Jobs Kenya

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  • Information Technology Assistant

    Information Technology Assistant

    The role Under the general guidance of the IT Coordinator, the IT assistant is responsible for the ICT systems of the organization including research, designing and developing application systems, and providing technical support and training to the users; updates and computerizes the major activities of the organization; plans, deploys and administers communication and application technology, through better and available infrastructure for information processing of the organization.Qualifications And Experience

    Bachelor’s degree in an area of Information Technology (IT) or equivalent.
    At least 1 year working experience in a busy IT multicultural setup
    CCNA or any other IT professional certification (is an advantage)
    Experience in SharePoint development – Proficient in JAVA, Python and Dev Frameworks like Code igniter (advantage)
    Knowledge about Windows AZURE AD configuration, Network Support and maintenance.
    Having excellent proficiency in spoken and written English with strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead team effectively.
    Have commitment to work longer hours/weekends or on remote field visits whenever needed.
    Ability to coach others and work in a team environment
    Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in is critical.
    Commitment to SCI’s values

    Contract length: 2 yearsThe OrganisationWe 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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

  • Research and Evaluation Specialist (Re-advertisement)

    Research and Evaluation Specialist (Re-advertisement)

    Role Purpose: The Research and Evaluation Specialist will provide leadership in appraising country program evidence and learning needs and in implementing a Country Office Evidence and Learning agenda. Using operational and empirical approaches to research and evaluation, the Research and Evaluation Specialist will ensure a deep dive into programmes and their relationship with community dynamics to determine and document impact at individual, community and structural levels. He/She will ensure that learning from Research and Evaluation is used to improve program quality, inform evidence based program design, drive innovation, and inform policy and advocacy work in both the humanitarian and development sectors to deepen the impact of our work on children’s lives. He/Sh e will establish linkages with funding and academic institutions and position Somalia Country Office as a thought leader and influencer around our breakthroughs for children (survive, learn and protect).
    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: 2 years with possibility for extension
    Qualifications and Experience
    Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Economics, International Development or related field required, a PhD is desirable.
    Essential

    10 plus years’ experience in designing and implementing rigorous Research and impact evaluation especially those that use Randomised Control Trial (RCT) designs in development settings.
    Proven ability to analyse complex datasets e.g quantitative panel data using robust statistical analysis or models.
    Demonstrated success in raising funds to implement a research agenda.; doctoral level academic competence is desirable.
    Knowledge and demonstrated experience of designing and managing high level researches and evaluations for behaviour change related studies will be desirable.
    Extensive experience in analysing the situation of children using the child rights programming/ principles framework.
    Demonstrated ability to think critically, strategically and analyze complex information and offer creative, practical and effective solutions
    Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and an ability to produce and disseminate research and evaluation outputs to variety of audiences using effective approaches.
    Strong inter-organisational skill such as networking including donors and academia, negotiation and communication.
    Willing and able to travel time to Somalia/Somaliland to support field teams as security permits.
    High level of fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
    Commitment to Save the Children International values.

    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.
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
    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 and does not act through recruitment agents

  • Child Protection and Migration Coordinator

    Child Protection and Migration Coordinator

    Role Purpose:
    The Regional Programming Unit’s over-arching goal for the period 2019 – 2021 is to ensure regional accountability for child rights, with the aim that children in the East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR) are safe and protected. The Child Protection and Migration Coordinator uses his/her technical knowledge in child protection (with a specific focus on protecting children from all forms of violence). As well as migration and displacement to manage the delivery by partners of activities aimed at ensuring that Children in East and Southern Africa are protected by strengthened, inclusive community, national and trans-national child protection systems.
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Essential

    5 years’ experience in migration and displacement
    5 years’ experience in child protection in an NGO dealing with case management and policy influence
    5 years in positive parenting

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

  • Emergency Response Coordinator PMO Resource Manager Nutrition Officer -ICSP

    Emergency Response Coordinator PMO Resource Manager Nutrition Officer -ICSP

    Role Purpose:
    The Emergency Response Coordinator will lead the emergency response team in Garissa while they undertake a comprehensive assessment and will be responsible for the development of the emergency response programme. The post holder is responsible for identifying needs and resources and elaborating programme recommendations for the humanitarian response in line with Save the Children national and global priorities.
    Key Areas of Accountability

    Assume the overall management of the humanitarian response in the field office.
    Ensure rapid emergency assessments are undertaken and draw up a strategy for emergency intervention
    To recommend on the content and staffing for part of the emergency response, and for defining and requesting the support needed from the regional office/ Emergencies Section in London/ Save the Children Alliance.
    Ensure that programme objectives and activities are agreed within the context of Save the Children values, aims and objectives.
    Evaluate, monitor and review to ensure strict compliance of programme activities with Save the Children national and global policies and procedures and with relevant donor regulations and agreements, SPHERE guidelines and the NGO code of conduct.
    When requested act as representative for Save the Children’s emergency response to local authorities, donors and members of the humanitarian community.
    Produce high quality, analytical reports and supply regular situation reports (sitreps).
    Monitor the implementation of grant budgets, ensuring any corrective actions are taken.
    Ensure that existing finance guidelines and related administrative procedures are adhered to and that grant finances are kept in an exemplary state.
    Ensure optimal security management procedures and practices are in place for the emergency response programme for which they are responsible and continually monitor the security situation, adapting staff safety procedures accordingly.
    Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child rights and protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
    Make clear recommendations regarding proposed programme content, staffing, management and administration arrangements and budget with clear indications of funding and technical support sources.
    Prepare preliminary recommendations regarding programme intervention.

    Work Location: Garissa
    Nationality: Kenya Nationals only
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    Substantial experience working with an international non-governmental organisation within an emergency environment.
    Bachelor degree in Social Sciences or related field.
    At least five years’ experience working with INGOs in humanitarian emergency context, experience working in remote insecure environments is a plus.
    Skills and experience in project/programme implementation, monitoring, review and evaluation preferably from a child rights approach in accordance with the CRC and international humanitarian rights standards.
    Substantial people and programme management experience with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
    Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting.
    Substantial previous experience in security management.
    Ability to produce high quality reports.
    Representational, political awareness and advocacy skills.
    Ability to work with limited support from line manager.
    Fluency in written and spoken English, Swahili languages and computer literate.
    Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

    Desirable

    Experience of first phase emergency response operations
    Experience working in Northern Kenya/Horn of Africa

    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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  • Regional Recruitment Coordinator

    Regional Recruitment Coordinator

    Role PurposeThe position is responsible for the full lifecycle of recruitment including designing and implementing effective resourcing strategies, building collaborative internal and external relationships and networks.This position will increase our talent pool to ensure talent is representative of the country Offices we serve and is able to respond to the changing needs of the East and South African context.The coordinator will implement best practices to recruit individuals who are aligned with the organizational culture while ensuring Save the Children International is an employer of choice. They will also be charged with creating a positive candidate experience.Contract Duration: 2 yearsQualifications And Experience
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a relevant field
    Sound knowledge of full cycle recruiting
    Proven work experience as a Head-hunter, Recruitment Officer, Recruitment Business Partner or a similar role
    Advanced knowledge of sourcing techniques with particular emphasis on LinkedIn. Familiarity with other social media networks and professional platforms.
    Good working knowledge and experience of INGO’s
    Sound experience of E-Recruitment systems. Taleo working knowledge is an added advantage.
    Experience with resume databases and Applicant Tracking Systems
    Sound knowledge of all labor regulations
    Confidential nature of human resources work
    Exceptional IT skills
    Willingness to undertake significant amounts of travel to the country offices for training, support and capacity building purposes
    Commitment to Save the Children values.

    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/jobsWe 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 PolicySave the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.DisclaimerSave the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

  • Child Rights Governance Programme Officer

    Child Rights Governance Programme Officer

    Job description
    Role Purpose
    The Regional Programme Unit was set up to hold regional institutions and mechanisms to account towards fulfilment of the rights of children.
    The Regional Programme Unit:, delivers activities with regional institutions including the Africa Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC), the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the East African Community (EAC); the Southern African Development Community (SADC); and regional civil society organizations. The scope of work includes policy and advocacy harmonisation through training workshops, consultation events, learning events, research, supporting regional partners to deliver activities that are aligned with the regional ambition and coordination of the work of country offices for multi-country initiatives on child rights governance.
    The purpose of the Programme Officer position is to support day-to-day implementation of programmatic activities. The position contributes to the CRG team’s achievement of its operational objectives (healthy BVA and programmatic results). He/she is responsible for logistical support for convening CRG events and workshops and documenting such processes to inform future engagements with partners. The CRG Programme Officer will collaborate with the CRG team on new business development and to implement the 2019-2021 strategy for CRG including support to partner implementation. The support will also include financial tracking, logistics and maintaining visibility related updates/social media updates.
    Contract Duration: 1 year
    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.
    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

  • Health Officer – ICSP

    Health Officer – ICSP

    Role Purpose:
    The Health Officer will be responsible for day-to-day implementation of the health components in the Integrated Child Survival project (ICSP). ICSP aims to ensure that children under 5 in Turkana North subcounty and Mathare slum in Kenya survive and thrive. This 3-year project will apply a WHO-approved integrated approach to ensure that children under 5 recover from common childhood diseases; that malnourished children under 5 are successfully treated; that families have enough resources and knowledge to feed their children; that children under 5 have access to safe drinking water and good hygiene and sanitary conditions and that children under 5 have better access to health, nutrition and WASH services through accessing early childhood development (ECD) centers. He/She will play a critical role in promoting integrated service delivery across the continuum of care through the health system, in collaboration with nutrition, FSL and ECD teams. The will position holder will coordinate with the county health department to strengthen health system support for improved quality of care at health facilities and in the community.
    Work Location: Nairobi/Turkana (Two positions)
    Nationality: Kenya Nationals only
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    University degree in health sciences / health systems (Nutrition, Nursing, Public health).
    Minimum 3 years of relevant professional work experience in health programming.
    Experience in community mobilisation within the development context. Experience working with the Kenya Community Health Strategy is an added advantage
    Good understanding of the MOH and county health departments, particularly integration of donor funded programmes into county plans.
    Effective working relationships with stakeholders from government agencies, international organisations, donors, academics and opinion-leaders.
    Experience in training and capacity building.
    Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of organizations
    Excellent written and oral communication skills.
    Good knowledge of the nutrition and health field.
    Good presentation and persuasion skills.
    Commitment to SCI Values.

    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.
    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.

  • Monitoring , Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) officer – Humanitarian

    Monitoring , Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) officer – Humanitarian

    Role Purpose:
    The MEAL officer will be expected to support the quick implementation and delivery of the drought humanitarian response in North Eastern Kenya; this includes the Humanitarian MEAL system design and implementation, evaluations, MEAL budgeting, as well as support proposal writing and log frame development.
    Key Areas of Accountability

    Programme Support
    Support in coordination of needs assessments together with the field offices and other external sector agencies (whenever necessary), ensuring assessment findings are documented and include an analysis of children’s needs. Lead development of SC programme baseline surveys where required.
    Working with the Business Development Manager and technical specialists, support in the development of sector log frames, plans, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks and plans. Contribute to development of programme plan/strategy and master budget.
    Support the Head of MEAL/MEAL coordinator in development of M&E systems specifically manage the output trackers and their roll out to field staff and ensure that all humanitarian projects have indicator performance tables that are updated.
    Manage and update the output tracker on a regular basis (monthly) and provide data to humanitarian team leader for input into the situation reports.
    Conduct a monthly analysis of the Output tracker data to inform programs.
    With support from senior technical colleagues, support fundraising, including contributing to proposal writing and review to ensure MEAL activities and costs are adequately covered.
    Support planning, implementation and follow-up of evaluations, for instance writing TORs, preparing literature review packs, planning evaluator itineraries, planning staff workshops, report review. Participate in evaluations where required.
    Manage information generated through MEAL activities, such as complaints databases, action tracker.
    Conduct data analysis, present, and disseminate information to inform programme management. Seek solutions for more complex data management requirements by working with IT colleagues.
    With support from the Head of MEAL/MEAL coordinator and/or other senior programme staff, identify MEAL supply needs and coordinate with the logistics team to ensure materials arrive in good time.
    Support and guide field teams to implement accountability mechanisms at field level, e.g. complaints and feedback response mechanisms –assessment, design, implementation, and review. Implement activities to raise awareness of prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse and handling of serious complaints in line with child safeguarding policy.
    Support technical sector specialists to ensure that projects are carried out with participation from all drought- affected communities (including children), that information is shared with affected communities (through traditional and high-tech solutions) and that they solicit and respond to community feedback.
    To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.
    Capacity Building:
    Conduct training and awareness raising activities for operations and programme technical staff at country-office level regarding MEAL priorities and quality standards.
    Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:
    Ensure that Save the Children’s work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and government, and support Interagency Coordination forums, advocating for the specific needs of children. This may involve supporting coordination-working groups. Participate in Interagency coordinated joint MEAL activities (for instance, inter-agency RTEs).
    With support from the Head of MEAL/MEAL coordinator and/or other senior programme staff, assist in advocacy activities that target decision-makers in country.
    Support senior technical specialist with learning activities. For instance, support planning of After Action Review workshops, prepare lessons learnt reports and conducting accountability mechanism pilots.
    Contribute to communications and media work as required.

    General:
    Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
    Work Location: Nairobi
    Nationality: Kenya Nationals only
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Essential

    At least 2 years of experience working in humanitarian programmes
    Education to BSc/BA level in a relevant subject or equivalent field.
    Significant experience of undertaking a MEAL related role in humanitarian porgrams
    Experience of, and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
    Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning/participating in evaluations
    Experience of training and capacity building
    Some experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.
    Knowledge of institutional donors and experience of developing proposals
    Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
    Excellent communication and influencing skills
    A high level of written and spoken English
    Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

    Desirable

    Language skills in English and Kiswahili
    Specific experience of managing OFDA, ECHO and other major projects

    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.
    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

  • Emergency Response Coordinator

    Emergency Response Coordinator

    Role Purpose:
    The Emergency Response Coordinator will lead the emergency response team in Lodwar while they undertake a comprehensive assessment and will be responsible for the development of the emergency response programme. The post holder is responsible for identifying needs and resources and elaborating programme recommendations for the humanitarian response in line with Save the Children national and global priorities.
    Key Areas of Accountability

    Assume the overall management of the humanitarian response in the field office.
    Ensure rapid emergency assessments are undertaken and draw up a strategy for emergency intervention.
    To recommend on the content and staffing for part of the emergency response, and for defining and requesting the support needed from the regional office/ Emergencies
    Section in London/ Save the Children Alliance.
    Ensure that programme objectives and activities are agreed within the context of Save the Children values, aims and objectives.
    Evaluate, monitor and review to ensure strict compliance of programme activities with Save the Children national and global policies and procedures and with relevant donor regulations and agreements, SPHERE guidelines and the NGO code of conduct.
    When requested act as representative for Save the Children’s emergency response to local authorities, donors and members of the humanitarian community.
    Produce high quality, analytical reports and supply regular situation reports (sitreps).
    Monitor the implementation of grant budgets, ensuring any corrective actions are taken.
    Ensure that existing finance guidelines and related administrative procedures are adhered to and that grant finances are kept in an exemplary state.
    Ensure optimal security management procedures and practices are in place for the emergency response programme for which they are responsible and continually monitor the security situation, adapting staff safety procedures accordingly.
    Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child rights and protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
    Make clear recommendations regarding proposed programme content, staffing, management and administration arrangements and budget with clear indications of funding and technical support sources.
    Prepare preliminary recommendations regarding programme intervention.

    Nationality: Kenya Nationals only
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Essential

    Substantial experience working with an international non-governmental organization within an emergency environment.
    First degree in Social Sciences or related field.
    At least five years’ experience working with INGOs in humanitarian emergency context, experience working in remote insecure environments is a plus.
    Skills and experience in project/programme implementation, monitoring, review and evaluation preferably from a child rights approach in accordance with the CRC and international humanitarian rights standards.
    Substantial people and programme management experience with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
    Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting.
    Substantial previous experience in security management.
    Ability to produce high quality reports.
    Representational, political awareness and advocacy skills.
    Ability to work with limited support from line manager.
    Fluency in written and spoken English, Swahili languages and computer literate.
    Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

    Desirable

    Experience of first phase emergency response operations
    Experience working in Northern Kenya/Horn of Africa

  • Internship Opportunities

    Internship Opportunities

    Overview
    Save the Children International is committed to providing opportunities to young people to be exposed to the workplace. By endorsing an active internship policy, Save the Children Kenya is able to provide a unique opportunity for young professionals to build their capacity on programming for children. We provide them with short-term placement to sharpen their knowledge and skills in their respective professions through the internship program. Interns will be considered for program/communications/administrative/finance/supply chain/Human Resources and IT departments
    Save the Children Kenya Programme has opportunities for internships for those who meet the qualifications below:
    Nationality: Kenyan Nationals only
    Internship Period: 3 Months with possibility of extension for another 3 months’ subject to performance.
    Selection Criteria

    Students pursuing post graduate studies from reputable national, regional or international universities studying disciplines relevant to the work of the Save the Children International.
    Young professionals, on completion of at least an undergraduate degree, who have not yet entered the formal employment arena.
    Should be available on full time for the duration of the programme.

    Responsibilities of the Intern

    The intern will demonstrate motivated participation in the learning experience
    The intern will participate in the orientation programs of the organization
    At the end of the assignment, the intern will provide a full report demonstrating learning and achievements during the internship as guided by supervisor
    International and regional interns will take responsibility for their own travel and accommodation arrangements including work permit/visa and travel insurance; as well as any medical coverage
    All interns will be responsible for their own accommodation