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Programme Support Officer (Re Advertisement)

Role Purpose:
The post holder will be accountable to the Emergency Response Coordinator for supporting Finance, HR, IT, supply chain and Administration services in programming contexts. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring compliance with SCI global standards, policies and practices. The position also plays a key role in effectively supporting program implementation activities in line with the annual and country strategic plans.
Key Area of Accountability
Supply Chain.

In charge of warehouse at field office level, ensure TIMs and other warehousing records are updated daily.
Support programme staff to develop procurement plans.
Support in the development of field level framework agreement.
Coordinate field office procurement requests and LPOs for local procurements liaising with Supply Chain Officers in Nairobi and Programme Implementation team
Coordinate delivery and recording of items sourced from local suppliers working closely with Nairobi supply chain team.
Manage fleet at field office level; Coordinate fleet requests, allocate vehicles, ensure compliance with all SCI fleet management policies and SoPs.
Maintain records including allocation of assets and GPEs assigned to Field Office.
Communicate with IT and Supply Chain for maintenance or upgrading or replacement of any asset assigned asset and GPE assigned to specific Field Office.

Human resources and administration

Lead administrative function to ensure the provision of effective administrative support in the field office. Ensure office is clean, well maintained and has all essential supplies.
Ensure the guesthouse is clean and well maintained.
Support recruitment process in the field office.
Facilitate and follow up induction and on boarding of all staff engaging with Save the Children as per the Induction guidelines.
Work with HR in Nairobi in updating the staffs HRIS files, leave plans, as well as updating of the leave database and monthly status reports sent out to staff.
Manage performance of direct reports in the work area through effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations.

Financial accounting, planning and budgeting.

Assist with documentation at field office level. Consolidate all financial documents generated at field office and send to relevant officers in Nairobi; these include supplier invoices, staff liquation, Mpesa payment lists, receipts, etc.
Assist as needed with daily programming accounting operation in liaison with Finance Officers in Nairobi; these include payment of suppliers, processing activity advances, payment of casuals, etc.
Monitor field office and guesthouse utilities costs e.g. water, electricity, telephone/Mobile usage, billing, and others related office utilities.
Manage field office petty cash and prepare weekly float spend reports/documents and send to finance Nairobi
Making payments of casuals, office utility bills and related low value supplies as per the field office petty cash guidance
Receive and record cash balances of staff advances, and issue outs receipts for accountability

Location: Garissa
Nationality: Kenya Nationals only
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A Degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration from a recognized University.
Strong knowledge/experience HR and admin, logistics and financial management.
Demonstrates a strong drive and commitment to achieve agreed objectives
Minimum three year’s relevant experience in Support Services within a busy International nongovernmental organisation
Good communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality
Proficiency in working with computers particularly spread sheets and word processing
Experience of working within a team and team building.

Desired

Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches

October 26, 2024
Fleet/Warehousing Assistant Emergency Preparedness Advisor

Role Purpose:
The Fleet/Warehousing Assistant is responsible for assisting in warehouse management, safe driving of vehicles and staff for Save the Children Kenya programme. He/ She should ensure proper maintenance of warehouse and cleanliness of vehicles in compliance with required standards. In addition, the role holder will be responsible of ensuring warehouse management and vehicles are serviced on time and maintenance reports are generated on monthly basis. The role holder will be required to provide excellent service delivery to the programme in regard warehousing in line with Save the Children policies and SOPS. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Key Areas of Accountability
Warehousing

With the assistance of the Supply Chain Coordinator, implement effective stock management and administration systems, thoroughly monitoring stock levels and advising on appropriate stocking and replenishment to meet project demands
Ensure that the items in the warehouse are properly stored and all records are up to date
Ensure all incoming and outgoing stock is managed according to the warehousing and stock management standards as per SCI policies and regulations.
Custodian of all warehouse documentation. Ensure that all paper work is completed and filed correctly. These include GRNs, Stock release, waybills, bin cards, stock cards and distribution lists.
Check and inspect goods received and ensure they are of accurate quantity, specifications and acceptable quality.
Record any damaged, faulty/missing goods.
Liaise with the Office Cleaner to ensure that the warehouse is neat and clean at all times.
Ensure the appropriate storage and physical condition of stocks according to their specific requirements
Ensure all stock is released with stock release form and stock release approval.
Ensure all goods are tracked by description, source of funds (SOF) code and project code.

Vehicle driving and Maintenance:

Providing weekly/Monthly usage report of vehicles including total mileage, fuel consumption and expenditure.

Organise the transport of supplies directly to SCI designated location for use.

In consultation with the Fleet Officer, coordinate staff movement.

Plan, assign, supervise, review and participate in the inspection of SCI and hired vehicles.

Collaborate with the procurement team on all procurement of applicable parts and maintenance activities of all SCI fleet.

Ensure that the Line Manager is immediately informed of any accidents/incidents and the accident reported to the police as appropriate and as soon as possible.

Ensure that the vehicle is insured and in the event of an accident make certain that proper procedures for insurance claims are followed.

Report and supervise all maintenance and repair needs of assigned vehicles.

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

Contract Duration: 12 Months
Work Location: Nairobi
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential

Secondary school education.

Professional qualification / certificate in warehousing management or equivalent.

Minimum of Possess a (BCE/ ABCE)-Class Driving License for more than 5 years of professional driving experience in an NGO or similar environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs

Fluency in written and spoken English. Similar skills in Kiswahili will be an added advantage.

Some practical experience of user vehicle maintenance.

Proven experience working as a Mechanic /Driver Logistics Assistant in a similar context.

Vehicle mechanic course from a recognized institution preferably government graded (Trade text 1)

Ability to multi task and work calmly under pressure is essential for this position.

Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in an insecure environment is critical

Desired

Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches

The Organization
Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save the Children combined the programmes of SC UK, SC Canada and SC Finland to create a single operation in Kenya. In Feb 2014, we completed a second transition, which saw us join forces with the British INGO, Merlin, and merge their health and nutrition programmes with our own. Save the Children now has an operational presence in Bungoma, Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Turkana and Wajir and we work through partners in many other parts of the country. In total, we employ around 184 staff and had an operating annual budget in 2019 of approximately US$ 12.4 million. In 2016, Save the Children established a new project office in Madagascar whose operations the Kenya CO manages.

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October 26, 2024
Nutrition Officer O365 Software Developer Applications Support Analyst

Role Purpose:
The role holder will be responsible for implementing better health and nutrition among communities through nutrition education, surveillance and supporting the MOH in increasing uptake of MIYCN (Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition), IMAM surge approach scale up, Promote community led complimentary feeding and Roll out community/mother led MUAC screening. In close liaison with MEAL, support in collection, processing and verification of reports/forms and maintains programme/projects databases
Key Areas of Accountability
Nutrition Education trainings

Participate in the development of training curriculum and tools and facilitate/co-facilitate all nutrition education trainings
Provide technical, logistical and any other support for the trainings in the various divisions.
Liaise with relevant ministries and partner agencies in selecting participants for trainings while ensuring that priority is given to the staff working in the key agreed areas
Liaise with the ministry and other partners in ensuring that nutrition education are comprehensively done following set guidelines
Maintain a data base of the trained and active nutrition educators in the community
Identify needs for and participate in refresher training sessions
Identify a number of community leaders who will work closely with the program at the village
Participate in evaluation of the outcomes of the trainings

Monitoring and Evaluation

Participate in the design, development and implementation of an M&E framework for all nutrition related activities.
Write reports to document the process of implementation, lessons learnt and good practice and ensure information is widely disseminated
Prepare monthly activity reports as well as quarterly donor reports.
Take lead in all nutrition monitoring and evaluation activities e.g. Coverage assessments, SMART surveys

Supervision

Develop a comprehensive plan for supervision of all the field nutrition activities
Assist the community health extension workers (CHEWs) implementing nutrition activities to develop monthly work plans.
Mentor the Sub county nutritionists to ensure that they support and supervise the community health extension workers in their areas of coverage as required
Ensure regular meetings with the Sub County nutritionists and community health extension workers
Document and share lessons learnt in a comprehensive and detailed manner to enable track trends on changes on a timely basis

Development of nutrition education training and counselling materials

Participate in the design/adaptation of appropriate nutrition education and promotion methods and tools, and pre- testing them with the team and community members.
Liaise with the health education department at the Ministry of health to adapt and produce appropriate nutrition education materials
Participate fully in reviewing the community training guides and counselling cards
Identify and document locally available foods and develop recipes
Oversee and guide staff in providing on-site cooking demonstrations and workshops

Network and coordinate with the relevant sectors and agencies in implementing nutrition activities at national and community level

Identify areas of synergy in the field with the Ministry of Health and other implementing agencies working with communities.
Come up with a comprehensive plan of activities within the identified areas of synergy with the actors named above.
Actively participate in coordination meeting

Implement Community Mobilization Activities

Carry out community based nutritional promotional activities targeting community groups. Activities to mainly include MIYCN sessions, community feedback meetings and social mobilization
Liaise and establish strong links with existing community structures including mother to mother support groups, community units, youth groups, village elders and religious leaders.

Implement the development and maintenance of a referral system

Work with Nutrition workers to develop and maintain a referral system at community level in which community health workers refer malnourished children and mothers needing special attention to the health facilities.

Contract Duration: 5 Months
Work Location: Turkana.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Food & Nutrition or equivalent
At least two (2) years’ work experience in community nutrition work and implementation of nutrition education programmes, including monitoring and evaluation
Understanding of community management of acute malnutrition
Excellent understanding of SQUAEC, SMART methodologies
Experience of and commitment to utilizing participatory approaches.
Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach local staff and community workers.
Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathies with children and their careers.
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.
Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment.
Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field.
Strong research and data analysis skills.
Strong report writing and computer skills .
Fluent in written and spoken English, Kiswahili and local languages.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

Desired

Qualified nutritionist with nutrition education/MIYCN experience
Experience in implementing promotion of community led complimentary feeding
Experience in rolling out community/mother led MUAC screening.

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October 26, 2024
Financial Manager FMS System Administrator

Role Purpose:
The jobholder has overall responsibility of the Financial Accounts function, and partly support the budgeting and Reporting function. The position holder will also deputise the Head of Finance. They will also be responsible for ensuring best in class financial controls and management at field office level – including capacity building; implementing efficient & effective processes; improving and ensuring compliance with internal control systems.
Contract Duration: 1 Year.
Location: Nairobi (with up to 15% travel to field locations)
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Financial systems and procedure

Assist the Head of Finance in ensuring smooth implementation and updating of robust and adequate financial systems and procedures in line with SCIs finance Policy and good accounting practices.

Develop and update the finance diary that covers all the required activities on a monthly basis and lead staff to ensure that the diary is strictly adhered to.

Ensure that all financial transactions are fully supported and that they are all captured in AGRESSO on a daily basis; make sure that regular backups are taken and stored off site.

Prepare monthly and quarterly financial diaries for both AGRESSO and sub-office finance systems and ensure its strict adherence to the HQ deadlines.

Maintain and ensure the integrity of the SCI’ computerized accounting systems and liaising with Regional Finance Team for any required support

Financial records and transactions

Carry out sensibility and control checking before and after posting sub-office transactions into AGRESSO.

Follow up HQ transactions from London and make sure that all are processed in the time and accurately.

Financial reports

Responsible for timely, accurate and efficient financial reporting (both electronic and manual field returns) to head office.

Responsible for ensuring that reconciliation of balance sheet/control accounts are carried out on monthly basis and ensuring that year-end accounting procedure are met consistently and that any discrepancies are reported to the Head of Finance.

Financial and system controls

Ensure safe security of cash in the office and coordinate weekly and monthly cash counts, including spot counts

Ensure that systems are put in place to assure document security for a complete audit trail from the AGRESSO records to supporting documentation and vice versa.

Ensure the effective and efficient use of all Save the Children resources in order to keep costs low and ensure the security of staff.

Ensure payroll is completed on time and accurately, with robust controls in place.

Financial Planning and Reporting

Ensure that effective systems are in place, and regularly reviewed, to allow adequate financial management and controls in budgeting and reporting unit.

Ensure smooth implementation of SCI financial management and budgeting policies and procedures

Ensure correct level of budget authority exists within Country Office and update scheme of delegation regularly.

Provide support in preparing proposal budget and review processes, ensuring all staffing and office shared cost is budgeted as per updated Kenya programme NTC rate and CAM calculator

Responsible for preparing the organisational master budget, phasing, forecasting and assist Head Of Finance to consolidate, review and making budget commentary

Coordinate and train field offices finance and non finance staffs to budget accurately their operational costs and provide their budgets timely for consolidation.

Work closely with Awards team to ensure budgets, KPIs are being monitored and spending occurs as planned and that variances are anticipated, noted, and corrected;

Ensure accurate and timely submission of awards financial reports as per donor requirement to awards unit and government regulatory agencies

Keep track of all staffing and non-thematic office cost operation required budget and gap

Ensure DEAs have been created and CAM mapping has been done on time as per donor financial reporting and budget holders requirements

Respond to RO queries regarding monthly variances and submit monthly commentary

Ensure smooth upload SOF budgets into Agresso and ensure they are phased according to updated project workplan and our master budget after receiving from awards unit.

Audit function

Lead on annual statutory audits and the financial component of donor audits. Key focus on proactive financial controls, management and supporting documentation in order to ensure 0 disallowances.

Keep track of statutory and donor specific audit requirements and coordinate closely with awards to initiate required audits on time.

Lead in managing audit process with External Auditors ensuring smooth audit and provide all documents required by Auditors as and when needed

Ensure proper soft and hard archiving system is in place in finance as per SCI policies and procedures

Plan and conduct internal audits for all Sub recipients and field offices with the coordination of the Internal Auditor

Participate in Audit Entry and Exit meetings and ensure recommendations have implemented before the next audit.

Staff Leadership, Mentorship, and Development

Ensure appropriate staffing and efficient & effective organisation design within the Financial Accounting Function.

Ensure that all staff understand and are empowered to perform their role.

Manage team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly.

Recruitment, training, and professional development of team as part of the wider staff development strategy.

Performance Management of direct reports.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential

BA Degree in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration, or other relevant discipline.

Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACMA, ACA, ACCA) strongly recommended.

Minimum of 5 years management experience in a corporate, audit firm or an NGO environment, of which three at a middle management level within a finance department.

Strategic mindset with the ability to lead, inspire and achieve results in a challenging context

Strong team player

Excellent inter-personal skills and able to communicate with diverse set of stakeholders

Strong analytical, decision making and strategic planning skills with the ability articulate complex information in an easy to understand manner

Solutions focused with ability to identify weaknesses and drive continuous improvement

Ability to prioritise, plan ahead, and manage a complex and diverse workload with tight deadlines

Ability to coach, mentor, delegate appropriately and provide developmental guidance to supervised staff.

Self-starter who is willing to go the extra mile to get the job done

Excellent understanding of business and financial planning including strategic modelling.

Excellent understanding of financial systems, controls and procedures.

Excellent understanding of computerised accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment.

Understanding of Save the Children’s vision, mission, and a commitment to its objectives and values.

Written and verbal fluency in English

Desirable

4 years within the NGO / charities sector or Audit firm

Experience of working in an emergency context.

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, nor request for medical examination or records and does not act through recruitment agents whatsoever.

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October 26, 2024
Cash & Voucher Assistance Capacity Building Manager

Role Purpose:
Save the Children works in more than 120 countries. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them achieve their potential.
Save the Children’s origins lie in emergency response, and this has remained central to our work ever since. Save the Children UK has a long tradition of commitment to building the skills and capability of humanitarians worldwide in order that humanitarian responses are well staffed and fulfil the needs required, especially at national and regional level.
As part of the wider Humanitarian department, the Humanitarian Capacity Building team focuses on building the capacity of humanitarians through a wide range of innovative professional development programmes. The team manage and implement a range of initiatives intended to build global surge capacity, develop talent at all levels, and provide professional training opportunities for national staff. The team consists of staff based both in the UK and Kenya, with small teams in Jordan and Bangladesh.
Save the Children seeks to build its capacity to implement quality Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) throughout the movement to support its ability to respond rapidly to disasters but also to use CVA as a modality to deliver its recovery and long-term programming, alone or in combination with other interventions.
The main purpose of this role is to co-lead with the designated Cash Advisor CVA and market-based programming capacity building component of the HCBG work plan as well as support Technical Advisors (Cash and sectors) in designing and implementing CVA capacity building programmes across the movement through implementation of the CVA capacity building plan (contributing to the overall movement’s Cash Strategy)
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Technical Skills

Proven knowledge of different learning pathways, and applications of competency frameworks
Experience in developing detailed plans for training / skills development, including identification of detailed cost structures and required support structures
Field level experience of working with NGOs and/or UN
Technically experienced in Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA), through either policy or practice
Experience in developing new capacity building programmes, including overseeing writing of content
A good understanding of monitoring and evaluating approaches and methodologies
Knowledge and direct experience of people development approaches and excellent facilitation and training skills
Strong report writing skills and research experience related to the use of cash based programming.
Field experience in a humanitarian programme and broad understanding of humanitarian issues, international relations and the international humanitarian system
Relevant CaLP trainer qualification

Personal Skills

Problem solving, negotiation and contracting skills
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and influence at a senior level
Coaching/mentoring skills
Opportunistic – able to spot the potential to build capacity in an emergency context
Advocacy and networking skills
Ability to travel internationally, occasionally at short notice and to remote and insecure locations
Commitment to SC’s mission, values and approach
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
Commitment to Save the Children International values.

This role is offered based on national terms and conditions only for East and Southern Africa Nations only.
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 www.savethechildren.net/jobs
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.

October 26, 2024
BI Developer Technical Architect – Financial Management System

Job Details
We are currently recruiting for a Business Intelligence Developer to join our IT Hub in Nairobi.
You will be joining an organization that is currently mid-way through an ambitious transformation to ensure that our IT is fit for the future and delivers the intelligence the business needs.
We are revamping or replacing all of our key systems and applications, from best in-class IT systems (Oracle HRIS, SAP Ariba) to in-house NGO-specific systems for Awards and Program management, as well as introducing a state-of-the-art, cloud-based integration platform.
The environment in which we operate also offers unique challenges from a technical point of view:will our solutions operate effectively worldwide, even in a refugee camp? Are we designing the systems to protect our beneficiaries’ personal data with the utmost care? Are we designing a cost effective solution, bearing in mind that each dollar has been donated to us and we are accountable for how we spend the donations? Are we making sure that the precious data we collect from the field becomes a source of understanding and better decisions?
We are looking for candidates who have:

Experience of working with SQL Server databases, including creating & modifying T-SQL scripts, stored procedures, functions, triggers, writing ad-hoc queries and dynamic SQL
Experience of working closely with non-technical staff, demonstrating an ability to translate and negotiate non-technical requirements into a detailed technical specification
Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a proven ability to explain complex technical ideas and problems clearly to non-experts
Experience of delivering solutions internationally
Keen to learn new technologies, especially in BI

It is desirable if you have:

Experience of working with Microsoft’s BI technology stack SSIS, SSRS and/or SSAS (tabular and multidimensional models)
Experience working with BI presentation tools (e.g. Excel, Power Pivot, Power View and Power BI)
Experience working with BI reporting in SharePoint
Experience of working within an agile project delivery environment and with offshore project team members
Experience working with JIRA

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthdayAll 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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

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October 26, 2024
Child Protection Information Management System Assistant Supply Chain Officer Child Protection/BID Officer Pediatric Counselor

Role Purpose:
The CPIMS Assistant will provide statistical analysis and other information to support management decision making within Child Protection and Education Programmes in Dadaab refugee camps and the host community in Dadaab and Fafi. The role holder will ensure an up to date and quality data on both programme performance and quality delivery while maintaining high professional standards of all our Child Protection and Education Programmes.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

To ensure data collection tools submitted for data entry are properly filled and support teachers in institutions supported by SC to address issues on the enrolment and attendance tools as they arise before being signed off by the Education Officers.
In liaison with MEAL and Education Coordinator ensure and maintain the Education Management Information System (EMIS) is up to date with all education project design indicators are updated.
Conduct data quality spot checks in the field to ensure data collected is accurate, reliable, complete, precise, and timely and are of high integrity.
To ensure that forms collected are well completed, conducting spot checks and supporting case workers in the camp offices to address issues on the forms as they arise, ahead of verification/signing by CPO.
To accurately enter data captured in the CPIMS forms into the IA CPIMS database, and provide data and information in response to requests from internal and external parties on a timely manner.
To develop and maintain appropriate hard and soft filing for all open and closed cases and ensure the database is backed-up on a weekly basis.
Support the CP team by generating a list of cases due for follow up on a weekly basis, and monitor this against the number of cases followed up on a monthly basis.
To provide statistics, information and reports to show progress and trends, and in liaison with the MEAL Coordinator and the Information Management officer present a monthly analysis to Child protection staff based at the camp.
To conduct regular data quality checks to ensure information collected as part of documentation and monitoring is accurate, reliable, complete, precise, timely and has high integrity.
Provide feedback to the CPO’s on the case management process in the camp and build the capacity of case workers to complete forms accurately through one-to-one and group mentoring and review sessions
To maintain confidentiality, privacy in the management of case files and observe data protection and confidentiality protocols while handling both the paper based and electronic data at all stages of data management. This includes and is not limited to the informed consent or use of data and privacy, but to all information sharing in the CPIMS.
To handle and respond to programmatic data request from Child Protection project team aptly on case management.
Actively seek complaints and provide feedback through engagement with the Community workers and beneficiaries at camp level – including through informal and focus group discussions and exit interviews
Maintain an updated complaints and feedback database at camp level, including tracking progress on actions from the complaints received and actions identified to mitigate the identified issues.
Participate in assessments, surveys and evaluations to gather, analyse and produce reports on data to demonstrate programme impact
Identify and highlight cases suitable for documentation of significant change and impact demonstration related to Save the Children’s programmes in Dadaab and host communities
Develop simple and effective methods to share information/data in an appropriate way (eg. internet, e-mail groups, phone, hard copies, verbal feedback at coordination meetings, etc.)
To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function of MEAL as and when requested by the MEAL Coordinator.
To be proactive in developing actions that will improve the activities they engage in while in the camps

Contract: Duration: 4 Months
Nationality: Kenyan.
Location: Dadaab.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential

Bachelor’s degree in Information Management / social sciences or its equivalent or Diploma in Information Management with a minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in child protection and education sector and especially in the Somali Context.
Knowledge of child protection and education in emergencies, education sector trends, child rights and protection issues
Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
Positive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support participatory, innovative approaches to problem solving
Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with all children and their carers
Fluent in written and spoken English, Kiswahili and the local language in the camps and the host community
Good report writing skills
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.

Desirable

Previous experience in working with IA CPIMS and EMIS in a refugee setup is an added advantage.
Good understanding of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning concepts in programme context.
Understanding of the dynamics of the refugees is essential
Experience of working with refugee and host communities in a Somali context and other agencies that support Child Protection and education.

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 www.savethechildren.net/jobs
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.
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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October 26, 2024
Head of Software Development

Does the challenge of leading a team of around 17 in-house and 3rd party developers to help deliver a multi-year transformation program that is going to reshape IT within Save the Children in order to accomplish our ambitious objectives interest you?
We are revamping or replacing all of our key systems and applications, from best in-class IT systems (Oracle HRIS, SAP Ariba) to in-house NGO-specific systems for Awards and Program management, as well as introducing a state-of-the-art, cloud-based integration platform.
The environment in which we operate also offers unique challenges from a technical point of view: will our solutions operate effectively worldwide, even in a refugee camp? Are we designing the systems to protect our beneficiaries’ personal data with the utmost care? Are we designing a cost effective solution, bearing in mind that each dollar has been donated to us and we are accountable for how we spend the donations? Are we making sure that the precious data we collect from the field becomes a source of understanding and better decisions?
We are looking for Head of Software Development who can bring strong leadership skills and the ability to build, motivate and inspire a team of in-house and 3rd party developers.
You will also be/bring:

Familiar with a broad mix of technologies including a strong focus on: HTML5, CSS, React or AngularJS, MS SQL, MS Sharepoint and C# (EF6/MVC)
Experience/knowledge of configuration management / change management and the tools to support collaborative and efficient code development
A solid understanding of development and QA processe
An understanding of software design patterns and OO principles
A clear understanding of web services, SOA, APIs and microservices
An understanding of application lifecycle management, the value of TDD and continuous integration
Experience in designing, developing and supporting PaaS applications on Azure

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

The Organisation
Save the Children in a federated Membership based organization employing approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in 117 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 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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

October 26, 2024
Regional Child Protection in Emergencies Technical Advisor

Regional Child Protection in Emergencies (CP) Technical Advisor with a focus on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
In order to be successful you will bring/have:
Essential

You have a relevant academic background in child psychology (clinical or educational) or other related subject (e.g. Masters in Social Work, or Masters in Social Science). (Substantial relevant working experience in an international environment may be accepted in lieu.)
You have at least 8 years international experience with Child Protection and MHPSS programming for children, including in humanitarian contexts.
Good knowledge and understanding of humanitarian principles and established international standards on mental health and psychosocial support for children in humanitarian settings (Humanitarian principles, humanitarian charter, The Code of Conduct for The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief, International Network on Education in Emergencies Standards, Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, IASC guidelines on mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies, IASC GBV guidelines, Sphere Standards, Core Humanitarian Standard)
You are a fluent English speaker and are able to deliver trainings and technical assistance in English.
You know how to provide successful technical assistance and manoeuvre well in a complex advisory role.
You have strong facilitation skills and experience in delivering high quality, interactive trainings to a variety of target groups.
You have experience in CP/MHPSS assessment, monitoring and evaluation.
You have demonstrated experience with programme management cycle, including fund raising, proposal writing, report writing and M&E.
You are structured and well organized. You keep calm and retain overview at times with many assignments, deadlines and competing priorities.
You are able to work independently but function equally well in teams especially working remotely.

Desirable

You have work experience in ESA region.
You are familiar with Save the Children’s working modes and methods.

Role Purpose:
Child protection (CP) and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) is a key strategic priority of Save the Children in the East and Southern Africa (ESA) region. The Regional CPiE TA will play a key role in strengthening SCI’s CP and MHPSS capacity through technical assistance, strategic and programmatic support, coordination, advocacy, fund-raising, capacity building (training/mentoring/coaching), and surge capacity for implementation and emergencies, especially supporting the Regional Programming Unit. The position plays an important role in terms of ensuring quality delivery of MHPSS programmes informed by core MHPSS approaches such as the IASC Guidelines for MHPSS in emergencies and the SC MHPSS Strategic Framework, and building their evidence-base in line with regional strategic priorities.
The Regional TA plays a vital part in enhancing the regional capacity for CP and MHPSS as per the regional thematic/cross-thematic steers, with a focus on supporting good gender programming in child protection. The Regional TA also plays an active role in SCI’s coordination and networking mechanisms, particularly working with the CP Breakthrough team at SCI, and with Members supporting child protection work. He/she will be part of the CP team rolling out Common Approaches, such as Parenting without Violence and Steps to Protect, and will support the Africa CP Regional Representative from the Be Protected Breakthrough (Africa CP Regional Representative) in further elaborating the cross-sectoral approach of MHPSS in the region, including the Regional Programming Unit. This is done by building on the needs and the good practices of COs and Members, ensuring cross country learning and cross-thematic work, and leading a CP Community of Practice for the region.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the post holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Contract duration: 1 Year
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.

October 26, 2024
Regional Partnerships Manager

The role East and Southern Africa (ESA) is a highly strategic region for Save the Children. The funding environment in the region is becoming more challenging and complex, with donors looking to work more directly with national governments and civil society. At the same time, there is increasing competition for funding from other INGOs, UN Agencies and private contractors. Save the Children aims to respond with more effective pre-positioning and donor engagement, and providing donors with a clearer and more compelling rationale for collaborating with Save the Children.The Regional Partnership Manager (RPM) plays a critical role in supporting the East and Southern Africa (ESA) Regional Office and Country Offices within the region with strategic donor engagement, positioning and partnerships with key institutional actors. This a key role in the ESA Regional Office that will support Country Offices to prepare for and engage in new donor relationships, in optimising existing relationships and partnership and expand funding in response to the significant shifts in donor trends.ResponsiblitiesThe role will provide leadership, advice and support on donor engagement and positioning for the RO and COs, primarily being responsible for

Supporting the development and implement of a Donor Regional Office engagement strategy to build Save the Children’s profile and influence, create new partnerships with existing and new donors, increasing funding.
Increasing levels of donor/partner intelligence and insights leveraged between global, regional & country level teams
Helping develop a culture of engagement and an entrepreneurial approach to positioning with both existing and new donors at CO level; building capacity and playing an active role within the regional community of practice
Successful capture management of high value/priority opportunities.

The position requires an experienced professional who can build capacity at the national level as well as provide surge support when required.Expected travel up to 30% of time.EssentialEXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Demonstrated ability to prepare presentations for donors that lead to funding opportunities.
Experience with actors and stakeholders in the ESA region.
Strong experience in presentation and communications skills.
Experience of influencing and delivering results cross organisationally within a large complex global organisation.
Proven experience of providing creative and innovative approaches in developing new initiatives that contribute towards partnership objectives.
Strong leadership behaviours, including external orientation, situational agility, partner focus, delivery of results, entrepreneurial approach, negotiating and influencing.
Proven record of accomplishment in partnership building, brokering relationships with partners.
A proven team player. Someone who is open, ambitious and who is able and willing to deliver beyond his or her personal brief.
Excellent English skills to communicate in writing and orally with impact.
Proven problem solving and strategic planning capability.
Experience and knowledge of current thinking and future trends and thorough understanding of international development issues, particularly in the ESA region.

Desirable

Excellent team and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively and with impact.
Problem solver
Results orientated
Entrepreneurial self-starter
Rigorous, methodical, and detail-oriented
Ability to coach or mentor key, often senior staff, in relationship management and funding strategies
Pro-activity and the ability to work at a distance with minimal supervision
Commitment to Save the Children’s mission, values, and approach (includes child focus and equal opportunities).

October 26, 2024