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Audit Specialist – Global Assurance Counter Fraud Analyst – ESA Global Roving Investigator CAAC Programme Operations Officer GBV Assistant (Dadaab)

Audit Specialist – Global Assurance
The role holder will primarily be focussed on the delivery of the internal audit plan for SCI and, where necessary, for other Save the Children Member organisations. They will be expected to confidently and capably act as the lead for, or be part of, a team delivering high quality, outcomes-focussed internal audit assignments, reviews, investigations and other work assigned to them to agreed professional standards and stakeholder expectations, on time and within budget. Where required, they will be expected to work closely with other assurance providers within Save the Children and external co-sourced providers such as consultants and professional services firms.
They will be expected to produce high quality, value-adding audit reports and other products. Leading by example, they will also be expected to maintain strong professional relationships across the organisation, working in real partnership with their team and across the business, ensuring that they keep up-to-date with changes and events that have a significant impact on the risk profile of actual as well as potential assignments. The role holder will also be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of any Global Assurance improvement plans.
In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
Essential

Be a qualified internal auditor (IIA) or accountant
Have 3-5 years of experience in relevant operational areas (e.g. in programme/project management in an INGO context) and be willing to learn the appropriate audit skills
Have relevant experience in operational areas of risk to which Save the Children – primarily SCI – is exposed.
Experience of conducting risk-based reviews of systems and processes (with a sound understanding of the three lines of defence model), identifying weaknesses and areas of improvements with minimum supervision and support.
A demonstrable ability to focus on key issues, enabling auditees to focus on crucial matters of control and oversight.
Be highly accurate, detail-orientated, and able to complete multiple projects, with conflicting priorities, on a timely basis.
Have strong experience in producing high quality effective written communication e.g. reports, in English; and have exceptional communication skills and is able to articulate effectively at all levels.
Have strong interpersonal communication and coaching skills including a demonstrable ability to deliver difficult messages with tact and confidence.
Be willing to undertake high amount of travel overseas and work with minimum supervision under difficult conditions in some of the most fragile, insecure and remote parts of the world.
Have a strong cultural awareness and be able to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures; and be able to demonstrate standards of ethics and integrity.
Be committed to Save the Children’s values.
Have experience of evaluating systems and processes, identifying weaknesses and areas of improvements
Have extensive experience in relevant operational areas (e.g. in programme/project management in an INGO context) and be willing to learn the appropriate audit skills

Desired

Have INGO experience or have worked in a commercial/public sector international organisation
Have some experience of grant requirements of major donors such as USAID, EC/ECHO, DfID and the UN
Have a financial analysis aptitude or some experience of Agresso financial software
Have some experience of IT audit
Proficiency in a second core language of Save the Children (French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic)

Contract duration: One Year (Renewable)
Location: 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.
This role will be based in any Country Office with SCI Presence under National Contract terms
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.
Deadline: 2 Mar 2022 – 23:59 EAT

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October 28, 2024
Response Team Leader – Humanitarian Surge Team

TITLE: Response Team Leader – Humanitarian Surge Team
REPORTS TO:
Director – Global Expertise and Humanitarian Surge Platform LOCATION: International, including remote and insecure locations
GRADE: 1
CONTRACT LENGTH: 24 Months

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3: the role 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 in country programs; or are visiting country programs; ore because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
ROLE PURPOSE:
In 2019, the Global Humanitarian Surge Platform (GEHSP) was launched to increase the quality, speed and effectiveness of our global surge capacity in supporting the delivery of our humanitarian responses. In 2020, the Technical Expertise (TE) Request Platform was set up to support country programmes with the technical expertise they need, when they need it. In April 2021 the TE Request Platform became part of the GEHSP to form the Global Expertise and Humanitarian Surge Platform (GEHSP).
The Global Expertise and Humanitarian Surge Platform (GEHSP) is Save the Children’s global humanitarian surge, technical expertise and new business development deployment management function, operating on behalf of both members and SCI. It is dedicated to identifying, developing and deploying skilled and experienced talent from across the movement to meet the needs of our domestic and international programmes and humanitarian responses. Our vision is to help to improve the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of our humanitarian responses and programmes; directly contributing to Save the Children’s capability to deliver the best outcomes for children and their families.
The GEHSP is responsible for:
Ensuring our humanitarian responses have access to suitably skilled and experienced staff they need to deliver a high quality and timely humanitarian response;

Managing the end to end deployment process for all surge deployments;
Identifying and developing future humanitarian surge staff to meet the needs of our responses;
Identifying new and innovative ways to meet the surge needs of our responses.

HSTs work alongside country, regional and member teams to support the scale up and management of international and domestic emergency responses, enabling positive change for children. The role of the surge staff varies depending on the needs of the response and could include:

Deploying in the first days or hours following a natural disaster or crisis to lead the first phase of a response to sudden onset emergency;
Supporting ongoing emergency response and recovery work through providing advice, guidance and expertise in a specific skill area;
Providing short term interim cover for country office staff;
Supporting delivery of capacity building initiatives.
The Team Leader will generally be deployed to manage a Category 1 or 2 response, and to provide response oversight and strategic direction to the country programme in collaboration with the Country Director and the Operations and/or Humanitarian Director. In rare occasions, the Team Leader will be deployed to out of area responses and will be reporting directly to the relevant regional office or SCI centre.
The Team Leader is responsible for identifying needs and resources and elaborating programmatic, operational, strategic and leadership recommendations for the emergency response in line with Save the Children national and global priorities. The post-holder will develop and manage programmes or country support functions and negotiate and network at an international level.
They will ensure that all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child safeguarding, safety and security, code of conduct, equal opportunities and other relevant policies are in place.
The post holder will play a leading role in the effective scale up and management of Save the Children emergency programmes to increase impact and enable positive change for children.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Assume overall oversight of country-wide or regional, most often categorised as Category 1 or 2 emergency response in collaboration with the Country Director and other relevant CO SMT members, or where applicable set up response programmes in countries with no SC presence.
Ensuring strict compliance of programme activities with Save the Children national and global policies and procedures and with relevant donor regulations and agreements, SPHERE guidelines and the NGO code of conduct.
Lead on country or regional level strategic planning for the humanitarian response to ensure an effective emergency response in all of its phases of delivery
Having oversight over the development of relevant master budgets, aligned with the Response Strategy objectives, for the duration of the response and for multiple sites and multiple sectors where appropriate. S/he will take overall leadership on the implementation of the Response relevant national level budgets, while keeping relevant stakeholders informed and ensuring any corrective actions are taken where required.
In coordination with relevant (E)SMT level members from both the Response and CO teams, s/he will ensure the preparation of a timely programme delivery and submitting the donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal SCI requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
Ensuring that the relevant project monitoring plans and systems for identifying and tracking the indicators and develop processes/procedures and forms to support monitoring and inform learning are established and implemented.
Ensure optimal safety and security management procedures and practices are in place for the emergency response programme and continually monitor the safety and security situation, adapting staff safety and security procedures accordingly in collaboration and cooperation with the Country Security Manager.
Oversee effective functioning of logistics systems to procure, store and distribute stock, supplies and services for the timely delivery of project objectives at national level
Ensure strong accountability to beneficiaries
Plan, identify and resource appropriate and effective structure & staffing needs for entire response; In liaison with the HR Director ensuring that personnel policies are in accordance with national laws)
Oversee the development & implementation of staff well-being (policy) and ensure appropriate staff well-being and R&R policy and processes in place

Capacity Strengthening:

Ensure that capacity strengthening plans and performance management systems are in place to develop the requisite competencies in staff to ensure ongoing sustainability and quality of response
Coach and mentor international staff and national level counterparts and link in to wider organisational talent development mechanisms.
Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:
Represent Save the Children’s emergency response on a national, regional and international level to donors, the media and members of the humanitarian community.
Help shape broader sector strategies through influence of and leadership within inter-agency coordination forums, ensuring the specific needs of children are being addressed
Regularly undertake high level representation and advocacy with Government partners and officials as well as donor representatives. Establish systems for communication with local Government partners, relevant line departments and community representations in the project area(s).
Lead on organisational level operational practice, innovation and learning in consultation with Humanitarian team.
Ensure SCI response review framework is implemented and lessons learnt / recommendations followed up

General:

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

COMPETENCIES FOR THIS ROLE:

Leading and Inspiring Others

Demonstrates leadership in all our work, embodies our values, and articulates a compelling vision to inspire others to achieve our goals for children.
Level required: Accomplished

Problem Solving and Decision-Making

Takes effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information from within or outside the organisation.
Level required: Accomplished

Networking

Builds and uses sustainable relationships and networks to support the work of Save the Children.
Level required: Accomplished

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential

Extensive experience of working within a senior management role and within a complex country programme in an emergency response or fragile state setting; and/or extensive experience of setting up responses in out of area contexts (either where no SC presence or CO presence); and/or extensive experience of working in high income contexts
Previous experience of managing programme teams in large-scale/complex, first phase emergency response is essential

Degree or equivalent field experience

Senior management experience of leading a diverse, multi-function and/or multi-sector team at a Country Director or other relevant SMT level.
Experience of managing multi-donor, multi-site programmes (including ECHO, DFID and OFDA) of GBP 5m+ in a first phase response at regional or country level
Multi-site security management in insecure environments
Experience of international level representation with key stakeholders, and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN
Experience of international media representation and advocacy
Experience of M&E and beneficiary accountability systems in large complex programmes
Experience of developing and negotiating successful partnerships with institutional donors
Proven ability to influence change at an operational and strategic level
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
A high level of written and spoken English
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
Fluent in French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic

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. 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.

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.
Safeguarding our Staff: The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy
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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kenya.savethechildren.net

October 28, 2024
Head of Data and Analytics Supplier Management Officer HRIS Data Reporting and Governance Analyst

ROLE PURPOSE:
Save the Children as a movement generates huge volumes of data that is used for multiple purposes. There are many systems and tools across the organisation that are used to generate, store and communicate data and information as well as pockets of capabilities and process that is focused on driving continuous improvement. As we move into our next strategy period and we are facing an ever increasing need to support the most marginalised and deprived children through our breakthroughs, the need to enable better prioritisation and decision making becomes ever more clearer. Alongside this, for many of our priorities for the next period, our chances of success are greatly increased through effective and efficient use of our data driven consistently across our movement. Through an aligned and forward looking data and analytics strategy and an effective and responsive approach to managing data and analytics supply and demand we aim to reduce administrative burden on our core operations, ensure we make the best use of data and associated tooling we already have available, improving the quality of data we hold on our operations and outcomes to enable better decision making and enable a continuous focus on driving efficiencies and continuous improvement.
The role of the Head of Data and Analytics will be to initiate and deliver on our Data and Analytics priorities for Save the Children to include ensuring we have a clear strategy and path to reach our defined outcomes. Initially the key focus will be to establish and mobilise the project team and setup the required governance to manage the required transformation priorities as well as ensure there is a robust process to effectively assess and prioritise data and analytics needs across the organisation and match these with available business and IT capabilities to meet needs in line with priorities and resource availability. Once we have the initial team and governance in place we then need to ensure a focus on scope definition to include understanding our current state, required future state and what needs to happen to close the gap between the two. The Head of Data and Analytics will in parallel need to manage the definition and implementation of the data and analytics demand and supply process and manage the implementation of the agreed interventions as well as the ongoing process through the life of the transformation, transitioning to Business as Usual and beyond under the guidance of the SCI CIO and associated governance
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Drive the delivery of the project and associated operational processes including initial setup of the team, defining the vision and principles and putting in place the required governance
Ensure Data and Analytics is a movement wide initiative involving stakeholders from across the Members and SCI and wider external parties where relevant and agreed with the relevant governance
Ensure alignment and consideration with the 2022-24 strategy process that is currently underway including feeding into this process as required
Ensure the Project resource requirements are understood and the required team is established including both internal and external capacity and expertise
Ensure reference groups are put in place to ensure the required input is received from functional SMEs from both SCI and Members
Ensure financial and non-financial benefits are defined up front including the mechanism to measure the benefits and this is used to track effectiveness of Data and Analytics initiatives delivered across the movement. This is critical to enable us to continually monitor and improve and to enable effective decision making
Effectively manage the Project Team resources to ensure they understand their responsibilities, are held to account for delivery and their work is in line with the wider objectives and strategic alignment across the movement
Oversee the completion of the required analysis, providing hands on analytical support as required and ensuring review and sign off of the completed analysis in support of the Project Team and associated governance
Ensure the relevant SMEs required to complete the analysis are understood and made available to the Project Team
Ensure impacts of the project and associated operational processes including impact on the wider portfolio, change impact and financial impacts are understood and included within the current state and future state documents as well as operational process definitions
Ensure project controls including risks, issues and dependencies are documented and reported in line with the Portfolio Management Office requirements and any critical issues are escalated quickly through the agreed channels
Create and manage a plan for the project to include the day to day running of the project as well as the core components of the role – team setup and onboarding, governance setup and ongoing management, current future state definition to include requirements and scope definition, demand and supply process and ongoing scaling, capability development and shared services where relevant
Support the CTO to lead the governance process ensure sufficient time is available for review and sign off from the relevant leaders that are agreed up front
Ensure the budget is defined and managed as part of the Project
Oversee the set up and maintain the repository of documentation
Implement best practices and procedures in project management (in line with SCA agreed methodology and associated processes) and contribute to wider lessons learned and improvements so we continue to drive a continuous improvement agenda

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI 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

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Understanding of a structured Project methodology (e.g. PRINCE2) or accredited Project Management training (APM or PMI) including experience leading a project using such a methodology

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Hands on delivery experience working in the area of Data and Analytics for a complex organisation
Experience working in a leadership role for a global Data and Analytics transformation including managing the operational process to understand and scope demand, prioritise via governance and match to available supply of capabilities and technologies where relevant
Experience leading global teams to implement a transformation agenda
Demonstrable experience and in-depth knowledge of programme and project practices and standards
A proven ability to deliver projects on time / on budget, using project management processes and tools including risk management, benefits management, financial management and quality assurance
Proven experience of using and leading change management activities including change impact
A proven ability to apply excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and to work collaboratively to deliver of effective solutions to project related issues. This will include taking on hands on analysis activities to support the wider team as required
Experience leading business development including defining business need and objectives, determining options and effort required and translating this into a proposal to be submitted for consideration with the relevant governance bodies
Highly developed organisational awareness and ability to understand any sensitivities within a complex multi-stakeholder structure; and think creatively and strategically to overcome obstacles to cooperation and progress
Team leadership capabilities to support and guide team members and ensure they are clear on their responsibilities and are held to account for their delivery
Strong business requirements collection, and process/workflow analysis skills
Excellent communication skills (written & oral English), including the ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organisation
Able to demonstrate instances of initiative that have delivered organisational benefits
Cultural awareness and experience of delivering solutions internationally`

Desirable:

Non-profit sector knowledge/experience
Proficiency in a second core language of Save the Children (French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic
Experience working on Organisational Design Initiatives including setup of a new function in a global organisation

Equal Opportunities

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Health and Safety

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety 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.

Additional job responsibilities

The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. Some degree of international travel maybe required.

NOTE: APPLICATION CLOSES 3RD MARCH 2022

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October 28, 2024
Internship Opportunities

Internship Period: 3 Months with possibility of extension for another 3 months’ subject to performance.
Responsibilities of the Intern

The intern will demonstrate motivated participation in the learning experience.
The intern will participate in the orientation programs of the organization and abide by all terms and conditions as set out in the internship agreement.
At the end of the assignment, the intern will provide a full report demonstrating learning and achievements during the internship as guided by supervisor.

Professional Requirements

Students pursuing post graduate studies from reputable national, regional or international universities studying disciplines relevant to the work of the Save the Children International.
Young professionals, on completion of at least undergraduate degree, who have not yet entered the formal employment arena.
Should be available on full time for the duration of the programme.
For Finance, in addition to a first degree, candidates should be either fully qualified CPA/ACCA or studying for the final part of either of the two courses.

Personal Attributes

A high degree of self-motivation, positive attitude, drive and the ability to contribute to a multi-cultural, team-based work environment.
Strong networking capacity and excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask; work flexibly, creatively and under pressure in response to needs or changing demands.
Extremely well organized.
Highest ethical standards.

Please apply in English saving your CV and Motivation letter as a single document indicating the area you are interested in and the location. To apply, please click on the link below. The deadline for receiving applications is 15th February 2022. Only shortlisted applicants will be considered for interview.We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy.Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best-qualified talent.

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October 28, 2024
Research and MEAL Specialist

Qualification and Experience

Bachelor degree in Population studies, Public health, Social sciences and a master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, or other discipline relevant to the job.
At least 5 years of experience working in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Accountability and Learning including a senior management position in an NGO setting, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, child protection, child rights governance, child poverty, health and nutrition.
Proven experience of undertaking evaluations/research or leading evaluation/research teams, with outstanding skills in qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis using relevant software such as STATA or SPSS and ATLAS.ti (to be assessed)
Technical expertise in various data analysis software and proven experience using mobile technology for data collection with experience of electronic data collection using tablets or other devices
Understanding and experience in child rights programming.
Strong commitment to capacity building of county staff and partners with willingness to adopt participatory and consultative approaches.
Experience working in arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) settings preferred.
Strong writing skills, including experience in writing, capacity statements and position papers.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets.
Experience solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in.
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required. Swahili preferred.
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

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

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kenya.savethechildren.net

October 28, 2024
MEAL Assistant Research Assistants – Casuals Database

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Manage information generated through MEAL activities, such as complaints databases, action tracker.
Organize field visits to monitor program activities / interventions against Quality Benchmarks/Quality Checklists and produce & share reports with program team as well as management team based on quality and accountability findings.
Support program staff to strengthen joint planning and monitoring with stakeholders.
Contribute to the quality of program design – reviewing log-frames, results frameworks, project plan, strategic plans, MEAL Plan etc.
Ensure that the agreed action plans are followed in timely manner by program team and that the feedback loop is closed.
Share all information (monitoring reports, CFM databases, preliminary verification reports, case studies etc.) with the support of Research and MEAL Specialist.
Share MEAL findings & CFM issues in each monthly meeting
Support in roll-out of USAID Nawiri monitoring and evaluation strategy and tools at the Sub County level.
Collect program routine monitoring data and follow-up with the program team on data collection and reporting.
Support roll-out and supervision of data collection through Annual Surveys, Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) and Quality Inquiry Surveys.
Timely entry of monitoring data into mobile and computer-based data collection systems and working with MIS officers to resolve data quality issues observed.
Support Monitoring and Evaluation activities to ensure that program-based monitoring activities are being performed according to schedule.
Support and collaborate with the M&E Officer to provide timely reports and data summaries.
Assist to maintaining a clear and transparent filing system at the Sub County level office.
Support the process of testing and adopting relevant technologies for improving the efficiency of the program’s MEL function at the Sub-county level.
Strengthen Sub-County Government M&E and Data Use Platforms including Review Meeting, Data Quality Assurance, Mentoring and Supportive Supervision.
Other duties as assigned from time to time by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Must hold at least a diploma in Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, or Population Studies, or relevant field (with coursework in M&E, research and evaluation methodologies, statistical analysis or organizational development) or similar field of study. Undergraduate in similar faculty is an added advantage.
At least 1-3 years of program monitoring and evaluation experience ( Entry Level Fresh Graduate)
Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation from UoN, AMREF or KIM will be an added advantage
Proven experience of undertaking evaluations/research with outstanding skills in qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis using relevant software such as STATA or SPSS and ATLAS.ti
Good communication skills in English and Kiswahili. Local language (Turkana or Samburu) preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

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

Desirable

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

Contract Duration: 12 Months
Deadline: 6 Feb 2022 – 23:59 EAT

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Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and use the link below to apply.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 individuals 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.

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October 28, 2024
Regional Human Resources Director, East and Southern Africa

Essential

Qualified HR professional and/or substantial HR generalist experience including recruitment and selection, performance management, learning and development, reward and employee relations.
Proven HR leadership experience across multiple countries with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure.
Demonstrable track record of leading substantial change – maximising benefits and minimising risks.
Culturally sensitive, with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
Substantial experience of building, leading and developing staff with different backgrounds and expertise.
Able to create ‘attractive expertise’ which encourages senior managers to seek help and counsel in resolving people matters maturely and with minimal disruption.
Proven consulting and process facilitation skills at leadership levels
Strong coaching and conflict resolution skills
Demonstratable strong team work skills in working across organizational units in a supportive and collaborative manner
Excellent and persuasive oral and written communications skills; professionally assertive with ability to influence without formal authority
Experience of building personal networks at senior levels, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation.
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, defining a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies
Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments
Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding and other global policies, and to Save the Children values.
Fluency in written and spoken English.

Desired

Knowledge and experience of working in the ESA region

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.

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 www.savethechildren.net/careersWe 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.

Apply via :

www.savethechildren.net

October 28, 2024
ESARO Finance Officer (Re-Advertisement)

Essential/Desirable

Undergraduate degree in accounting/finance or equivalent. CPAK/ACCA qualification a must.
3 years of experience in an accounting/finance role. Not-for-profit organisation preferred.
Computer fluency; highly competent using Microsoft Excel and other MS applications.
Familiarity with computerised accounting systems – AGRESSO Preferred and payroll software
Ability to gather facts and data, scrutinise with ease, determine a logical solution and resolve issues with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to handle a workload and multi-task in order to meet deadlines.
The highest level of integrity and commitment to preventing corruption.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all departments
Experience in line managing staff.

Contract duration: 2 years

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 www.savethechildren.net/careers

Apply via :

kenya.savethechildren.net

October 28, 2024
Child Protection Officer

Contract Duration: 10 months renewable subject to funding availability and performance.
Key Areas of Accountability

Manage and support the individual case management through Child Protection BIA & BID development processes in the field offices,
Provide mentorship and support to the community supervisors and workers through on the job training and guidance to enhance their case management skills and competencies
Design a capacity building strategy for CP/BID community workers and other stakeholders involved in the of BIA & BID process.
Actively participate in interagency coordination meetings such as BID panels, CPWG and Case conferences both at DMO and in the field office.
Analyse training schedules for the BID community workers and provide technical support and guidance for effective implementation of BID/BIA process
Ensure timely management of data and documentation of cases at camp level; and through coordination with MEAL assistants ensure children records, data are accurately recorded in the CPIMS database.
Contribute to the design of an overall programme contingency plan when needed
Provide BID Supervisors with technical support regarding complex cases or specific technical difficulties
Produce timely progress reports, including both quantitative and qualitative information, on Child Protection activities and input into regular situation reports, monthly and quarterly reports
Ensure correct management of BID/BIA documentation at camp level
Manage and coordinate the planning of the Camp Child Protection activities to ensure minimal disruption to programme Activities-Including staffing issues and office administration; to ensure effective management of programme resources
Facilitate regular interviews and home visits with relevant persons who can give information on the child (the child, his/her family, leader, teacher, neighbour)
Participate in camp level interagency meetings and engage in the identification and building of linkages with other partners/agencies, the Government and the community to ensure that issues related to child protection are raised and addressed.
Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies
Manage BID community workers staff annual leave and time off ensuring minimal disruption to programme activities
Collect required data and coordinate with the MEAL team on a monthly basis and ensure data is correctly captured
Identify and build links with other partners, ensuring that issues for child protection are raised and addressed
Coordinate the identification, follow up of children in alternative care and, monitoring of foster parents/Guardianship
Ensure the placement of children in alternative care adhere to SCI procedure and with the Kenya alternative care guidelines (Guidelines for Alternative Care of Children in Kenya 2011)
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 program manager and field office child safeguarding focal point.

Qualifications and Experience

At least Degree in Social Work/Social Sciences or equivalent.
At least three (4) 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
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.
Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

Apply via :

kenya.savethechildren.net

October 28, 2024
Migrant Protection Specialist (Children on the Move) Re-Advertisement

Essential:

Postgraduate qualification in social sciences, social development, Gender and Development Law, Public Policy or related Fields.
At least 5 years’ experience in the field of Public Policy, Gender and Development, Human rights/Child rights or related fields;
Extensive experience in formulation of national or regional policies;
Demonstrable experience working with Child Rights organizations, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), international or inter-governmental body will be an added advantage;
Strong awareness of child protection issues in the area of migration and displacement in the East and Horn of Africa region;
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;
Fluent in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili;
Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding and other relevant policies.

Contract duration: 1 year

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 www.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.

Apply via :

kenya.savethechildren.net

October 28, 2024