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Child Survival and Nutrition Technical Advisor

Job description

Role Purpose:
The Child Survival and Nutrition Technical Advisor (CS and Nutrition TA) takes overall responsibility of Child Survival (child health, immunization) and nutrition in Afya Halisi project. Afya Halisi is a USAID funded five year project which aims to deliver quality, integrated services in the areas of family planning (FP), reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH), nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in the focus counties of Kitui, Migori, Kakamega and Kisumu.
The Child Survival and Nutrition Technical Advisor will provide technical oversight in service delivery with emphasis on child health, immunization and nutrition services. He/she should be knowledgeable and skilled in child health, immunization and nutrition programming to allow effective demand creation and quality service delivery at community and facility levels. In collaboration with project team and partners, the position will support the design and implementation of evidence based high impact interventions. He/she will be responsible for preparation of annual work plans, capacity building of project and MoH staff, quality implementation of interventions and effective coordination of the program with collaborating partners. He/she will work with other project staff and field teams to support area level advocacy for child health and nutrition services.

Qualifications

Medicine/ Clinical Medicine/Nursing with a post graduate degree in public health/global health; community health; health management with training and experience in and project planning and management techniques
Knowledge of current global and regional public health debates in child survival and nutrition
Recommended a minimum of five years of relevant technical experience including at senior level. Experience working within the devolved Kenyan health system is a must.
Proven experience and skills in research and advocacy and influencing institutional, private and/or corporate donors and writing up high quality donor reports
Experience of working with local/national governments and capacity building of systems, partners and staff
Ability to extensively travel for project monitoring and provide on-site technical support to field teams
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international and matrix management environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required
Commitment to Save the Children values

October 25, 2024
WASH Technical Advisor

GRADE: TBC CONTRACT LENGTH: 1 year with possibility of extensionChild Safeguarding:Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Technical Advisor (WASH TA) takes overall responsibility of WASH in Afya Halisi project. Afya Halisi is a USAID funded five year project which aims to deliver quality, integrated services in the areas of family planning (FP), reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH), nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in the focus counties of Kitui, Migori, Kakamega and Kisumu.Reporting to the Senior CS TA, the WASH TA will provide overall WASH technical support to Afya Halisi. The WASH TA will have a leading role in the planning and implementation of the WASH program including development of high quality annual work plans and the provision of high quality and timely technical support to the field teams. Although based in Kakamega, the post holder will provide support to the other Afya Halisi counties. He/she will play a leading role in capacity building of program teams, partners and other local actors in WASH. He/she will play a key representation role in front of donors and WASH partners and as necessary will participate in WASH forums. She/he will work with other project staff and field teams to support area level advocacy on WASH.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Afya Halisi Deputy Chief of PartyIndirect Report : WASH Technical Specialist, Save the ChildrenStaff reporting to this post:Direct: WASH Service Delivery Officers
Country Dimensions: 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 250 staff and had an operating annual budget in 2016 of approximately US$17.5million.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Programme quality and capacity building

Provide overall technical guidance and leadership for implementation of activities within the WASH technical area
Contribute to the capacity building of the project staff and MOH in WASH knowledge and skills
Review and analyze data for performance monitoring of the WASH program and utilize the data to take corrective actions
Provide leadership in writing of abstracts for conferences and manuscripts for publication
Provide guidance and support to county staff to coordinate and link initiatives of other partners in supporting health facilities in service delivery
Represent the project in national and county technical committees including TWGs and stakeholders meetings in relation to WASH programming
In collaboration with staff, prepare and track the progress of program and activity budgets
Contribute in the preparation quarterly and annual technical reports to the project and its funding agency
Work with Save the Children Technical Specialists to identify the technical support needs of the project and ensure this support is provided by the relevant advisors
Ensure that programme strategies support and demonstrate good practice in child safeguarding.

Monitoring and evaluation

Provide support in the design, implementation and follow up of WASH routine monitoring and supervision plan in liaison with the CHMTs; including joint monitoring plans and mentoring
plans and ensure action points are followed and actioned.
Put systems in place to ensure WASH information required to monitor progress and impact indicators is collected, compiled and analysed appropriately.
Ensure all Save the Children and external monthly/quarterly and donor monitoring requirements are complied with.
On a quarterly basis organize for review and update progress of WASH program against set targets with key project staff and key CHMTs.
Participate in the design of baseline, mid-term and end of project evaluations for the WASH component in collaboration with other project partners
Take lead in guidance and documentation and ensure the active dissemination of project findings and lessons learned through the production of high quality materials and their effective dissemination to key stakeholders.
In coordination with MER team, maintain WASH information data base with all the relevant project data readily available.
Advocacy , coordination and representation
Regularly undertake liaison and advocacy with Government partners and officials in the project’s counties on project activities and related health/nutrition issues.
In liaison with the project’s management team, SCI Advocacy Technical Specialist and other project partners, support the County MOH to prioritize WASH needs for the county to be funded by county government and other actors and ensure these are provided for in relevant County plans strategies.
Internally liaise and coordinate with other sector SDOs (within Save the Children and beyond) to ensure coordination and holistic service delivery to targeted locations.

Other

Ensure that programme strategies support and demonstrate good practice in child safeguarding.
Participate actively in project and Save the Children’s meetings, planning and review activities, providing enhanced insight into WASH programming.
Actively participate in key relevant internal meetings such as Programme Review Meetings, as required.
Participate in any donor visit to project(s) within the country office portfolio, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience working on similar type of programming, especially on CLTS, WASH promotion at community level
At least 5 years of professional management experience in public and private health programs
Ability to combine technical leadership skills, communication skills and capacity to manage relationships with different stakeholders including County and National Government Staff.
Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills in collaborating with Health Staff at county level on issues related to implementation of WASH services at health facilities.
Ability to manage projects, set priorities, and plans for the successful implementation of programs.
Experience working with donor funding agencies and/or private sector foundations
Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children any form of abuse.
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Date of issue: 11th November 2017 Author: Lynn Kanyuuru

October 25, 2024
Regional Humanitarian Health Adviser – East and Southern Africa

Based in Nairobi with travel within the East and Southern Africa
Salary: £33,402 pa plus £2500pa (hardship allowance)
2 years Fixed Term Contract
Right to work in Kenya or the UK are not required.
We are looking for a Regional Humanitarian Health Advisor to join our team and drive forward our health programmes in humanitarian contexts and to ensure we are delivering quality interventions by providing quality technical inputs and direction. You will also be responsible for driving the Public Health on the Front Line strategy.
Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Our UK and Global Programmes department delivers humanitarian and development programmes, builds partnerships with institutional donors – including governments, multi-laterals and trusts – and drives lasting change. Together, we save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.
As Regional Humanitarian Health Advisor you will be deployed to the field at short notice in order to set up new emergency health programmes; including leading technical assessments, developing health programme plans, strategies and master budgets, and leading on coordination and representation. In addition you will:

Ensure responses are based on Save the Children’s theory of change, strategies and principles of child rights programming, national policies and international best practice
Work with the regional office and other Save the Children members to secure funding for humanitarian health programmes, coordinating with donor technical experts and developing high quality proposals
Work closely with other advisors from the Humanitarian team on developing and implementing knowledge and best practice for integrated programming
Effectively manage the deployment of Health HSTs, while supervising, mentoring and supporting their professional development
Work closely with Save the Children Emergency Health Unit (EHU) on design and deployment criteria for the EHU.

To be successful you will have proven experience in the field, as well as head office in the implementation and management of humanitarian health programmes. You will also have a Medical Doctor, Nurse, Doctor of Philosophy degree or equivalent technical training. In addition you will have:

Proven experience in developing strategies and proposals for major donors
Experience of working on HIV programmes including PMTCT in emergency context
Strong communication skills at a level appropriate for high level external representation and the ability to tailor communications to different audiences
Experience of capacity building and mentoring with experience of team leadership and management
Ability to travel at short notice, occasionally to remote and insecure locations for up to 50% of work time.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: 7 November 2017
Pre-interview assessment: week commencing 13th November 2017 (exact dates to be confirmed)
Interview date: weeks commencing 20th and 27th November (exact dates to be confirmed)

October 25, 2024
Program Manager

Role Purpose: The RFSP Livestock Program Manager provides overall technical leadership in the designing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the RFSP’s livestock and fishery interventions in all target areas of the program.
The Livestock Program Manager harmonizes approaches within the RFSP consortium partners (Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and Save the Children International (SCI). S/he is responsible for delivering quality livelihood-based emergency, recovery and resilience programming in technical areas of livestock and fishery with a particular focus on livelihoods for youth and women.
She/he also strengthens community-based animal health service delivery system and participates in food security and livelihoods-related forums at various levels to promote sound approaches and practices in the relevant sector development within Jonglei State, South Sudan. S/he also coordinates with the other sectors in RFSP to identify and strengthen approaches for improved natural resource management.
In collaboration with the RFSP Program Managers and Team Leaders, S/he takes a lead in the identification, development, implementation and coordination of new or improved livestock production approaches and fishery technologies to support target producer groups in their livelihood recovery and resilience in impact counties of Jonglei state.
S/he plays a key role in addressing thematic issues e.g. development of program strategies, guidelines and training manuals on appropriate livestock based livelihood programming; identification of support needs and assistance in the design and implementation of livestock and fishery interventions.
Contract Duration: 20Months
Location: South Sudan- Bor
Program Manager Job Qualifications

Relevant degree in relevant discipline(s) (Veterinary medicine, livestock, fishery, etc), MSC preferred
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience of which 5 years in pastoral production system, preferably USAID grant management in the context of Food for Peace funded integrated food security and livelihood programs;
Experience in developing and implementing gender sensitive programming activities;
Experience as a Food Security and Livelihood Advisor or Technical Program Manager;
Experience in the development and implementation of training modules, procedures and establishing monitoring and evaluation systems, and leading teams in livestock and fisher sectors;
Thorough knowledge of USAID donor requirements, policies and procedures;
Proficiency in team work in multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse teams;
Minimum of five years of professional experience in food security and livelihood, particularly in livestock and fisher program management and technical leadership;
Skills and experience in Household Economy Approach (HEA), and/or Integrated Food Security Phased Classification;
Knowledge of database management tools and data analysis tools;
Experience in promoting children’s participation in programme design and monitoring;
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills while working in a dynamic, team setting in a challenging environment;
Familiarity and working experience in South Sudan, especially in Jonglei, would be an advantage;

October 25, 2024
Finance Intern

Job Description

As part of the regional office support services team you will be responsible for supporting effective Financial management and administration processes for the East and Southern Africa Regional Office.
The Finance intern will support ESARO Finance team in areas of; Invoice tracking, Accounting reconciliations, Data Quality management and other Finance Administrative duties as per SCI guidelines.
The Finance intern will effectively interact with a diverse group of stakeholders, manage expectations and duties according to the agreed timelines.
This role will liaise with the RO administration, logistics and finance departments to ensure a delivery of quality and timely results.
Qualifications and experience

Accountant in training who wishes to gain some practical experience
Recently completed or studying for a Degree in finance, accountancy or Professional Accounting qualification such as CPA/ACCA.
Excellent computer skills especially in MS Excel spread sheets and MS Word
Some experience with computerised accounting packages will be desirable.
High level of integrity and ability to work as part of a professional team
Excellent communication skills
Proven ability to handle challenging work load
Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills;
Commitment to Save the Children values.

Contract length: 3 Months
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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

October 25, 2024
Consultancy – Technical Experts’ Consultation On Developing Cso Animated Video On Cross-Border Migrant Child Protection

Job Description

Terms of Reference
TECHNICAL EXPERTS’ CONSULTATION ON DEVELOPING CSO CHILD PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES
Background
Phase II of the African Children’s Charter Project (ACCP II focuses on strengthening the regional human rights system and AU institutions, while linking civil society organisation to these human rights mechanisms as a conduit for holding government and regional institutions to account for commitment made to children.
The outcomes of this project are intended to be achieved through facilitating and promoting the implementation of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) relying on three main project components:
1 strengthening of the ACERWC to implement its strategy; 2 influencing AU institutions to consider child rights in their decisions and actions; and 3 strengthening of civil society to use AU mechanisms for the promotion of child rights.
The strengthening of the ACERWC as a regional body for the promotion, advancement and protection of child rights is key for the realization of child rights in the region. Being the centrepiece at the regional level, a well-functioning, strategic and respected ACERWC has a positive bearing on child rights at the Pan-African level as well as being a catalyst for the enhancement and protection of child rights at the national level.
According to the recommendations of the CSO Forum, meaningful child participation during the sessions of the ACERWC has been one of the persistent challenges that need to be addressed. Children can participate in the civil society reporting process either through adult-led civil society organizations that submit complementary reports to the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare (ACERWC), or through their own child-led organizations. Children might also be involved in the formal State Party reporting process through participating in consultations organized by their government or civil society organizations.
However, although the participation of children has been noted as a critical element of improving their agency as rights holder, there are no rules or guidelines on children’s participation in State Party and CSO reporting processes. In addition, children’s participation is usually piecemeal, often tokenistic and unstainable. In order to address these challenges, the ACERWC together with its development partners'[1]decided to develop a guideline on child participation to guide the ACERWC and CSOs on how to meaningfully engage children in matters that affect them at regional, national and local levels. . This project will support the ACERWC to develop this guideline and in particular, guidelines for children’s participation in reporting, during sessions and very importantly feedback to children’s engagement with the Committee.
Objectives of the consultancy
The purpose of the consultancy is to carry out consultations with child rights experts using steering group discussion approaches, and update a draft document on child participation guidelines from these consultations, which will be conducted in Nairobi from the 18- 21 of September 2018.
The programme team will develop a zero draft to form the basis of the expert consultations. The programme team led by the child participation coordinator will facilitate and moderate group discussions on different sections of the guidelines. Through the use of various tools and methodologies, the consultant should be able to harmonize conversations, facilitate plenary sessions, ensure maximum and effective participation of experts and other stakeholders, as well as extract and analyse key messaging and asks from the consultations which can be used for finalising the child participation guidelines. The consultant is further expected to review and analyse the draft guidelines against AU processes and within the functioning of the AU architecture to ensure the document is fit for purpose and acceptable for adoption by the ACERWC and its Secretariat.
The specific results are:

Comprehensive and detailed views and opinions gathered from the experts and other stakeholders during the consultations through the use of various tools and methodologies.
Analysis of findings from the consultations.
Key messages and views derived from the consultations to be used for drafting the child participation guidelines, using an AU lens.

Key Tasks

Attend and facilitate a 3-day training in Kenya with Child Rights Experts and also steer discussions to deliver key outputs to be used in drafting the child participation guidelines.
Facilitate the focus group discussions with the experts through using various tools and methods to ensure maximum participation of children and other stakeholders.
Document detailed views and opinions from the consultations capturing the key points that will guide in drafting the guidelines.
Analyse findings from the consultations.
Extract key messages and views from the findings that will be used to draft the child participation guidelines.
Revision of the draft child participation guidelines in view for submission to the ACERWC.

Key Deliverables

A draft child participation guideline. 2 A narrative report documenting the key findings of the consultations.
Methodology, Outputs and Timeframe

Deliverables
No. of Working days
Facilitate workshop for the drafting of Child participation guidelines
3
Collation and documentation of findings
4
Analyse findings gathered during the consultations and write a narrative report on the finding
3
Develop a draft document on guidelines to child participation
4
Total Number of Days
14
Consultant profile
The consultant or firm must demonstrate substantial knowledge and experience in child rights and child participatory approaches as well as an understanding of AU processes and organs especially the ACERWC.
The consultant or firm must have experience in all aspects of carrying out research including planning research, outlining and writing reports, reviewing documents, facilitating focus group discussions and workshop-like events, analysing large amounts of material and data, and extracting key messages which can be used for communications and advocacy purposes.
This consultancy is open to individuals and firms who possess the following requirements:

Substantial working experience in participatory research with children especially in Regional Mechanisms, using child participation approaches and methodologies.
Capacity to gather and critically analyse large amounts of material and data.
Extensive knowledge of the political context and functions of AU processes.
Ability and willingness to travel within the Horn of Africa.
Demonstrated experience in carrying out research and/or similar assessments, especially on issues affecting children and children’s rights issues.
Experience of writing reports of similar assignments characterised by ease of readability across mixed audiences.
Excellent writing skills in English.

The consultant will be commissioned by the Regional Programme Unit (RPU) which is based in the East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO), and will work with the Child Rights Governance project team for the successful completion of this assignment.
Remuneration
Daily rates will be determined after discussions with the consultant. SCI ESARO will cover for the consultant’s air tickets on economy class, accommodation on bed and breakfast plus airport transfers to the workshop venue All other costs shall be borne directly by the consultant. Remuneration will be based on submission of deliverables. Payment will be made as per the agreed schedule. Taxation laws for Kenya will apply on the overall consultancy fee.
Ethics, Safeguarding and Code of Conduct
As the consultant or firm will be working on behalf of Save the Children, they will be required to sign and adhere to the Child Safeguarding Policy and ethical guidelines. Note that background checks will be undertaken on all applicants.
As regards the documentation, the title rights, copyrights and all other rights of whatever nature in any materials used or generated under the provisions of these services will exclusively be vested with Save the Children International East and Southern Africa Regional Office.

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October 25, 2024
Project Manager

Job description
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join us in our central London office, and project manage a workstream that will define and determine the project management methodology and tools that we will use for our field based programmes. This is short-term contract until the 21st December 2018.
In this role you will:

Work with the IT & L&D work-stream managers to ensure work-stream plans are aligned and dependencies included
Agree cross-cutting work-stream plans with SME leads and monitor progress against deliverables
Monitor scope and raise scope change requests to the Senior Project Manager
Identify, mitigate & manage risks and issues, communicating critical risks to the Senior Project Manager
Complete work-stream progress reports and prepare senior stakeholder communications on work-stream progress
Support work-stream leads in formulating plans to reach key design decisions
Track the quality of deliverables against the quality assurance mechanisms
Facilitate the logistical arrangements for workshops, with the support of the project coordinator
Manage interdependencies with other projects in the portfolio and BAU teams to which the business processes interact
Support the change impact assessment of new business processes
In order to be successful in this role you will bring:
A proven ability to deliver projects on time / on budget, using project management processes and tools including risk management, benefits management, financial management and quality assurance
Demonstrable experience and in-depth knowledge of projects practices and standards (SCRUM, and others like Prince2, etc.)
Demonstrable skills in managing and reporting projects within a Portfolio Office/PMO structure
Management and influencing skills, with experience of working with senior level executives
A proactive and solutions orientated approach

Candidates must be available immediately, have their own limited company and insurances. The role is offered with a day rate of £400.
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 workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

October 25, 2024
Regional Cash Transfer Operations Adviser

Job Details
Role Purpose:
Save the Children seeks to build its capacity to implement Cash Transfer Programmes (CTP) throughout the East and Southern Africa (ESA) region to support its ability to respond rapidly to disasters but also to use CTP as a modality to deliver its recovery and long term programming.
The purpose of this position is to support the operational implementation of humanitarian and development cash transfer programmes, to ensure their timely, accountable, donor-compliant and cost-effective delivery across the region. The ESA region therefore seeks an experienced CTP Operations Advisor to provide remote and in-country technical support to CTP in the region to support their operational set up and ongoing delivery. This position will be based at the ESA Regional Office in Nairobi, with extensive travel throughout the region (up to 50% of time). The position will report to the Regional Head of Supply Chain with a dotted line to Senior Cash Transfer Ops Advisor at SCI Centre.
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: 1 Year
Location: East and Southern Africa Regional Office – Nairobi
Qualifications
Essential

Minimum 5 years field-based experience in setting up, implementing and monitoring cash transfer programs using varied modalities and delivery mechanisms (in particular e-transfers and e-vouchers).
Cash Transfer Programme budget management experience including institutional donors
Substantial experience of designing and implementing emergency programmes and Emergency Preparedness for an international organisation, probably in a managerial role
Management experience of operational aspects of Cash Transfer Programming (e.g. design and implementation of standard operations procedures, FSP procurement and contracting, etc.);
Proven record or flair for strategic planning and/or project management
Demonstrated experience in programme assessment that includes needs, market, and CTP feasibility considerations
Experience in building and developing local partnerships, including with the private sector.
Experience in coaching, mentoring and training staff.
Willingness to travel (the position will be based in ESA and will require 50% + international travel)
Designing and and delivering of cash transfer programming training

Desirable

Familiarity with Save the Children’s programming and operating model
Project Management qualification.
Working knowledge of child protection / food security / health or education sectors
A good understanding of market assessments and analysis
Sound knowledge of the wider humanitarian sector, including personal or professional networks, and the current emergency institutional, legal and policy environment
Experience of working in insecure environments, and drawing up or revising security guidelines
Experience in or familiarity with disaster management or response in humanitarian operations
Minimum of 3-5 years relevant international (field-based) experience in disaster response, project design, monitoring and evaluation, participatory needs assessment, data collection and analysis.
Knowledge of Portuguese language would be an added advantage

October 25, 2024
Community Strengthening Technical Advisor

ROLE PURPOSE: The Community Strenghtening Technical Advisor takes overall responsibility of community health services in Afya Halisi project. Afya Halisi is a USAID funded five year project which aims to deliver quality, integrated services in the areas of family planning (FP), reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH), nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in the focus counties of Kitui, Migori, Kakamega and Kisumu.
The Community Strengthening TA will provide technical oversight to the community program with the aim of strengthening of the community platform for demand creation, health promotion and delivery of quality RMNCAH, Nutrition and WASH community services. With her/his duty station in Migori County, the community strengthening TA will provide technical support and leadership to service delivery teams in the 4 Afya Halisi counties and from time to time as may become necessary, provide technical support to MOH. In collaboration with project team and partners, the position will support the design and implementation of evidence based high impact interventions. He/she will be responsible for preparation of annual work plans, capacity building of project and MoH staff, quality implementation of interventions and effective coordination of the program with collaborating partners. He/she will work with other project staff and field teams to support area level advocacy for community health services.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Advanced university degree in the social/behavioral sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education) with emphasis on strategic communication planning for behavior development, social mobilization, participatory communication, and research.
Minimum five years of relevant professional work experience in the development, planning and management of social development programmes with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes.
Experience in community mobilization and child participation within the development context. Experience working with the Kenya Community Health Strategy and KQMH is an added advantage
Demonstrable commitment to health and development and to the right of the poorest to quality health and health services, with strong experience of health programming and advocacy activities
Demonstrated experience of developing effective working relationships with senior stakeholders from government agencies, international organizations, donors, NGO, academics and opinion-leaders, including successful advocacy and influencing.
Demonstrated effectiveness in behavior change communication.
Successful use of media and other communication strategies for social development.
Proven experience in advocacy.
Strong expertise and understanding of key issues in the field of health, such as health financing, health system strengthening, the right to health and health service delivery.
Excellent communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English and strong inter-personal and advisory skills
Experience capacity building community health Assistants, Community health volunteers
Experience strengthening community based health information system (CBHIS)
Knowledge of the local county context strongly preferred.

October 25, 2024
Programme Coordinator (CAAC Accountability)

Job description
Role Purpose:

To ensure strategic orientation of project implementation in East and Southern Africa
To ensure the coordination, planning, implementation and reporting of all Children Affected by Armed Conflict (CAAC)Accountability activities of the programme
Establish and ensure strong and positive relationships with IGAD, EASF & SADC SF and other key stakeholders in East and Southern Africa on CAAC Accountability
Ensure partners and national focal points (in SCI COs) receives necessary guidance, input and assistance in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the activities on CAAC Accountability
In collaboration with the SPM, participate in AU, RECs/RMs Advocacy processes together with the Pan Africa Advocacy office as a technical lead on CAAC Accountability

Contract Duration: 1 Year
Location: East and Southern Africa Regional Office – Nairobi
Qualifications

Degree in Law with IHL and IHRL working experience.
Demonstrated skills in advocacy and research essential
At least three years’ work experience within the NGO Sector preferably with AU Bodies or Structures.
Excellent knowledge of AU as an institution and experience in liaising with and lobbying various AU bodies and departments
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders, with relevant AU bodies, project partners and wider civil society
Excellent partnership building and maintaining skills and ability to guide multiple partners towards achieving agreed outcomes.
Excellent verbal and written communication in English (French is an added advantage)
A flexible and resourceful attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload.
Proven analytical and problem solving skills in order to understand the range and content of the emergency programmes’ work and provide practical solutions to operational challenges.
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point)
Proven data analysis and report writing skills
Good understanding of child participation, child protection and child rights governance issues
Knowledge of regional bodies such as the African Union, East African Community, SADC, ECOWAS and Eastern Africa Standby Force is an added advantage
Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
Strong self-starter who is able to take initiative
Commitment to Save the Children aims, values and policies, including child safeguarding and data protection
Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills;

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 agent

October 25, 2024