal compliance matters, such as fraud, sanctions, anti-money laundering and data protection and UK statutory reporting. They will also have line management responsibility and will be involved with the legal team initiatives relating to well-being and pro-bono.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the post-holder may be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Qualified as a solicitor or barrister in England or a common law jurisdiction from a minimum of 7 years + PQE. Strong candidates who are qualified lawyers in non-common law jurisdictions will be considered.

Essential:

Expertise in one or more of the following areas: regulatory compliance or enforcement, charity / not for profit, litigation and disputes, internal investigations.
Demonstrated ability to business partner with a function / team / client to understand their priorities and to come to pragmatic, legally appropriate solutions
Sound judgement and ability to manage multiple stakeholders and tasks in a pressured environment.
Skilled at applying technical expertise to solving problems in a practical way.
Strong time management skills and ability to work efficiently to tight deadlines.
Strong attention to detail.
Proven ability to communicate technical and complex information and ideas to different audiences
Management or coaching experience
Ability to provide pragmatic advice with authority at senior level
Experience in project management
Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English.
Demonstrated ability to strategically manage work priorities by addressing immediate critical issues and progressing long-term aims
Ability to work independently and use initiative to tackle new areas of law with confidence
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy
Maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook, particularly when working under pressure
Constructive and proactive approach
Team player; with a full appreciation of collaboration
Good understanding of (and the ability to adapt to) the context in which Save the Children Operates
Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.

Desirable

Knowledge of the international development / humanitarian sector
Familiarity with company and charity governance
Knowledge and experience advising on and managing regulatory and compliance requirements and processes in the UK and/or internationally.
Previous in-house experience.

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November 5, 2024
Human Resources Assistant

Role Purpose

Under the supervision of the Senior HR and Administration Coordinator, the HR Assistant is responsible for various HR tasks, including maintaining and updating HR databases (e.g., recruitments and contracts), maintaining employee records, supporting HR info graphics, providing payroll support, and offering HR administrative support to the department.

Additionally, the HR Assistant supports the Senior HR and Administration Coordinator in tracking online contract management trackers, updating NEA returns, managing personnel records, and conducting personnel file audits.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Senior HR and Administration Coordinator.

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1950 and in Madagascar since 2016. As of 2024, Save the Children operates throughout Kenya & Madagascar with 10 field offices, approximately 450 staff, managing portfolio of USD 40million. In 2023, we directly reached more than 780,000 people through our humanitarian and longer-term development work in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Education, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Child Protection and Child Rights Governance. The Country Office oversees more than 45 active awards totalling $40 million from a variety of governmental and institutional donors, including some of our largest donors such as USAID, ECHO, EU, LEGO, BHA, and FCDO.

Staff reporting to this post: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :

Human Resource Information System.

Work closely with HR Coordinator:

Assist in updating the Oracle HRIS system with setting up new starters, amending personal details, updating contract information, updating of line management and transfer of performance documents appropriately when needed.

Personnel records management and NEA Returns

Working closely with the Line Manager and ensure the employee data to the NEA and FKE is prepared on yearly basis and submitted, and the certificate of compliance is generated and filed.

Record Management:

Working Closely with Senior HR& Administration Coordinator in ensuring:

Creation of new physical personnel files for all new joiners at least 3 days to the date of joining.
Creation of new e-personnel files for all new joiners at least 3 days to the date of joining
Indexing of all physical and e-files as per the existing system. Updating the indexes twice per month to include new joiners and leavers
Support with all audits are supported-External, Internal and Statutory.
Ensures that all personal files and administrative records are complete and kept up to date according to the HR FILE AUDIT checklist.
Auditing all personnel files is done on a quarterly basis. Ensuring checklist in physical personnel files is true reflection of what is in e-files.
Completing the current e-file audit project ending 31st December 2024.
All documents channelled to the HR department are filed in respective folders/files at least 6 hours after receipt.
Statutory compliance records NEA, SHIF, NSSF and KRA are updated in a timely manner
Prepare documents for signing by the Country Director, Finance and HR departments as well.
Ensure all the old personnel files are transferred to the warehouse and stored well,
Ensuring new staff sign the confidentiality forms during the signing of policies and file.

HR Communications and Infographics

Working closely with Senior HR &Administration Coordinator in ensuring:

Monthly HR metrics and reports are accurate and a true reflection of content in HR Oracle system.
Payroll communications are designed and shared with staffs in time.
Learning Management System (LMS) communications to all staff are shared on monthly basis.
Timely management and updating of the Learning Management System (LMS).
Timely updating of HR Trackers-Recruitment, RnR tracker, revolving and contract trackers (both offline and online database) and staff list as well.

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

Degree level qualification in Business Administration – HR minor, Human Resources management or Psychology.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

At least 2 years’ experience in working with HRIS systems, Data management or other IT platforms.
A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a busy Human Resources department.
Member of IHRM
Proficiency in Power BI and other relevant applications essential for HR Communications and Infographics.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power BI is a must.
Competency in HR software (Oracle) and digital tools
Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative style and approach, and ability to work effectively across cultures.
Excellent communication skills
Teamwork skills
Experience of working under high pressure, fast-paced environments and able to deal with ambiguity and change in those contexts
Ability to plan and organize a substantial workload that includes complex, diverse tasks
Quality orientation and attention to detail.
A commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.

Desirable:

INGO experience preferred.

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November 5, 2024
Advocacy and Campaigns Officer

ROLE PURPOSE:

All Save the Children programming in Kenya aims to develop and demonstrate evidence-based, replicable breakthrough solutions to problems facing children. It is essential that good quality programme work and learning is then communicated to civil society, government actors, donors and other practitioners to advocate for better practices and policies for children.

Save the Children works with the Ministry of Health at National and County level through a health system strengthening approach. Through our advocacy work, we are ensuring that we are the voice for children especially in our programme areas that have some of the most deprived children in Kenya. Our approach to advocacy is based on the following key principles:

Evidence (research and policy): our advocacy work draws directly on our programmes and is informed by evidence and best practices generated by our Monitoring, Evaluation, and Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems and by our research. One example is the annual global report on mothers and children, the State of the World’s Mothers.
Influence (media and advocacy): Our advocacy work engages all media and aims to catalyse public opinion and influence decision makers to bring about change.
Outcry (mobilization): in partnership with civil society, children and community led initiatives, we mobilise children and communities to claim their rights and to monitor their implementation.

The Advocacy & Policy Officer will:

Coordinate all health and nutrition related policy, advocacy and programme learning work at county level in Mandera County as well as at National level with support from relevant technical specialists and the country office Head of Advocacy and Communications.

The post holders will work closely with County and Sub County Health Management Teams, with the scope of the role including development and implementation of a county advocacy plan focused around health and nutrition with a special focus on maternal and new-born health, identifying and participating in county level health and nutrition networks that Save the Children can be a part of to contribute to wider agenda for children’s health and survival; identifying targets and processes to use learning to influence policy formulation/policy change/policy implementation; developing a research agenda to advance learning and policy on issues affecting the health and nutrition of children and mothers; packaging information/research findings and developing appropriate communication channels for dissemination of information/research findings; project documentation and dissemination; capacity building, learning and knowledge management.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Programme Manager

Contract duration: 1 year, Contract to be extended subject to availability of funds and performance

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key staff engaging directly with this post: Programme Manager; Project Specialist; Project Coordinators; Project Officers; Head of Advocacy and Communications; Head of Health and Nutrition; Health Technical Specialist; Research Manager; MEAL officer; Head on MEAL.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Strategy development and implementation

The Advocacy Officer will be responsible for implementing strategic MNH advocacy, learning and policy support to the area office.
Engage in key budgetary cycle moments, law and policy reform initiatives related to MNH at the County.
Responsible for the development and delivery of an annual implementation work plan on MNH for the area office.
Support Climate Change and Child health/rights advocacy initiatives at the county level.
Support implementation of relevant, context specific strategies for effective child participation within the advocacy activities in collaboration with the field office teams and relevant staff at the country office.
Support the Health and Nutrition team in identifying policy and practice change, which would promote and protect the nutrition and health of children in Mandera.
Support and feed into advocacy efforts at the national level for policy change to allow CHPs to treat uncomplicated wasting & pneumonia under iCCM.
Support policy & implementation framework development for CHS bill & Disability bill.
Formulate key MNH advocacy messages and targets from lessons learned, assessments, research and evidence gained through project implementation.
In collaboration with other CSO’s, support budget advocacy for nutrition intervention to enhance resource allocation for child survival interventions at county level.

Advocacy and Communications

In liaison with Advocacy coordinator, mapping of key opportunities and events, organisation of Save the Children ‘moments’ and events.
Support dissemination of key policy and advocacy messages (for health and nutrition to influence county government, and partner’s position on MNH.
Lead in influencing county government, political processes and key decision-making structures on issues related to nutrition for mothers and children.
Conduct power mapping to identify and engage key influencers in the County for increased resource mobilization and allocation to child survival interventions.
Support the CHMT to revise and cost health, nutrition and emergency contingency plans in case of eventualities within the two counties, including through the use of household economy analysis (HEA) Baseline and Response Analysis information.
Contribute to the development and dissemination of policy briefs/IEC fact sheets and county profiles to get nutrition on to the policy agenda at the county levels.
Support in county level monitoring and evaluation of advocacy and policy related activities on MNH for the area office.
Advocate and create public awareness on fortified foods in the market, supplementation and dietary diversification through linkages with nutrition sensitive partners.

Building Partnerships

Identify local networks, coalitions and alliances to influence the policy and practice landscape on MNH.
Representing Save the Children at strategic forums, networking with strategic CSOs and other social movement processes that are relevant to Save the Children’s policy work nutrition platforms.
Support area offices to build partnerships with communities and programme beneficiaries in establishing accountability mechanisms, capacity building and knowledge management.
Support the capacity building of programme and field staff and key partners on advocacy through training, sharing best practices and supporting learning and knowledge management.

Programme Development & Management

Participate in Save the Children programme meetings and related sessions to draw out/or articulate advocacy messages in programmes.
Keep abreast of current research, national and donor policies and debates in Kenya, relevant to advocacy for nutrition.
Support programme managers to monitor and evaluate child survival communication and advocacy activities within budgets
Support in implementation and dissemination of any nutrition related research.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years’ experience in advocacy work, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of advocacy strategies. Experience working within Kenya Health systems is an added advantage.
Excellent understanding of Kenya’s budget cycle and moments.
An understanding of policy and legislative development processes at both national and county levels.
Knowledge of the devolution processes, and its impact on the health sector.
Good verbal communication skills for external representation
Experience of effective team work and outstanding inter-personal communication skills
Experience of coalition building and working with civil society actors to deliver change
Fluency in written and spoken English and comprehension of the local language dialects in the Mandera County and the resident communities is a MUST.
Good report writing and communication skills
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.
Willingness to work in remote locations with minimal infrastructure; limited social amenities and high-risk insecurity.
Understanding of the dynamics of the ASAL context is essential.
Commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values.

Desirable

An academic qualification with a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, law, Governance, International development , Community development or related field of study.
Experience and training on policy and advocacy.
Previous experience working in Mandera or ASAL regions of Northern Kenya
Good knowledge of the nutrition and health field, including the work of academic/research contacts, NGOs, UN agencies.
Good presentation and analytical skills.
Great negotiation and persuasion skills.
Proven ability to develop partnerships for driving a policy agenda.
Experience of policy research, having written and published policy reports and briefings and evaluating evidence of their impact.

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MEAL Officer

ROLE PURPOSE:

The MEAL Officer will be a part of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) team, supporting implementation of the overall MEAL system. They will assist MEAL team with activities, including data collection, database management and analysis, maintaining the Output Tracker (OT) and the Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT), assisting with planning field visits, post-distribution monitoring, assessments and evaluations, as well as providing general support in data entry and management. S/he will support the MEAL team and programme team to ensure learning and accountability systems are put in place and working effectively while maintaining high professional standards of all our Programmes.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Humanitarian MEAL Coordinator

Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Health & Nutrition and Child Poverty. In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save the Children combined the programmes of SC UK, SC Canada and SC Finland to create a single operation in Kenya. In February 2014, we completed a second transition, which saw us join forces with the British INGO, Merlin, and merge their health and nutrition programmes with our own. Save the Children now has an operational presence in Bungoma, Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Nairobi, Turkana and Wajir. We work through partners in many other parts of the country. We have a staff complement of around 300 members in hard-to-reach areas to make great breakthroughs to children and in communities they live.

Staff directly reporting to this post: MEAL Assistant/Data management Assistant

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Monitoring.

Ensure that projects have solid MEAL plans, Indicator Performance Tracking Tables and log frames and well updated in PRIME and Output trackers.
Take lead and work with the project leads to update the indicator tracking tables and provide necessary MEAL guidance regarding project performance. Supporting projects to development systems and processes for the implementation of M&E plans based on Save the Children best practice.
Take 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.
Support design and monitoring of quality benchmarks and take lead in monitoring project quality benchmarks to ensure that project quality standards are not compromised.
Manage information generated through MEAL activities, such as complaints and feedback databases, action tracker etc. Additionally support the utilization of the information gathered for program improvements
Support monitoring of field level activities with quality benchmarks and course correction action planning
Support and/or promote utilization of data generated through MEAL activities and events such as monitoring visits, baselines, assessments, reviews, real time evaluations etc.;by conducting regular and/or periodic trends analysis and producing short and precise internal reports in line with SCI requirements
Plan and conduct Routine Data Quality Assurance (RDQA) in collaboration with County staff for the reported data to ensure that data reported is validated, is accurate and consistent while providing feedback as necessary to program teams.
Contributing to programme updates for the response management and internal information sharing, on a regular basis.
Consolidate output tracker data and support Programme Managers with data collection processes needed for Humanitarian reporting like situational reports.
Undertake regular post distribution monitoring to ensure project performance, quality, timeliness and accuracy vis-à-vis logical framework approaches (LFAs), results frameworks, performance monitoring plans and emerging best practices.;
Ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter, Core Humanitarian Standards and Red Cross Code of Conduct.

Evaluation

Coordinate various assessments and surveys including recruitment and training of Research assistants, coordinating and supervision of collection and analysis of data.
Keeping track of project baselines, assessments, reviews, evaluations – tracking trends and recommendations, progressing their implementation where appropriate.
Support and participate in planning, implementation and follow-up of evaluations, for instance writing TORs, preparing literature review packs, planning evaluator itineraries, planning staff workshops, report review.
Providing support during internal/external reviews, evaluations, and lessons learned activities.

Accountability:

Maintain and update action tracker for the projects while ensuring that actions agreed upon from debrief meetings with program teams are actioned.
Support programming and field staff to ensure that projects are carried out with participation from all affected communities (including children) and that information is shared with affected communities.
Ensure strong accountability mechanisms are set up and monitored, that information is correctly shared with beneficiaries through the most appropriate mechanisms and that 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.

Learning:

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.
Work with programme staff to promote learning culture and ensure learning is shared across field offices responding to the drought situation by encouraging cross learning between and within sectoral teams, tracking trends and recommendations and progressing their implementation in the planning and project design where appropriate;

Child Safeguarding.

Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

Degree in Information Management /Social sciences/Statistics or its equivalent
Over three (3) years’ work experience managing MEAL in humanitarian programs.
Knowledge of Health & Nutrition, Food security & Livelihoods, WASH and Child protection in emergencies, programming.
Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
Positive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support participatory, innovative approaches to problem solving
Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with all children and their carers
Fluent in written and spoken English, Kiswahili. Local language will be an added advantage.
Good report writing skills
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.

DESIRABLE

Experience with working with local partners in project implementation.
Good understanding of MEAL concepts in humanitarian context within ASAL areas.
Previous experience of managing USAID/BHA, ECHO and other major projects.

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Communications and Media Officer Legal Researcher

Role Purpose:

The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) is a human rights organ of the AU with the mandate to promote and protect the rights and welfare of children in Africa. The Committee was established by the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU), by virtue of Article 32 of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (The African Children’s Charter) to monitor the implementation of the Charter.

To support the delivery of the mandate of the ACERWC, the ACERWC invites qualified and competent applicants to submit application for position of Communication and Media Officer to support the implementation of the communication and advocacy strategy as well as provide inputs into the design, management and implementation of the communication activities which are geared to influence the development agenda, promote public and media outreach and mobilise support for the programmes of the ACERWC.

In this regard, Save the Children International through a support of the Africa Children’s Charter Project (ACCP) is collaborating with the ACERWC to hire a qualified individual officer to assist the undertakings of the above-mentioned Working Group.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: The officer will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Executive Secretary of ACERWC.

Dimensions: The Communication and Media Officer to support the implementation of the communication and advocacy strategy as well as provide inputs into the design, management and implementation of the communication activities which are geared to influence the development agenda, promote public and media outreach and mobilise support for the programmes of the ACWERC Num

Digital Strategy Development:

Develop and execute comprehensive digital communication strategies aligned with the organization’s goals. Monitor and analyze digital trends and technologies to optimize digital communication efforts.

Content Creation and Management:

Create, curate, and manage engaging content for digital platforms, including social media, websites, and email campaigns. Ensure content is aligned with the organization’s brand and messaging guidelines.

Social Media Management:

Oversee social media accounts, including content scheduling, audience engagement, and performance analysis. Develop strategies to grow social media presence and improve interaction with target audiences.

Website Management:

Maintain and update the organization’s website, ensuring content is current, relevant, and engaging. Work with web developers to troubleshoot issues and enhance website functionality.

Publications and Documentation:

Design and production of newsletters, brochures, reports, and other communication products. Coordinate the production and dissemination of the organization’s annual report. Maintain a photo and video library to document the organization’s work and impact.

Media Relations:

Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers. Draft and distribute press releases, media advisories, and other press materials. Coordinate press conferences, interviews, and media briefings. Monitor media coverage and ensure timely response to media inquiries.

Multicultural and Multinational Engagement:

Work effectively in a multicultural and multi-ethnic office environment. Develop content and communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences.

Reporting and Analytics:

Generate regular reports on digital communication activities and performance metrics. Use data insights to refine strategies and improve results.

Collaboration:

Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure cohesive communication strategies. Coordinate with external partners and vendors as necessary.
Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Executive Secretary

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

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

Qualifications

Education:

At least a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum of five years of experience in digital communications and digital marketing.

Experience:

Experience working with international organizations will be advantage.
Experience in a multicultural and multi-ethnic office environment.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in content creation and editing tools including Canva, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Handle videography and photography tasks as needed.

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MEAL Assistant-Turkana

ROLE PURPOSE:

Under the general guidance and direction of the Research and MEAL Specialist; the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant will work as part of the county M&E team responsible for program quality assurance, accountability, documentation and learning. S/he will be involved in day to day implementation of the M & E system sub-county level including data collection, collation, entry, analysis and use for decision-making. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: MEAL Officer

Staff reporting to this post: None

Budget Responsibilities: None

Country Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save the Children combined the programmes of SC UK, SC Canada and SC Finland to create a single operation in Kenya. In Feb 2014, we completed a second transition, which saw us join forces with the British INGO, Merlin, and merge their health and nutrition programmes with our own. Save the Children now has an operational presence in Bungoma, Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Turkana and Wajir and we work through partners in many other parts of the country. In 2016, Save the Children established a new project office in Madagascar whose operations are managed by the Kenya CO. In total, we employ around 250 staff in both countries and had an operating annual budget in 2019 of approximately US$13.5million. Save the Children is currently a member of NAWIRI consortium (Kenya Development Food Security Activity: Program for Resilient Systems) which is led by Mercy Corps and is being implemented in Turkana and Samburu counties.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage information generated through MEAL activities, such as complaints databases, action tracker.
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.
Ensure that the agreed action plans are followed in timely manner by program team and that the feedback loop is closed.
Share all information (monitoring reports, CFM databases, preliminary verification reports, case studies etc.) with the support of Research and MEAL Specialist.
Share MEAL findings & CFM issues in each monthly meeting
Support in roll-out of USAID Nawiri monitoring and evaluation strategy and tools at the Sub County level
Collect program routine monitoring data and follow-up with the program team on data collection and reporting.
Support roll-out and supervision of data collection through Annual Surveys, Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) and Quality Inquiry Surveys.
Timely entry of monitoring data into mobile and computer-based data collection systems and working with MIS officers to resolve data quality issues observed.
Entry of IPTT data on PRIME.
Support Monitoring and Evaluation activities to ensure that program-based monitoring activities are being performed according to schedule.
Support in conducting Quarterly data review meetings and Routine Data quality Assurance.
Support and collaborate with the M&E Officer to provide timely reports and data summaries.
Assist to maintaining a clear and transparent filing system at the Sub County level office.
Support the process of testing and adopting relevant technologies for improving the efficiency of the program’s MEL function at the Sub-county level.
Strengthen Sub-County government M&E and Data Use Platforms including Review Meeting, Data Quality Assurance, Mentoring and Supportive Supervision.
Other duties as assigned from time to time by supervisor

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:

Must hold at least a diploma in Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, or Population Studies, or relevant field (with coursework in M&E, research and evaluation methodologies, statistical analysis or organizational development) or similar field of study. Undergraduate in similar faculty is an added advantage.
At least 1-2 years of program monitoring and evaluation experience ( Entry Level Fresh Graduate)
Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation from UoN, AMREF or KIM will be an added advantage
Proven experience of undertaking evaluations/research with outstanding skills in qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis using relevant software such as STATA or SPSS and ATLAS.ti
Good communication skills in English and Kiswahili. Local language (Turkana or Samburu) preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Essential

Minimum of 3 years of experience working in INGO’s and or UN Agencies in developmental or in humanitarian programmes, with 2+ years in field postings, and 2+ years working for an international agency on monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
Experience working with USAID funded project and familiarity with USAID/FFP M&E guidance and requirement is an added advantage
Experience of, and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning/participating in evaluations
Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
Technical expertise in various data analysis software and proven experience using mobile technology for data collection with experience of electronic data collection using tablets or other devices.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and experience with statistical/graphical software or spatial software.
Proven experience with current technologies, such as web-based data management and analysis tools, digital data collection, mapping, Google applications, data visualization, interactive dashboards, etc
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working in multicultural, multi -location, values driven teams.

Desirable

Experience working in arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) settings preferred.
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Experience working with complex/large USAID funded project and familiarity with USAID/FFP M&E guidance and requirement is an added advantage
Experience of managing private and international donor funded projects
Experience of training and capacity building
Some experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.

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