Jobs Kenya

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  • Education Officer Digital Education Coordinator MEAL Coordinator (Turkana) Driver (Baringo) MEAL Officer (Maternity Cover) (Dadaab)

    Education Officer Digital Education Coordinator MEAL Coordinator (Turkana) Driver (Baringo) MEAL Officer (Maternity Cover) (Dadaab)

    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 OOSC 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 OOSC 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.Liase with Child Poverty TS in livelihoods and implement livelihood components of the project.

    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

    Reports Direct: Education Manager
    Staff reporting to this post: None
    Budget Responsibilities:  none.
    Role Dimensions: Liaison with stakeholder internally with Save the Children and externally-such as Baringo county government.
    THE ORGANIZATION
    We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 
     We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

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

    Deadline: 16 Mar 2022 – 23:59 EAT

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  • Health and Nutrition Officer Research Assistants Operations Coordinator Nutrition Officer

    Health and Nutrition Officer Research Assistants Operations Coordinator Nutrition Officer

    ROLE PURPOSE
    Nutrition Officer will be responsible for day-to-day implementation of the health components in the Global Malnutrition Initiative Project (MI). MI Project’s main objective is to generate evidence that will inform development of policy and practice regarding the integration of management of acute malnutrition into iCCM. It is a 3 years where CHVs are trained to screen, diagnose and treat moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) and severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and control arm where CHVs are only screening and referring MAM/SAM cases to the nearby health facility for treatment by healthcare professionals. Nutrition officer will play a critical role in promoting delivery of quality life-saving interventions in collaboration with health and nutrition teams within Save the Children and with key stakeholders. In close liaison with MEAL, support in collection, processing and verification of reports/forms and maintains programme/projects databases.
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
    Programme
    Together MOH counterpart, contribute to project performance by;

    Providing technical assistance to MoH towards implementation of integrated community case management and community management of acute malnutrition.
    System strengthening through monitoring of IMAM surge and Family MUAC approaches in Loima health facilities.
    Enhance quality service delivery for ICCM+SAM&MAM through mentorship or on job trainings to CHAs and CHVs.
    Through advocacy, contribute to continued and sustained treatment of severe and moderate malnutrition at the county by MOH.
    Work with MOH to strengthen Community Health Service delivery and the community – facility linkage.
    Timely submission of field activity reports to supervisor for onward submission.

    Monitoring and Evaluation.

    Project key performance indicators are within SCI standards
    Delivery of project activities in line with SCI quality bench marks
    At all times, ensure up to date project database for CMAM+ICCM, F-MUAC
    Provide various analysis for nutrition outcomes for CMAM+ICCM and F-MUAC for learning and decision making.
    Document the process of implementation, lessons learnt, case studies and good practice to ensure information is widely disseminated.
    With the support of MEAL team ensure project performance is tracked and quality standards adhered to.
    Collect and manage complaints and feedbacks in close coordination with MEAL team.
    Participate in the design, development and implementation of an M&E framework for health related activities.

    Supervision

    Support regular review meetings with the Sub County Health Management Team and community health assistants.

    Network and coordinate with the relevant sectors and agencies implementing health activities at national and community level.

    Identify areas of synergy in the field with the Ministry of Health and other implementing agencies working with communities. 
    Promote good work relationship with MOH and other partners
    Identify nutrition opportunities for the project

    Implement Community Mobilization Activities.

    Liaise and establish strong links with existing community structures including community units, health committees, village elders and religious leaders and administration.

    Strengthen Community – Health Facility Referral system and Linkage.

    Work with Ministry of Health to strengthen a referral system at community level and implement activities to strengthen the community –facility linkage.  

    Contract Duration: 10 Months
    Number of Vacancies: 1
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Essential

    Bachelor’s degree health sciences / health systems (Nutrition, Nursing, Public health) or equivalent.
    At least three years’ work experience in health programming including monitoring and evaluation.
    Experience in community mobilisation within the development context. Experience working with the Kenya Community Health Strategy is an added advantage.
    Good understanding and experience working with MOH and county health departments, health stakeholders, opinion leaders and integration of donor funded programmes into county plans.
    Experience in training and capacity building.
    Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
    Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of organizations.
    Experience of and commitment to utilizing participatory approaches.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with children.
    Good knowledge of the nutrition and health field.
    Good presentation and persuasion skills.
    Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.
    Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment.
    Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field
    Strong research and data analysis skills
    Strong report writing and computer skills
    Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

    Deadline: 24 March 2022

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  • Project Officer – FSL

    Project Officer – FSL

    Qualification and Experience

    Bachelor degree in Social Science, Agriculture, Economic development, community development, rural development, or other discipline relevant to the job.
    At least 3-year relevant project management experience in an international NGO or similar organization.
    Good technical knowledge of policy and practice in the field of livelihoods, crop and livestock production as well as other cross cutting issues
    An understanding of child rights and their protection and fulfilment in the development context.
    Experience in implementing cash transfer programs (unconditional cash transfers, voucher and cash for work) and livelihoods programs in the context of pastoralist areas;
    Knowledge of participatory rural appraisal;
    Good communication, presentation, training and report writing skills.
    Ability to take a proactive approach in community capacity building, either directly or through facilitation of suitable support and experience in leading a team in fieldwork with communities.
    Willing to work in isolated rural areas with basic living conditions, and work in difficult field conditions.
    Knowledge of local language.
    Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.
    Computer literate in word processing and excel packages.
    Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets.
    Experience solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in.
    Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

    The Organisation
    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 realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
    We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

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

    We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

    Application Information:Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://kenya.savethechildren.net/careers.We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best-qualified talent.Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process, nor request for medical examination or records and does not act through recruitment agents whatsoever.

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    stcuk.taleo.net

  • EHU Meal Manager

    EHU Meal Manager

    The post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
    ROLE PURPOSE: 
    The MEAL Manager position will be activated from the roster and deployed to support EHU responses.  They will be responsible for ensuring monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning mechanisms are in place, both integrating with the wider health and nutrition response where appropriate, and ensuring EHU-specific systems are in place.  This includes accurate and comprehensive: collection of health data, entry into the EHUs health information system, data analysis and reporting, S/he will liaise with the response MEAL lead to ensure appropriate accountability mechanisms are in place and feedback received is being discussed and changes implemented as appropriate. S/he will support learning by assisting as required with a mid-deployment review and end of deployment close-out meeting.
    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. The post holder will be roving to multiple locations where the needs are high. 
    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

    Liaise with response EHU MEAL advisor to ensure EHU MEAL activities are aligned, appropriate, and comprehensive
    Ensure data collection tools (registers, forms etc) are correctly utilised, kept and updated within project areas including health facilities and communities
    Collect, clean, and enter data in a timely and accuate manner or superives HIS officer to do so
    Analyse data, make necessary visual presentations and give feedback to each service delivery point
    Assist with the preparation and presentation of data for internal and donor reports in a timely manner
    Prepares and submits required epidemiological report to health cluster and/or MoH in a timely manner
    Ensure data is desegregated by sex and flag any gender disparities to enhance gender sensitive programming
    Ensure data is desegregated by age and flag any disparities to improve child-friendly programming
    Identify training needs on data management for facility staff and deliver trainings accordingly
    Ensure two accountability mechanisms are in place and feedback is reviewed and integrated on a regular basis 
    Ensure feedback for EHU is provided to response MEAL team so it is fed into the wider response accountability report
    Conducts client exits interviews for children and adults receiving health services; compile and shares results with team to identify areas for improvement 
    Ensure patient charter, including child-friendly version is visible at all EHu service delivery points
    Perform any other duty assigned by the line manager

    BEHAVIOURS:
    Accountability:

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

    Ambition:

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

    Collaboration:

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

    Creativity:

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

    Integrity:

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

    QUALIFICATIONS  

    Degree in Health Records and Information, Health Information Systems, Health Statistics, Information Management, Public Health, or equivalent

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential:

    Previous experience working in humanitarian settings
    Previous experience working in MEAL sector
    Experience using DHIS 2 Health Information System
    Ability to organize and plan information systems
    Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and accountability methodologies
    Knowledge of conducting surveys, assessments and data quality audits
    Experience with MS Excel
    Ability to work in a team
    Willingness to live and work in hardship areas
    Commitment to abide by the Save the Children Child Safeguarding Policy
    Fluent in English 

    Desirable:

    Fluent in French and/or Spanish 
    Previous experience working with NGO

    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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    kenya.savethechildren.net

  • Driver ( 2 Positions) Lead, International Programmes Operating Models Research and Evidence Advisor, Child Poverty and Child Rights Governance Research and Evidence Advisor, Child Poverty and Climate Change

    Driver ( 2 Positions) Lead, International Programmes Operating Models Research and Evidence Advisor, Child Poverty and Child Rights Governance Research and Evidence Advisor, Child Poverty and Climate Change

    Role Purpose
    The Driver is responsible for safe driving of vehicles and staff for Save the Children Kenya programme. He/ She should ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of vehicles in compliance with safe driving standards.  Ensure the vehicle is fuelled in time for trips and carry out proper management of fuel supply for the assigned vehicle in accordance with SCI policies and procedures.
    Key Areas of Accountability
    Driving and Maintenance:

    Maintain vehicle log and fuel consumption documentation.
    Prepare daily vehicle usage report, including trip use, mileage and fuel consumption
    Providing weekly usage report of vehicles including total mileage, fuel consumption and expenditure.
    Maintain valid drivers’ license.
    Organise the transport of supplies directly to SC designated location for use.
    Complete the logbook for everyday trips and complete the fuel log sheet for any fuel purchases.
    In consultation with the Program Support Officer, coordinate vehicle allocation for staff.
    Keep the vehicle documentation up to date
    Update the whiteboard once the movement plan is approved.

    Control of Vehicles:

    Ensure that all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance by line managers
    Ensure that all vehicle journeys are recorded in the logbook at the start and completion of journey.
    Ensure that keys and vehicle documents are kept in secure place when the vehicle is not in use
    Ensure that all passengers wear seats belts before driving the vehicle
    Ensure that  a waiver is filled and approved when carrying non SCI staff
    Ensure that the Line Manager is immediately informed of any accidents/incidents and that the accident is reported to the police as appropriate and as soon as possible
    Ensure that the vehicle is insured and in the event of an accident, make certain that proper procedures for insurance claims are followed.
    Report on all near misses

    Vehicle checks:

    Check the vehicle prior to its use every morning, fill the checklist and file it.
    Check on taking over a vehicle and ensure that the items listed on the vehicle checklist and in the vehicles tools and materials inventory are present and in functioning order.
    Check level of motor oil, water, tyre pressure, battery water and brakes to ensure that all are up to the standards required before any journey commences.
    The driver is to check for vehicle defects and damage to the vehicle and ensure that he reports them to his line manager promptly.
    Report and supervise all maintenance and repair needs of assigned vehicle.
    Check communication equipment and maintains communication while in the field with base (SSFP)

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

    Follow and abide by traffic rules, regulations, driver safety manual and any other instructions given by supervisor
    Maintain all vehicle safety equipment, as per vehicle safety kit, in liaison with the logistics officer- including first aid kit, communication equipment and fire extinguisher
    Work after duty hours or holidays/weekends as and when required and in prior notice from the line manager
    Escalate complaints and feedback of a serious nature to program support officer and field office child safeguarding focal point.
    Perform any other duty as reques
    s:ted by authorised persons.  

    Personal qualities:

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

    Contract Duration: 12 Months
    Number of Vacancies: 2
    Work Location: Samburu

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Literacy and numeracy skills of “ O “ level education
    A clean driving licence minimum class B=C=E
    Ability to multi task and work calmly under pressure is essential for this position.
    Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in an insecure environment is critical
    Some practical experience of user vehicle maintenance.
    Those with defensive driving skills, first aid training will have an added advantage.
    Recommended minimum of 3-5 years’ experience of professional driving experience in an NGO or similar environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs
    Fluency in written and spoken English. Similar skills in Kiswahili and the local language is an added advantage
    Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
    Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches

    DEADLINE: 18th March 2022

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  • Lead, International Programmes Operating Models Meal Officer (Wajir)

    Lead, International Programmes Operating Models Meal Officer (Wajir)

    ROLE PURPOSE:
    The role will be responsible for leading the design of additional operating models that enable the implementation of Save the Children 2030 ambition. The postholder will work with Country, Regional Offices and Centre teams to identify and prioritize critical operating model gaps and will then lead the design of the components of the new models (governance, accountabilities, policies, systems etc.), using pilots when possible. They will also liaise with critical global projects (Localisation, National Offices, SCUSI etc.) and other parts of SCA to understand their needs and interdependencies. An astute thinker, the post-holder will also be encouraged to analyse and test emerging practices and models that could be taken to scale.
    Where applicable, the role will lead the development and pilot of a Change and Deployment Plan in coordination with other functional areas and lead or support any implementation process for the new models.
    The role will also lead on the improvement and updating of relevant tools, including the review and revision of the Country Office Operating Model (COOM) Toolkits and the Centre-Region Operating Model (CROM) with the inclusion of updated guidance on the new operating models developed. COOM provides Country Office Senior Management Teams with the tools they need to ensure they have a fit for purpose structure and effective ways of working in order to deliver programs for children. The Centre-Region Operating Model (CROM) is a framework that provides clarity on the core accountabilities that Country Offices, Regional Offices and the Centre need to achieve.
    SCOPE OF ROLE: 
    Reports to: Director, International Programmes Operations Continuous Improvement 
    Staff reporting to this post: None
    Budget Responsibilities: TBC
    Role Dimensions: This role will manage multi-stakeholder relationships in a complex networked organisation and in a number of geographies. The role will involve daily liaison with colleagues from SCI Country Offices, Regional Offices, Centre and Members. The role will also regularly engage with the Membership and Organisational Development team who leads on different aspects related with corporate development and business models. The development of this work will be framed within the broader scope of the Membership and Organisational Development team.
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

    Lead on Design of new Operating Models for Country Offices
    Work with end users (Region, Country Offices and Members) to identify and prioritise critical business and operating model gaps
    Identify interdependencies and needs from Global Strategic Initiatives such as Localisation/Shifting Power to Local Communities, Flexible Operating Model etc.
    Solicit information on promising models that are shown to achieve optimal results against programmatic and operational metrics – including assessment and work-planning on how they might be taken to scale.
    Develop methodologies and pathways for the design planning of new models.
    Support the Country and Regional Offices to pilot different models
    Generate, socialize and utilize learning from pilots
    Lead on a cost-of-doing business analysis to drive improvements on resources allocations 
    Develop, together with the membership and organisational development lead, a catalogue of options for Country Offices to support adaptation of business models to local contexts and needs to maximize impact for children
    Support the update of the Geopresence Decision making framework, which outlines the process and decision gates for changing business models.
    Report on progress, ensuring any dependencies and risks are identified and addressed
    Contribute to the broader discussion on the organisational vision and catalogue of models to enable Save the Children to realize the Ambition 2030.
    Participate in a unit overseeing, documenting and extracting learning from transition processes.
    Lead the updates of the Country Office Operating Model (COOM) and the Centre-Region Operating Model (CROOM)
    Set the overall direction for the COOM updates. 
    Lead the detailed project planning and monitor progress, course correcting as required
    Work with end users, particularly Field and CO staff to identify the gaps and priority areas of improvement for COOM
    Work with Centre functions to ensure that functional areas are updated and maintained, are easy to understand, and that best practice tools and examples are available to end users (including the resolving of any perceived incompatibilities or conflicts)
    Develop guidance and best practice for new models and incorporate it in the Country Office Operating Model guidance (COOM)
    Work with other entities of SC (e.g. National Offices) to ensure that any guidance on these models is updated and included in COOM 
    Develop a communication plan for the COOM updates 
    Develop and roll-out an online COOM e-learning induction package that is accessible to end users
    Support the review and update the Centre-Region Operating Model (CROOM)
    Support International Programme Operations to maintain and continuously improve operational tools
    Attend team meetings and cross-functional forums
    Review the Country Sustainability & Resilience guidance for Country Offices 
    Carry out any other duties either in addition to or instead of those outlined above which may reasonably be required from time to time. 

    BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
    DELIVERING RESULTS:

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

    DEVELOPING SELF AND OTHERS:

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

    APPLYING TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE:

    Makes decisions based on professional expertise and experience without deferring unnecessarily to others
    Shares knowledge and best practice on technical solutions so that others can make best use of that expertise
    Actively seeks new ways to develop the application of technical and professional standards within the team

    WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH OTHERS:

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

    PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING

    Gathers the right information and uses critical thinking to make effective and timely decisions
    Stays with a problem or challenge until a solution is reached or is no longer reasonably attainable.
     Knows when to involve others in a decision
    Demonstrates awareness of the wider external influences that impact on decision making
    Simplifies processes and procedures wherever possible

    QUALIFICATIONS  

    Degree level education preferable / equivalent work experience. 

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    Senior level leadership and management experience in a large and complex international NGO or organization, ideally in a country office setting across a range of models and ways of working
    Experience defining and designing operating models, preferably in the non-for profit sector
    Strong Project Management and Change Management experience, including experience of leading cross-functional project teams to collectively deliver project outcomes
    Excellent business partnering, communication and relationship building skills. Demonstrated ability to develop and manage productive relationships with wide range of stakeholders and senior staff
    Experience in solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
    Strong organisation and time management skills. Ability to plan ahead and prioritise competing tasks. 
    Strong communication skills, ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders, including Country Office and Centre senior leadership – distilling complex concepts into simple and easy-to-understand briefs
    Experience managing stakeholders with varying priorities to achieve a common goal, and meet tight deadlines.
    Ability to adopt a pro-active approach to problem solving, working with and coordinating input from multiple departments. 
    Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; fluent in English. Ability to communicate complicated messaging simply and gain buy in from key stakeholders through compelling communications.  
    A flexible and collaborative approach; ability to liaise with a broad range of people at all levels, across different cultures and to act with credibility, discretion, tact and diplomacy. 
    Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.
    Experience developing and delivering learning initiatives is desirable.

    DEADLINE: 19th March 2022

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  • Project Coordinator – East Africa Migration Route Project Regional Component

    Project Coordinator – East Africa Migration Route Project Regional Component

    Essential

    5 years of experience in coordinating or managing large scale projects, experience of managing regional or multi-country projects a distinct advantage;
    Strong awareness of child protection issues in the area of migration and displacement;
    Solid understanding of child protection issues in the East and Horn of Africa region;
    Strong verbal and written English communication skills, including experience in report writing;
    Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, developing clear strategic vision, and ensuring buy in from stakeholders;
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
    Strong ability to inspire participation and building productive, collegial relationships;
    Willingness to travel to support Country Offices and Partners in the implementation of activities;
    Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding and other relevant policies.

    Desired

    Experience developing projects in the development and humanitarian sector;
    Experience in working in regional and multi-country settings, including conducting research in multiple countries.
    Experience in research activities and training skills

    Contract duration: 1 year (renewable)
    Location: Nairobi
    Save the Children operates in 12 Countries within the East and Southern Africa Region i.e. South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
    The Organisation
    We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
    We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

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

    We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

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    kenya.savethechildren.net

  • Nutrition Coordinator Advocacy and Policy Coordinator

    Nutrition Coordinator Advocacy and Policy Coordinator

    ROLE PURPOSE
    This position demands the technical knowledge, management skills and the work experience needed to run a health project. The Nutrition Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring management of Malnutrition Initiative project is executed in line with SC, Country, county, national and international humanitarian standards and donor guidelines and in line with the nutrition sector priorities and in collaboration with other partners in the sector and other related sectors. It will also involve active participation in the nutrition sector coordination forum, other agency and key nutrition sensitive sector liaison, capacity building and supervising staff using techniques and tools available and appropriate to Turkana donor funded sub-counties and health facilities.
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
    Programme

    Plan and supervise implementation of project activities together with Save the Children Turkana area programmes team at field level, and MOH counterparts
    Manage project budget including monitoring of expenditures
    Represent SC in all nutrition coordination forums in conjunction with Program Manager
    Consolidate activity reports and ensure timely submission to supervisor for onward submission to program manager and country office
    Organise and coordinate health worker trainings in consultation with County health authorities
    Initiate and participate in all multi-stakeholder advocacy activities, forums and networks aimed at raising the profile of SC project issues in the agenda of government, partner NGOs and communities

    Staff Management and Development

    Support and supervise SC staff working on this project
    Ensure that responsibilities of staff on this project are clearly defined and understood with performance objectives set against work plans and regularly monitored
    Ensure that staff requirements are identified and that staff are given every opportunity to increase their competencies, capacities and own personnel development
    Ensure effective involvement of staff in running the project through participatory approach to planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and decision-making
    Ensure that staff perform well and they are monitored on a regular basis to fulfill the indicators of the project
    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)

    With the support of MEAL team ensure project performance is tracked and quality standards adhered to.

    Coordinate regular project monitoring and supervision in liaison with the SCHMTs to ensure quality project implementation according to agreed standards.
    Take lead in preparation and documentation of best practices, lessons learnt including case studies.
    Ensure the compilation of quality and timely reporting for the project both routine project reports and donor reports
    Ensure learning from the project are documented and shared with County officials, programme staff, other SCI partners as well as within the organization.
    Collect complaints and feedback during field activities and ensure that these are shared with MEAL officers for updating of the CFRM database
    Escalate complaints and feedback of a serious nature to the Program Manager and field office child safeguarding focal point.

    Coordination and Representation

    Within delegated authority represent SC and maintain working relationship with relevant host government ministries, UN agencies, International and local non-governmental health organizations with a mandate to promote the MNCH agenda and influence policies of Government, UN agencies and other humanitarian actors with regards to MNCH.

    Contract Duration: 10 Months
    Number of Vacancies: 1
    Work Location: Nairobi (60%) & Turkana (40%)
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Essential

    University Degree in Nutrition and a registered member of KNDI.
    At least three (3) years’ experience of emergency nutrition work and the design and implementation of feeding programmes (ideally CMAM including monitoring and evaluation)
    Proven experience in Project Management
    Experience in conducting nutrition assessments and an understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systems
    Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff
    Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.
    Proactive approach and demonstrable ability function well under pressure
    Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment
    Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field
    Experience and ability to represent SC nutrition work in external meetings
    Demonstrable ability at report writing and excellent communication skills
    Computer literate
    Fluency in written and spoken English, Kiswahili and local languages
    Qualified candidate from Turkana county are encouraged to apply.
    Commitment to Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

    Desirable

    Qualified Nutritionist with primary health care/community health care experience
    Budget management and operational experience an asset

     

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  • Regional Supply Chain Officer Project Coordinator – East Africa Migration Route Project Regional Supply Chain Manager – ESA

    Regional Supply Chain Officer Project Coordinator – East Africa Migration Route Project Regional Supply Chain Manager – ESA

    About the job
    Regional Supply Chain Officer
    The Supply Chain Officer is responsible for the buying/sourcing and shipping of goods/ services within ESA Regional Office and Country offices, managing requests and relations for a complex portfolio of programmes across ESA Country offices. The Supply Chain Officer will also support the SCI RO Supply Chain Coordinator in supply market research and analysis, running quotations / tenders and setting up Contracts or Framework Agreements for key supplies and services to ensure value for money is achieved through best in sector sourcing strategies and Procurement processes. This role also includes facility management and general office administration responsibilities.
    In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
    Essential/Desired

    Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain management / Procurement or equivalent
    Professional certification in procurement (e.g. CIPS)
    Training in Medical logistics – strong advantage
    Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working in Supply Chain / Procurement, preferably in an NGO/and/or development program,
    In- depth experience in managing complex procurement / sourcing processes and supplier relationships
    Experience in use of end to end ERP systems e.g. SAP Ariba
    Knowledge of procurement processes, rules and regulations in the INGO/UN System
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
    Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
    Willingness to undertake field travel as required and work in difficult environments according to travel environments
    Fluency in written and spoken English
    Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles

    Contract duration: 1 year(renewable)
    Location: Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office – Nairobi
    The Organisation
    We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
    We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

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

    We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

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  • Senior Child Protection Officer

    Senior Child Protection Officer

    TEAM/PROGRAMME: Child Protection programme      LOCATION:  Dadaab
    GRADE:  3    POST TYPE: National (12 months)
    Child Safeguarding: 
    Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
    SCOPE OF ROLE: 
    The role will primarily focus on overseeing child protection program and providing technical assistance to the CP team and ensuring accurate planning of CP activities, timely expenditure of activity budget and effective coordination within the team and across other humanitarian actors in Dadaab. The role holder will also be charged with developing quality and timely donor reports and contributing to the proposal and budget development for the CP sector.
    Reports to:  Program Manager
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
    PROGRAM DELIVERY

    Performance management and supervision of all CP staff

    Lead and motivate the CP team to ensure effective project implementation. 
    Ensure key problems are brought to the attention of the Program Manager and other relevant senior staff for discussion and review. 
    Ensure that all relevant staff receives appropriate induction and training.
    Make regular support visits to camps.
    Develop and implement an integrated reintegration strategy for vulnerable children returning to their communities with a particular emphasis on education and livelihoods strategies. 

    Monitoring and evaluation of programme activities:

    Develop and undertake training in aspects of child protection for programme and project staff as well as children, partners and community-based child protection networks.  
    Mentor the relevant staff to facilitate the continued development of his project, budget and personnel management capacity. 
    Work with the field Officer to oversee the management of the Separated Children’s Database as a tool for information storage and analysis, and case management. 
    Continue to develop understanding on children’s meaningful participation throughout the programme, and work with child protection staff on strategies to enable children to identify and address the issues of concern to them and promote their voices in local, regional and national.  

    Monitoring , Evaluation and Reporting

    Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team for monitoring and evaluation of programme activities including taking corrective action where necessary; preparation of Counselling reports, documentation of lessons learnt.
    Document milestones and success stories in the community-based child protection initiatives.
    Document programme learning and ensuring it contributes to organizational advocacy.
    Maintain an up to date information pack of various aspects affecting the beneficiaries in liaison with the other program teams and do analysis of the reports  -.
    Ensure timely implementation of budgeted activities in addition to budget tracking and control and ensure clarity of reports on the various advocacy aspects in the camps.

    Partnerships and coordination.

    Ensure close coordination of outreach activities with other agencies in the three camps to ensure complementarity and synergy.
    Build partnerships to enhance community participation, ownership and sustainability of programmes. 
    Collaborate and coordinate with other child protection agencies, governmental institutions, host community partners and community level structures in order to promote community ownership and sustainability of CP initiatives.
    Represent Save the Children and the CP program in interagency working groups and camp coordination meetings and build from the strategies developed through the Child Protection Working Group.
    Represent the CP programme and advocate with community, partners as well as other external visitors.  Liaise closely with other actors in the child protection sector on issues related to vulnerable children.  Ensure that consideration is given to their particular needs within general child protection strategies.  
    Work with appropriate partners within the child protection sector to ensure the mainstreaming of child protection and those children’s rights are considered in the process of legislation formation and institution building.
    Where necessary, represent the Child protection Manager and Coordinators in meetings, both internal and external and engage with the Host Community partner. 

    Implementation of activities and Accountability.

    Coordinate with finance and awards team to ensure effective budget monitoring for the project in line with donor requirements and contractual obligations, including Grant opening, mid-term and closing meetings.
    Timely implementation and strict adherence to the DIP
    Coordinate the timely implementation of all grants and ensure sound and accurate expenditure.
    Proposal development – continuously analyze needs and develops concept notes, outlining clear areas of sensitization and awareness raising.
    Oversee project activities budget expenditures and ensure they are allowable and allocable according to SCI and donor regulations; review monthly Budget vs. Actual and expenditure sheets and collaborate with the finance department to ensure accurate expenditures and reporting.
    Ensure timely production of activity/events reports as well as monthly reports as per the agreed timelines.

    Working Contacts

    External 

    The job holder is required to have regular contact with other similar organization, children, community, and government organization. The role is expected to sustain the strong and cordial relationship with UNHCR colleagues in the protection unit.

    Internal

    The job requires the job holder to have direct relationship with all staff and field management at all levels in ensuring the organizational 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 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

    At least Degree social work/social sciences or equivalent. 
    At least three (3) years relevant experience in similar settings.
    Prior experience in child protection and best interest determination process in refugee set ups in essential.
    Substantial management and leadership experience, preferably in emergency programmes
    Demonstrable competence in proposal and report writing 
    Experience of financial planning and expenditure monitoring 
    Experience of community participation, ownership and empowerment
    Competent in using email and computer packages such as Word and Excel
    Commitment to Save the Children’s child safeguarding Policy
    Has high-level communication skills’, including engaging and informative formal public speaking.
    Fluent in English and Kiswahili (both spoken and written). Working knowledge of local language strongly preferred
    Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
    Sets high standards for quality and consistently achieves project goals.
    Maintains and extends an effective network of individuals within the organisation and with government and development partners
    Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.
    Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
    Proven ability to work as a team.

    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.
    Equal Opportunities 
    The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
    Child Safeguarding:
    We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
    Health and Safety
    The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

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