Jobs Kenya

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  • Transformation Development Manager

    Transformation Development Manager

    The Opportunity
    Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the–Transformation Delivery Manager  at any existing Save the Children International office location.
    ROLE PURPOSE:
    Save the Children is a global organisation with ambitious goals in a constantly changing environment. We need to continuously improve and innovate to achieve our strategic goals and deliver high impact for and with children. Therefore, at any point in time, we have a large number of transformation initiatives in flight; and SCI Transformation Delivery team is our organisation’s centre of excellence for delivering them. Still, however many projects we deliver, there is always more opportunities for improvement – selecting the ones that will have the highest leverage is critical. We first need to understand the pipeline of opportunities and it is then the feasibility stage of the project lifecycle that provides the information that enables us to make good strategic choices on which projects to take forward considering the benefits case as well as the cost and wider organisational implications.
    The role of the Transformation Development Manager will be to define, embed and manage a robust early stage project management process, working in partnership with our PMO team and Transformation Leaders to understand the needs and opportunities across the movement, conduct or coordinate the prioritised feasibility exercises and business case development and to actively support the project start-up for those that are selected to go forward.
    In addition to the core feasibility and initiation work, this role will act as a key SME supporting wider teams and functions across Save the Children to provide support and guidance on how to go about scoping and setting up new initiatives through hands on guidance and offering ongoing opportunities for capacity strengthening.
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    Demonstrated experience working with global stakeholders across different levels of the organisation from a broad range of contexts
    Demonstrated experience playing management roles in transformation projects or working as part of a team leading a large and complex transformation
    Experience of working on IT and Business focused projects
    Experience of industry project management standards and holding project management teams accountable to those standards
    Demonstrable experience of acting as a ‘business partner’ to functional areas e.g. Supply Chain, Finance etc.
    Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with high levels of change and quick turnaround times, whilst delivering to the highest standards
    Ability to resolve complex project issues, with a balance of pragmatism and rigour
    Experience setting up new initiatives including initial scoping and business cases
    Experience working with project governance structures
    Demonstrable coaching skills to help build the capabilities of others in the area of project feasibility and initiation
    Commitment to Save the Children values

    Desirable:

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

    We can offer circa £59,000 per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible  working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.
    This role can be based in any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.
    Where we Work – Where We Work | Save the Children International
    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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  • Global Director, Migration and Displacement Initiative (MDI)

    Global Director, Migration and Displacement Initiative (MDI)

    Role Purpose:
    At the end of 2019, 79mn million people (>40% children) were displaced by conflict and violence, with many more millions displaced by climate change and other factors. These numbers are increasing rapidly. (Irregular) migration is one of the pivotal political issues of our time, influencing much of the development and donor discourse – and again is an issue that impacts upon millions of vulnerable children worldwide. In response to the increasing impact of displacement and migration crises upon children, Save the Children established its Migration and Displacement Initiative (MDI) at the end of 2016
    The Migration and Displacement Initiative (MDI) is a small unit housed within Save the Children International, which seeks to leverage existing capacity and skills across the Save the Children family, to support the Movement to become a global leader on child focused Migration and Displacement. The MDI is expected to ensure a consistent and cutting edge approach across all of our international programming activities.
    The MDI places children at the heart of global solutions to M&D and works to ensure that SC reaches more M&D affected children through effective, durable, and scalable solutions and that we are recognised as a global leader in child focused M&D programming.
    MDI seeks to achieve this in three ways:

    As a Centre of Excellence and catalyst unit to drive knowledge, programming and policy work
    As an innovator in developing tools and solutions to improve the way we respond to displacement challenges
    As a convener to bring public, private and social sector partners together to tackle the issue collaboratively

    In order to be successful you will bring/have:
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    Demonstrable leadership skills (primarily through influencing)
    Extensive experience of development and humanitarian programme design, targeting displaced and migratory populations, with substantial time working in the field.
    Excellent technical (including ‘top-line’ legal frameworks and policies) knowledge of key migration and displacement issues, including previous engagement with and strong understanding of, Durable Solutions and ‘Root Causes’
    Experience of working for an international humanitarian organisation, including developing-country experience
    A good understanding of current migration and displacement research
    Strong technical knowledge and systems development experience in key areas: project cycle management, monitoring & evaluation, inclusive & sustainable programming, child safeguarding, etc
    Strong analytical skills and an ability to assimilate and process large amounts of information into a coherent narrative.
    A capacity for critical thinking and commitment to producing original and challenging ideas to improve policy and practice.
    The ability to present arguments clearly and convincingly to a variety of audiences.
    Experience in organising workshops and policy discussions.
    Proven experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation.
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work collaboratively in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
    Excellent verbal & written skills in English
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
    The ability to manage and juggle a complex and varied workload, at times working independently, at others working to tight deadlines under time pressure.
    Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
    Commitment to Save the Children values

    Desirable

    Expertise in (child focused) migration/displacement programing
    Experience in the coordination of various stakeholders
    A strong international network within external facilities/organisations
    Proficiency in various languages

    We can offer circa £ 73,000 per annum (If based in UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National T&C (including pay) will apply.
    This role can be based in any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location.

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    kenya.savethechildren.net

  • Health And Nutrition Officer

    Health And Nutrition Officer

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    Under the general guidance and direction of the Field Health and Nutrition Advisor, the health and nutrition officer will support implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all health and nutrition activities in the field of the USAID Nawiri project at the County and Sub-County levels.  Coordinate and work closely with County departments responsible for both health/nutrition specific and sensitive interventions, local partners, and communities. Lead implementation of all health and nutrition activities of the project, prepare reports and build capacity of the County staff and respective local communities. Promote best practices in health and nutrition programmes and contribute to the overall success of the USAID NAWIRI project. The role will also involve close working collaborations and linkages with the other components of the project including Community Health Systems Strengthening; Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health; SBCC; and Health Policy and Advocacy. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
    Strategic Planning and Programme Development

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

    Advocacy and Policy Development

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

    Programme Quality

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

    Monitoring and Evaluation

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

    Other

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

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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

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    kenya.savethechildren.net

  • Consultancy to Structure and Design a Humanitarian Affairs Unit and undertaking market analysis on its value add to the Region/RPU Programs. Deputy Country Director, Programme Develpment & Quality (DCD PDQ Director) Save the Children International Somalia Country Office

    Consultancy to Structure and Design a Humanitarian Affairs Unit and undertaking market analysis on its value add to the Region/RPU Programs. Deputy Country Director, Programme Develpment & Quality (DCD PDQ Director) Save the Children International Somalia Country Office

    INTRODUCTION
    International multilateral aid has been at the forefront of humanitarian crisis for the last 50 years. During this time the sector has institutionalised and professionalised resulting in the entrenchment of power dynamics that favour actors based in the Global North. Having recognised this Save the Children’s Regional Programming Unit (RPU) in East and Southern Africa wants to invest in a partnership that focuses on internal and external critical reflection that complements the Eurocentric dominance of current sectoral research. Rather than considering transformation as an existential threat to the status quo, a position that is arguably perpetuated by echo-chamber recycling mythologies, the RPU wants to further expand the range of gazes to ensure the perspectives and voices of Global South expertise can influence Save the Children and the broader sector. As the sector goes through a fundamental period of uncertainty, INGOs fearful of challenge to their identity and relevance are in a change or be changed moment.To this end, the RPU is seeking a partnership with a regional academic, or think tank entity who specializes in critical reflection and analytical research on the study of humanitarianism to create a space for practitioner-based reflection through a global south lens. The partnership can then harness the access Save the Children enjoys to global north dialogues with a view to disrupting the narrative.
    We’re seeking a consultancy for 2 months to help identify and negotiate an equal partnership and design the structure of the joint Humanitarian Affairs Unit.
    BACKGROUND INFORMATION
    ESARO-Regional Programming Unit, through the DANIDA Hum Program will be pioneering Humanitarian Partnership in the Region in 2022 -2025 framework agreement. 25% of the total funding under the next DANIDA Lot Hum Framework will be implemented through a local partner. This is in line with the organisation humanitarian ambition and priorities for 2022 – 2024 which include Localisation agenda and shifting the power to the national and local actors.DANIDA also aims to facilitate sharing capacity between Save the Children and local partners, and increasing focus on shifting the power to children and communities through the transfer funds, ownership and leadership to local partner organisations, local civil society networks and informal civil society groupings in the global South.
    PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE OF THE CONSULTANCY
    The purpose of the consultancy is to develop a concept note that outlines an initial structure of the proposed Humanitarian Affairs Unit, including a favouring of the unit being hosted by the partner agency.
    Objectives for the HAU consultancy

    Identify and negotiate a partnership with a research or think tank entity within the East and Southern Africa region.
    With the partner, facilitate a design workshop for the Humanitarian Affairs Unit to harmonize views and ideas from key stakeholders and identify the niche space a HAU can occupy.
    Undertake market analysis on Humanitarian research opportunities in the Region focusing on the demand/consumption of the research produced and the value add in identifying existing gaps in the academic and thought leadership space.

    Application
    Interested candidates are requested to submit:

    Short proposal (incl. proposed methods and support needs)
    Work Plan for the planned work
    Budget

    Deliverables

    An HAU business model/ structure that can be operationalized to fit well with the RPU.
    Strategy and workplan for the partner to implement localisation research and advocacy work.
    A consultancy narrative Report detailing the process and approaches used, key experience, key learnings and recommendation to RPU for similar future assignment2 Design workshops for RPU and a partner.

    End notes:
    Save the Children (SC) is the world’s leading independent organization for children, underpinned by vision, a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.
    Save the Children (SCI), through DANIDA funding, is running a four year (2018-2021) Regional humanitarian project. The second phase of the DANIDA Framework will be commencing in 2022 and will be running for another 4 years till 2025. The project focuses on Building Resilience of Children, Families and Communities Affected by Conflict, Climate Change and Migration. The core target groups are children, families, youth and communities affected by conflict, climate change and/or migration. The project seeks to strengthen three main outcome areas, namely:

    Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE)- Regional mechanisms, CSOs and national governments provide inclusive protection services for vulnerable girls, boys and young men and women in the HoA, in particular MPHSS and FTR services
    Education in Emergencies (EiE)- Education Clusters in HoA promote the participation of local civil society in life-saving humanitarian assistance, and national sector planning processes.
    Humanitarian assistance – Save the Children and partners provide life-saving programming to affected communities in the Horn of Africa, through: effective Emergency Preparedness Plans that facilitate fast and efficient responses and increased capacity to undertake analysis of humanitarian dynamics.                                                  

    Expression of interest and proposals with workplans and budget must be submitted to.  esaro.procurement@savethechildren.org
    Deadline- 11 October 2021

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  • Head of Regional Awards Management and Strategic Portfolio

    Head of Regional Awards Management and Strategic Portfolio

    As a key member of the Regional Programme Operations team, you will be leading Awards (grants) management support across East and Southern Africa. Working in close collaboration within the Regional Office with the supply chain, finance, advocacy, HR, security, and operations managers, you will ensure that all country offices operationalize optimally the awards management cycle that SCI new programming model requires. In particular, you will shape country offices award management processes so that they are effective and compliant. You will be the key focal point for all compliance and awards systems and tools management related issues. You will actively manage the review of all relevant awards at regional level and play a key role in coordinating multi-country regional awards. Building on the experience you will gain in implementing the new SCI award management tools, you will identify best practice and short comings and work to improve these processes and tools in collaboration with the centre
    In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a demanding workload comprised of diverse and challenging tasks and responsibilities
    Proven track record of active contribution to a senior management team, and providing strategic support across multiple sectors and/or regions
    Extensive experience with NGOs with increasing responsibilities including a proven experience of establishing and running the award management function in the field
    Knowledge of the requirements of major institutional donors including budgeting, eligibility issues, compliance management, and reporting; experience of engaging with donors at a strategic level
    Well-developed skills in staff management. Proven coaching and capacity building skills
    Understanding of the financial aspects of award management, and understanding of operations and programming
    Very strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and ability to analyse trends
    Computer literate (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, financial systems)
    Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
    Patient, adaptable, able to improvise, and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
    Strong communication (written and spoken) in English, and strong interpersonal skills, with experience in managing multicultural teams

    Desirable
     

    Experience with award management policies, procedures and systems and Save the Children’s award management system (AMS)
    Understanding of financial reporting from Save the Children’s accounting software (Agresso)
    Experience of Project Management, M&E Management or Funding Coordination

    Contract duration: 24 Months

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  • Provision of Services to Develop Communication Products of the RPU Strategy 2022-2024 Process Consultancy for Facilitation and Rapporteuring – SRHR HIV – Knows No Borders Consultancy for the Research on Replicable and Scalable Cross Border Collaborations Models and Best Practices for Improved Programming SRHR HIV Migration (KNB Phases II)

    Provision of Services to Develop Communication Products of the RPU Strategy 2022-2024 Process Consultancy for Facilitation and Rapporteuring – SRHR HIV – Knows No Borders Consultancy for the Research on Replicable and Scalable Cross Border Collaborations Models and Best Practices for Improved Programming SRHR HIV Migration (KNB Phases II)

    PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY
    The purpose of the consultancy will be to evaluate the needs of the Unit in terms of communicating our CSP for both internal and external audiences. The range of communication products can be varied including those that can be used in print and social media. The key uses of the products will be to;

    Share internally with COs, Members and Global teams to promote our strategy in a relatable.
    Share with current and potential donors showcasing areas of potential of support and partnerships.

    Alongside this, the consultancy will review current Fundraising products including

    Thematic Briefs
    RPU Capacity Statement and
    Master PowerPoint slides and review them with a view to update and ensure their formatting & messaging is consistent and effective.

    ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Responsibility of Save the Children.

    Develop the TOR and draw the contract for consultancy services for the assignment.
    Provide required technical and advisory assistance during the entire assignment including access to necessary stakeholders, holding regular briefing meeting and ensuring consultant has necessary background documentation, branding guidelines for their reference.
    Mobilize and schedule visits/meetings with various staff to participate in the activities as agreed.
    Cover the costs of the consultants as per the contractual agreement including transport and facilitation fees for the various services.
    Review and provide final approval to the Consultant’s work plans.
    Approve the final consultancy outputs.
    Process payment to consultant upon completion of all deliverables as per the agreed payment schedule outlined in the contract.

    Responsibility of the Consultant(s)
    The consultant(s) will assume the overall responsibility for designing, delivering and reporting on the assignment within the terms of reference.
    The Consultant(s) shall:

    Undertake a rapid review of the RPU’s Comms needs related to its need to communicate its CSP 2022 – 2023 Strategic and Fundraising programming. The review will provide consultant with solid understanding of the RPU’s overall objectives for the consultancy information needs, audience analysis and make a recommendation for what is most strategic.
    Develop a work plan to define how to deliver the required outcomes of the consultancy according to the schedule of the pilot activities – will include development, review and sign off of the final products.  
    Carry out an orientation session with the key stakeholders within the Unit and ESA RO.
    Develop a final report documenting the process for the consultancy and recommendations for the RPU on how to ensure uptake and use of the comms products.

    CONTRACTING AND REPORTING
    By responding to this TOR the applicant agrees to be responsible for fully understanding the requirements of the document. Save the Children International reserves the right to reject any or all responses to the TOR, to advertise for new responses, or to accept any TOR response deemed to be in the best interests of the organization and what it stands for. Acceptance of this TOR should not be construed as a contract nor shall indicate any commitment on the part of Save the Children for any future action.
    The TOR does not commit Save the Children to pay for any costs incurred in the submission of a response to this TOR or for any cost incurred prior to the execution of a final contract. Save the Children does not pay pitch fees to the bidders
    Shortlisted applicants will be contracted by Save the Children International for interviews after which the successful firm will be selected. The successful candidate will report to Save the Children International
    DURATION/TIMELINE AND BUDGET.
    The proposed consultancy days shall be divided as follows:
    Consultancy Activities
    Number of working days
    Entry meeting, assignment scoping and pre research

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  • MEAL Officer (Readvertisement Programme Officer (CAAC) Health Coordinator Household Economic Strengthening Officer

    MEAL Officer (Readvertisement Programme Officer (CAAC) Health Coordinator Household Economic Strengthening Officer

    The Opportunity
    Save the Children International Kenya Country office has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as MEAL Officer. The role holder will support in the delivery of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) strategy, policy and practice by helping design programme monitoring systems, build the capacity of staff in their analysis and dissemination of data, and coordinate information management and reporting system.  The job requires good knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning through project implementation cycle. Key area of accountability is developing of MEAL plans, 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.
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences, Statistics or Mathematics or other relevant area.
    Minimum three years practical experience in M&E system coordination/implementation in a large international non-governmental organisation or other international relief/development body;
    Demonstrable track-record in data management, with the ability to support staff and partners on M&E methodology and analyse and disseminate complex information to a range of stakeholder audiences;
    Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
    Working knowledge of data analysis programmes e.g. SPSS and digital data collection approaches specifically use of ODK.
    Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities;
    Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English, with experience working in multicultural, multi-location, values driven teams;
    Fluent in English and Kiswahili (both spoken and written) and understanding of local language will be added advantage.
    Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
    Good typing and data entry speed.
    Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
    Maintains and extends an effective network of individuals within the organisation and with government and development partners
    Commitment to Save the Children values

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  • CAAC Programme Officer – Youth And CSO’s in Peacebuilding

    CAAC Programme Officer – Youth And CSO’s in Peacebuilding

    The CAAC Programme Officer – Youth and CSOs in Peacebuilding will be responsible for technical and operational implementation of the Youth and CSOs in Peacebuilding workstream of a complex cross-regional Programme targeting children, Civil Society Organizations and a wide range of actors such as the African Union, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), Regional Mechanisms (RMs), Treaty Bodies, Bilateral Institutions, Member States and Armed Actors both State and Non-State at strategic policy and decision making level where decisions will require independent judgement within the role’s technical scope, as guided by existing guidelines, standards and guidance of the Head of CAAC Programmes.
    The CAAC Programme Officer – Youth and CSOs in Peacebuilding will provide technical direction in the design and business development, lead on the quality implementation and management of the Youth and CSOs in Peacebuilding workstream deliverables. The role will provide technical guidance to influence change and manage relations with actors at all levels in relation to Youth and CSOs in Peacebuilding. The role, within its technical scope, will be expected to contribute to adaptation, development of solutions and recommendations for change linked to procedures and practices with long-term impact in the field of CAAC, Peace and Security, and Relations with Armed Actors.
    In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
    Essential

    Undergraduate degree in Social Sciences and extensive thorough working knowledge in Child Protection in Armed Conflict and Emergencies
    5 years or more experience in Child Protection Programming with at least 3 years cross-regional level experience. Demonstrated Postgraduate Professional or Specialist working knowledge and experience in Child Protection and specifically CAAC and Peace and Security Programming.
    Demonstrated Professional or Specialist working knowledge and experience in Youth and CSOs in Peacebuilding and specifically CAAC and Peace and Security Programming.
    Solid understanding and engagement with the African Union Peace and Security Architecture.
    Solid understanding of Armed Actors engagement and relations
    Demonstrated experience working on Youth and CSOs in Peacebuilding tools, methodologies and approaches.
    Demonstrated capability to make decisions with creativity and some independent judgment
    Demonstrated experience in influencing to obtain the cooperation of others.
    Proven excellence in working in a team, being a team player, and significant experience working in an international organisation.
    An appreciation and understanding of how to manoeuvre in a context of shrinking space for civil society, ensuring Save the Children’s integrity and child rights are not compromised
    Demonstrated knowledge of issues facing children and youth, rights-based program approaches, and child safeguarding principles.
    Strong skills and proven experience in program management processes; also from the knowledge and learning perspective.
    Able to work well under pressure and deadlines
    Excellent listening, interpersonal, communication and networking skills; proven experience and effectiveness working across functional teams and in a matrixed structure; and an ability to work with diverse populations.
    High level of self-awareness and willingness to take feedback for growth and self-development.
    Effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sector work
    Proven experience in designing Terms of Reference, and ability to design and review evaluation tools and approaches.
    Direct experience of working with communities in participatory activities, including confidence in working with youth and an understanding of youth-friendly participatory methodologies.
    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 to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
    Exemplary level of spoken and written English.

    Desired
     

    Fluency in French, both verbal and written, desirable

    Contract duration: 2 years
     
    This role will be based in any Country Office with SCI Presence under National Contract terms

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  • Regional Programme Operations Advisor

    Regional Programme Operations Advisor

    The Regional Programme Operations Advisor will support the regional operations team and country offices with strategic operations initiatives, leading the following processes with a regional lens: Risk Management Plan (RMP) reviews, Humanitarian Operations Control Reviews (OCR), Real Time Reviews (RTR), Global Assurance Audit and reviewing and supporting country offices analyze their Country Office Operating Models (COOM).  This will include working with country offices in the management and execution of these operation control processes, providing guidance and capacity building as well as ensuring a high-quality final product is produced. The post holder will produce reports and analysis to support the Regional Operations department in improving risk management, control reviews and structural changes are managed and implemented in an optimal way across the region.
    Furthermore, the Regional Programme Operations Advisor; will support the roll out of regional capacity building; training and mentoring initiatives that are coordinated through the regional office in liaison with all other functions in the Region. The post-holder will also work with country office Directors of Programme Operations and other associated staff in identifying and supporting (including direct training/mentoring) capacity building needs that will ensure quality and timely programming in Country Offices.
    The post holder will report to the Regional Operations Director and will work closely with the regional operations team; as well as others in the regional office (including HR, Finance, M&E etc.) and country office humanitarian, operations and communications teams.
    In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
    Essential

     At least 5 years demonstrable experience in role with similar responsibly for risk management, process improvement and change management.
    A University Degree in a related field
    Significant experience implementing Audit findings, change management and system improvements.
    Able to manage a high workload and meet tight deadlines
    Ability to work effectively to elicit information from a variety of stakeholders and to adapt this into concise materials in English to support and promote the work of Save the Children.
    Excellent facilitation and team building skills.
    Excellent and proven communicator able to communicate to a wide range of audiences.
    Builds capacity with hands on practical approach and can demonstrate experience of training.
    Resourcefulness, flexibility, good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and to meet deadlines.
    Good understanding of children’s issues, rights, development and humanitarian issues, and the ability to relate Save the Children’s work within this context.
    Ability to work effectively with people from different nationalities, cultures, ethnic and religious groups across the region
    Willingness and the personal circumstances to be able to travel regularly around the region (average of one week a month, sometimes more)
    Competent IT skills and experience of using email and Internet

    Desired

     Experience of working for or with Save the Children, or a related rights or development organisation
    Understanding of the development issues and/or work experience in East Africa region
    Basic competence in one or more of the major languages in the region
    Experience of operating multimedia equipment including digital cameras, video recording equipment, web cams, and voice recorders.
    Experience of tailoring communication and advocacy messages for a variety of decision-makers and high-level audiences.

    Apply via :

    stcuk.taleo.net

  • Regional Director Of Program Development And Quality (PDQ)

    Regional Director Of Program Development And Quality (PDQ)

    As a member of the Regional Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in East and Southern Africa, the Regional Director of Program Development and Quality (PDQ) delivers on a comprehensive portfolio of programmes aligned to the global strategy, while ensuring resource mobilisation, measurement of impact and programme quality across 12 country offices, 2 country programmes and with key stakeholders in the region. 
    The role holder ensures that all our work is aligned with child rights programming, and meets standards for child safeguarding and gender equality.  S/he manages a large, multi-national team of direct and indirect reports to ensure cross-functional engagement in the development and delivery of Country Strategy Plans (CSPs), developing annual plans and reporting on results at the Country Office (CO) level.  
    S/he is responsible for overseeing development and delivery of high quality, evidence-based, innovative programs for children, in all contexts, that contribute to Save the Children’s global Breakthroughs: Survive, Learn, Be Protected. The Regional Director of PDQ ensures that a robust monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) system is in place, that all COs engage in the collection and use of evidence and that this is shared across the global organization, and that reliable data is used for decision-making. One key aspect of the role is ensuring capability building, mentoring and coaching of technical specialists in order to support program quality in line with global standards and key performance indicators.
    As a senior leader in the regional office, s/he plays a representational role with the government, donors, partners, peer agencies, SC Members and others.  The role ensures that a regional resource mobilisation team positions the country offices and Regional Programming Unit to attract funding from institutional donors, UN agencies, foundations and the private sector to match our strategic ambition.
    In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
    Essential

    At least 10 years’ experience in a senior role driving humanitarian and development programming in complex environments, including substantial experience with large scale programming and strategy development.
    Experience in developing and implementing organisational vision and strategies.
    Extensive experience managing diverse, complex and high performing teams and supporting professional development opportunities for national and regional staff.
    Demonstrated professional experience designing and implementing programming within at least one of Save the Children’s thematic areas (health & nutrition, education, child protection, child poverty and child rights governance) or regional cross-thematic areas (adolescents, climate, gender and partnership).
    Demonstrated ability to lead and thrive in a matrix management environment with a proven history of delivering results.
    Demonstrated experience in program design and research and evidence generation initiatives.
    Strong experience in structured program learning approaches, including design and implementation of action research methodologies that can guide programmatic excellence and policy change in humanitarian and development contexts.
    Cultural sensitivity, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation, training and coaching.
    Demonstrated experience in establishing strategic partnerships with key stakeholders like local NGOs, UN, donors, government and research institutions.
    Strong written and oral English skills.
    Demonstrated ability to build personal networks at field and senior levels.
    Experience in solving complex issues through analysis, defining a clear way forward and ensuring stakeholder buy in.
    Commitment to Save the Children values.
    Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies.
    Willingness to travel in developing countries (varying, but expected to be 30-50% of time).

    Desired

    An advanced degree in a relevant field either in relation to research, humanitarian and development studies, monitoring and evaluation or in one or more of Save the Children’s thematic areas (education, health & nutrition, child protection, child rights governance and child poverty) or cross-thematic areas (gender, adolescents & youth, climate) is considered a plus.

    Professional experience of the East and Southern Africa region considered a plus.

    Contract duration: 2 years
    Location: Nairobi, Kenya preferred, or any city where Save the Children has a country office in East and Southern Africa.
    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.

    Apply via :

    www.savethechildren.net