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  • Finance Manager Medical Supply Chain Strengthening Specialists (Turkana) Medical Supply Chain Strengthening Specialists (Samburu)

    Finance Manager Medical Supply Chain Strengthening Specialists (Turkana) Medical Supply Chain Strengthening Specialists (Samburu)

    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY 
     Budgeting & Reporting 

    Act as the key strategic Finance Business Partner to the Director of Finance and Program  
     Implementation team to support key decision making.  
    Ownership of the master budget process at Country Office and Field levels – ensuring proactive decision making, the efficient and effective allocation of resources, and financial sustainability (zero gap)  
    Provide financial expertise to the donor budget proposal process to ensure proposals are: high quality; reflect the needs on the ground; include the necessary shared costs  
    Working with the program implementation team to phase and realign budgets  
    Providing high quality weekly and monthly financial BvA reports 
    Mitigate the risk of donor disallowances by ensuring that awards are proactively managed and closed out effectively from a financial perspective  
    Ensure budget holders understand their responsibilities (e.g., through training and capacity building). 
    Identify and effectively manage all key risks, especially financial, related to delivering the Country  

     Office program 

    Provide value added ad hoc financial analysis to budget holders to inform decision making 

     Partnership Development and Management  

    Undertaking capacity assessment of partners’ organisation in order to identify capacity gaps and areas of support that the partners will require for effective implementation of the programme financial management requirements.  
    Undertake regular support visits to the partners organizations to discuss financial and operational issues/progress and identify ways in which SCI can provide the needed support. 
    Support the development of partners’ project budgets, work plan, cash transfer plans and procurement plans.  
    Support partners external audit exercise and follow up to ensure that the auditors’ recommendations are followed up and implemented.  
    Monitor and follow up the implementation of the agreed work plan and budget to ensure that the programme objectives are being realized in accordance to the programme and partnership agreement and take the necessary actions for any identified deviations. 

     Field Operations Finance  

    Ensuring best in class financial management at field office level – including leadership in respect to recruitment and succession planning; capacity building; implementing efficient & effective processes and accounting systems; improving and ensuring compliance with internal controls. This should include regular visits to the field locations. 

     Staff Leadership, Mentorship, and Development 

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

    Performance Management : 

    Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measurable objectives; ongoing feedback; periodic reviews; and fair and unbiased evaluations; 
    Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities; 
    Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance; 
    Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ work plans 
    Any other duties assigned by the Line Manager. 

     QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

    BA Degree in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration, or other relevant discipline. 
    Master’s degree in finance and accounting, Business Administration, or other relevant discipline preferred. 
    Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACMA, ACA, ACCA) required. 
    Minimum of 8+ years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, of which three to five years at senior management level within a finance department 
    Strategic mindset with the ability to lead, inspire and achieve results in a challenging context  
    Strong team player 
    Excellent inter-personal skills and able to communicate with diverse set of stakeholders 
    Strong analytical, decision making and strategic planning skills with the ability articulate complex information in an easy to understand manner 
    Solutions focused with ability to identify weaknesses and drive continuous improvement 
    Ability to prioritise, plan ahead, and manage a complex and diverse workload with tight deadlines 
    Ability to coach, mentor, delegate appropriately and provide developmental guidance to supervised staff. 
    Self starter who is willing to go the extra mile to get the job done 
    Excellent understanding of business and financial planning including strategic modelling.  
    Excellent understanding of budgeting and budget management.  
    Excellent understanding of financial systems and procedures.  
    Excellent understanding of computerised accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word 
    A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment.  
    Understanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and a commitment to its objectives and values. 
    Written and verbal fluency in English 

     Desirable 

    7 years within the NGO / charities sector 
    Experience of working in an emergency context. 
    Understanding of major donor compliance regulations (USAID, Dfid, ECHO, UN, etc) 

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  • Advocacy & Campaigns Officer

    Advocacy & 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 providing strategic MNH advocacy, learning and policy support to the area office and ensure there is a coherent process linking the county and national level advocacy efforts besides leading budget advocacy work generally
    Maintain an in-depth understanding of key budgetary cycle moments, law and policy reform initiatives at the County.
    Ensures that all advocacy messages and documents are evidence-based and of high quality.
    In close collaboration with health and nutrition teams, the advocacy and policy coordinator, the Head of Advocacy and Communications, develop and implement a county MNH advocacy strategy that seeks to draw synergies between and integrate MNH with other sectors. Responsible for the delivery of an annual implementation work plan. 
    Develop and implement 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 Health and Nutrition team in identifying policy and practice change, which would promote and protect the nutrition and health of children.
    Advocacy at National level for policy change to allow CHVs to treat uncomplicated wasting integrated in iCCM.
    Advocacy at National level for CHVs pneumonia treatment 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.
    Support budget advocacy for nutrition intervention and budget tracking to improve revenue generation and resource allocation for child survival interventions at county level in collaboration with other CSOs.

    Advocacy and Communications

    In liaison with Advocacy coordinator, lead the county level monitoring and evaluation of advocacy-related objectives, mapping of key opportunities and events, organisation of Save the Children ‘moments’ and events. 
    Linking to international process and in collaboration with field office staff and technical specialists oversee the development of advocacy materials – including policy briefs, position papers, press releases, Questions and answers and opinion pieces for county and national advocacy. 
    Formulate, consolidate and support key policy and advocacy messages (including direct communication and advocacy) for health and nutrition generated from programme managers/Technical Specialists to influence county and national government, donors and other implementing actors.
    Develop good knowledge of county government structure, political processes and key decision-making structures and how to influence them 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
    Undertake a range of lobbying, communications and other activities to inform and persuade policy makers, including donors and politicians, of the value of Save the Children’s policy recommendations for improving child survival interventions.
    Lead the production and/or 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.
    Build systems for research, analysis and documentation that underpin evidence based advocacy and influencing at county level. This will include undertaking audience research and knowledge services mapping to inform communication and advocacy work.
    Advocate and create public awareness on fortified foods in the market, supplementation and dietary diversification through linkages with nutrition sensitive partners. Use database of trained workforce in the county to highlight gaps and lobby for sufficient resources to address these as well as for the transfer of skills between sub-counties in response to emerging needs

    Building Partnerships 

    Identify local networks and coalitions and develop sustained partnerships/ alliances that are critical in the dissemination and/or application of research findings and/or learning to influence the policy and practice landscape. This includes 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 including Kenya health and nutrition platforms.  It also includes identifying and helping to nurture nutrition and health ‘champions’ to support our advocacy agenda.
    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 

    Liaise with relevant Technical Specialists and programme staff to ensure that advocacy approaches are integrated within and contribute to the achievement of project results and objectives and that sufficient funds are budgeted for implementation. 
    Participate in Save the Children programme meetings and related sessions to draw out research-based advocacy messages in programmes.  Keep abreast of current research, national and donor policies and debates in Kenya, relevant to advocacy for nutrition. 
    In collaboration with programme managers, monitor and evaluate child survival communication and advocacy activities within budgets, ensuring that indicators and methods are in place to allow evaluation of the achievements and develop regular reports on progress. Post holders will also contribute heavily to the design, development, 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.
    Superior written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex arguments into accessible English for a non-specialist audience, and the ability to write articles that would be published in the mainstream press.
    Knowledge of the devolution processes, and its impact on the health sector. 
    Excellent verbal communication skills, appropriate for high-level external representation (for example lobbying county governors, ministers, MCAs)
    Experience of developing advocacy strategies, knowledge and understanding of a range of advocacy techniques
    Experience of effective team work and outstanding inter-personal communication skills
    Experience of coalition building and working with civil society actors to deliver change
    Excellent understanding of Sustainable Development Goals, Vision 2030, policy and legal provisions in support of child survival.
    Fluency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili
    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. 
    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.
    Experience of policy research, having written and published policy reports and briefings and evaluating evidence of their impact.

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  • WASH Officer Monitoring Evaluation Accountability & Learning Officer

    WASH Officer Monitoring Evaluation Accountability & Learning Officer

    ROLE PURPOSE: 
    Be responsible for the design, implementation, follow up and evaluation of WASH and infrastructure construction and rehabilitation in communities targeted by Save the Children in the region of Garissa/Wajir – KENYA Country Office. The post is specifically oriented towards the WASH emergency response in the context of the crisis HoA Drought Response, and special attention will be made ​​on the integration of the WASH sector in other core sector of Save The Children such as nutrition, food security, health, education and child protection.
    SCOPE OF ROLE:
    Reports to: WASH Manager
    Staff reporting to this post: NA 
    Budget Responsibilities: Reviewing WASH budget lines
    Role Dimensions: Water supply, storage and Sanitation, Construction, Hydraulics, Capacity Building.
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : 
    Need Assessment 

    Be responsible for technical part of WASH needs assessments and participate in the selection of target communities and WASH facilities to be rehabilitated and / or build in the project, through technical feasibility studies, household level questionnaires, focal group discussions, visits to facilities and sites, and interview with key members of the community.

    Program design and implémentation :

    Be responsible/ support for the design, establishment of work specifications and quotation, follow-up and evaluation of activities related to the construction of WASH infrastructures in public institutions and communities, such as:

    Construction or rehabilitation of community water supply systems facilities 
    Construction or rehabilitation of drinking water infrastructures (hand dug well wells, boreholes, pipe network, reservoir, drinking water treatment device). 
    Technical training of community volunteers, members of WASH committees, governmental staff 
    Hygiene promotion for community including leading in distribution of WASH NFI

    Planning, organization and follow up of the community mobilization in target communities on issues related to of construction, operation and maintenance of WASH facilities.
    Be responsible to establish the technical aspect of the internal purchase order and tender documents for construction and rehabilitation of WASH facilities.
    Be responsible for the quality control of materials WASH procured by Save the Children and its subcontractors.
    Site management: general supervision of contractors and save the children staff under his management, ensuring the safety of construction sites and community participation.
    Validate the progress and quality of work of the contractors, and make the connection with the administration and supply chain to ensure their payments are done on time.
    Design, implementation and organization of training for construction of small WASH facilities at household level (hand washing device, sand filters …).
    Follow up logistics / budget management / site supervision in case of direct intervention of Save the Children for small scale works (rehabilitation of water points or latrines etc …)
    Follow-up of activities of local partners of Save the Children (such as local NGOs or governmental agencies) in the field of WASH facilities construction, and participate in their capacity building.

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning:

    Verify that WASH infrastructure construction and rehabilitation works done by partners and contractor are carried out according to quality standards established by Save the Children through quality checklists 
    Plan and be responsible for the weekly reporting of data in order to follow up the standard project and strategic indicators (number of beneficiaries, number and type of activities completed…)

    Reporting:

    Writing weekly report to line manager, and verbal reports whenever necessary.

    Integration, coordinations et traversal aspects:

    Ensure that all WASH activities are integrated with hygiene promotion and community participation component, to ensure sustainability of the infrastructure built. 
    Coordinate WASH and construction activities with other sectors of Save the Children, in order to integrate activities in the same geographical area and for the same beneficiaries.
    Coordinate WASH activities with other local actors (governmental and non-governmental).
    Ensure the integration of gender, child protection, HIV, environment and other crosscutting issues to the design, implementation and development of WASH activities, and ensure that activities take into account the needs of specific groups and individuals, especially children, the elderly and disabled.

    SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (Our Values in Practice)
    Accountability:

    Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling SCI’s values.
    Holds the 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, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
    Widely shares their personal vision for SCI, 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.
    Commitment to Save the Children Values.

    QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Required:

    Professional experience of 4 years minimum, including 2 years in the field of WASH infrastructure construction in humanitarian or development context.

    Essential:

    Solid and progressive management experience working in an emergency response contexts or fragile states
    At least a degree in Civil, Water and  Sanitation Engineering, Public Health Engineering
    Registration with the Engineering Board of Kenya is essential
    Previous experience in managing integrated Health and WASH activities in a public health programme
    Previous experience of project management, implementing integrated Health and WASH projects within agreed timescales and budget limitations
    Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability in an emergency integrated Health and WASH context
    Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation
    Some experience of representation and ability to represent Save the Children effectively in external forums. Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children’s mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
    Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
    Excellent communication skills
    Strong influencing skills
    Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
    A high level of written and spoken English
    The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
    Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of Save the Children’s mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
    Ability to speak and communicate in English/Kiswahili
    Ng’aturkana language is added advantage.

    Desirable:

    Previous experience in working with an Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)
    Previous experience in addressing small water supply system issues
    Knowledge of Save the Children systems and ways of working. 
    Experience with working with subcontractors
    Direct experience in the geographical area of intervention of Save the Children.

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  • WASH Advisor

    WASH Advisor

    ROLE PURPOSE
    The primary objective of the WASH Advisor will be to provide overall technical support to all projects and programmes related to WASH in Kenya and Madagascar, in both emergencies and development contexts with major focus on USAID BHA related responses.
    The Role functions include leading in developing WASH programmatic strategy, programmatic design, leading in sectoral assessments and supporting implementation of quality programmes in both response, early recovery and resilience. This work also encompasses support in fundraising, master budgeting, internal and external coordination, and capacity development of both WASH co-ordinators, officers and other teams in addition to support to both National and County Government actors, consortia and other partners in the area of WASH.
    The Advisor will play a pivotal role in providing adequate technical support supervision and monitoring to the field operations teams to ensure technical quality throughout the project implementation cycle.
    He/she will work with other members of Programme Development and Quality and Impact(PDQ-I) and Operations teams  to promote and disseminate good practices and lessons learned in technical aspects in projects, especially BHA projects. The Advisor will also support field teams in County/ies level advocacy on WASH. 
    In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
    Technical Delivery:

    Provide technical and thought leadership for the WASH team and support in developing and review of engineering designs, hygiene promotion programmes, standard technical guidelines and proactively promote high quality WASH technical approaches within country programmes.
    Working closely with Programme Development Team to support fundraising for the WASH sector, including development of high-quality concept notes and proposals, and engagement with donors’ technical Advisers, targeting institution donors like BHA, private sector, among others. 
    Lead on WASH technical assessments and standard surveys both internally and externally, in coordination with other SC thematic areas and/or other external agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments and surveys include a specific analysis of children’s needs.
    Strengthen coordination and integration between, Health and Nutrition, Education and CP FSL, Shelter /Infra programmes and develop ideas for integration of hygiene promotion activities with health and nutrition interventions including adopting learning from previous WASH responses/hygiene promotion activities.
    Participate in technical project review meetings with field teams (Senior Program/Project Managers) of other sectors and consortium partners and internally share progress and corrective actions aimed at improving project and sector outcomes.
    Working with the PDQ Director, Operations, and other technical specialists, develop WASH sector response plans and master budgets and contribute to Save the Children’s overall response strategy.
    Review donor reports from the implementing teams, ensuring they are compliant with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements. 
    Identify WASH programme supplies needs and coordinate with the Supply Chain Team and provide technical input to during procument process. Provide technical input to WASH construction and tender procurement.
    Provide technical support to save the children teams in designing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating WASH project activities that are integrated into other sectors. Ensure technical quality of programs and support team to analyse monitoring data to improve program design and implementation. 
    Support evidence-based learning for programme development, innovation, improvement and advocacy, ensuring that lessons learned are properly documented, effectively disseminated and, incorporated into wider design and implementation of SCI’s work pro-actively discussing opportunities for innovation and integration within programme design opportunities including engaging with climate change, Gender especially SRH, Disabilities and Inclusion links.
    Working closely with the MEAL team to put in place accountability activities in WASH thematic area, ensuring that feedback from all relevant stakeholders is considered in WASH programme design. Competency in using relevant software for technical drawings as part of the requirements – this has been a pain point.

    Capacity Building:

    Identify learning and training needs and develop/identify opportunities for Save the Children staff and partners.
    Oversee development of technical training material that will improve aspects of WASH work within Save the Children, at country level and lead on delivery of capacity-building objectives.

    Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:

    Ensure that Save the Children’s work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and take a leadership role within Interagency Coordination forums, such as the WASH cluster, ensuring the specific needs of children are being addressed. Take the lead in technical working groups at national or sub-national level where needed.
    Take steps to document lessons learned, from WASH programmes, for wider dissemination.
    In collaboration Head of Advocacy, promote WASH advocacy activities that target decision-makers at all levels, to tackle WASH issues at national and county level.
    In collaboration with SC WASH colleagues, feed in learning, experiences and evidence to relevant global advocacy objectives.
    Identify opportunities and material to contribute to WASH communications and media work, acting as a spokesperson when required.

    General:

    Demonstrate leadership in relation to Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
    Ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter.

    Contract Duration: 12 months 
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Essential

    Education to Degree level in Public Health, Water Engineering/ Civil Engineering, or a related subject, 
    Post graduate training in these areas will be desirable 
    Demonstrable, Solid experience in similar WASH programme work, with national level experience in addition to in emergency context is required.
    Recommended minimum of six years of relevant technical experience including two years at senior level
    Proven skills and experience in undertaking assessments and designing/writing quality technical proposals.
    Prior experience of working in an emergency response, and managing a WASH team at national level
    Previous experience of USAID WASH programme design, programme coordination, WASH donor engagement. 
    Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
    Specific experience of designing and managing BHA projects.
    Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff in WASH technical skills
    Experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.
    Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors
    Excellent communication skills including the ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports and a high level of written and spoken English. 
    Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy
    Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the SC  mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support.

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  • Research and MEAL Specialist

    Research and MEAL Specialist

    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

    Program Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
    Together with the consortium M&E working group, lead in the design, implementation and review of the project MEAL framework.
    Lead the MEAL and information team to support field Programme activities.
    Ensure that quality data is collected and that data quality audits are conducted on a routine basis to identify any challenges with data.
    Review and sign off on all data that is generated by the project before it is shared within consortium and externally with partners/stakeholders and take responsibility for any data issues.
    Take lead together with the consortium partners M&E working group in the design and implementation of all research studies, and assessments as well as evaluations.
    Lead in the dissemination of programme findings and lessons learned through the production of high quality materials and their effective dissemination to key stakeholders.
    Participate in the design of the Collaborate, Learn and Adapt (CLA) methodology of the programme implementation to ensure NAWIRI interventions are working to address persistent acute malnutrition.
    Ensure that all data generated by the project is timely, of a good quality and that it is used for program decision making
     Knowledge management and Learning
    The MEAL specialist will closely work with field technical advisors in the development of implementation learning strategy, including design and development of data collection tools.
    Responsible for coordinating learning activities during the project implementation
    Take lead in ensuring that learning becomes a core business of the project and that staff are regularly participating in learning and reflection- Institute a learning culture
    Ensure that the project has a learning calendar that is adhered to and that all program staff do contribute to learning and adaptation.
    Support the PDQ team in the establishment and operation of a system that will enable SCI staff to access a centralized data and information and ensure the setting up and maintenance of a resource library
    Develop knowledge management system that facilitates the capturing, storage, dissemination and use of key learning emanating from various internal and external sources. 
    Communicate program learning (through document sharing, presentations, etc.) internally to provide guidance and technical input on strategic direction and program design, and externally with key stakeholders (NGOs, government partners, working groups, etc.).
    Coordinate with sectors’ technical coordinators and program staff to ensure that lessons learned are properly documented and are incorporated into program implementation.
    Lead and foster learning based on best practices, lessons and feedback captured from program participants (adults and children) to influence and guide the design and implementation of our programs and regularly produce and report on best practices and case studies.
    Accountability, Reporting and Child safeguarding
    Regularly review and monitor child safeguarding issues. Take corrective action in modifying programme activities and/or report incidents.
    Ensure that accountability to beneficiaries becomes a core element and success indicator for all NAWIRI program activities and engage beneficiaries and stakeholders in evaluations and research activities.
    Ensure participation of beneficiaries and children in monitoring and evaluating of the projects. This includes introduction of context specific and functioning accountability systems.
    Develop a robust system for capturing and reporting against accountability-related indicators and conduct regular trend analysis of complaints and feedback for learning and improvement.
    Design and implement appropriate feedback mechanisms that are contextual, effective, accessible and safe for beneficiaries and that ensure that feedback is recorded, reviewed and acted upon.
    Development and regular sharing of project MEAL monthly reports and complaint/feedback databases with project staff for action and with Head of MEAL for consolidation and sharing with SMT.
     External Representation and Partnerships Management
    Represent Save the Children in the consortium M&E working group and other MEAL technical forums and initiatives regarding Research, monitoring and evaluation, accountability, and learning
    Lead and manage the NAWIRI project relationship with research institutions and consultants hired to conduct external evaluations
    Ensure close working relationships and regular communication on MEAL issues with project partners at all levels (sub counties, counties and national), including with government and other organizations working in the project areas, to ensure efficient and effective project implementation;
    Take the initiative in documenting lessons learnt, best practice and case studies to shape in-country MEAL strategies and evidence-based program approaches, and contribute to broader MEAL-focused learning.
    Pro-actively identify MEAL opportunities, case studies and research opportunities, which link with wider organizational and programmatic strategic objectives, and turn these into action.
    Contribute to identify the capacity of present and potential partners in quality programming and ensure that MEAL support is provided.

     Capacity building and MEAL staff management:

    Ensure the recruitment and training of NAWIRI MEAL officers as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities.
    Develop learning needs assessment, professional development, and capacity-building plans for both NAWIRI SC and partner staff
    Manage the performance of supervisees and provide feedback through: effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations; coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities; recognition and rewards for outstanding performance; documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ work plans 
    Support and build the technical capacity of and equip the MEAL and other project team with relevant data collection, management, and analysis tools and skills using the state-of-the-art software (STATA and/or SPSS, ATLAS.ti) to ensure quality and timely analysis of program and MEAL data to inform timely decision-making for learning and quality programming

     Other

    Participate actively in NAWIRI programme meetings, planning and review activities.

     QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Essential

    Bachelor degree in Population studies, Public health, Social sciences and a master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, or other discipline relevant to the job.
    At least 5 years of experience working in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Accountability and Learning including a senior management position in an INGO setting , preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, child protection, child rights governance, child poverty, health and nutrition. USAID RFSA programming experience is an added advantage.
    Proven experience of undertaking evaluations/research or leading evaluation/research teams, with outstanding skills in qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis using relevant software such as STATA or SPSS, and ATLAS.ti (to be assessed) and data management Software such Commcare
    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
    Understanding and experience in child rights programming.
    Understanding of Save the Children’s vision and mission and commitment to its objectives and values
    Written and verbal fluency in English

     Desirable

    Strong commitment to capacity building of county staff and partners with willingness to adopt participatory and consultative approaches.
    Experience working in arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) settings preferred.
    Strong writing skills, including experience in writing, capacity statements and position papers.
    Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
    Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets.
    Experience solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in.
    Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
    Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.

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  • Global New Business Development (NBD) Lead for Private Partnerships

    Global New Business Development (NBD) Lead for Private Partnerships

    Role Purpose:
    Save the Children has agreed a new ambitious Global Partnerships & Philanthropy (P&P) strategy for 2022-24, with an annual target of $500M USD and partnerships with companies, foundations and philanthropists have been identified as increasingly crucial and strategic across the whole organisation to reach this ambition.
    The 2 primary objectives of the role are to:

    Support Save the Children Members of key priority markets in the identification and engagement of existing and new donors, aligned with our strategic global programmatic goals and with a propensity for significant investment (+$3m)

    To achieve this, the role will:

    Work closely with the Global Business Core Alliance to identify and prioritize opportunities that will deliver the greatest impact and investment
    Contribute to the development of a global pipeline of multi-country opportunities
    Primary focus on opportunities with the potential to deliver significant investment (+$3m)
    Establish, lead, and/or contribute to proposition development/pitch teams on priority opportunities
    Provide strategic support and technical guidance to the Save the Children Members where the greatest opportunities are identified

    While the role will primarily prioritise and focus on engaging with companies, opportunities with foundations and philanthropists might also arise and are in scope.
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Technical

    A proven track record in leading and securing complex, international corporate partnerships within an international development organisation or similar
    Experienced in managing an opportunity/sales pipeline delivering successful outcomes
    Demonstrable experience of winning partnerships with companies of $1M and above
    A demonstrable and sophisticated understanding of the complexities of international development programming partnerships and associated challenges and solutions
    Strategic thinker – able to influence and bring others on a journey to inspire and deliver new partnerships
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include face-to-face and on the phone, effective proposal writing and correspondence to internal and external audiences
    Confident networking with, and influencing, senior people both internally and externally in order to achieve pre-defined outcomes
    Ability to think creatively and to develop tailor made proposals to meet corporate and Save the Children objectives
    Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload in a pressured and complex environment

    Personal

    A strong commercial understanding
    A highly proactive approach to researching and initiating new business opportunities
    Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to persuade, motivate, network and negotiate effectively both internally and externally
    Proactive about self-development, using feedback and insight to improve performance
    Sees beyond immediate sphere of influence and is aligned to Save the Children’s overall objectives
    Acts without guidance on a frequent basis, limited oversight required
    An established leader with personal gravitas and ability to work with senior executives.
    A proven team player. Someone who is open and who is able and willing to deliver beyond his or her personal brief.

    Additional Information:

    High fluency in written and spoken English is essential and second language of Member country ideally.
    A willingness to travel up to approximately 20% of work time as and when required (COVID-19 permitting).
    A willingness and ability to work outside of standard workhours to accommodate working across time zones.
    Demonstrable experience of securing large gifts ($1M and above) from foundations and philanthropists will be considered as an additional asset

    Apply via :

    kenya.savethechildren.net

  • Operations Director

    Operations Director

    ROLE PURPOSE:

    As a member of the Save the Children country office Senior Management Team, the Director of Program Implementation shares in the overall responsibility for the strategic direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Director of Program Implementation in his/her capacity is responsible for the implementation of all programming in country including the emergency preparedness and response (including Anticipatory action), Supply chain management, Awards management, safety, and security& Fraud prevention for the Country Office in Kenya and Madagascar. This role includes the operational management of the field offices and other satellite offices in the country office. In the event of a major humanitarian Response, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

    COPE OF ROLE:

    Reports to: Country Director Staff directly reporting to this post: 11 (5 Programme Manager, 2 Team Leads, Humanitarian Manager, Operations Manager, Head of Supply Chain and Operations Coordinator). Budget Responsibilities: USD 30 million Country Dimensions: 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 USAID, ECHO, EU, LEGO, BHA, and FCDO.

    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
     Roles and Responsibilities
     As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to: 

    Leadership of the Kenya and Madagascar Country Office.
    Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our members and donors.
    Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to program needs. 
    Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: host government authorities, donors, partner agencies including major institutional donors, and local and international NGOs.
     Ensure that the required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies, working closely with the Regional Office.
     Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors.
    Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to program needs.
    Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: host government authorities, donors, partner agencies including major institutional donors, and local and international NGOs.
    Ensure that the required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies, working closely with the Programme Development and Quality Team.

    Oversight and Management of Program Implementations .
    Oversight and Management of Program Operations

     Responsible for overall coordination of program implementation and delegated responsibility for field delivery of high quality programming in line with Save the Children standards and the objectives of the country strategy.

     In close coordination with the Director of Program Development and Quality and Director of Finance, participate in program proposal process and ensure that all programs progress in accordance with grant agreements, are completed within time and on budget. 

    Working with Director of Program Development and Quality, participate in conceptualizing and designing cost effective, innovative and high-quality programs to serve difficult to reach children.
    Serve as overall budget holder for most programming; manage and support budget holders for individual projects and awards and ensure project expenditure is in line with work plans and commitments to donors and members.
    Ensure programs are implemented in ways responsive to the communities, and children in line with Save the Children principles, values and strategic plan and following Save the Children compliance procedures. This includes working with government and national NGO-partners to strengthen national capacity.
    Ensure, with Head of Awards and his/her team, the preparation of timely and high quality progress reports, program reports, and donor reports.
    Coordinate overall funding process from both donors and Save the Children Members. This including: developing funding strategies, participating in the development of award proposals, and identifying strategic leads and concepts.
    Oversee all sub-offices through the Heads of Programme Implementation.
    Ensuring in implementing Programme Operations Best Practices.

    Emergency Response Management

    Support the Humanitarian manager to strengthen the organisational readiness to respond to emergencies in line with global SCI emergency goal and benchmarks.
    Support Area representative ensure that each area has an up-to-date, context-based and achievable Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP), as well as that Nairobi has a specific EPP for SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS ROLE PROFILE 3 its support role to the field offices. Those plans must contribute to the area plans and the other country programme plans and where possible draw on SC member input and resources. 
    With support from the Humanitarian manager and under the leadership of the Country Director, mount appropriate and timely responses at scale to all emergencies consistent with established benchmarks, plans and organizational policies, and in close cooperation with incoming surge teams. 
    Working with Area Representatives and the Humanity manager, ensure that all area staff across all work sectors are familiar with, adhere to and implement the procedures and processes detailed in the Rules and Principles for emergency response.

    Supply Chain, Inventory and Procurement 

    With support from Head of Supply Chain, ensure that the country office supply chain capacity and systems meet the Minimum Operating Standards and are able to satisfy the programming requirements.
    Ensure appropriate and adequate emergency Supply chain procedures are detailed in the Country Office Emergency Preparedness Plan in order to enable rapid scale up .
    Ensure goods and services procured are cost effective and of standard quality .
    Ensure procurement processes are effectively implemented .
    Work closely with the procurement team in negotiating the best deals with suppliers .
    Ensure proper record keeping, maintenance and control of inventory.
    Ensure proper documentation and recording of fixed assets of the organisation.
    Manage the fixed assets.

    Staff Safety and Security

    Support the Operations Coordinator to ensure that each operational area (i.e. all area offices and sub offices) and the Nairobi Office holds a clear, updated and understood contingency plan to respond to various foreseen and potential scenarios. 
    Emphasise and support Area representatives in ensuring that national security guidelines, and in particular those on travel and incident reporting, are adhered to. 
    Support the Operations Coordinator to ensure that all safety and security minimum operating standards and in country guidelines and procedures are met by all area offices. 
    Support the Operations Coordinator in promoting a culture of security awareness and a shared duty of care amongst staff in area teams.

    Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development – Program Operations 

    Responsible for ensuring that strong performance monitoring culture is promoted at Area level. 
    Develop high performing team through identification and management of talents and put succession plan in place for all the senior roles in the Program Operations.
    As the head program operations ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an emergency. 
    Promote a culture of inclusive and consultative management, of building high performance teams that work together efficiently and in harmony. 
    Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process. Participate in the recruitment of all field offices and of other senior positions within the area teams as possible. 
    Establish result-based system and follow up.
    Ensure appropriate staffing within Program Operations, including field offices staff.
     Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an emergency.
     Manage Program Implementation team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly.
    Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff.
     Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process. 
     Establish result based system and follow up.
     Manage the performance of all staff in the Program Operations work area through:

    Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measurable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations; 

    Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;
     Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance; 
    Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ work plans.

    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:

     Post-graduate degree in Development Studies or other Social Sciences.

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
     Essential

    Master’s degree in development or other social sciences. 
    Minimum of 10 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, in a range of cultures including significant field operations experience, running both emergency and development programs. 
    Robust experience of NGO emergency program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure. 
    In depth understanding of at least two of the sectoral programs and a working knowledge of the program priorities of the Country Office.
    Good understanding of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors,and of procedures and accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management.
    Substantial and proven experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants from major institutional donors.
    Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross- functional teams with a proven history of delivering results.
    Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.
    An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues particularly in relation to children.
    Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
    Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
    Fluency in written and spoken English.
    Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies.
    Willingness to spend up to 50% of time in visiting field offices security allowing.
    Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights- based approaches.

    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.

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  • Supply Chain Officer-Turkana

    Supply Chain Officer-Turkana

    ROLE PURPOSE: 
    The Supply chain Officer-Procurement r(Buying) is responsible for purchasing of goods and services based on needs of KCO, manage orders and relations for complex portfolio of programmes. The Officer will also support the Senior Supply Chain Coordinator-Procurement in:

    Ensuring that the right supplies and services are procured and that there is timely procurement and delivery of goods and services to programmes to deliver outstanding results for children.
    Ensuring best value for money is achieved through competitive and transparent procurement processes.
    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: Senior Supply Chain Coordinator-Procurement
    Location and support:
    The position holder will be located in Turkana and support Turkana field office procurements with routine/occasional travel to Samburu field office.
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
    Procuring Goods and Services (Buying)

    Improve accountability to donors and beneficiaries through implementation of regular reporting and strong control mechanisms and Assist in the improvement of the quality and timeliness of projects delivery.
    Ensure overall provision and adherence of Save the Children’s minimum standards of procurement policies procedures and oversee the implementation of the procurement activities. 
    Ensure that all procurements in the capital office/field offices are conducted in an efficient and transparent manner, in line with procurement policy & scheme of delegation of SCI.
    Advise on best sources of supply in coordination with the Senior Supply Chain Coordinator-Procurement.
    Support with Market Assessment and Supplier Prequalification process as per the set guidelines for the assigned categories/field office.
    Verify purchase requests ensuring all required information is provided, release PR for approval and follow to issuance of Purchase Order. Submit weekly PR and PO status reports to the Senior Supply Chain Coordinator-Procurement.
    Follow Procurement policies and guidelines in Supplier Award decisions under the applicable threshold.
    Process Purchase Requests using pre-established FWAs and Pre-Qualified Supplier (PQS) lists and support Senior Procurement Officer and Senior Supply Chain Coordinator-procurement on comparative bid analysis, Procurement committees meeting minute and PO/contract processes.
    Ensure that items procured match programmatic requests and are of good quality and observe value for money all the time.
    Support Senior Procurement Officer and Senior Supply Chain Coordinator-Procurement the to ensure that all orders are processed in timely manner and status updates are communicated to programmes, and that all relevant documentation is filed appropriately.
    Monitor Procurement activities for red flags of fraud/ corruption and report these to the Senior Supply Chain Coordinator-procurement and Head of Supply Chain
    Ensure Save the Children’s and donors’ Procurement procedures and policies are being adhered to and provide guidance regarding their application at the field level.
    Track and Monitor Contract/ FWA Compliance, create catalogues where required and manage supplier enablement in ProSave. Ensure all contracts are retendered/renewed/terminated in a timely manner and reflects on ProSave as stipulated by the Procurement Manual. 
    Consolidates all required documentation for presentation to Finance for timely supplier payment for materials and services delivered.
    Produce a weekly report on PRs progressed and those rejected with reasons.

    Supplier Management                                                                                                        

    Manage our supply base by tracking supplier performance, actively liaising with suppliers, and undertaking supplier risk management e.g., vetting and register all necessary supplier info into the system (ProSave)
     Ensure that contractual conditions and performance indicators are understood by the suppliers.
    Identify & resolve or escalate contract-related issues both internally and externally.
    Analyse supplier performance based on customer feedback information & other sources and coordinate with supplier for improvement.
    Make suppliers aware of Save the Children values, policies and procedures and their need to comply as part of agreements.

    Team Management and Capacity Building
    Develop strong relationships with field office programmes to support them in improving their Procurement practices and review all Procurement Plans together with the Senior Procurement Officer and Senior Supply Chain Coordinator-procurement. 
    Performance Management

    Produce management information reports on a monthly and quarterly basis, including data analysis and recommendations on improving the efficiency of our Procurement processes.
    Support the Senior Supply Chain Coordinator-procurement in monitoring the Procurement function performance against KPIs and targets, developing and implementing the necessary corrective actions for buying activities to improve performance. 
    Ensure international Procurement, importation and custom clearance of goods are in line with programme budgets and needs.
    Ensure that the benefits realized through competitive procurement process/negotiations is recorded and reported to the supply chain coordinator – Procurement for further approvals seeking.

    Systems, Tools and Processes

    Promote and ensure compliance to our Procurement Policy, Procedures and quality standards.
    Provide procurement and ProSave support and advice for requisitioners and our FOs
    Regularly Review and update price lists, supplier information/ vetting and specification of goods and services in ProSave
    Support head office initiatives around global supply chain systems, as required with specific focus on Procurement as guided by our Regional and Centre Offices.
    Publishing Framework Agreements, Contracts and catalogues into online in ProSave that staff can order directly.
    Working with the supply base to ready them/support them for sourcing and ordering through ProSave.

    Filling and Reporting 

    Keep records of necessary correspondence and procurement reports in the country and create accurate filing for future reference.
    Support supply chain coordinator – Procurement on relevant monthly supply chain KPI reports are produced and disseminated on time on monthly basis.
    Ensure that all paperwork is kept according to the policies and procedures of the organisation and filed neatly with supporting documents in respective files.
    Responsible for pooling of reports and contract management in ProSave and provide timely reports to the supply chain and relevant report user groups.
    Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Senior Supply Chain Coordinator.

    Compliance

    To ensure that all operations relating to the procurement, storage, handling, and distribution of medicines are in line with Good Distribution Practice Regulations. 
    To follow and implement Good Distribution Practice Procedures and report any deviations to the Responsible Person/Quality Manager.
    To carry out investigations as required by the Responsible Person/Quality Manager.
    To contribute to the continuous improvement activities for Good Distribution Practice.

    Other Supply Chain Support

    Support other supply chain functions, like warehouse and asset management housed within the department, when necessary and called upon. 

    COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS 
    Delivering Results (Accomplished)

    Maintains a broad strategic perspective at the same time as an awareness of the detail of a situation. 
    Establishes clear and compelling objectives with teams and individuals and monitors progress and performance. 
    Creates and applies measures and metrics to track performance. 
    Holds others accountable for achieving results and challenges underperformance. 
    Demonstrates financial awareness and a concern for cost effectiveness. 

    Developing Self and Others (Accomplished)

    Gives regular positive and constructive feedback to others. 
    Identifies clear development needs and development plans through regular constructive reviews of their own performance (and their team’s where appropriate) 
    Creates space for others to learn and provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments when people are ready for them. 
    Coaches’ others to learn from their experiences on the job and to use the resources available to them. 

    Problem Solving & Decision Making (Skilled)

    Gathers the right information and uses critical thinking to make effective and timely decisions.
    Knows when to involve others in a decision.
    Simplifies processes and procedures wherever possible.

    Applying Technical & Professional Expertise (Skilled)

    Delivers work that reflects a good knowledge and application of technical and professional standards.
    Keeps up to date with trends in their work area.
    Maintains ethical and professional behaviour in accordance with relevant codes of conducts.

    Working Effectively with Others (Accomplished)

    Enables people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives to contribute to positive outcomes. 
    Breaks down silo working and challenges behaviours that are not collaborative. 
    Knows when to follow and lend leadership to strengthen other leaders.
    Recognises when trust is broken and seeks to resolve conflict and re-establish trust

    QUALIFICATIONS 
    Essential

    University degree in Business Administration, Procurement or similar degree, or equivalent experience 3 years prior experience in logistics management in the NGO sector, within country programmes and in emergency response/humanitarian environments
    A member of a professional body KISM/CIPS
    High professional ethics and integrity 
    Good interpersonal and organizing skills.
    Strong communication skills
    Proven experience in all technical areas of logistics operations including procurement, transport/distribution, warehousing and stock management, fleet management, asset management,
    Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure
    Experiencing in managing, and supervising and training staff in supply chain
    Ability to prepare Supply Chain reports. 
    Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
    Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments.
    Fluent in English and Swahili, both written and oral
    Knowledge & experience of dealing with service providers and contractors.
    Ability to work under pressure to deadlines.
    Ability to work independently on his or her own initiative.
    Strong team skills

    Desirable 

    Experience in working with Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP’s) 
    Technical experience/training in specific areas of Supply chain.
    Technical experience/knowledge in specific types of humanitarian intervention e.g. Child protection, Education, Health, WASH, Food Security, Construction

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  • Project Coordinator

    Project Coordinator

    ROLE PURPOSE
    The Project Coordinator will lead the LEGO Education/ Advocacy Projects at the county level. The coordinator will provide strategic leadership in policy, advocacy and programme related learnings at the County Level. The role will include development and implementation of National and County advocacy initiatives focussing on national & refugee education and other thematic areas of focus for the organisation that ultimately results to political will and commitment towards children’s holistic skills development within national education systems being enhanced. The officer will map out key child participation forums both at the County level to ensure children voices contribute to the realisation of the project’s objectives besides 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.
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
    Strategy development and implementation

    The Advocacy Coordinator will provide leadership in advocacy, learning and policy support to the area office on Education, Child Protection and Public Investment in Children and ensure there is a coherent process linking the county and national level advocacy efforts.
    Maintain an in-depth understanding of key budgetary cycle moments, law and policy reform initiatives at the National and County levels of governance.
    Ensures that all advocacy messages and documents are evidence-based and of high quality.
    In close collaboration with LEGO TWV Team Lead & Deputy Team Lead, MEAL Advisor, education, health and Child protection teams, the Head of Advocacy, Head of Health & Nutrition, Child Protection & Education TS, Communication Manager, develop and implement county advocacy strategies that will seek to draw synergies in integration, CP, education, MNH with other sectors. Responsible for the delivery of an annual implementation work plan. 
    Develop and implement relevant context specific strategies for effective education policy and budget influence, refugee teacher & child participation within the advocacy activities in collaboration with the field office teams and relevant staff at the country office. 
    Support Programme Managers in identifying policy and practice change, which would improve child survival, leaning and protection outcomes for children.
    Support budget advocacy and budget tracking to improve revenue generation and public investment in children for child welfare interventions at national and county level in collaboration with other CSOs.

    Advocacy and Communications

    Lead the monitoring and evaluation of advocacy-related objectives, mapping of key opportunities and events, organisation of Save the Children ‘moments’ and events.
    Lead the utilization of Political Will Monitoring Tool (PWMT) to generate learning and inform activities to impact behaviour change of policy targets.
    Linking to international process and in collaboration with field office staff and technical specialists oversee the development of advocacy materials – including policy briefs, position papers, press releases, Questions and answers and opinion pieces for county and national advocacy. 
    Develop good knowledge of both national and county government structure, political processes and key decision-making structures and how to influence them on issues related to national & refugee and host county education, MNH, CP and domestic resource mobilization. Conduct power mapping to identify and engage key influencers at National and at the County for increased resource mobilization and allocation to child survival interventions.
    Support National and County Officials in developing emergency contingency plans in case of eventualities within the four counties, including through the use of household economy analysis (HEA) Baseline and Response Analysis information to ensure continuity of learning in the face of emergencies.
    Lead the production and/or contribute to the development and dissemination of policy briefs/IEC fact sheets, national and county profiles to get holistic skills development on to the policy agenda at the national and county levels.
    Build systems for research, analysis and documentation that underpin evidence-based advocacy and influencing at county level. This will include undertaking audience research and knowledge services mapping to inform communication and advocacy work.

    Building Partnerships 

    Identify National and County networks and coalitions and develop sustained partnerships/ alliances that are critical in the dissemination and/or application of research findings and/or learning to influence the policy and practice landscape. This includes 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.
    Support and coordinate engagement of key decision makers at national and county levels including MPs, MCAs, directors of education and County Executives to push the skills agenda up the political ladder.
    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. 
    Participate in Save the Children programme meetings and related sessions to draw out research-based advocacy messages in programmes. Keep abreast of current research, national and donor policies and debates in Kenya, relevant to advocacy for nutrition. 
    In collaboration with programme managers, monitor and evaluate child survival & protection communication and advocacy activities within budgets, ensuring that indicators and methods are in place to allow evaluation of the achievements and develop regular reports on progress. Post holders will also contribute heavily to the design, development, implementation and dissemination of any H&N, CP and DRM related research. 

    Programme Development & Management 

    Provide overall leadership and oversee the implementation of the LEGO project.
    Participate in intercountry project learning and planning meetings with other Breadth of Skills Countries, member and donor.
    Represent Save the Children at meetings with other NGOs, UN Organizations, State Ministry of Health officials, head teacher associations, teacher unions & local community leaders. 
    Develop and maintain detailed implementation plan and annual and quarterly work plans for LEGO projects in collaboration with the field-based staff.
    Ensure the timely and efficient implementation of the LEGO project as described in the Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP). 
    In Collaboration with the field-based staff, prepare annual and quarterly work plans and ensure that program activities are implemented as planned and within the approved budget. 
    Identify operations research questions, participate in protocol development and support and supervise research activities in collaboration with MEAL technical specialist.
    Participate in proposal development processes, in particular liaising with relevant Technical Specialists and programme staff to ensure that advocacy approaches are integrated within and contribute to the achievement of project results and objectives and that sufficient funds are budgeted for implementation. 

    Finance & Grant Management:

    Monitor monthly expenditure and track project budgets to ensure that spending on the program is in line with the approved budgets. 
    Submission of Donor quarterly and annual narratives and finance reports. 

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    At least 5 years of experience in advocacy work, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of advocacy strategies. Experience working within the education sector is an added advantage.
    Highly knowledgeable on Child Rights Governance including; Public Investment in Children
    Excellent understanding of Kenya’s budget cycle (both at county and national level) and moments.
    An understanding of policy and legislative development processes at both national and county levels.
    Superior written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex arguments into accessible English for a non-specialist audience, and the ability to write articles that would be published in the mainstream press.
    Knowledge of the devolution processes, and its impact on the education and health sector. 
    Excellent verbal communication skills, appropriate for high-level external representation (for example lobbying county governors, ministers, MCAs)
    Experience of developing advocacy strategies, knowledge and understanding of a range of advocacy techniques
    Experience of effective team work and outstanding inter-personal communication skills
    Experience of coalition building and working with civil society actors to deliver change
    Excellent understanding of Sustainable Development Goals, Vision 2030, policy and legal provisions in support of child survival.
    Fluency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili
    Commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values

    Desirable

    An academic qualification directly related to Social Sciences, Political Science, Governance, International development or Community development. 
    Experience and training on policy and advocacy. 
    Good knowledge of the education, CP, nutrition and health field, including the work of academic/research contacts, professional bodies NGOs, UN and government agencies
    Good presentation and persuasion skills.
    Experience of policy research, having written and published policy reports and briefings and evaluating evidence of their impact.

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  • Project Assistant – 2 Positions

    Project Assistant – 2 Positions

    ROLE PURPOSE
    To effectively implement the REAP project activities in Dadaab camps. He/she will ensure quality delivery of programmes and maintenance of high professional standards of all project implementation. The role holder is charged with maintaining accurate files for project records, beneficiary lists and ensuring timely submission of all project reports and transaction documents to relevant internal departments for processing.
    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.
    (this position is contingent upon donor funding)
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
    Program Implementation

    Planning and implementation of project activities- Planning for purchase requisition, beneficiary selection and record keeping.
    Support in the monitoring and identification of beneficiaries in the project implementation sites.
    Ensure that project activities are implemented in accordance with the approved work plans and with the involvement of partners and concerned stakeholders at all levels.
    Ensure project activities are implemented in the most efficient, effective and sustainable manner
    Ensure that the school-based teacher training program is implemented effectively.
    Assist the Project coordinator in the development and implementation of a modality of strengthening and improving management of schools committees and pupils through community mobilization and improvement of training materials and programs
    Ensure effective and efficient distribution of textbooks and other instructional materials to target schools 
    Conduct regular data collection using existing tools to track project performance on indicators and measure overall impact and for donor reporting purposes and make recommendations on the improvement of these tools.
    Ensure that good practices and lessons are documented and shared with the MEAL team and the education team for replication and wider dissemination. 
    Travel to all project sites to conduct regular monitoring of projects quality together with other project team members

    Reporting, Monitoring & Evaluation

    Ensure that field-based monitoring data and information is collated regularly and made available to Education Coordinator and the MEAL Team for reporting and monitoring purposes.
    In collaboration with the MEAL Team, focus on project data collection to generate practical information that can be used for ongoing program decision-making while also capturing results at the impact level.
    Assist the Education Coordinator in preparation of periodic progress reports in a timely manner for both internal and external use.

    Program Support Operations

    Coordinate with other departments to ensure operational systems are in place to support field activities including logistics (transport, warehousing, and asset management), procurement, security, and administration.  
    Coordinate with other SCI programs/sectors to ensure integration and that the project runs smoothly and efficiently and draws from best experiences and lessons for improved programming

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in education, Education in Emergencies, experience in either CP or Education. 
    Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in education sector especially in refugee setting
    Knowledge of education in emergencies, education sector policy, child rights and protection issues
    Experiences of facilitating community-based training, capacity building school managements, and awareness campaigns.
    Understanding of refugee work, non-formal education and context experience including local language.
    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; knowledge of the local language in the camps and host community will be an added advantage.
    Good report writing skills
    Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult working conditions
    Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.

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