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  • Health And Nutrition Officer (Nawiri) Regional Security Coordinator (RSC)

    Health And Nutrition Officer (Nawiri) Regional Security Coordinator (RSC)

    ROLE PURPOSE
    Under the general guidance and direction of the Field Health and Nutrition Advisor, the health and nutrition officer will support implementation of all health and nutrition activities in the field. Implement and monitor health and nutrition activities of the NAWIRI project. 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 NAWIRI project. Oversee implementation of health and nutrition activities at Sub – County level.
    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.
    Build on technical knowledge and understanding of the operations related to nutrition policy and services in Kenya, and how these policies can best work for the needs and peculiarities of Turkana 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 Turkana.
    Work closely with other programme staff and consortium partners to ensure effective sequencing, layering and integration.
    Provide relevant technical training and support to the County staff on IMAM, MIYCN, C4D,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.  

    Contract Duration: 12 Months (with possibility of extension)
    Number of Vacancies: 1
    Work Location: Lodwar
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Nursing (preferred), or other related health sciences.
    At least 5 years demonstrated experience in implementation of health and nutrition programmes with preference given to nutrition programming in arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) settings.
    Excellent understanding of the nutrition sector within the Kenyan context, particularly maternal, newborn and child nutrition issues including system approach to ending persistent acute malnutrition.
    Clear understanding of nutrition resilience, hunger and food security issues in Kenya, particularly in the context of Turkana 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 mindsets.
    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 Turkana county are encouraged to apply.
    Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

    THE ORGANIZATION
    We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 
     We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

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

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  • Awards and Partnership Manager

    Awards and Partnership Manager

    The Opportunity
    Save the Children International Kenya Country office has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Awards and Partnership Manager. The role holder will be responsible for delivering an efficient and effective award management function. S/he will lead award management for all programmes, and develop best practice in award management processes across the Kenya Country Office
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Essential

    At least 5 year experience in portfolio management, preferably in finance.
    Bachelor degree in International Development, Business Administration or Finance.
    Experience of staff management, supervision and capacity building in Award Management.
    Experience of communicating with impact in a complex stakeholder environment.
    Proven track record of in-country award portfolio management and experience of grant/contract management & sub agreements with knowledge of major funders’ guidelines (e.g. USAID, ECHO, DFID, UNICEF, WFP etc.) 
    Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching, with experience in managing multicultural teams.
    Strong financial skills and experience in budget development.
    Good attention to detail and analytical skills.
    Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure..
    Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a workload comprised of varying and changing tasks and responsibilities and work under pressure.
    Computer literate (i.e. Word, advanced Excel, Outlook, financial systems).
    Willingness to travel to regional/field offices and work in difficult environment according to travel requirements.
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
    Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.
    Willingness and capability to comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies, including the Child Safeguarding Policy.

    Desirable

    Experience with Save the Children Award Management System (AMS).
    Significant experience with NGOs in an international environment.

    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.

    Apply via :

    kenya.savethechildren.net

  • Awards And Partnership Manager Senior Finance Management System Developer

    Awards And Partnership Manager Senior Finance Management System Developer

    The Opportunity
    Save the Children International Kenya Country office has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Awards and Partnership Manager. The role holder will be responsible for delivering an efficient and effective award management function. S/he will lead award management for all programmes, and develop best practice in award management processes across the Kenya Country Office
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Essential

    At least 5 year experience in portfolio management, preferably in finance.
    Bachelor degree in International Development, Business Administration or Finance.
    Experience of staff management, supervision and capacity building in Award Management.
    Experience of communicating with impact in a complex stakeholder environment.
    Proven track record of in-country award portfolio management and experience of grant/contract management & sub agreements with knowledge of major funders’ guidelines (e.g. USAID, ECHO, DFID, UNICEF, WFP etc.) 
    Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching, with experience in managing multicultural teams.
    Strong financial skills and experience in budget development.
    Good attention to detail and analytical skills.
    Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure..
    Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a workload comprised of varying and changing tasks and responsibilities and work under pressure.
    Computer literate (i.e. Word, advanced Excel, Outlook, financial systems).
    Willingness to travel to regional/field offices and work in difficult environment according to travel requirements.
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
    Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.
    Willingness and capability to comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies, including the Child Safeguarding Policy.

    Desirable

    Experience with Save the Children Award Management System (AMS).
    Significant experience with NGOs in an international environment.

    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.

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  • Food Security and Livelihood Officer

    Food Security and Livelihood Officer

    Contract Duration: 12 months
    No of Vacancies: One (1) Position
    Reporting to: FSL Coordinator
    Location: Wajir
    Nationality: Kenya Nationals only
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Bachelor degree in social sciences, geography, anthropology or other discipline relevant to rural livelihoods and any other relevant qualification.
    At least 3 year relevant project management experience in an international NGO or similar organization.
    Good technical knowledge of policy and practice in the field of livelihoods, crop and livestock production as well as other cross cutting issues
    An understanding of child rights and their protection and fulfilment in the development context.
    Experience in implementing cash transfer programs (unconditional cash transfers, voucher and cash for work) and livelihoods programs in the context of pastoralist areas;
    Knowledge of participatory rural appraisal;
    Computer literate in word processing and excel packages.
    Good communication, presentation, training and report writing skills.
    Ability to take a proactive approach in community capacity building, either directly or through facilitation of suitable support and experience in leading a team in fieldwork with communities.
    Willing to work in isolated rural areas with basic living conditions, and work in difficult field conditions.
    Knowledge of local language.
    Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.

    The Organisation
    Save the children international employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
    We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

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

    We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
    Application Information:
    Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at .
    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.
    Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
    Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process, nor request for medical examination or records and does not act through recruitment agents whatsoever.

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    stcuk.taleo.net

  • Chief of Party, USAID Advancing Nutrition Kenya

    Chief of Party, USAID Advancing Nutrition Kenya

    Background
    USAID AN is the USAID’s flagship multi-sectoral nutrition project, led by the JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), and a diverse group of partners. USAID AN implements multi-sectoral nutrition interventions and provides technical support to USAID and its partners. USAID and build local capacity, support behavior change, and strengthen the enabling environment for nutrition. Save the Children is the lead implementing partner for USAID AN in Kenya.
    USAID/Kenya engaged USAID Advancing Nutrition for a two-year Activity to support the capacity of local stakeholders and organizations to implement multi-sectoral nutrition agendas and plans at the national and county levels. USAID would like the project to help amplify the voices of the vulnerable at county and national levels and strengthen the capacity of stakeholders to advocate for improved nutrition for the most vulnerable. The project will be implemented in Kakamega, Kisumu and Kitui. USAID AN will also support national level coordination of multi-sectoral nutrition and facilitate provision of technical support by the national government during implementation of the project.
     
    USAID AN has undertaken scoping and landscape analysis exercise and the findings will be validated and enhanced during a co-creation process with USAID/Kenya and in-country stakeholders, including county and national government, private sector, and civil society. The expected outcome of co-creation sessions will be a jointly created work plan including activities, monitoring and evaluation, and budget, to be approved by USAID/Kenya.
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Master’s degree in nutrition, public health, social sciences, international development, or a related field; Ph.D. or M.D. preferred.
    At least 10 years of experience leading, managing and implementing large international development projects in nutrition, health policy, capacity strengthening, governance, behaviour change communication, community development, food security and/or agriculture.
    At least 8-10 of professional experience working in Kenya, especially with the Ministry of Health and county governments.
    Strong knowledge of multi-sectoral nutrition programming and coordination mechanisms in Kenya, including the health system; health facility- and community-based nutrition services; and nutrition-sensitive agriculture and livelihood interventions.
    Demonstrated success across project management: co-creation process; strategic program planning; work planning and budgeting; financial, administrative, contractual management and oversight; relationship management with multiple clients; oversight of program monitoring and evaluation; and documentation of results for USAID-funded programs.
    Superior leadership, management and communication skills to lead a USAID-funded multi-sectoral nutrition project. This includes professional experience interacting with the USAID/KEA Mission, Kenya national and county government, and other relevant stakeholders.
    Demonstrates strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
    Proven ability to supervise and mentor staff from different cultures.
    Working knowledge of virtual communication platforms: Microsoft Teams, Google Meets, Zoom; Microsoft software packages: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
    Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken with strong presentation skills.
    Ability to prepare and disseminate project findings, success stories and other documents effectively.

    The Organization
     
    Save the children international employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the rights 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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    www.aplitrak.com

  • Social Behavior Change (SBC) Officer

    Social Behavior Change (SBC) Officer

    Role Purpose
    The SBC Officer will implement all adolescent sexual reproductive health (ASRH) SBC related interventions in Turkana and Samburu. The SBC Officer will support in the designing of the overall SBC strategy and integrated umbrella campaign. S/he will ensure that all SBC activities support the achievement of health & nutrition targets in the project sites. The position will be responsible for the timely implementation of all SBC related activities based on state of the art SBC practices and capture lessons learned. The SBC officer will also take a leading role in coordination with all project staff and partners in the consortium to adhere to the SBC strategy and approach in their respective Counties. S/he will work closely with project technical and management staff to generate stakeholder inputs, support in development of implementation plans and suitable knowledge management and measurement.
    NAWIRI is a 5 year U.S. Government (USAID and Food For Peace) funded project designed to tackle persistent acute malnutrition rates in northern Kenya. The project is co-created, co-implemented, and co-measured to address problems and solve them at the county level. Save the Children is a member of the Mercy Corps-led consortium and will be implementing in Samburu and Turkana counties.
    Key Areas of Accountability
    Technical assistance and capacity building

    The SBC Officer will implement the SBC approach, support branding campaign platforms and work with all purpose leaders (Governances, health & nutrition, WASH and Livelihoods) to ensure they are using state-of-the-art SBC approaches linked to the overall strategy and work with them to support the development of SBC content and implementation (i.e. trigger videos, forum theatre, experiential fairs, radio diaries) as appropriate.
    Support in provision of state of the art and evidence based technical inputs and guide priority setting for the research agenda and activities in collaboration with the SBC Advisor and other technical teams.
    Support in designing strategy and umbrella campaign with stakeholder input and audience testing
    Support in actively identifying direct technical inputs from all technical areas to ensure effective support for their targets; coordinate project SBC activities in respective Counties and provide direct technical support to other technical counterparts as needed.
    Cultivate strategic relationships with government ministries, and other stakeholders for the smooth implementation of program activities in their assigned County
    Coordinate monitoring of SBC activities with other staff according to the M&E framework and assess if targets are achieved and document results in their assigned County.
    Ensure the timeliness and quality of all SBC content for reports and meet all reporting requirements.

    Representation and advocacy

    Represent NAWIRI in relevant internal and external fora as required.
    Represent Save the Children in relevant internal and external fora as appropriate
    Work closely with the Health and Nutrition team and any other project and operations teams in advocating for the survival of the child in line with the Country Strategic Plan and global strategy of Save the Children
    Work with consortium members to further Save the Children’s mission for children

    Capacity Building, Mentorship and development

    Lead and motivate the community own resource persons (e.g. CHVs) to ensure effective project implementation.
    Work with Civil Society Organizations(CSOs)/Sub grantees (e.g. Local implementing partners, community based organizations (CBOs), Faith based Organizations(FBOs) to define expectations, provide leadership and support as needed, and evaluate performance regularly
    Capacity built the CSOs, CBOs, FBOS, Community own resource persons to ensure they have the requisite skills and knowledge to be able to implement projects as required.

    Assessment, monitoring, evaluation and documentation

    Participate in the annual work planning process in close collaboration with USAID & FFP, MOH and County health teams and the project staff
    Prepare narrative reports for the donor(s) and Save the Children as required, ensuring these are of a high quality and submitted for review in a timely manner. This will involve compilation of information from a range of project staff and MoH partners
    Monitor program outputs and results and work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Research team to ensure that results are documented and reported accurately and in a timely manner
    Work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Research team and ensure that all monitoring plans, baselines, reviews and evaluations are in line with the project design and donor guidelines and are being implemented as required.
    Facilitate appropriate dissemination of research findings and good practices documentations in the project internally and externally to donors, governments, consortium partners and other key actors for immediate and sustainable development of children in Kenya
    Escalate complaints and feedback of a serious nature to field manager/Technical Head and child safeguarding focal point.

    Knowledge management

    Serve as a technical knowledge, skills and experience hub for the sector in your County in documenting and sharing best practices and innovations for replication and advocacy together with quality programme team.
    Work with technical resources among Save the Children members to facilitate sharing and learning in child survival and nutrition good practices and leverage their support for strengthening related studies, assessments, innovations, advocacy and capacity building in favour of children in Kenya

    Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
    Number of Vacancies: 2
    Work Location: Turkana and Samburu
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Minimum Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field
    Experience implementing SBC, ASRH, health promotion, social marketing, child health, nutrition, water, sanitation, and hygiene or similar programs in Kenya. Knowledge of and ability to implement using the Human Centred Design would be an advantage.
    Minimum of 5 years of experience required in health communication, public health promotion, health or behavioural sciences, or related field and demonstrated experience in community-based and inter-disciplinary teams.
    Demonstrated ability to implemented effective behaviour change campaigns, including community engagement and experiential activities in Kenya; prior experience working in Northern Kenya highly desired
    Demonstrated abilities and experience in SBC strategy and materials development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of SBC interventions; (innovative radio and experiential program design preferred, e.g., trained in radio diaries production)
    Experience of working with local/national governments and capacity building of systems, partners and staff
    Demonstrated problem solving skills, collaboration experience, creativity and willingness to innovate;
    Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations;
    Familiarity and understanding of USAID & FFP policies and procedures, or those of other donors, or those of donor-funded projects or community-based projects;
    Highly developed interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills including participatory approaches, influencing and negotiation.
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international and matrix management environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
    Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets
    Experience of 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
    Outstanding report writing skills
    Experience implementing the HCD approach will be an added advantage.
    Demonstrates Save the Children’s core values of accountability, collaboration, integrity, ambition, and creativity.
    Fluent oral and strong analytical, written English communication skills is required
    Qualified native candidates from Turkana and Samburu counties are encouraged to apply.

    The Organization
    We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
    We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

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

    Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. To see a full a job description, please visit our website atWe 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.Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.Disclaimer:Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process, nor request for medical examination or records and does not act through recruitment agents whatsoever.

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    stcuk.taleo.net

  • Head of Supply Chain

    Head of Supply Chain

    Role Purpose
    This role will be instrumental in strengthening systems and procedures of the Supply Chain function in the Save the Children Kenya and Madagascar, reinforcing the local capacity of staff and partners and ensuring an organised working system is in place aiming at efficiency, effectiveness and quality in satisfying the programmatic needs for all project implementation. The Head of Supply Chain will provide leadership to the supply chain team, ensures support and performs controls over all aspects of the supply chain function across the whole country office. The role holder well be in charge of the Supply chain team in Nairobi, and is technical referent for all Supply Chain Staff and functions at field locations including Madagascar. The role holder will also be responsible to coordinate with all relevant stakeholders and functions within the Country Office, by ensuring positive collaboration dynamics are in place, and that planning for ongoing critical activities performed together with all key colleagues involved in project implementation. Additionally, the role holder will assist the Director of programs operations and other members of the senior management team in ensuring the application of and adherence to all relevant SCI policies; provides technical lead in managing risks linked to supply chain management. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the post holder will work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Essential:

    Post graduate degree in Supply Chain Management, business administration, procurement or related field or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience with at least 5 years senior level management including both development and humanitarian contexts.
    At least 5 years of experience in supply chain management in INGOs and/or complex /large scale programmes in humanitarian emergency response environments;
    Professional supply chain qualification from recognised institution/Membership of a professional body i.e. KISM or CIPS.
    Proven experience in all technical areas of logistics and supply chain, including procurement, transportation and distribution, warehousing and inventory management, fleet management, assets management, Experience in medical supply chain management etc.
    Experience in managing complex sub-contracting activities, especially for high-risk areas such as construction and Cash transfer interventions.
    Experience in strategic thinking and planning with respect to strengthening existing logistical systems.
    Experience in managing supply chain teams especially centralised structure, including senior roles at managerial level;
    Experienced in team development and capacity building.
    Ability to synthesize and analyse complex information quickly and clearly and make informed decisions.
    Ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people, both internally and externally, and across departments and programmes.
    Excellent capacity for planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a high workload composed of diverse, complex tasks and responsibilities.
    Strong communication skills (written and oral) in English.
    Knowledge of computers, especially MS Word MS Excel, PowerPoint and MS Outlook software.
    Understanding and commitment to the goals, values ​​and principles of Save the Children.

    Desirable:

    Experience in specific areas of supply chain, system rollout out (ERP) or process automation.
    Strong analytical skills, and capacity to make analysis and provide key data-based inputs to country office management team

    The Organization
    We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
    We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

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

    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 .We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best-qualified talent.Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process, nor request for medical examination or records and does not act through recruitment agents whatsoever.

    Apply via :

    stcuk.taleo.net

  • Regional Cash and Voucher Assistance (Readvertised)CVA) Adviser

    Regional Cash and Voucher Assistance (Readvertised)CVA) Adviser

    An experienced Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Technical and Operations Advisor to provide remote and in-country expertise to support design and implementation of CVA programmes so they are appropriate, timely, accountable to beneficiaries, donor-compliant and cost-effective, across the region. The Regional CVA advisor will use their in-depth contextual understanding, technical and operational expertise, and relationship building skills to provide a critical link between Save the Children’s global and country level technical work while supporting response planning, quality program implementation, preparedness, and advocacy. The role will contribute to building capacity and fostering networks across country office staff. The role supports regional advocacy and influencing, and contributes to strategic partnerships for new business development. It provides input into the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems to demonstrate impact, while sharing learning across country offices, and ensuring quality of our programmes. The position will work closely with the Cash and Markets Humanitarian Technical Working Group (HTWG) to ensure global and country office experts are collaborating and sharing learning, best practices, and working towards a comprehensive and unified strategic approach to CVA for child outcomes.
    This position will be part of the East and Southern Africa Regional Office team, with extensive travel throughout the region (up to 50% of time), but can be based in any of our country offices.
    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, either through remote support or in-country deployments.
    The role is expected to foster relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including Food Security and CVA TAs in Save the Children Members, the SCI central Programme Quality & Impact team, the Head of Regional Supply Chain, Head of Cash Transfer Programme Operations, advocacy colleagues, Regional Advisors in other sectors, technical counterparts in other organisations, regional donors etc. In particular it is expected to be an active member of the Cash & Market Humanitarian Technical Working Group while developing and nurturing regional communities of practice.
    In order to be successful you will bring/have:
    Essential

    Master’s degree in economics, international development, public administration, agriculture and food security, or equivalent experience.
    Certified CaLP trainer (preferable)
    At least 5 years’ experience of working internationally in Cash & Voucher Assistance in emergency and development settings, for a broad range of institutional donors and sectors
    Understanding of Cash & Voucher Assistance in East and Southern Africa, especially in humanitarian crises
    Experience with various cash and voucher modalities, including digital, mobile, card, paper voucher, and cash in envelopes
    Previous humanitarian response experience
    Management experience of operational aspects of cash and voucher interventions
    Experience in the introduction of internal controls systems to support cash and vouchers delivery in the areas of financial management, logistics, security and programme delivery
    Demonstrable understanding of M&E, beneficiary accountability, and learning
    Familiar with the CaLP Programme Quality toolbox; the Sphere Standards; market tools such as RAM, MIFIRA, MARKit; Household Economy Analysis; and other industry best practices.
    Significant experience in training, capacity building, and mentoring
    Experience of context, capacity and policy analysis, and influencing and advocacy at regional/international level in order to hold duty bearers to account to realise children’s rights.
    Skilled at networking, representation and partnership development in order promote learning, strengthen civil society and mobilise resources.
    Able to generate and use data and evidence to innovate, deliver, learn and share what works and what doesn’t work for children
    Experience of promoting quality and impact through at least one cross-cutting area: gender equality and inclusion, adaptive and safer programming; child rights; disability; migration and displacement.
    Demonstrated program design, monitoring and evaluation skills, including designing pathways to sustainable impact at scale.
    Experience of supporting humanitarian preparedness, response and recovery
    Track record in successful business development/fundraising and donor engagement, especially with ECHO, FCDO(DFID), USAID/BHA (OFDA/FFP previously), UN (WFP, UNICEF, OHCA), and BPRM.
    Experience of strategy development and planning
    Fluent in English with high level of English writing skills.
    Experience of the regulatory environment, audit and particularly Risk Management.

    **This is a regional role, but will focus on countries with specific cash transfer portfolios: Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Kenya, and Zimbabwe**
    Contract duration: 2 years, with possibility of extension
    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 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.
    Disclaimer:
    Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

    Apply via :

    stcuk.taleo.net

  • Senior Research and Strategy Coordinator (Migration and Displacement)

    Senior Research and Strategy Coordinator (Migration and Displacement)

    The Senior Research and Strategy Coordinator leads the research & learning and strategy definition activities in the Migration and Displacement team. He/she will be responsible for strategy visioning, designing, managing and conducting research with the aim of strengthening the Regional Programming Unit’s (RPU) role in gathering and publishing evidence and contributing to regional and global conversations about protecting migrant children. He/she will be key in ensuring that research and learning activities produce robust outcomes, especially evidence that can inform strategy, business development, evidence-based programming, by providing technical support throughout the research and strategy process by working closely with programme teams and managing research partnerships and South Africa strategy definition process.  He/she will use their expertise in the area of research and migration towards this goal, engaging with partners and stakeholders, participating in a research community of practice, building upon the gains of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning, to ensure that both internal lessons and external research are sighted and shared within the organization – both with implementing country offices, partners and the RPU – and to bring in external capacity as needed.
    They will engage in high level inter-agency liaison as pertains to technical and advocacy collaborations around regional consultative processes, whenever these relate to the specific expertise and knowledge. They will also leverage the research and knowledge expertise on migration and displacement to support programme quality and development, especially supporting proposal writing, external knowledge and information dissemination, and MEAL activities.
    In order to be successful you will bring/have:
    Essential

    7 years (with Master’s degree) or 5 years (with Doctoral degree) of experience in conducting social science research, with a clear track record of research in the areas of migration and displacement;
    5-7 years of experience in designing, managing, conducting research using both quantitative and qualitative research methods and developing recommendation and guidance for programming based on evidence;
    Experience in research, evidence and learning in the NGO sector, with regional experience being an advantage;
    Proven track record in ability to write to a publishable standard, with publications in development or academic outlets being an advantage;
    Strong awareness of child protection issues in the area of migration and displacement;
    Strong awareness of child protection issues in research, including the use of participatory methods;
    Strong verbal and written English communication skills;
    Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in whilst presenting complex information in a succinct manner;
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills including communicating, sharing and training in research;
    Willingness to travel up to 20% of time to support country offices and partners in the implementation on research and learning activities;
    Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding and other relevant policies.

    Desirable

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

    Contract duration: 12 months with possible extension

    Apply via :

    www.aplitrak.com

  • Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Technical Expert

    Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Technical Expert

    The SRHR Technical Expert will use their in-depth contextual understanding, technical expertise, and relationship building skills to provide a critical link between the Save the Children’s global and country level technical work, strengthening the technical offer at the regional level.
     
    In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
    Essential:

    You have a relevant academic background in SRHR or other related subject (e.g. Master’s degree in international health studies, international development studies, or social science) (Substantial relevant working experience in an international environment may be accepted in lieu.)
    At least 8 years international experience with SRHR programming, in development contexts (experience in humanitarian contexts highly desirable)
    Extensive knowledge on and application of international and regional policies on SRHR, in particular adolescent SRHR and CSE
    Knowledge of and experience in applying and sharing technical and professional expertise on SRHR, preferably adolescent SRHR
    Experience of providing successful technical assistance and manoeuvring well in a complex advisory role
    Strong facilitation skills and experience in delivering high quality, interactive trainings to a variety of target groups
    Demonstrated experience with programme management cycle, proposal writing, monitoring and report writing
    Experience in analysing and integrating diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources
    Able to generate and use data and evidence to innovate, deliver, learn and share what works and what doesn’t work
    Skilled at networking, representation and partnership development in order promote learning, strengthen civil society and mobilise resources
    Experience in a technical advisory role, capacity development role and/or research role
    Fluent in written and spoken English

    Desirable:

    Understanding and experience of SRHR work in the East and Southern Africa context
    Knowledge on family planning commodities and supply chains
    You have working knowledge of additional languages used in the regio

    Contract duration: Fixed term 1 year to be reviewed)
    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.

    Apply via :

    stcuk.taleo.net