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Finance Manager

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Finance Manager will support the Head of Finance with developing and implementing the financial strategy of Kenya & Madagascar Country Office, and will deputize for the Head of Finance whilst he / she in on leave.
The jobholder has overall responsibility of the Financial planning, analysis and reporting function with a particular focus on providing excellent financial business partnering services to the program implementation team. They will also be responsible for ensuring best in class financial management at field office level – including leadership in respect to capacity building; implementing efficient & effective processes; improving and ensuring compliance with internal control systems. The Finance Manager will also be strongly involved with SCI global change projects (HPO), ensuring that the financial component of these projects are successfully implemented.

SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to:

Head of Finance

Staff reporting to this post:

4 direct reports – 2* Budgeting & Reporting Coordinators, 2 * Finance and Awards coordinators

Role Dimensions:

Save the Children works throughout Kenya & Madagascar with 8 field offices, approximately 450 staff and portfolio of USD 32 million.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :
Budgeting & Reporting

Act as the key strategic Finance Business Partner to the Head 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’ organization 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 organization 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, 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

Any other duties assigned by the Line Manager.

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:

BA Degree in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration, or other relevant discipline.
Master Degree in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration, or other relevant discipline preferred.
Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACMA, ACA, ACCA) required.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Essential

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)

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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October 30, 2024
WASH Officer WASH Adviser – Humanitarian Surge Team

ROLE PURPOSE:

The incumbent of this position represents Save the Children values and principles in interactions with staff and external audiences. These values and principles include commitment to the mission of Save the Children international, team orientation, quality management and leadership development, introducing systems and procedures to strengthen staff motivation and productivity.

In response to the ongoing food insecurity and crisis in South Sudan, humanitarian actors are providing assistance and alleviate the suffering of the people. Having its experience in South Sudan for over 20 years, Save the Children will implement this livelihood based response that integrates WASH in Aweil East, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State through SSJR 3. The South Sudan Joint Response 3 (SSJR 3) Project aims to saving lives and alleviate suffering of those most in need of assistance and protection, and protect the rights and uphold the dignity of the most vulnerable.

The post holder will be responsible for overall community mobilization and engagement, timely planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and review of the project. The post holder will specifically oversee the Emergency Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) components of the South Sudan Joint Response Emergency Project – Phase 3 (SSJR 3) for its successful implementation according to approved donor and government agreements. It will also ensure that the human, material and financial resources of the project are well managed in line with plan financial, grant management and other approved guidelines in close collaboration with the project and other team members. 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.

Role Dimensions:

Internal: All Staff and all Managers in Save the Children Field Programme level, field manager; Operations Manager, Finance, Logistics and HR in Juba
External: County level sections, Local and International NGOs and UN Agencies in the field location

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :

To ensure the Emergency Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) component of the project is implemented according to the approved donor and government agreements.
Conduct baseline assessment on community needs, existing WASH related initiatives (water supply, sanitation and hygiene), existing infrastructures and capacities in WASH, and identify the project intervention’s sites.
Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly action plans of project activities related to WASH, including checklist for assessments, monitoring, review and evaluation of project activities.
Responsible for specifying and ordering required materials for WASH interventions with in planned timeframe
Ensure goods and stocks are properly recorded and distributed in accordance with funding documentation.
Mobilise the community to participate in the project and encourage all groups to participate in the project
Facilitate trainings and promotional activities towards improving the hygiene and sanitation practices of the local experts and communities
Ensure that WASH activities are integrated with other activities for optimum benefit of the beneficiaries.
Work with project SSJR 3, other project team members and WASH Technical Advisor at the CO to identify the technical support needs of the project and ensure this support is provided
Develop and regularly update a detailed project work plan guiding the project implementation and ensure this is used by the project team to monitor project progress towards completion the WASH component of the project.
Coordinate and attend WASH related meetings at County levels
Liaise with other actors for appropriate response in WASH sector in close consultation with the immediate supervisors
Compile weekly, monthly and periodical progress reports both for internal and external consumption
Oversee Monitoring and Evaluation activities in WASH component.
Comply with all relevant policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies

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

BA / BSc Degree or more in Water Engineering, Environmental Health, Sanitary Engineering, Hydraulics and Water Resource Development and other related fields

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

At least 2 years relevant project management experiences in emergencies, or WASH related projects in international NGOs or similar organisations.
Understanding of and experience in the project implementation techniques, participatory planning, implementation and monitoring basic practices;
Experience in assessment, design, bill of quantity preparation and hygiene promotion tools in WASH
Proven skills on managing changes, achieving results, ensuring quality, team building and capacity building.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including cultural sensitivity, assertiveness and negotiating skills.
Ability and willingness to work in remote rural areas and under pressure as part of a professional team
Prepare terms of reference and contractual agreements with contractors.
Experience in developing and monitoring budgets
Computer literate in word processing, excel packages and internet use
An understanding of child rights and their protection and fulfilment in the development context.
Spoken and written fluency in English and computer literacy (MS Office and email/internet);)

Deadline: 27 JUL 2023 – 20:00 EAT

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October 30, 2024
Education Officer

ROLE PURPOSE:

Education Officer will be part of the project implementation team. He/she will be responsible for coordinating and supporting Education activities in Mandera in line with approved programme design. He/she will work closely with programme manager and education manager to ensure all activities and implemented in line with donor and SCI standards. The Education Officer will ensure good working relationship with the target beneficiaries and other stakeholders at community level.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

To oversee the program implementation at community level within the certain area of assignment.
In collaboration with MEAL focal point, participate in baseline, midline and end-line data collection, school assessments, and other data collection that the project might undertake.
Collaborate with the community stakeholders including local government to conduct the program activities in line with project design and quality framework.
Support the MEAL team and the program coordinator to ensure the high quality program delivery through ensuring the MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) are articulate in the program implementation
Take the initiative in documenting lessons learnt, best practice and case studies to shape in-country strategies and programme approaches, and contribute to broader sector learning.
Provide child protection to Education in Emergencies’ who have been enrolled to school. These services include psychosocial support, rescue and alternative family care for enrolled children in need of care & protection liaising with the county directorate of children services.
Build capacity of stakeholders to achieve and sustain results of the Education in Emergencies education project in the county.
Represent SCI in relevant stakeholder forums such as meetings with community leaders, keeping line manager informed of discussion points, issues arising and agreements made.
Proactively engage communities and local stakeholders to support the projects; conduct regular awareness raising of the project/s, activities and intended outcomes.
Work with Community leaders, school head-teachers and Ministry of Education representatives for effective implementations of project/s in assigned field locations of responsibility.
Prepare timely activity reports.
Coordination community mobilization and training activities.

Qualifications.

Essential:

Degree in Education or equivalent.
3 years of professional experience in implementing education programming at the field level with NGOs or other relevant actors. Child protection programming is an added advantage.
Experience working in remote areas.
Experience in the design, implementation and reporting.
Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Fluency in written and spoken and English
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches

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October 30, 2024
Health and Nutrition Officer

ROLE PURPOSE:

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

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Strategic Planning and Programme Development

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

Advocacy and Policy Development

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

Programme Quality & Implementation

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

Monitoring and Evaluation

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

Other

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

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

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

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

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

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

General

Demonstrate compliance and leadership with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Qualifications

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

Desirable

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

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

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

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October 30, 2024
Regional Sponsorship Program Advisor, ESA

ROLE PURPOSE:

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

SCOPE OF ROLE:

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

Role Dimensions:

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

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Ensure high quality Sponsorship programme management

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

Effective Management of Risks & Sponsorship Reviews

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

Oversight of Sponsorship Reporting Requirements

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

Support to Global Sponsorship Team & Change Management

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

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

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

Desirable

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

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

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Evidence Based Advocacy

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

Technical Support

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

Representation

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

Campaigns

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

Monitoring and Evaluation

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

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:

Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential

Bachelor’s degree in law, Public Policy, Social and Political Science; A master’s degree is an added advantage.
A minimum of 5 years advocacy experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, with experience in successfully leading the development and implementation of advocacy strategies.
Experience in influencing government, donors, and other organizations through representation and/or advocacy
Experience of a range of campaigning and advocacy techniques and approaches.
Demonstrable track record of leading change which has led to significant results for the organization and their stakeholders.
Experience in developing advocacy strategies and mobilizing resources towards implementation.
Experience in staff / partner capacity building through training and coaching for success.
Strong research and policy development skills.
Experience of partnerships including building networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organization.
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
Commitment to Save the Children values.
The role role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

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

About us

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

Roving Technical Experts

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

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Data Enumerators/ Research Assistants- Embu Data Enumerators/ Research Assistants- Kajiado Data Enumerators/ Research Assistants- Kisumu Data Enumerators/ Research Assistants- Nairobi

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

Key Areas of Accountability :

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

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

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

Ambition:

Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self and education team
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration and Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications:

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

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

SCOPE OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY

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

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Strategic Planning and Programme Development

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

Advocacy and Policy Development

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

Programme Quality & Implementation

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

Monitoring and Evaluation

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

Other

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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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

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