Jobs Kenya

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  • Senior Advocacy and Campaign Coordinator Regional Head of Employee Relations

    Senior Advocacy and Campaign Coordinator Regional Head of Employee Relations

    ROLE PURPOSE: 
    Advocacy and Campaigns are central to securing lasting change in children’s lives and is a key aspect of Save the Children’s Theory of Change be the voice – build partnerships – innovate – achieve results at scale. Under the guidance and direction of the Head of Advocacy & Campaigns, the Senior Advocacy and Campaign Coordinator will support implementation of a strategic advocacy and campaigns plan rooted in the SCI Kenya Country Strategic Plan (CSP) and will contribute to the implementation and supervision of Save the Children Kenya’s initiatives, coalition building, and the mobilization of public support for the organization’s mission driven work. As a member of the Programme Development and Quality team, he/she will provide advocacy and policy support to field offices delivering policy influencing and advocacy projects, s/he will directly implement planned activities under the Generation Hope and Save our education campaign to ensure a fair chance for all children to survive, learn and be protected. 
    Key technical areas under this role include joint evidence-based advocacy, strengthening the capacities of Save the Children’s field offices and technical specialists; and supporting their advocacy initiatives and actions, networking and collaboration with relevant stakeholders and networks/alliances/working groups at local, national, regional, and international level.
     Contract Duration: 1 year 
    Location: Nairobi
    Reports to: Head of Advocacy and Campaigns  
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 
    PROGRAM DELIVERY
    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

    Ambition:

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

    Collaboration and Collaboration:

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

    Creativity:

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

    Integrity:

    Honest, encourages openness and transparency

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    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.

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  • Institutional Partnerships Development Specialist Global Goal Team Lead

    Institutional Partnerships Development Specialist Global Goal Team Lead

    The specific purpose of the Institutional Partnerships Development Specialist role is to build on these foundations to ensure targeted and timely support to a set of ‘focus’ accounts and Member offices and continue to develop a strong culture of learning and mutual accountability around our institutional partnership work. The post holder will strengthen and improve ways of working across teams and offices, identify and roll out partnership and account management best practice approaches, processes, tools and systems, enhance accountabilities and performance and maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the account management set up. The role will also support the development of effective communities of practice around institutional funding and partnership management to share learnings and best practice globally.
    This work will include close collaboration with the other parts of the PFIP team (Insight Development; Portfolio Development; People Development; Governance and Strategy Development) and with other teams at SCI Centre. It will rely on strong and productive relationships with partnership development specialists and institutional funding teams across the members and with relevant SCI teams, principally at the regional level.
    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.
    In order to be successful you will bring/have:
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    Significant experience and knowledge of institutional donor partnership management, or comparative experience. 
    Knowledge of general and donor-specific good practices in institutional partnership management (both internal and external)
    Understanding of capacity building approaches; experience and knowledge of developing specific tools and guidance, and/or experience leading trainings would be an advantage.
    Demonstrable experience in complex stakeholder and strategic relationship management, including an ability to influence and gain agreement for ideas and proposals from a variety of stakeholders
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including influencing, negotiation and coaching
    Proactive and collaborative approach
    Commitment to Save the Children values
    Attention to detail and the ability to follow tasks and ideas through to completion
    A high degree of flexibility and adaptability in order to respond to changing needs

    Desirable

    Experience of working with Save the Children in an institutional partnership management-related role.
    Competency in one or more of Save the Children’s working languages (French/ Spanish/ Arabic)

    CLOSING: 12 MAY 2023 

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  • Project Manager, Humanitarian Strategy & Transformation Resourcing Manager Project Coordinator – Transformation Delivery Initiatives (Maternity Cover)

    Project Manager, Humanitarian Strategy & Transformation Resourcing Manager Project Coordinator – Transformation Delivery Initiatives (Maternity Cover)

    ROLE PURPOSE: 
    This role sits within the Humanitarian Strategy and Transformation Team. Project Managers are assigned from the team to specific projects which support the implementation of our global humanitarian ambition.
    The projects this role will manage will shift in line with changing organisational needs. At a minimum, the Project Manager will be responsible for delivery of the following key projects:

    Delivery and continuous improvement of our Save the Children Humanitarian Plan (SCHP): The Project Manager will coordinate multiple work streams of activity to ensure that Save the Children is able to clearly articulate global humanitarian needs and priorities to internal and external audiences, and track progress against the plan throughout the year.
    Compliance with cross-sector commitments: Managing processes associated with key external commitments including the CHS and Grand Bargain. Ensuring wider organisational commitment and buy-in to these change agendas and ensuring clarity regarding individual functions and teams responsibilities to meeting these commitments.

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    Experience of successfully managing projects and following through to ensure progress within agreed timeline, preferably in an international NGO environment.
    Demonstrable experience and knowledge of programme and project practices and standards including standardised Project Management Methodologies
    Ability to work with multiple stakeholders, including senior level executives
    Ability to adopt a pro-active approach to problem solving offering solutions as appropriate.
    Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to mobilise and influence others.
    Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organisation
    Sound judgement and an ability to effectively prioritise multiple tasks in a constantly changing environment
    The ability to liaise and communicate effectively with a broad range of people at all levels, across different cultures and to act with credibility, discretion, tact and diplomacy.
    Knowledge of the global humanitarian environment/context, and sector wide initiatives such as Grand Bargain and Core Humanitarian Standards
    Self- motivated and ability to work autonomously.
    Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.

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  • Senior FMS Developer

    Senior FMS Developer

    SCOPE OF ROLE:

    The Senior FMS Developer will be responsible for developing and maintaining existing & new modules of the Finance Management System (FMS) implemented on Agresso. The primary focus will be on implementing new functionality in the FMS system, as directed by the SCI global strategy.
    The role will also be responsible for being part of the 2nd & 3rd line support queue, helping support analysts to resolve problem which require source code analysis, or advanced business knowledge.
    The Senior FMS Developer may be required to deputise for the Scrum Master/PDM when (s)he is out of the office, along with other FMS Developers in other regions.
    The Senior FMS Developer will work closely with country, regional and centre based finance teams to provide reporting and analytical information to assist in the running of an efficient and effective finance global function.
    The Senior FMS Developer will work with the FMS Technical Architect, FMS Scrum Master(s) and other FMS Developers in other locations to provide a reliable, scalable and performant Agresso system to all SCI countries and those members that participate in the shared service.

    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.
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    At least 8 years’ experience working in an IT development role
    Strong understanding of the business processes of a financial Management systems preferably an ERP
    Proven technical skills in a mainstream programming language, or database system (cross training will be provided if required)
    Good T-SQL language skills
    Experience of solving complex business and technical issues through trouble shooting and analysis, defining a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
    A desire to work on an enterprise level ERP / finance system based on the Microsoft stack (Windows Server, .NET, SQL Server, IIS)
    Experience of CI/CD process for global development team, allowing for frequent code updates with zero downtime
    Knowledge of major cloud service providers, like AWS, Azure etc.
    Ability to explain complex technical and non-technical information in a succinct and compelling manner to all levels of seniority
    Strong Excel skills
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    Commitment to Save the Children values

    Desirable

    Proven experience in implementing and managing Agresso applications
    Experience with any of the following Agresso modules: Financials, Project Costing & Billing, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Payable, Planner, Workflow
    Track record of administering & supporting applications in a complex global organisation
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
    Experience of exposure to the non-for-profit sector and/or developing countries
    Automated build and deployment process with tools like Jenkins and Maven, eliminating 80% of manual work
    Experience of using GitHub, including branching, merging, and tagging
    Good hands-on knowledge of Source Code Management (Version Control System) tools like Git and Subversion

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  • Lead Humanitarian Advisor, CVA Operations and Preparedness

    Lead Humanitarian Advisor, CVA Operations and Preparedness

    The Lead Humanitarian Advisor, Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Operations and Preparedness will be responsible for ensuring Save the Children is positioned to deliver CVA quickly, efficiently, and safely, in a manner that is responsive to the needs of communities we serve. Save the Children considers CVA a critical tool to meet its global ambition that children Survive, Learn, and are Protected. To achieve those goals, our operational framework, delivery systems, risk analysis, monitoring processes, staff capacity, and financial management must reflect a balanced approach to humanitarian need and risk mitigation.
    The Lead Advisor will initially be responsible developing a global CVA Operational Framework
    that guides future CVA delivery in all contexts. They will then lead a comprehensive roll-out to ensure the Framework is institutionalized throughout Save the Children. The Lead Advisor will be responsible for the implementation, compliance, verification, and utilization of that Framework in future CVA programs.
    In addition to the CVA Operational Framework, the Lead Advisor will be responsible for creating the minimum standards of CVA Preparedness throughout Save the Children, and directly work with global, regional, and country staff to support their journey to full Preparedness.
    The Lead Advisor will also oversee the expansion of Save the Children’s engagement with public and private partners focused on innovative and new CVA delivery platforms. They will identify, evaluate, test, and scale up technologies that meet the need of Save the Children’s programming, in close collaboration with CVA implementers throughout Save the Children.
    The Lead Advisor will be the primary focal point for CVA delivery at Save the Children, working closely with a range of functions, teams, and staff to ensure our operational capacity meets our programmatic ambitions, for children.
    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.
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    Demonstrated success in creation of organization-wide guidance
    Proven experience in designing, leading, and standardizing trainings and capacity building approaches
    Extensive previous work in the design, implementation, and monitoring of CVA delivery
    Experience with internal control systems to support CVA delivery in the areas of procurement, financial management, logistics, security and programme delivery
    Comprehensive understanding of CVA technical requirements
    Leadership in the development, implementation, management, and institutionalizing of staff capacity
    Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
    Demonstrated leadership experience in the institutionalization of processes and systems in a large, complex, multi-national organization
    Can identify, explain, and troubleshoot the challenges to the delivery of CVA, balancing humanitarian imperatives with contextual constraints
    Fluent in the distinction between CVA modalities
    Understands and balances the information required, versus optional, to implement feasibility, risk, market, needs, gap, financial provider and capacity assessments

    Desirable

    Previous work on the financial side of CVA or program delivery, in particular audit, financial controls, reconciliation, and budgeting
    Experience designing capacity building curricula
    Proactive nature
    Previous work on supply chain, with a particular focus on contracting, tender development, competitive bid analyses, etc
    Can explain and identify the technological requirements of CVA delivery
    Experience working in the private sector, in particular with Financial Service Providers
    Capacity to understand and translate needs and ways of working between public and private sector actors
    Knowledge of donor-specific requirements, with a particular focus on USAID, ECHO, DEVCO, NMFA, World Bank, and the United Nations

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  • FMS Developer

    FMS Developer

    ROLE PURPOSE: 
    As part of their long term strategy, Save the Children is building regional hubs of technology specialists to service their global IT needs. This role is part of the Global IT team focused on delivering a global service to all Save the Children countries. The FMS developer will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Finance Management System (FMS) implemented on Agresso.
    SCOPE OF ROLE:

    The FMS Developer will be responsible for developing and maintaining existing & new modules of the Finance Management System (FMS) implemented on Agresso. The primary focus will be on implementing new functionality in the FMS system, as directed by the SCI global strategy.
    The role will also be responsible for being part of the 2nd & 3rd line support queue, helping support analysts to resolve problem which require source code analysis, or advanced business knowledge.
    The FMS Developer may be required to deputise for the Senior FMS Developer when (s)he is out of the office, along with other FMS Developers in other regions.
    The FMS Developer will work closely with country, regional and centre based finance teams to provide reporting and analytical information to assist in the running of an efficient and effective finance global function.
    The FMS Developer will work with the FMS Technical Architect and other FMS Developers in other locations to provide a reliable, scalable and performant Agresso system to all SCI countries and those members that participate in the shared service.

    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.
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    At least 5 years’ experience working in an IT development role
    Strong understanding of the business processes of a financial Management systems preferably an ERP
    Proven technical skills in a mainstream programming language, or database system (cross training will be provided if required)
    Good T-SQL language skills
    Experience of solving complex business and technical issues through trouble shooting and analysis, defining a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
    A desire to work on an enterprise level ERP / finance system based on the Microsoft stack (Windows Server, .NET, SQL Server, IIS)
    Experience of CI/CD process for global development team, allowing for frequent code updates with zero downtime
    Knowledge of major cloud service providers, like AWS, Azure etc.
    Ability to explain complex technical and non-technical information in a succinct and compelling manner to all levels of seniority
    Strong Excel skills
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    Commitment to Save the Children values

    Desirable

    Proven experience in implementing and managing Agresso applications
    Experience with any of the following Agresso modules: Financials, Project Costing & Billing, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Payable, Planner, Workflow
    Track record of administering & supporting applications in a complex global organisation
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
    Experience of exposure to the non-for-profit sector and/or developing countries
    Automated build and deployment process with tools like Jenkins and Maven, eliminating 80% of manual work
    Experience of using GitHub, including branching, merging, and tagging
    Good hands-on knowledge of Source Code Management (Version Control System) tools like Git and Subversion

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  • Partnerships and Localization Specialist Programme Support Services Assistant (Maternity Cover)

    Partnerships and Localization Specialist Programme Support Services Assistant (Maternity Cover)

    ROLE PURPOSE:

    This new role will provide strategic and technical support on localisation and partnership and play a key role in the operationalisation of the Kenya Country Office localization strategy as well as the partnership strategy.
    This role will be under the direction of the Head of Awards and Partnerships and the Senior Management Team (SMT).
    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 Support on Localisation & Partnership

    Provide technical support and guidance to the country office and partners on issues relating to localisation and partnership.
    Support country office in the design and implementation of initiatives/ projects that help advance the localization agenda/strategy.
    Support the design and update of relevant policies and strategies, including the Partnership & Localisation strategies for the country office.
    Take a lead role in partner engagements and partner assessments
    Support periodic partner mapping for the Country Office in collaboration with the Technical Specialists (TSs).
    Support the development of high-quality learning pieces on localisation and partnership, in collaboration with MEAL and ACCM teams
    Identify opportunities to share learning by partners and the country office at relevant forums (e.g. Charter for Change, webinars, development journals, etc.).
    Design and implement mechanisms that promote greater accountability between the country office and partners.
    Develop organisational learning resources on localisation and support their roll-out.

    Management of Localisation Initiatives and Projects

    Effectively and efficiently manage a portfolio of localisation initiatives/projects through all phases of project cycle management.
    Support the review of all outputs from localisation initiatives/projects, ensuring quality control.
    Ensure all initiatives/projects comply with donor requirements and SCI policies.
    Track the expenditure of initiatives and projects and work with other functions to ensure timely expenditure of donor funds.
    Support the SMT to develop timely reports for their localisation projects/initiatives.
    Work with the SMT to monitor and evaluate projects and initiatives.
    Support baseline and evaluation reports for the country office localisation efforts.
    Compile reports for all localisation efforts globally and develop annual and donor reports on the country office’s work on localisation and partnership.
    Oversee the development of high-quality case studies for pilot initiatives/projects.
    Ensure that all project documentation is filed on SCI online systems.

    Advocacy and Networking

    In close collaboration with the SMT, represent the country office at local and international localisation and partnership coordination meetings and spaces.
    Influence policies and practices that promote localisation, including through stakeholder meetings and advocacy briefs.
    Provide support to the country office and field offices on country and field-level advocacy efforts relating to localisation
    Support local partners/civil society to lead and participate meaningfully in national and international forums.
    Provide technical guidance and support to the Charter 4 Change Working Group in Kenya, and support similar groups working to advance the localization initiative.
    Identify opportunities for the country office and Partners to profile their work and link into regional networks/forums on Partnership & Localisation.

    Developing self and others

    Build relationships with members of other teams i.e. Awards, PDQ, Finance, Safeguarding, operations
    Key Involvement in capacity strengthening of partners

    Communicating with impact and coordination

    Ability to engage effectively and respectfully with a diverse group of team members and partners from different parts of the world.
    Strong coordination skills especially with other functional areas and partners.

    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 

    Relevant undergraduate degree
    Relevant master’s degree preferable

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    At least five years’ experience of working in a partnership-based model with local NGOs, Faith Based Organizations and/or Civil Society organisations.
    Experience of working in partnership across a diversity of local partners, including small to medium-sized organisations.
    Experience with programme and project cycle management
    Demonstrated experience of working with local organisations in transformative processes that strengthened their capacities, voice and influence and levels of funding.
    Familiarity with localisation policy instruments (e.g. Grand Bargain) and familiarity with current debates on localisation.
    Demonstrable understanding of the decision-making and international policy processes in the international humanitarian and development sectors and how these may be influenced.
    Experience in documenting and socialising learning and research in innovative and impactful ways

    Closing: 30, April, 2023

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  • Deployment Transition Manager – CAPP Programme

    Deployment Transition Manager – CAPP Programme

    This role will support the SCI Deployment Team within the CAPP Programme, with planning cutover, managing cutover plans, facilitate cutover and support sessions, and monitoring offices progress between Go Live dates for different system implementations.
    The Transition Manager is responsible for acting as the work stream lead being a key conduit between Architecture, Development, Applications Support, Project, and Business teams. There are three key areas to the role:

    Oversee the technical readiness and cutover including navigating IT CAB confirming all testing complete prior to deployment to production ensuring the technical changes introduced by the project are done on time and in the right sequence.
    Oversees post go live support ensuring smooth transition to Business-as-Usual activities and the appropriate level of operational service and support is in place from the Go Live point.
    Manage and track the technical dependencies that exist between PRIME and Coding go lives.

    The role holder is responsible for identifying and managing risks and/or issues and escalating to the SCI Deployment Lead when appropriate. This person is the main point of contact during the phases listed previously. This individual must first understand the ways of working of the organisation and recommend positive changes to increase collaboration among teams and drive a consistent understanding of governance and acceptance criteria.
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential
    Project Management

    Expertise in IT Project Management, with proven ability to deliver on time, on budget and with quality utilising recognised project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE 2, AMP, PMI, Agile/Waterfall), processes, documentation, templates, and tools, including risk management and quality assurance.
    Ability to identify, analyse, plan mitigation actions, or escalate potential risks and issues.
    An understanding of “what good looks like” in terms of large-scale implementation.

    Problem Management

    Evidence of strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and assess alternative options and proposals while safeguarding standards and procedures.
    Ability to categorise/prioritise problems, document root causes and swiftly implement remedial actions.
    Experience investigating issues in systems, processes, and services, understanding the level (e.g., strategic, tactical or operational), and contribute to the implementation of preventive measures or remedial actions.
    Proactivity to initiate and monitor actions to recognise patterns/trends to resolve problems and effectively consult experts where required.

    Change Management

    Expertise leading and managing high impact and complex change requests to processes, systems and tools and associated documentation in response to incidents or defects originating from end user experience after transformation project implementation, understanding principles and approach.
    Expertise utilising change management tools and processes.
    Strong stakeholder management skills. Ability to understand different contexts and perspectives and adjust communication style based upon this as required.
    A strong attention to detail.

    Ownership and Initiative

    Disposition to take ownership of issues and proactively bring teams together to resolve technical problems until owner has been identified or the problem has been mitigated or resolved. Ensuring the solutions meet business and organisational requirements. Take full accountability for the actions taken and decision made.
    Proven achievement of positive user outcomes when proactively searching solutions for known issues.
    Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure displaying time management and organisational skills.
    Demonstrable track record of successfully and independently managing their own workload and that of others where required, including the ability to plan, prioritise and organise complex and varied work to meet tight deadlines with capability to assess when to ask for guidance/advise/inputs and showing persistence while fostering good working relationships across teams.
    Ability to challenge, influence and negotiate assertively and cooperatively with staff.
    Ability to be agile and flexible maintaining life/work balance.
    Able to demonstrate instances of initiative that have delivered organisational benefits.

    Leadership & Collaboration

    Ability to lead, inspire, establish trust, collaboration and motivate team to work together in support of a common goal.
    Experience contributing to building successful teams through understanding of team styles and influencing individuals.
    Ability to understand the work of other team members, the importance of team dynamics, drive collaboration and enable feedback loop by being able give and receive effective feedback.
    Ability to motivate and mobilise individuals outside of their reporting line in a multinational environment. Utilising robust negotiating and influence skills to moderate interactions to align on prioritisation and common workplan.
    Ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships displaying enthusiasm and excellent communications skills (written and verbal), including clear and concise explanation to complex issues to audiences with different levels of technical understanding.

    Technical Understanding

    Evidence of sufficient technical background to understand different core systems architecture, and impact of current trends and technical advancements.
    Capacity to understand core technical concepts related to the role and apply them with guidance to include in plans.
    Experience with cutover planning that requires knowledge of system architecture, data strategies, upgrade strategies and IT infrastructure.
    Previous exposure to service readiness and transition roles for multiple business processes and systems.
    Confident use of Microsoft Office especially Excel, email, and web browsers.
    Confident use of Jira.

    Desirable

    Non-profit sector knowledge/experience
    Experience with enterprise level applications
    Proficiency in a second core language of Save the Children (French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic)

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  • Finance Business Partner

    Finance Business Partner

    Role Purpose:
    The role of the Financial Planning and Analysis team is to provide quality strategic insight and effective finance business partnering to key stakeholders to drive quality financial and business outcomes.
    The role holder will be responsible for supporting the Finance leadership team and key SCI Centre stakeholders with strong finance business partnering and high quality management information in order to enable the organisation to deliver high quality outcomes for children.
    In order to be successful you will bring/have:
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    Relevant finance and business partnering experience in a Chartered Accounting, Commercial or NGO environment
    Well-developed analytical and business partnering skills
    Excellent IT literacy including expertise in spread sheet modelling
    Proven experience in budgeting and forecasting
    Ability to liaise remotely with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility, tact and diplomacy
    Excellent stakeholder management and strategic influencing skills
    Ability to be proactive and logical in problem-solving scenarios
    High attention to detail and takes pride in delivering accurate, high quality work
    Ability to work at both granular / detailed and higher / more strategic levels, and be able to switch fluidly between both
    A thorough understanding of financial systems and procedures
    Strong time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, and obstacles, and an ability to juggle competing priorities successfully, and to work to tight deadlines
    Conscientious and client focussed
    Maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook particularly when working under pressure
    A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment
    Commitment to Save the Children values
    Verbal and written fluency in English

    Desirable

    Experienced in a multi-currency multi sector finance environment
    Understanding of NGO fundraising activities

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  • Pro-Save Regional Coordinator Junior Data Analysis (Finance)

    Pro-Save Regional Coordinator Junior Data Analysis (Finance)

    The role holder will support the creation and review of Change Requests, and ensure system configurations/customisations are fit for purpose and in line with the overall Source to Pay strategy.
    This role is responsible for continuous improvement initiatives of the Source to Pay solution, based on internal feedback and market best practices.
    From a Procurement performance perspective, the S2P (ProSave) Regional Coordinator will also work on reporting and analytics, and will support the Sourcing activities managed by the Offices.

    In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    Experience of Procurement procedures (sourcing, contracting, buying)
    Experience of IT Systems (ideally Procurement systems), as a trainer, super-user or change manager
    Strong computer literacy
    Proficiency in English and, depending of the role location, French, Arabic or Spanish
    Commitment to Save the Children values
    Proven ability to work effectively with people from different cultures

    Desirable

    Experience of (Procurement) systems adoption and compliance
    Experience with SAP Ariba system
    Experience of Procurement Support Models (Operations Centres, Procurement Shared Service Centres)
    Experience of using procurement information and data, e.g. system usage, catalogues, supplier records, contracts.
    Experience of working in a large and complex Procurement environment, within global, multicultural, matrix organisations.
    Experience with Save the Children or other NGOs
    Experience or knowledge of project management methodologies.

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