Jobs Kenya

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  • MEAL Intern

    MEAL Intern

    Job Description/Requirements
    This is an exciting opportunity for young dynamic upcoming professional seeking to obtain on the job experience in MEAL while working with a motivated multinational team.    It requires a dedicated and highly motivated individual who is willing to learn at the same time offer creative ideas to achieving the goals of MEAL
    Qualifications and Experience
    Essential

    University degree in any field of social development
    Prior training in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning and Knowledge Management
    Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
    Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively in networks and communities of practice

    Desirable

    Oral and written communication skills in English
    Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point)

    Apply via :

    stcuk.taleo.net

  • Regional Procurement Lead

    Regional Procurement Lead

    Role Purpose: The Regional Procurement Lead will have technical responsibility for the procurement element in the region, the management of Regional Procurement Unit (RPU), strategic sourcing and all procurement transformation/capacity building initiatives for ESA. The incumbent will also be responsible for supporting the development and owning the country execution of global and regional sourcing strategies and ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of the Regional Procurement Unit in processing international procurement transactions for country offices in the ESA region
    Contract Duration: 24 months
    Qualifications

    A Degree in in related area, Master level degree will be an advantage.
    CIPS or equivalent professional certification.
    At least 5 years in a procurement managerial position
    Having experience in the INGO sector and in handling Cash Transfer Procurement, pharmaceutical procurement and construction contracting will be an added advantage.
    International procurement experience is desirable, preferably having extensive knowledge of the East and Southern Africa market. Previous experience as a regional procurement at management level is a strong advantage.
    Experience in running complex and high-volume procurement processes and in high volume contracts negotiation (USD 1 million) with financial benefit delivery
    Experience in Medical Supply Chain competencies will be an added advantage
    Experience in development and implementation of efficient procurement systems, policies and procedures.
    Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills

    Desirable :

    Fluent in English, knowledge of other languages i.e. French, Portuguese will be an added advantage.
    Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity
    Commitment to Save the Children values
    Excellent ability with MS-Office applications particularly Excel

    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 at ;
    We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
    Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

    Apply via :

    stcuk.taleo.net

  • Nutrition officer – Bioversity Project

    Nutrition officer – Bioversity Project

    Role Purpose: 
    Save the Children international Kenya country office in collaboration with Bioversity International intends to implement a Community-based Participatory Approach for Diet and Farm Diversity – a project aimed at improving dietary quality and livelihoods using farm and wild biodiversity in Busia County. The Nutrition Officer position will be responsible for implementation of the project to achieve the objectives outlined in the project document. The post holder will ensure the effective and efficient implementation of activities as per the scope of work outlined in the agreement. S/he will ensure timely and quality delivery of the deliverables. The main output is implementation of Community Action Plan (CAP), which outlines activities and processes for achieving the desired results. The role holder will be technically supported by Nutrition Technical Specialist and Child Poverty Technical Specialist. 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.
    Contract Duration: 12 Months
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
    Project planning and inception

    Prepare project briefs in consultation with Bioversity International and Save the Children international technical team.
    Participate in the kick-off and various meetings in Busia County organised by Bioversity International.
    Collaborate with Bioversity International in identification and mobilization of project partners and collaborators.
    Collaborate with Bioversity International researchers and other partners in supporting community adaption of the prototype farm business school and nutrition education developed for use by Bioversity International and Save the Children.
    Participate in the co-learning and co-creation of knowledge during the Community Action Plan (CAP) development phase.
    Monitor the community groups during CAP implementation phase and oversee trainings conducted by implementing partners.
    Identify and conduct additional trainings as needed such as farmer, business schools and maintain training database of participants details – names, age, gender, ID or phone number
    Provide assistance for the smooth implementation of research activities by students and Bioversity staff (such as informing communities/stakeholders about visits).
    Participate in the co-creation with Bioversity International, local stakeholders such as the Busia county government, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Forestry (MoALF) and Ministry of Health (MoH) and other interested parties.
     Participate in the development and dissemination workshops of the national scale up strategy for Kenya.
    Contribute to adaptation and contextualization of intervention manual and nutrition education tools.

    Monitoring, documentation and reporting

    Track project performance and document achievements.
    Document human interest stories, lessons learnt and best practices from the project implementation for learning and replicate in other project areas.
    Conduct day to day monitoring of the project activities, progress of activity plan and provide feedback to improve project performance.
    Plan and conduct data review meetings, document findings and recommendations and work with counties to implement the agreed actions.
    Plan and facilitate meeting with Bioversity project stakeholders by preparing the agenda of the meetings in consultation with Bioversity and minutes/notes and summary reports from the meetings and share with stakeholders after being approved by PM and/or chair of the meeting.
     In consultation with MEAL staff, develop process output and outcome level indictors for the Bioversity project in conformity with Save the Children MEAL plan and the Bioversity monitoring plan.
    Prepare context adapted farmer business school training and Bi-monthly progress and monitoring reports on the CAPs implementation for each of the target 5 intervention groups.
     Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and final narrative reports as per agreement.
    Collect complaints and feedback during field activities and ensure that these are shared with MEAL officers for updating of the CFRM database
    Escalate complaints and feedback of a serious nature to Program Manager and field office child safeguarding focal point.
    Ensure quality implementation of the project
    Develop monthly activity work plan and track the progress regularly
    Ensure activities are implemented within the approved budget
    Develop quality monthly, quarterly and annual project performance reports for review by Technical Specialists and submission to donors and stakeholders
    Ensure integration of project plans in the County health and nutrition annual work plan (AWPs) by actively participating in County planning and coordination meetings.
    Be conscious of the activity budget to ensure all expenses are within the approved limits and meet Save the Children standards regarding financial management, accountability, and good governance

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Essential

    Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, public health, community development or equivalent.
    At least three years’ experience in humanitarian programs in an international NGO or similar organization.
    Experience in research methods such as participatory assessment (e.g. Participatory Rural Appraisal) nutrition assessments will be an added advantage.
    Good technical knowledge of policy and practice in the field of nutrition and livelihoods. Knowledge of natural resource, crop and livestock production and other cross cutting issues will be helpful.
    Good understanding of county government systems and operations including County and Sub-County Health Management Teams, agricultural Extension services and community engagement.
     An experience or understanding of community seasonal use of wild foods in meeting nutritional needs.
    An understanding of child rights and their protection and fulfilment in the development context.
    Proficiency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of the local language and context will be a distinct advantage.
    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.
    Computer literate in word processing and excel packages
    Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.

    Desirable

    Ability to adapt to different cultures.
    Ability to work in teams.
    Experience in designing and facilitating training sessions and activities for children and community structures.

    Apply via :

    stcuk.taleo.net

  • Regional Health and Nutrition Technical Advisor Administration Assistant

    Regional Health and Nutrition Technical Advisor Administration Assistant

    Every child has the right to survival, a fundamental right which the Regional Health and Nutrition Technical Advisor will work to uphold through programming and advocacy. The Regional Health and Nutrition Technical Advisor will use their in-depth contextual understanding, technical expertise, and relationship building skills to provide a critical link between Save the Children’s global health and nutrition team and country level technical work, strengthening our representation and programme quality oversight at the regional level. They will contribute to building capacity and fostering networks across our 12 country offices in both humanitarian and development contexts. Areas of particular focus for Health in East and Southern Africa (ESA) include Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH), Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) and health systems strengthening. In addition, they will support a growing portfolio of nutrition work, specifically focused on maternal, infant and youth child nutrition, along with integrated nutritional analysis and programming. The role supports regional advocacy and influencing, particularly focused on newborn survival, universal health coverage and pneumonia prevention and treatment. They are the coordinating point person for health crises and large-scale outbreaks in the region, specifically facilitating access to technical resources and support for response to epidemics such as Ebola, COVID, measles and cholera. They will provide Quality Assurance and demand driven TA to COs, in line with regional priorities and design and input to implementation and monitoring of regional health programmes. The position plays a pivotal role in strategy design, capacity building, advocacy, representation and resource mobilisation.
    Duration: 12 months
    Qualifications and Experience
    Essential
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    At least 7 years’ experience of delivering high quality health programmes with experience in humanitarian preparedness and response.
    Understanding of the development/humanitarian health and nutrition sector in ESA region.
    Excellent knowledge of theories and practices in Health sub-sectors: maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health, health promotion and disease prevention, community-based health interventions, health educational interventions, health systems and nutrition.
    Knowledge of global health issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current trends, methods, approaches, policies and strategies to address national and global health and nutrition issues, specifically in the context of conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
    Experience of strategy development and planning to develop multi-year, multi-stakeholder health programmes for development and humanitarian settings, including adolescent sexual and reproductive health.
    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. Leverages evidence in advocacy work with donors and governments on policies and responses to structural drivers of food insecurity.
    Experience of promoting quality and impact through at least one cross-cutting area: gender equality and inclusion, resilience and/or safe programming.
    Demonstrated program design, monitoring and evaluation skills, including designing pathways to sustainable impact at scale.
    Track record in successful business development/fundraising with major institutional donors and UN agencies, in both development and humanitarian settings.
    Significant experience in training, capacity building, and mentoring with proven experience in facilitating presentations, webinars and multi-day training events.
    Proven ability to influence positive outcomes when not managing staff or programmes directly.
    Experience working in East and Southern Africa, and facilitating cross-cultural teams.
    Fluent in English and high level of English writing skills.

    Desirable:

    Experience in first wave humanitarian response, including multi-sector assessments and health response strategies. Experience with large scale outbreaks is an added advantage.
    Ability to programme with gender transformative, diversity and inclusion lens.
    Ability to speak Portuguese or other languages in East and Southern Africa.

    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 at
    The position can be based anywhere in the East and Southern African region where we have a Country Office, and where legally allowed to work
    We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
    Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
    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

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  

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  • Regional Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Adviser

    Regional Cash and Voucher Assistance (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.

    Apply via :

    stcuk.taleo.net

  • Nutrition officer – Bioversity Project

    Nutrition officer – Bioversity Project

    Role Purpose: 

    Save the Children international Kenya country office in collaboration with Bioversity International intends to implement a Community-based Participatory Approach for Diet and Farm Diversity – a project aimed at improving dietary quality and livelihoods using farm and wild biodiversity in Busia County. The Nutrition Officer position will be responsible for implementation of the project to achieve the objectives outlined in the project document. The post holder will ensure the effective and efficient implementation of activities as per the scope of work outlined in the agreement. S/he will ensure timely and quality delivery of the deliverables. The main output is implementation of Community Action Plan (CAP), which outlines activities and processes for achieving the desired results. The role holder will be technically supported by Nutrition Technical Specialist and Child Poverty Technical Specialist. 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.

    Contract Duration: 12 Months

    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

    Project planning and inception

    Prepare project briefs in consultation with Bioversity International and Save the Children international technical team.
    Participate in the kick-off and various meetings in Busia County organised by Bioversity International.
    Collaborate with Bioversity International in identification and mobilization of project partners and collaborators.
    Collaborate with Bioversity International researchers and other partners in supporting community adaption of the prototype farm business school and nutrition education developed for use by Bioversity International and Save the Children.
    Participate in the co-learning and co-creation of knowledge during the Community Action Plan (CAP) development phase.
    Monitor the community groups during CAP implementation phase and oversee trainings conducted by implementing partners.
    Identify and conduct additional trainings as needed such as farmer, business schools and maintain training database of participants details – names, age, gender, ID or phone number
    Provide assistance for the smooth implementation of research activities by students and Bioversity staff (such as informing communities/stakeholders about visits).
    Participate in the co-creation with Bioversity International, local stakeholders such as the Busia county government, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Forestry (MoALF) and Ministry of Health (MoH) and other interested parties.
     Participate in the development and dissemination workshops of the national scale up strategy for Kenya.
    Contribute to adaptation and contextualization of intervention manual and nutrition education tools.

    Monitoring, documentation and reporting

    Track project performance and document achievements.
    Document human interest stories, lessons learnt and best practices from the project implementation for learning and replicate in other project areas.
    Conduct day to day monitoring of the project activities, progress of activity plan and provide feedback to improve project performance.
    Plan and conduct data review meetings, document findings and recommendations and work with counties to implement the agreed actions.
    Plan and facilitate meeting with Bioversity project stakeholders by preparing the agenda of the meetings in consultation with Bioversity and minutes/notes and summary reports from the meetings and share with stakeholders after being approved by PM and/or chair of the meeting.
     In consultation with MEAL staff, develop process output and outcome level indictors for the Bioversity project in conformity with Save the Children MEAL plan and the Bioversity monitoring plan.
    Prepare context adapted farmer business school training and Bi-monthly progress and monitoring reports on the CAPs implementation for each of the target 5 intervention groups.
     Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and final narrative reports as per agreement.
    Collect complaints and feedback during field activities and ensure that these are shared with MEAL officers for updating of the CFRM database
    Escalate complaints and feedback of a serious nature to Program Manager and field office child safeguarding focal point.
    Ensure quality implementation of the project
    Develop monthly activity work plan and track the progress regularly
    Ensure activities are implemented within the approved budget
    Develop quality monthly, quarterly and annual project performance reports for review by Technical Specialists and submission to donors and stakeholders
    Ensure integration of project plans in the County health and nutrition annual work plan (AWPs) by actively participating in County planning and coordination meetings.
    Be conscious of the activity budget to ensure all expenses are within the approved limits and meet Save the Children standards regarding financial management, accountability, and good governance

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Essential

    Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, public health, community development or equivalent.
    At least three years’ experience in humanitarian programs in an international NGO or similar organization.
    Experience in research methods such as participatory assessment (e.g. Participatory Rural Appraisal) nutrition assessments will be an added advantage.
    Good technical knowledge of policy and practice in the field of nutrition and livelihoods. Knowledge of natural resource, crop and livestock production and other cross cutting issues will be helpful.
    Good understanding of county government systems and operations including County and Sub-County Health Management Teams, agricultural Extension services and community engagement.
     An experience or understanding of community seasonal use of wild foods in meeting nutritional needs.
    An understanding of child rights and their protection and fulfilment in the development context.
    Proficiency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of the local language and context will be a distinct advantage.
    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.
    Computer literate in word processing and excel packages
    Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.

    Desirable

    Ability to adapt to different cultures.
    Ability to work in teams.
    Experience in designing and facilitating training sessions and activities for children and community structures.

    Apply via :

    stcuk.taleo.net

  • Regional Health and Nutrition Technical Advisor Administration Assistant

    Regional Health and Nutrition Technical Advisor Administration Assistant

    Every child has the right to survival, a fundamental right which the Regional Health and Nutrition Technical Advisor will work to uphold through programming and advocacy. The Regional Health and Nutrition Technical Advisor will use their in-depth contextual understanding, technical expertise, and relationship building skills to provide a critical link between Save the Children’s global health and nutrition team and country level technical work, strengthening our representation and programme quality oversight at the regional level. They will contribute to building capacity and fostering networks across our 12 country offices in both humanitarian and development contexts. Areas of particular focus for Health in East and Southern Africa (ESA) include Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH), Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) and health systems strengthening. In addition, they will support a growing portfolio of nutrition work, specifically focused on maternal, infant and youth child nutrition, along with integrated nutritional analysis and programming. The role supports regional advocacy and influencing, particularly focused on newborn survival, universal health coverage and pneumonia prevention and treatment. They are the coordinating point person for health crises and large-scale outbreaks in the region, specifically facilitating access to technical resources and support for response to epidemics such as Ebola, COVID, measles and cholera. They will provide Quality Assurance and demand driven TA to COs, in line with regional priorities and design and input to implementation and monitoring of regional health programmes. The position plays a pivotal role in strategy design, capacity building, advocacy, representation and resource mobilisation.

    Duration: 12 months

    Qualifications and Experience

    Essential

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    At least 7 years’ experience of delivering high quality health programmes with experience in humanitarian preparedness and response.
    Understanding of the development/humanitarian health and nutrition sector in ESA region.
    Excellent knowledge of theories and practices in Health sub-sectors: maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health, health promotion and disease prevention, community-based health interventions, health educational interventions, health systems and nutrition.
    Knowledge of global health issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current trends, methods, approaches, policies and strategies to address national and global health and nutrition issues, specifically in the context of conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
    Experience of strategy development and planning to develop multi-year, multi-stakeholder health programmes for development and humanitarian settings, including adolescent sexual and reproductive health.
    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. Leverages evidence in advocacy work with donors and governments on policies and responses to structural drivers of food insecurity.
    Experience of promoting quality and impact through at least one cross-cutting area: gender equality and inclusion, resilience and/or safe programming.
    Demonstrated program design, monitoring and evaluation skills, including designing pathways to sustainable impact at scale.
    Track record in successful business development/fundraising with major institutional donors and UN agencies, in both development and humanitarian settings.
    Significant experience in training, capacity building, and mentoring with proven experience in facilitating presentations, webinars and multi-day training events.
    Proven ability to influence positive outcomes when not managing staff or programmes directly.
    Experience working in East and Southern Africa, and facilitating cross-cultural teams.
    Fluent in English and high level of English writing skills.

    Desirable:

    Experience in first wave humanitarian response, including multi-sector assessments and health response strategies. Experience with large scale outbreaks is an added advantage.
    Ability to programme with gender transformative, diversity and inclusion lens.
    Ability to speak Portuguese or other languages in East and Southern Africa.

    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 at

    The position can be based anywhere in the East and Southern African region where we have a Country Office, and where legally allowed to work

    We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

    Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

    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

    go to method of application »

    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  

    Apply via :

  • Regional Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Adviser

    Regional Cash and Voucher Assistance (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.

    Apply via :

    stcuk.taleo.net

  • Senior Social Protection Advisor

    Senior Social Protection Advisor

    The Senior Social Protection Technical Advisor will use their in-depth contextual understanding, technical expertise, and relationship building skills to define and deliver our strategic ambition for Child Sensitive Social Protection (CSSP) in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi. The role will lead strategy development and the technical design and implementation of high quality programmes that deliver change for children in both emergency and development programming. The Sr. Social Protection Advisor will ensure that all social protection programming is of excellent technical quality and contributes significantly to Save the Children’s strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy.

    The role supports Child Poverty team members in national advocacy and influencing, and driving strategic partnerships for new business development. The role will provide technical advice in the design and implementation of social protection programming and also supports the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems to demonstrate impact, while sharing learning across our programmes, teams and partners.

    The role will work closely with PDQ and operations colleagues and with partners in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi, building their capacity in relation to CSSP and building ownership, agency and engagement of local organisations.  This role includes a focus on training and coaching country office staff for external representation on priority issues including improving coverage and impacts for children through social protection systems, with a view towards supporting progressive realization of Universal Child Benefits, as well as nutrition-sensitive and shock responsive social protection, and poverty graduation discussions, among others. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly. The Sr. Social Protection Advisor champions a child rights programming approach and represents Save the Children in national and global forums and technical working groups.

    In order to be successful you will bring/have:

    Essential

    Master’s degree in Economics, Social Protection, Social Policy or a related field as well as equivalent relevant experience.
    At least 7 years’ experience working nationally and internationally on social protection policy, research and programmes, including design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
    Understanding of the social protection sector in at least one of the following countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania or Malawi.
    Demonstrated understanding and experience of life-cycle and rights based approach to social protection and how it contributes to outcomes for children.
    Understanding and experience of analysis of national social protection systems.
    Ability to analyse complex data in relation to social protection and poverty.
    Experience with complementary/cash “plus” approaches to social protection to improve impact on children.
    Ability to establish and maintain relationships with high level government officials.
    Diplomatic/negotiation skills to advocate for policy change.
    A demonstrated background or experience working on shock-responsive social protection, adaptive social protection and/or graduation would be an advantage.
    Track record in successful business development/fundraising for research or programming, specifically with large institutional and bilateral donors such as FCDO (formerly DFID), USAID, World Bank or UN Agencies.
    Demonstrated experience in successful programme design, monitoring and evaluation skills, including designing pathways to sustainable impact at scale.  
    Experience of strategy development and planning.
    Experience of context, capacity and policy analysis, and influencing and advocacy at regional/international level in order to hold duty bearers to account to children’s right to social protection.
    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.
    Experience of supporting humanitarian preparedness, response and recovery.
    Significant experience in training, capacity building, and mentoring.
    Fluent in spoken English and high level of English writing skills.

    Contract duration: 2 years, with possibility of extension

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    www.savethechildren.net

  • Regional Programme Operations Director Kenya Devolution Programme (KDP) Deputy Team Leader

    Regional Programme Operations Director Kenya Devolution Programme (KDP) Deputy Team Leader

    As a key member of the Regional senior leadership team, Regional Programme Operations Director – East Africa s/he will take shared responsibility for transformation of the East Africa region to a new full spectrum operating model whilst delivering Save the Children’s strategy within the region.

    S/he will lead operations support aimed at ensuring that Save the Children delivers quality operations and meets its mandate of humanitarian and development programming in all East Africa countries. S/he will ensure that high quality support is given to Country & Regional offices and member staff in order to optimise the operational delivery of humanitarian and development programs in the East Africa region. S/he is responsible for supporting operational and humanitarian aspects of Country Offices programming and ensuring adequate systems are in place to enable and facilitate quality program delivery in the field.

    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.

    Save the Children works in 12 countries in East and Southern Africa (Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi) with a current staff complement of approximately 3500 staff and current expenditure of approximately $300 million each year

    In order to be successful you will bring/have:

     

    Essential

    Post-graduate qualifications or equivalent experience in international development, humanitarian response and preparedness or a related discipline
    Significant (ten years or more) senior level leadership and management experience in a large and complex international NGO or organization
    Significant experience in managing most or all of the key elements of Operations and Humanitarian systems and areas: proposal development, planning, quality assurance, award management, logistics, emergency response, preparedness and capacity building
    Substantial knowledge of international development systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices
    Robust experience in developing and implementing organisational vision and strategies
    The highest level of expertise in representation and negotiation with governments/donors and international agencies
    Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching. 
    Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results.
    Excellent facilitation and team building skills.
    Experience of building personal networks at senior levels, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation.
    Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
    Models international development best practices, and the leadership behaviours outlined in Save the Children’s strategy.
    Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major responses including travelling at short notice
    Commitment to Save the Children values. 

     

    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.

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