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  • FMS System Administrator Information Security Engineer

    FMS System Administrator Information Security Engineer

    Role Purpose:
    As part of their long term strategy, Save the Children is building regional hubs of technology specialists to service their global IT needs. This role is part of the Nairobi technology hub focused on delivering a global service to all Save the Children countries. The Nairobi team will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Finance Management System (FMS) implemented on Agresso.
    Contract Duration: National (2 Years)
    Location: Nairobi Kenya  
    Qualifications and Experience
    Essential
    Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as IT, Finance, Mathematics (candidates without such qualifications will be considering if they can demonstrate appropriate technical skills as shown in the experience and skills section)
    Strong understanding of the business processes of a financial Management system preferably an ERP
    Experience of solving complex business and technical issues through trouble shooting and analysis, defining a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
    A desire to work on an enterprise level ERP / finance system based on the Microsoft stack (Windows Server, .NET, SQL Server, IIS)
    Ability to explain complex technical and non-technical information in a succinct and compelling manner to all levels of seniority
    Strong Excel skills
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    Commitment to Save the Children values
    Desirable
    Proven technical skills in a mainstream programming language, or database system (cross training will be provided if required)
    Proven experience in implementing and managing Agresso applications
    Good T-SQL language skills
    Experience with any of the following Agresso modules: Financials, Project Costing & Billing, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Payable, Planner, Workflow
    Track record of administering & supporting applications in a complex global organisation
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
    Experience of exposure to the non-for-profit sector and/or developing countries
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  • Director of Supply Chain Regional Supply Chain Coordinator

    Director of Supply Chain Regional Supply Chain Coordinator

    Job Details
    *TEAM/PROGRAMME: Programme Operations Team*
    *LOCATION: Nairobi or Somalia/Somaliland*
    GRADE:TBC
    *POST TYPE: International or National*
    Child Safeguarding:
    Level 3: the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
    ROLE PURPOSE:
    As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Supply Chain shares in the overall responsibility for the Strategic direction and coordination of the Country Office (CO). The Director of Supply Chain in his/her capacity is responsible for implementation of all Supply Chain Management in country and for the Country Office in Somalia/Somaliland and has overall responsibility and accountability for all Supply Chain of the Somalia/Somaliland Country Programme.
    He / She will ensure that policies and procedures of Save the Children are strictly adhered to and also to ensure that Save the Children’s commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, through reference to the Sphere Charter, Save the Children minimum standards and the NGO code of conduct.
    SCOPE OF ROLE:
    Reports to:Deputy Country Director for Programme Operations.
    Technical Line:Regional Head of Supply Chain
    Staff directly reporting to this post: The Country Supply Chain Manager, 1 IT Manager, 1 Field Roving Supply Chain Manager, Medical Supply Chain Manager.
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
    Strategy
    Leadership of the Somalia Country Office Supply Chain team
    Support the development of an organizational culture that reflects our values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors
    Help design and implement a coherent Supply Chain organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to program needs and in line with Key Performance Indicators.
    Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: host government authorities, donors, partner agencies including major institutional donors, and local and international NGOs
    Ensure that the required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during humanitarian emergencies, working closely with the Regional Office
    Compliance
    All Supply Chain Management team report to and advice CO SLT on issues related to compliance to Save the Children’s supply chain policies and procedures.
    To ensure compliance with Save the Children’s minimum standards and procedures related to Supply Chain. This includes reviewing and updating the in-country procedures and policies for the management of the supply chain, vehicle fleets, communications systems and emergency preparedness.
    System Developments.
    To ensure that the following systems are put in place and are working effectively
    Co-ordination of all programme Supply Chain; manage and develop as required the country procedures and policies for the management of the supply chain, vehicle fleets, assets and communication systems, emergency preparedness in line with Save the Children guidelines and procedures
    Ensure that Save the Children minimum standards of Supply Chain procedures and policies are adhered to throughout the Country Programme, briefing and training all relevant staff as required.
    Ensure the Country Programme’s supply chain is set up and effectively operational through the Area offices to optimize resources.
    Ensure that field procurement practices are compliant with SCI and Donor’s regulations.
    To liaise closely with the Security Manager and ensure that all Security Guidelines and procedures are integrated fully into Supply Chain Guidelines and procedures.
    In consultation with Security Manager and Operations team, to ensure the programme’s communication systems in all programme locations work effectively and ensure standardization of all communication equipment throughout the country.
    Ensure that for all programmes at the proposal stage and throughout the life cycle of the project has supply chain plan which will deliver the necessary commodities/ services
    Ensure TiM is functional and reporting, advice management on stocks/GIK management.
    Ensure that appropriate supply chain management and controls are in place for pharmaceuticals and food.
    Emergency Response Management – Supply Chain
    Assist in strengthening organisational readiness to respond to emergencies in line with global SCI emergency goal and benchmarks
    Assist in the design, update and implementation of a full set of emergency preparedness actions, drawing on SCI member input and resources
    Assist to mount appropriate and timely responses at scale to all emergencies consistent with established benchmarks, plans and organizational policies, and in close cooperation with incoming surge teams
    In coordination with the Country Director and SLTT members maintain consistent and coherent engagement in key inter-agency emergency preparedness and response coordination mechanisms including the Cluster system
    Develop the Supply Chain aspects of the programme emergency preparedness plan, in co-ordination with Country Director and SLT members train supply chain staff in managing emergencies.
    Operational and capacity strengthening:
    In close collaboration with Programmes Operation team to:
    Ensure the Country Programme as a whole has the capacity to manage effectively core Supply Chain to gear up Supply Chain capacity to respond effectively to emergencies.
    Participate in the development of all new proposed interventions providing overviews of Supply Chain requirements in the development of project proposals and subsequent projects.
    Develop logistical aspects of the Country Programme emergency preparedness plan
    Provide direct management support, training and mentoring to the Somalia Supply Chain field logisticians and providing feedback through the review process as to their performance and capacity to undertake their role.
    Liaison
    Work with the region to ensure implementation of the Global Supply Chain initiatives.
    Participate in the Supply Chain cluster meetings held in Nairobi/Mogadishu and represent Save the Children’s position and interests.
    Liaise with governments, local administration, the UN and other agencies as necessary.
    Supply Chain Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development
    Provide day to day technical support to Supply Chain staff in the field offices, to monitor their performance and provide skills training to fill any gaps in Supply Chain staff, Programme staff and Partners.
    Ensure appropriate staffing within Supply Chain, including sub office staff.
    Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an emergency.
    Manage Supply Chain team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed and evaluate direct reports regularly.
    Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for supply chain teams.
    Manage the performance of all staff in the Supply Chain work area through:
    Effective use of the performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measurable objectives ongoing feedback, periodic reviews fair and unbiased evaluations.
    Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities:
    Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.
    Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/work plans.
    IT and Facilities
    Ensure that sophisticated, efficient, cost effective Information Technology Systems are in place and in compliance with SCI IT standards.
    COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
    Delivering Results (Accomplished):
    Maintains a broad strategic perspective at the same time as an awareness of the detail of a situation
    Establishes clear and compelling objectives with teams and individuals and monitors progress and performance
    Creates and applies measures and metrics to track performance
    Holds others accountable for achieving results and challenges underperformance
    Demonstrates financial awareness and a concern for cost effectiveness
    Applying Technical and Professional Expertise (Accomplished):
    Makes decisions based on professional expertise and experience without deferring unnecessarily to others
    Shares knowledge and best practice on technical solutions so that others can make best use of that expertise
    Actively seeks new ways to develop the application of technical and professional standards within the team
    Problem Solving and Decision Making (Accomplished):
    Gathers the right information and uses critical thinking to make effective and timely decisions
    Knows when to involve others in a decision
    Demonstrates awareness of the wider external influences that impact on decision making
    Analyses and exercises judgment in challenging situations in the absence of specific guidance or knowledge of the full facts
    Evaluates the opportunities and risks of each idea and solution to make informed strategic decisions
    Working effectively with others (skilled)
    Actively listens to new and different perspectives and experiences of those they work with
    Proactively supports team members and trusts their capabilities
    Demonstrates understanding of their skills and how they complement those of others within diverse teams and groups
    Clarifies their role and responsibilities within the team to maximise impact
    Networking (Accomplished)
    Builds trust with contacts through openness and honesty
    Participates effectively in sensitive, complex and/or high impact relationships and networks
    Builds strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
    Spots opportunities to bring together partnerships/working alliances that have not been used before
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Relevant degree or Masters in Supply Chain or related field
    Qualifications in Supply Chain or procurement
    At least 8 years’ experience with Humanitarian or other development/aid agencies in supply chain management including significant field operations experience supporting both emergency and development programs
    Robust experience of INGO emergency program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organization structure.
    Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
    Solid project management skills related to organizational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results
    Experience of building and developing the capacity of Supply Chain staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans.
    Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
    Experience in project managing significant and diverse construction projects within a challenging environment
    Previous experience of managing and developing a large teams and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
    Excellent interpersonal and team skills.
    Excellent IT skills.
    Fluency in written and spoken English
    Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.
    CHILD SAFEGUARING POLICY:
    Any employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of Acceptance Form] and comply with the SCI’s Child Safeguarding Policy which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into contact.
    This extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly, but also includes children whom staff are responsible for. SCI believes that the situation of children must be improved through the promotion of their rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children International’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards, which all staff members must adhere to.
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  • Senior Global Auditor

    Senior Global Auditor

    Role Purpose: The Global Assurance function supports the Board of Save the Children International and its management by evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of the governance, risk management, control and oversight systems in place.
    The role holder will be expected to confidently and capably lead on, or be part of a global team delivering high quality, outcomes-focussed internal audit assignments, reviews, investigations and other work assigned to them to meet agreed professional standards and stakeholder expectations, on time and within budget.
    Building credibility through effective collaboration and a solutions-driven approach to internal audit are key to this role.
    They will be expected to produce high quality, value-adding audit reports in English that are clear, concise, timely and solutions-driven.
    Leading by example, they will also be expected to maintain strong professional relationships across the organisation, working in real partnership with their team and across the business, ensuring that they keep up-to-date with changes and events that have a significant impact on the risk profile of actual as well as potential assignments.
    The role holder will also be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of any Global Assurance improvement plans.
    Country Dimension:
    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 2016, Save the Children established a new project office in Madagascar whose operations are managed by the Kenya CO.
    In total, we employ around 250 staff in both countries and had an operating annual budget in 2016 of approximately US$17.5million
    Reports to: Global Assurance Manager
    Staff reporting to this post: Responsible for overseeing the work of and developing the Global Auditors and will also manage in-country and guest auditors, contractors and others as required on overseas assignments.
    Budget Responsibilities: None directly though will be instrumental audits are delivered on budget
    Role Dimensions:
    All teams are expected to:
    Travel and deliver audits across the whole programming portfolio, including fragile states, unless travel is restricted by the organisation. The annual timetable of audits is generally one of 2-3 weeks working in other countries followed by 2-3 weeks in their home office
    Work to the annual timetable for audits, rather than the timetable of their home base office. By this we mean that you may be required to work on a particular festival or bank holiday and a day offered in lieu.
    Take on a key role in no less than three team learning events during the year.
    Key Areas of Accountability:
    Work closely with the Global Assurance Manager(s) in planning, conducting, reporting and follow up assignments from the audit plan on time, to a high standard and within budget; all audits will be conducted in teams and some of these assignments will require the role holder to assume the lead role
    Actively contribute to and work towards delivering Global Assurance improvement plans
    Lead specific organisational projects as assigned; these may be for the Board or other senior managers
    Lead by example, ensuring that relationships with all ‘clients’ remain strong through demonstrating professional acumen, interpersonal skills, and the delivery of first-class results
    Deliver workshops and presentations as required by the organisation
    Contribute to systems development work within Save the Children International, providing independent advice regarding appropriate levels of internal control & oversight.
    Promote ‘horizontal learning’ opportunities, ensuring that learning is identified and that good practice is shared actively operations/ countries visited as well as with colleagues regionally and globally
    Provide input to the preparation of operational and strategic audit plans, and into the future shape and direction of the Global Assurance department
    Respond to queries raised by management, providing prompt and professional advice as appropriate
    Behaviours (Values in Practice)
    Accountability:
    Holds themselves accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, and being a real ambassador for Global Assurance
    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
    Foster a culture of accountability across the organisation through their internal audit work
    Ambition:
    Sets ambitious and challenging goals for both themselves and their team, bringing out the best in the team, and playing an active role in development – their own  as well as the team’s
    Motivates others in furthering the vision for Save the Children and Global Assurance
    Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale
    Collaboration:
    Builds and maintains effective relationships with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
    Is a true collaborator and can demonstrate how working in partnership with auditees can bolster SCI’s control environment
    Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
    An active listener, approachable
    Works closely with all parties, working clearly towards finding practical and effective solutions to complex problems
    Creativity:
    Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions, takes the lead in delivering change
    Willing to take disciplined risks
    Integrity:
    Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
    Qualifications  
    Be a qualified internal auditor (IIA) or accountant;
    AND
    Have a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in internal audit, business process re-engineering or relevant program and project management experience
    Experience and Skills
    Essential
    Strong experience of conducting risk-based reviews of systems and processes (with a good understanding of the three lines of defence model), identifying weaknesses and areas of improvements with minimum supervision and support
    A demonstrable ability to focus on key issues, enabling auditees to focus on crucial matters of control and oversight
    Be highly accurate, detail-orientated, and able to complete multiple projects, with conflicting priorities, on a timely basis
    Have strong experience in producing high quality effective written communication e.g. reports, in English
    Have exceptional communication skills and is able to articulate effectively at all levels (in English).
    Have strong interpersonal communication  and coaching skills including a demonstrable ability to deliver difficult messages with tact and confidence
    Have a strong orientation for results, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets
    Proves to be a reliable team leader, effectively supporting the GA Manager(s)
    Be willing to undertake high amount of travel overseas and work with minimum supervision under difficult conditions in some of the most underdeveloped, insecure and remote parts of the world
    Have a strong cultural awareness and be able to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
    Be able to demonstrate standards of ethics and integrity
    Be committed to Save the Children values
    Additionally
    either:
    Have experience of evaluating systems and processes, identifying weaknesses and areas of improvements
    or:
    Have extensive experience in relevant operational areas (e.g. in programme/project management in an INGO context) and be willing to learn the appropriate audit skills
    Desirable  
    Have INGO experience or have worked in a commercial/public sector international organisation
    Have some experience of grant requirements of major donors such as USAID, EC/ECHO, DfID and the UN
    Have a financial analysis aptitude
    Have some experience of Agresso financial software
    Have some experience of IT audit
    Proficiency in a second core language of Save the Children (French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic)
    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.
    Health and Safety: The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

  • Project Officer – Clinical Services Project Officer – Community Health Services Maternal and New Born Health Officer Community Development Officer Logistics Assistant MEAL Officer Finance Coordinator

    Project Officer – Clinical Services Project Officer – Community Health Services Maternal and New Born Health Officer Community Development Officer Logistics Assistant MEAL Officer Finance Coordinator

    Location: Turkana
    Grade: 4
    Post Type: National (1year contract with possibility of renewal)
    Child 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: This role will be responsible for HIV care and treatment interventions. He/she will work with service providers through on-job training and systematic mentorship at the facilities in the intervention areas.
    He/she will work in collaboration with Health facilities, Sub-County Health Management Team and other stakeholders/partners to ensure successful implementation and monitoring of the project in accordance with Save the Children’s policies and practises, Mission, Vision and Values.
    Scope of Role:
    Reports to: Health and Nutrition Manager
    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 2016, Save the Children established a new project office in Madagascar whose operations are managed by the Kenya CO. In total, we employ around 250 staff in both countries and had an operating annual budget in 2016 of approximately US$17.5million.
    Key Roles and Responsibilities:
    Collaborate with Sub-County Health management Team to plan and provide onsite clinical mentorship, supportive supervision and technical assistance to ensure adolescent and young women have access to appropriate HIV services covering testing and linkage to care and treatment.
    Work with health facility management committee to establish youth corner to create a trusting environment for adolescents and young women to access HIV services and supporting an open and judgment-free space, as well as creating a youth corner.
    Participate in health care facilities service provision assessment, identifying gaps and jointly develop plans with the project and Sub-County Health Management Team for service improvements.
    Support MEAL Coordinator in health facility data collection, compiling, and reporting. Build capacity of the facility teams and providers to use service delivery data for decision making.
    Collaborate with Sub-County Health Management Team and other partners to ensure effective multi-sectoral linkages are established and maintained between health facilities and community services.
    Prepare a comprehensive monthly and quarterly reports of all activities carried out as per the work plan.
    Work with health care workers and youth mentors to establish and maintain support groups for adolescent and young women living with HIV.
    Analyze and report on the progress of all interventions in terms of achieving results using existing M&E tools and identify constraints and recommend corrective action.
    Analyze and address quality of care and access issues for adolescent and young women.
    Refer adolescents and young women who request help to FP and GBV services to health care facilities and safe spaces.
    Promote knowledge management through documentation of case studies, human interest stories s, and photos.
    Ensure that SC approaches and practices comply with SC’s Child Safeguarding Policy and where possible promotes effective child participation.
    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
    Qualifications and Experience:
    Clinical Officer or Nursing officer, Bachelor of Nursing preferred, with at least 3 year experience in HIV/AIDS prevention, Care and Treatment with a focus on adolescent and young women.
    Experience of managing the programme cycle, including assessments, project design, proposal and report writing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
    Strong, demonstrable, financial management skills, particularly in budgeting and reporting;
    Experience in, and a commitment to, the implementation of robust Performance Management and staff capacity building and development;
    Good experience with the standard NASCOP reporting tools
    Strong communication, people management and interpersonal skills in English,
    Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments;
    Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
    Strong representational and communication skills;
    Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding and other global policies, and to Save the Children’s vision, mission and values.
    Understanding of child rights programming.
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  • Emergency WASH Technical Coordinator

    Emergency WASH Technical Coordinator

    ROLE PURPOSE: The Emergency Technical Coordinator – WASH (TCW), will provide overall technical support to all projects related to WASH in Somalia/Somaliland, both in emergencies and development. The Emergency Technical Coordinator – WASH, will have a leading role in the planning and implementation of the WASH programme including development of high quality proposals and provision of high quality and timely technical support to the filed team with particular focus on current drought responses in Somalia/land. Working under the supervision of the Emergency WASH TS, he/she will work closely with the programme implementation team and ensure high quality programme implementation. S/he plays a leading role in capacity building of programme teams, partners and other local actors in Somalia/Somaliland in WASH. The Emergency WASH TC will also play a pivotal role in providing adequate technical and monitoring support to the programme teams to ensure technical quality throughout the project implementation cycle. He/she will Play key representation role in front of donors and WASH partners and as necessary participate in WASH forums. She/he will work with other members in programme development and quality (PDQ) and Area teams to support area level advocacy on WASH.
    SCOPE OF ROLE:
    Reports to: Head of Health & Nutrition (solid line) and Technical Specialist – WASH (dotted line)
    Dimensions: Save the Children works in 9 regions of SOMALIA/SOMALILAND with a current staff of over 500 and annual expenditure of approximately US$ 50 million.
    Staff directly reporting to this post: None
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
    Programme Development
    · Provide high quality proposals related to WASH for children and other priority groups in Somalia/Somaliland with particular focus on current drought responses.
    · Provide technical support to SCI teams in designing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating project activities
    · Work with area teams to provide technical inputs to develop high quality concept notes and proposals related to WASH as mandated under WASH strategy
    Technical Capacity Building and Support
    · In close discussion with the WASH Technical Specialist based in the field undertake regular frequent field visits to each programme areas to review programs and build field staff and implementing partner’s capacity in quality programme implementation.
    · Build the humanitarian response capacity of field team to be able to cope with the increasing severe drought of Somalia.
    · Work with the WASH TS to build technical capacity of the area teams and partners to produce top class donor reports.
    · Support the Area team in identifying and addressing technical gaps in planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of nutrition projects,
    · Monitor the capacity building and community mobilization activities, advocacy sessions for quality assurance and prepare review reports with recommendations for continuous quality improvement in collaboration with MEAL team
    · Support the area team to ensure child participation and community involvement in the project cycle management
    Representation and Advocacy
    · Work with other members of SCI including the communication manager to support Area/operations teams in developing local-specific advocacy strategies and messages in WASH
    · Attend and Represent SCI monthly WASH cluster meetings in Nairobi and all drought related meetings or of any WASH related forums in Nairobi.
    · Support Area teams as requested and build their capacity to lead representation and advocacy in technical, government and civil society fora within the Area, related to WASH
    · Represent Save the Children’s Somalia/Somaliland programme in external fora as delegated by WASH TS
    · Support project managers in documenting best practices and lessons learned in the curse of the programme implementation.
    Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation
    · Undertake and lead rapid assessments in emergencies and standard surveys and generate quality assessment and survey reports
    · Assist the Area teams through regular supervision and quality monitoring
    · Support Area teams and partners to carry out regular monitoring to measure and report on achievement and progress towards project objectives and results.
    · Organise periodic technical project review meetings with Area teams (programme/project managers) and consortium partners and internally share progress and action
    · Carry out field monitoring visits to document observations and experiences and share them with Area and PDQ teams and contribute for improvement of Programme quality
    People Coordination and Support
    · Work closely with quality programme and operations team in a matrix management environment for development and implementation of high quality projects in WASH both in development as well as emergency situations
    · Provide support and constructive feedback for learning and development and capacity building of relevant staff managing nutrition related programmes/projects in the areas
    · Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our members and donors.
    COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
    Delivering Results:
    · Maintains a broad strategic perspective at the same time as an awareness of the detail of a situation
    · Establishes clear and compelling objectives with teams and individuals and monitors progress and performance
    · Creates and applies measures and metrics to track performance
    · Holds others accountable for achieving results and challenges underperformance
    · Demonstrates financial awareness and a concern for cost effectiveness
    Applying Technical and Professional Expertise:
    · Makes decisions based on professional expertise and experience without deferring unnecessarily to others
    · Shares knowledge and best practice on technical solutions so that others can make best use of that expertise
    · Actively seeks new ways to develop the application of technical and professional standards within the team
    Problem Solving and Decision Making:
    · Gathers the right information and uses critical thinking to make effective and timely decisions
    · Knows when to involve others in a decision
    · Demonstrates awareness of the wider external influences that impact on decision making
    · Analyses and exercises judgment in challenging situations in the absence of specific guidance or knowledge of the full facts
    · Evaluates the opportunities and risks of each idea and solution to make informed strategic decisions
    Working effectively with others
    Actively listens to new and different perspectives and experiences of those they work with
    Proactively supports team members and trusts their capabilities
    Demonstrates understanding of their skills and how they complement those of others within diverse teams and groups
    · Clarifies their role and responsibilities within the team to maximise impact
    Networking
    · Builds trust with contacts through openness and honesty
    · Participates effectively in sensitive, complex and/or high impact relationships and networks
    · Builds strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
    · Spots opportunities to bring together partnerships/working alliances that have not been used before
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Degree in public health/civil or water engineering or a related field. Solid experience in WASH related programmes including in emergency context is needed if the qualification is not public health
    Recommended minimum of six years of relevant technical experience including two years at senior level
    Proven skills and experience in undertaking assessments and designing/writing quality technical proposals in the sector
    Proven experience in programme development, project cycle management and monitoring and evaluation related to the sector including writing up high quality project/donor reports
    Proven experience of developing and managing high quality, innovative and cost-effective technical WASH projects in fragile and insecure environments, preferably in Somalia context and with International NGOs
    Proven experience and skills in advocacy and building work relationships with local/national governments and influencing institutional, private and/or corporate donors
    Solid experience and excellent skills in capacity building of systems, staff, partners and other actors related to WASH
    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 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
    Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
    Willingness to be deployed part or full time in to emergency response as per need and as directed
    Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required
    Commitment to Save the Children values
    CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICY:
    Any employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of Acceptance Form] and comply with the SCI’s Child Safeguarding Policy which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into contact.
    This extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly, but also includes children whom staff are responsible for. SCI believes that the situation of children must be improved through the promotion of their rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children International’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to. x;[m!V

  • Technical Specialist – Nutrition (Maternity Cover) Emergency Technical Specialist – Health

    Technical Specialist – Nutrition (Maternity Cover) Emergency Technical Specialist – Health

    Role Purpose
    The Technical Specialist – Nutrition, will lead the planning and implementation of the nutrition programme including development of high quality proposals and provision of high quality and timely technical support to the filed team with particular focus on SNS programme and current drought response. Working under the supervision of the Senior TS, h/she will work closely with the programme implementation team and ensure high quality programme implementation. S/he plays a leading role in capacity building of programme teams, partners and other local actors in Somalia/Somaliland in nutrition. The TS will also play a pivotal role in providing adequate technical and monitoring support to the programme teams to ensure technical quality throughout the project implementation cycle. She/he will work with other SCI teams to improve area level advocacy on child and maternal nutrition. Plays key representation role in front of donors and nutrition partners and as necessary participate in WASH forums and hence a WASH background is highly desirable.
     
    Qualifications And Experience
    Degree in Nutrition, social sciences or a related field. Additional training in child and maternal nutrition will be highly desirable.
    Recommended a minimum of five years of relevant technical experience
    WASH background and exposure will have a competitive advantage.
    MPH is a huge plus
    Proven experience of developing and managing nutrition programmes in both development and emergency settings
    Proven skills and experience in undertaking assessments and designing/writing quality technical proposals in the sector
    Proven experience in programme development, project cycle management and monitoring and evaluation related to the sector including writing up high quality project/donor reports.
    Work experience in consortium is highly desirable.
    Proven experience of developing and managing high quality, innovative and cost-effective nutrition projects in fragile and insecure environments, preferably in Somalia context and with International NGOs
    Solid experience and excellent skills in capacity building of systems, staff, partners and other actors in nutrition
    Ability to extensively travel for project monitoring and provide on-site technical support to field teams
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international 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
    Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
    Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required
    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/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
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  • Donor Reporting Officer Emergency Finance Coordinator

    Donor Reporting Officer Emergency Finance Coordinator

    Role Purpose
    The Donor Reporting Officer for the ongoing emergency response will support the Donor Reporting Coordinator in the development of narrative and financial donor reporting, working closely with the Program Managers, Technical Advisors, the Awards Coordinator, Finance team, Operations team and the MEAL team in ensuring reports, both narrative and financial are compliant to donor requirements and tally, are of high quality and are submitted on time.
    In addition, the Reporting Officer will support with the production of regular information and communications material including sitreps and other internal and external communications updates and materials as required. The post holder may also be required to support the Advocacy and Communication teams with reporting as required by the Advocacy, Media & Communications Manager.
    Scope Of Role
    Reports to; Donor Reporting Coordinator
    Reporting to: N/A
    Budget responsibility: N/A
    Dimensions: Save the Children works in all regions of Somalia/Somaliland with a current staff complement of approximately 350 staff and current expenditure of approximately $ 45 million each year
    Key Areas Of Accountability
    Support in the coordination of reporting activities for the country office, especially related to ongoing emergency response;
    Support the Donor Reporting Coordinator to manage the core business processes on reporting and to ensure that reports are developed in a timely manner and with realistic deadlines, and that these are communicated and understood;
    Prepare and circulate the reporting tracker and schedules with the relevant persons, and on a timely basis;
    Provide reporting guidelines, templates and provide support, training and clarification on reporting guidelines, templates and schedules;
    Assist in the preparation and editing of all donor reports by compiling field level information;
    Ensure that reports are developed in coordination and consultation with the technical advisers and operation teams (finance, MEAL, logistics) and that necessary inputs are adequately provided and review and signoff processes are thorough and adhered to;
    Review draft reports submitted from the field and provide technical support to improve on the quality of the information provided, coherence and completeness of the reports;
    Ensure that donor reports are in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements;
    Gather and analyse information about donor responses to reporting guidelines, trends and preferences in reporting and disseminate this information to the relevant staff;
    Liaise as needed, with the relevant team members in the field (project managers, operations team and finance and awards team) to ensure that they provide additional information requested by the donors/member to complete reports;
    Contribute to documentation of lessons learnt and best practises for the country program;
    Maintain a database of the final versions of reports submitted and approved by the donors;
    Periodically monitor the donor reporting processes and document challenges encountered and recommendations for improvement;
    Participate in capacity building plans on reporting to the teams involved in reporting;
    Perform other related duties as required.
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  • Humanitarian Director- Somalia

    Humanitarian Director- Somalia

    Role Purpose: As a member of the Senior Management Team, provide leadership and strategic direction to all programmatic aspects of Save the Children humanitarian and emergency response in Somalia. The role holder will focus on advocacy, representation, policy, proposal and budget development, categorization of emergencies and support the field teams in expediting the implementation of humanitarian response projects. The role holder will directly work with the Deputy Country Director – Operations and the Operations Director, Area Reps and collaborate with the other departments to ensure timely and efficient response that is integrated with pre-existing programming in the 3 Area Offices.
    The role holder will also ensure immediate and appropriate response to children’s needs during humanitarian crisis as well as cross sector collaboration among technical units. S/he will ensure funding proposals are produced and donor reporting requirements are adhered to, and are of the highest standard and that Save the Children’s commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, and complies with all relevant policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety etc. In addition, the role holder will represent Save the Children at high-level donor meetings and where emergency programing is concerned, ensuring an appropriate positioning of Save the Children and accountability in our humanitarian programming.
    Contract Duration: 2 years
    Location: Nairobi, Kenya
    Qualifications and Experience
    Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required, Masters degree preferred
    Recommended minimum of 8 years’ experience in humanitarian programme management, preparedness and response in several fragile or complex contexts
    Significant experience of managing logistics, security and operations
    Understanding of international humanitarian aid systems and agencies
    Experience of working in insecure environments
    Ample knowledge of humanitarian response and transitional program concepts, policies, frameworks, strategies and components, as well as development concepts and frameworks
    Extensive on the ground experience in multi-sectoral humanitarian response, including food aid programs
    Experience in logistics management
    Solid budgeting skills and knowledge of key donor regulations
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
    Commitment to Save the Children’s practices and procedures and ways of working with children
    Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments
    Fluency in English, both verbal and written
    Competency in local language is preferred but not required
    Commitment to Save the Children values

  • Regional IT Operations Specialist – ESA

    Regional IT Operations Specialist – ESA

    Role Purpose:
    Responsible for providing IT Operations support to country office IT leads in East and Southern Africa. This will include coaching, mentoring Country IT Staff, responding to IT support requests via Service Desk (JIRA), email, phone call or verbal reports, trouble shooting and performing assigned IT Operations projects.
     
    Qualifications and Experience
    Degree in Information Technology or related field with minimum 5 years of work experience.
    Familiarity with network infrastructure and operating systems.
    Working knowledge of Windows Servers and client operating systems (Windows XP, 7,8 and 10).
    Well versed in installation, configuration and troubleshooting of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Skype for Business, SharePoint Online spaces.
    Familiar with Microsoft technologies, Active Directory, Exchange and Office 365.
    Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, Switches, Wireless, Routers and Firewall.
    Knowledge to operate most ICT and office equipment
    Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficu Tact and diplomacy are essential.
    The ability to work closely in a team, patience, adaptable, flexible, ability to improvise and work in an environment that is often stressful and potentially volatile.
    Sensitive to issues affecting children and committed to Save the Children Child Safeguarding Policy.
    Commitment to Save the Children values

  • Global Category Manager (GCM) Global Category Specialist (GCS)

    Global Category Manager (GCM) Global Category Specialist (GCS)

    You’ll be responsible for agreeing and delivering a category strategy that is in line with business needs in terms of both ‘steady state’ and ‘emergency response’, and managing supplier performance.
    In these roles you will cover one or more of the following spend areas:
    Indirects: Professional Services (e.g. Legal, Consulting, Insurance), Business Services (e.g. Recruitment & Temp. Labour, Training, Travel, Facilities Management) and IT (e.g. IT Hardware, Services, Telecoms)
    Directs: Medical (e.g. Pharma, Medical Consumables and Equipment), Logistics (e.g. Warehousing, Fleet, Freight), Nutrition/Food, Shelters and Education Supplies
     In order to be successful you will bring:
    Significant experience in hands-on category management within a global organisation
    A track record of ensuring value for money
    Proven experience in setting up complex commercial contracts
    A proven ability to review procurement demands and trends and develop strategies to fill any gaps,
    Proven management, coaching and capacity building skills
    Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills
    Ability to engage in high level discussions with the business and challenge ideas where appropriate
    On a personal level you’ll have strong interpersonal and communication skills, cultural awareness and the ability to maintain confidence.
    The role i soffered on the basis of a national contract.
    The organisation
    We employ approximately 17,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 60 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise children’s rights and ensure their voices are heard.
     We are working towards 3 breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
    No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
    All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
    Violence against children is no longer tolerated
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