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Country Director

ROLE PURPOSE:
As a member of the East and Southern Africa Senior Leadership team, you will have shared accountability for Save the Children’s international development and emergency programming in the region of approximately $420 million each year through an organisation of over 5,000 [MS1] people. To achieve our ambitious goals and breakthroughs for children, the leadership team will, in collaboration with Save the Children Members and in conjunction with the other regional organisations, aim to drive global growth to $2.7 billion by 2024
The Country Director will lead the transformation of the country to be Fit for the Future, whilst also delivering Save the Children’s strategy within the country through: –
Delivering quality programmes, including advocacy, for children; and
Ensuring world class stewardship of resources from Members and their donors
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Regional Director-East and Southern Africa
Dimensions: Kenya office has over 350 staff with an annual budget of around US$ 20 million, both through direct implementation and partners, with a solid advocacy strategy and agenda.
Number of direct reports: Senior Management in-Country (Nine positions)
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
As a member of the Regional Senior Leadership Team, contribute to strategic development and delivery of integrated international programming, across all humanitarian and development contexts, in line with the Save the Children mandate, strategy and theory of change
Deliver transformational change in-country, including:

Developing and delivering improved outcomes for children through delivery of the Save the Children global programme strategy and global initiatives and growth targets as set for the country
Engaging Save the Children staff, partners and other stakeholders to create real shared ownership and collaboration
Creating an environment of continuous learning, where staff are encouraged and supported to grow and develop and are willing to be held accountable for their commitments
Ensuring that the focus of the organisation remains on the rights and needs of children

Strategic Leadership

Developing strong country strategy and operational plans that identify and address significant issues facing children, and are in line with Save the Children’s overall strategy (with a focus on Global Themes and common approaches) and theory of change
Preparing for and implementing rapid and effective responses to local and cross-border emergencies affecting children, including building relationships with key humanitarian and development decision-makers and partners in-country
Delivering programmes and advocacy in line with the country strategy, operational plans, budgets that result in significant impact for children
Collaborating with colleagues in the region to deliver any regional programmes and advocacy, in line with regional strategies, operational plans, budgets and Save the Children member requirements that result in significant impact for children
Developing and maintaining good relations with Members and their donors
Growing the country programme to bolster our position as the leading NGO addressing children’s rights issues in the country
Developing and maintaining efficient and effective operating systems, and ensure compliance with all Save the Children Essential Standards, including safety & security management
Contributing to global knowledge and learning in Save the Children

Be accountable, and develop the capacity of, mentor and hold Senior Management Team accountable for:

Role modelling and leading the way on the new values and ways of working
Developing and coaching staff with particular focus on Senior National Staff Development to optimise their potential in pursuit of Save the Children’s objectives
Ensure consistent implementation of strong performance management systems throughout the country team
Foster a collegial, supportive and respectful culture within the Kenya team
Developing and coaching staff to optimise their potential in pursuit of Save the Children’s objectives
Contributing to global knowledge and learning in Save the Children

Audit, Corporate Governance compliance
Save the Children is committed to being an effective steward of funds we receive from our various donors. We take compliance with their requirements and our own requirements very seriously. Also maintains a ‘zero tolerance’ policy toward fraudulent, dishonest and corrupt practices. Where they are detected, it will be investigated and take appropriate action against staff, volunteers, partners, vendors, suppliers and any other implicated party. Therefore, the Country Director is accountable for the implementation of and compliance with all aspect the Anti-Fraud policy.

Ensure compliance with all host government requirements in relation to registration, taxation, labour law, auditing, fraud etc.
Ensure that internal and external audits are undertaken in a timely and efficient manner in line with policy and back donor and host government requirements
Ensure follow-up on recommendations arising out of audits of operations and take appropriate actions where necessary
Ensure all incidents of fraud are rapidly investigated, with decisive action taken and lessons learnt applied immediately and sustainably.

Safety and Security Management

Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks to staff and ensuring staff are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact for children. Therefore, the Country Director is accountable for the implementation of and compliance with all aspect the Safety and Security policy
Ensure the Country office has security plans and procedures in line with policies, systems and guidelines
Maintain, document and communicate up to date analyses of the changing security context
Ensure all staff adhere to safety and security guidelines

Child Safeguarding

Children who come into contact with Save the Children as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of child abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm.
The Country Director is accountable for the implementation of and compliance with all aspects of the policy.
Understand and fulfil responsibilities in achieving compliance of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy standards.
Provide overall leadership and oversight to the development of country level child safeguarding systems with the aim of achieving full compliance with the Child Safeguarding Policy’s criteria

BEHAVIOURS (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 their team to do the same
widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
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
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; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential

Masters degree level qualification or equivalent length of experience in the sector
Substantial experience of building, leading and developing a diverse team of senior staff to deliver on both development and humanitarian programs
Experience of working with donors to secure and/or manage new large-scale and/or competitive funding
Experience of leading high-profile advocacy and campaigning initiatives
Experience in managing a growing county office and the need to balance growth with capacity
Experience of leading change in an organisation which has led to considerable results for the organisation and its stakeholders
Experience of building personal networks, including government, at a senior level, resulting in securing new opportunities for the organisation
Strategic thinker who is comfortable with developing highly ambitious business strategies at scale and the track record of delivering on these
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in
Excellent understanding of programme, financial and operational management processes
Good understanding of key trends in international and humanitarian development
Strong and nuanced cultural awareness
Fluency in speaking and writing in English.
Commitment to the Save the Children values

Desirable

Demonstrable ability to recruit, lead and develop high calibre specialist senior staff with a range of backgrounds and expertise
Experienced leader who has held senior positions in complex/high profile/ multinational organisations.
Strong track record in building high performance teams and future successors/leaders
Evidence of identifying and building strategic and effective business networks at a very senior level, which have resulted in clear business benefit for the organisation
Innovative approach to solving a range of highly complex issues and galvanising buy-in to the solutions at all levels
Highly developed political acumen and ability to navigate through diverse political situations
Prior experience in Kenya

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November 5, 2024
Management Information Systems Officer Readvertisement-Integration Developer Readvertisement Lead Integration Developer

ROLE PURPOSE
Under the general guidance and direction of the Research and MEAL Specialist; the MIS Officer will be expected to support the NAWIRI Programme by providing trainings, supporting material and sparring on Information Communication Technologies (ICT) including, e.g. mobile data gathering, digital services, SMS, voice, data visualization, devices and other technology tools for the supported consortia organization. He/She will assess and analyze ICT4D training needs. Provide capacity building (training, coaching, on-the-job support, etc.), remotely or on-site, to staff and partners in ICT4D-related areas to ensure efficient and consistent adoption and use of ICT4D applications. In most circumstances, the post holder will be expected to mentor and/or capacity building existing county programme staff. The MIS Officer will have a key role in establishing and promoting programme quality and innovation, which will be achieved through developing and improving monitoring, evaluation, impact assessment and learning methodologies.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Maintain a program database and ensure that the databases are updated regularly.
Support the research and MEAL specialist and MEAL officers in the development of tools and guidelines for data collection, collation and reporting.
Support the Research and MEAL Specialist in development of Monitoring and data systems.
Train project and county team members on their Monitoring and data responsibilities and how to use the tools developed.
Collect data, undertake analysis and prepare reports on existing initiatives and solutions.
Capture lessons learnt from various programs and share resources with other partner and donor where possible.
Conduct data analysis, present, and disseminate information to inform programme management. Seek solutions for more complex data management requirements by working with IT colleagues.
Analysis against the performance indicators and targets on periodic basis
Update and share monthly reports from the programme database.
Analyze existing GIS and other map-based technologies to improve the visual display of data in NAWIRI programming.
Prepare MIS reports on an annual basis or as relevant including case studies as appropriate working with the Research and MEAL Specialist and project lead as well as program teams through proper channels
Act as thought leader on the use of IT to provide marginalized men, women and youth with opportunities to prosper, promote skills development and have a voice in the development of their communities
Developing systems to monitor data quality, routinely analysing it, and addressing issues that arise with the support of Research and MEAL Specialist.
Configuring the MIS and data dictionary in consultation with key stakeholders
Contribute to communications and media work as required.

Contract Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Statistics, Economics, Bio statistics, , Social Science, Computer Science or Project Management.
Diploma in IT with a bias in Database Development will be an added advantage.
Certificate in M&E is a plus.
Excellent knowledge and experience in the design and use of Commcare and other platforms for digital data collection, ONA and power BI for analysis and visualization is a must.
Proven experience of undertaking analysis of both qualitative and quantitative research using relevant software such as STATA or SPSS, Tableau and ATLAS.ti (to be assessed)
Excellent skills in data visualization using different software including ONA, Power BI etc
Minimum of 5 years of experience working in INGO’s and or UN Agencies in developmental or in humanitarian programmes, with 3+ years in field postings, and 3+ years working for an international agency on management information systems development.
Experience of, and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
Strong technical expertise including passion for handling large amounts of data and transforming it into compelling visualizations that facilitate analysis and decision-making.
Demonstrated understanding of intermediate statistics and the ability to summarize, generalize, and make predictions from large data sets.
Strong information management and telecommunication skills and proficiency in IT/computer skills (including sound MS Excel, Ms PowerPoint and Ms Word proficiency).
Problem analysis, judgement, handling ambiguity and decision making based on fact and figures
Technical expertise in various data analysis software and proven experience using mobile technology for data collection with experience of electronic data collection using tablets or other devices.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and experience with statistical/graphical software or geo-spatial software.
Proven experience with current technologies, such as web-based data management and analysis tools, digital data collection, mapping, Google applications, data visualization, interactive dashboards, etc.
Experience in building iterative learning systems or feedback loops and approaches in human-centered design are strongly valued.
Field experience in developing practical, useful, timely monitoring systems, both at the program- and county-levels that promote use of data for adaptive management and learning.
Experience with ICT hardware, mobile phones and web-based technologies, particularly designing or deploying tools appropriate to limited-bandwidth or sub-standard infrastructure environments.
Comfort working with qualitative and quantitative methodologies for data collection and analysis.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working in multicultural, multi -location, values driven teams.
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children International’s aims, values and principles.

Desirable

Good analysis and report writing skills
Experience working in arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) settings preferred.
Experience in open source, mobile and emerging technology is extremely desirable.
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Experience in producing clear and simple reports, including charts & graphs, for end-users
Experience working with complex/large USAID funded project and familiarity with USAID/FFP M&E guidance and requirement is an added advantage
Experience of managing private and international donor funded projects
Experience of training and capacity building
Some experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.

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November 5, 2024
Finance and Awards Officer – Nawiri

ROLE PURPOSE:
The Finance and Awards Officer will support the Finance Coordinator in managing the finance activities, financial controls, computerised accounting systems and staff in Nairobi, Turkana and Samburu in line with Save the Children’s financial procedures. S/he will also support Awards management, by advising on compliance, participate monthly awards review meetings in consultation with the Award Manager, coordinating BVA feedback, and working with budget holders to ensure implementation is on track.
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.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Finance and Awards Coordinator (Nawiri)
Staff reporting to this post: None
Budget Responsibilities: None
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 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 AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
General Management:

As a member of the Nawiri and finance team, demonstrate the behaviours that are consistent with Save the Children’s Mission, Vision and Values and ensure their broader application by staff across the programme;
As a member of the Nawiri team, ensure a conducive and productive work environment;
Implement the Respectful Workplace & Diversity agenda for staff in the Nawiri Programme;
Contribute to the wider country programme agenda.
Carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way that reflects Save the Children’s commitment to safeguarding children, in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policy.
Ensuring that documentation is accurate, authorised and complete for all financial transactions.

Finance:

Reviewing Nawiri expenditure and income to ensure that they are correctly coded and recorded on a timely basis.
Ensuring that all income and expenditure is adequately authorized prior to uploading in the system.
Ensuring that the SCI financial procedures for Bank and Cash are always followed.
Passing of correction journals in the system
Checking all the transactions are entered correctly
Support the finance coordinator in Inducting Nawiri new staff into SCI financial policies and procedures applicable in the field offices and ensure that changes in policies are communicated to staff at all levels.
Adhere to the CO finance diary including Month end closure, ensuring that all deadlines are met and submissions made to Nairobi Office. This involves liaising with the PSO in FOs to ensure that documents are send to Nairobi on time.
Support the Nawiri Finance Coordinator in addressing audit recommendations in good time and ensure field staff fully understand and comply with the standard financial procedures.
Processing the payments for Nawiri including M-PESA and online payments.
Ensure that all Nawiri documents are archived and scanned properly.

Reporting and Financial Analysis :

Prepare weekly VAT, customs and levies schedule and fill DA-1 forms for reimbursement in compliance with USAID guidelines
Prepare and keep track of the annual VAT reports to the donor in compliance with USAID guidelines and contractual agreements with the prime.
Prepare the BvA for the Nawiri programme on a weekly basis, document the deviation from the donor approved budget and communicate to the budget holders.
Advice the budget holders on coding of transactions with emphasis to project codes, this will also involve training of budget holders on coding of transactions.
Take part in preparation of financial reports to donors in compliance with USAID guidelines and contractual agreements with the prime.
Take part in budget realignment/revision and ensure that this is done on time and accurately.
Support the Finance Coordinator in development of monthly cash forecast for Nawiri programme.

Awards Management:

Support the Nawiri Finance Coordinator in the upload the phased budgets as per the phased budget submitted by the budget holder.
Work with the Finance Coordinator to manage and update the master budget for Turkana and Samburu offices, and pro-actively highlight gaps;
Support the Finance Coordinator in award opening and closing meetings for Nawiri with the Budget holder
Work with the Finance Coordinator in coordinating the monthly Awards Review Process in Samburu and Turkana.
Support capacity building of coordinators and managers in Awards management;

Policy & Donor Regulations Compliance:

Assist Turkana and Samburu office in day to day compliance and award financial management issues. Gather information from Kenya Office Awards Team and/or other units within Finance in resolving an issue related to compliance.
Work closely with the Finance Coordinator and Awards team in ensuring donor regulations are being adhered to and report any divergence to the Awards Manager.
Support the audit/expenditures verification from the prime and ensure that the recommendation are addressed on a timely basis.

BEHAVIOURS (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 their team to do the same.
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
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.
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.

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
Willing to take disciplined risks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A first degree in Commerce Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Post-graduate diploma preferred.
Part II qualified in a recognized professional qualification in Accounting (CPA, ACCA).

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Minimum 5 years similar work experience within a fast-paced work environment with 2 years’ experience managing a USAID funded project.
Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written)
Fluency (Verbal and Written) in English is required.
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
Strong team player, collaborative and capable of building effective relationships across all levels
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets
Problem solving and risk mitigating skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Officer Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and financial software such as Agresso.
Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Safeguarding Policy and other Global Policies.
A commitment to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in employment and empathy with SC values and objectives.

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November 5, 2024
Global Logistics Systems Specialist Global Pharmacy Advisor – Maternity Cover Global Funding Framework Specialist

Role Purpose:
Save the Children International (SCI) is undergoing significant transformation across a number of core business procedures, systems, and structures, through the implementation of a number of High Performing Organization (HPO) Change Projects.
The primary responsibility is to ensure that the organization’s logistics systems are efficient, effective, and aligned with business needs, and that they support the organization’s strategic objectives.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Excellent project management and prioritisation skills; strong organizational and follow-up skills
Highly developed interpersonal skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching; ability to work across different cultures.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex issues to a wide range of audience.
Ability to manage a complex and varied workload; to work effectively under pressure; and to organise and prioritise work to ensure departmental deadlines are met.
An energetic, flexible and proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team setting and across teams
Solid skills in Microsoft applications. Experience managing content on intranet type systems a plus.
Ability to challenge and negotiate assertively and cooperatively with senior staff
Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities and awareness of what constitutes good practice

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November 5, 2024
International Website Product Owner

Role Purpose:
Save the Children is in the middle of its ambitious 2022 – 2024 strategic plan that looks to significantly increase our digital engagement with new and existing supporters to achieve our programmatic and advocacy goals.
Both raising funds and engaging with our supporters through campaigning in digital channels are key to delivering to the strategy.
This role sits within the Digital Public Engagement Team, a virtual team, which provides strategic support, specialist digital technical guidance and digital communications to our 27+ Members, most of them in Asia, Oceania, Europe and the Americas. This team also focuses on reaching out to new audiences and engaging with them in non-member markets.
The SCI Website is a very important digital platform for Save the Children to engage and communicate with the public, to drive campaign support and fundraising, and provide partners, suppliers, job seekers and peers with key information and resources from our organisation and its experts.
The SCI website is currently undergoing redevelopment, which aims to drive an increased number of people to the website, provide a fluid user experience and in turn lead to an increased number of engaged supporters, donations, improved brand awareness, and campaign support.
The International Website Product Owner will be the Strategic Lead for website, functionality, content, performance and overall web governance. The role will be responsible for the management of a high-performing global SCI website to deliver compelling experiences for diverse international audiences.
The post holder will develop and implement website strategies that will increase brand visibility, drive website traffic and achieve digital engagement and fundraising objectives.
This role will also be the key decision maker on items such as site and page structure, taxonomy, content, user experience, mobile experience, business function support, front and backend development, taking into consideration priority audiences as well as organisational needs.
We are looking for someone with strong experience on website strategy (Marketing, UX, optimisation, business objectives set up and reporting), web content production, and editorial knowledge.
The post holder will report directly to the Digital Communications Unit Lead and work collaboratively with the Digital Communications Manager, Digital Communications Officer, Non-Member markets digital manager, SCI Web Developer, Global Web Analyst, Global Trends and Insights Manager as well as other business functions at SCI that use the SCI global website as a communications tool.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

Proven successful web leadership experience in an international organisation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven project leadership and management skills delivering business cases for complex projects and implementing them on time and on budget with a strong knowledge of all the relevant web KPIs
Proven digital marketing and fundraising experience
Strong knowledge of CMS management, preferably DRUPAL
Strong knowledge of UX/UI design principles
Knowledge of SEO and Conversion Rate Optimization
Knowledge of Google web tools: GA4 and Tag Manager
Proven experience delivering high-quality, impact driven web assets targeting a range of audiences
Exceptional written communication skills in English, with a proven ability to distil large amounts of information
A self-starter using initiative to see opportunities to achieve objectives in this role
Ability to work well in a team
Ability to work with a range of stakeholders, support their needs and manage expectations
Significant ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt work plans flexibly depending on external opportunities
A willingness to travel to support relevant events as required

Desirable

Experience developing and uploading web content, ideally in multiple formats (copywriting, graphic, video)
Experience in ahrefs or semrush tool
Capacity to build and maintain excellent relations and to work effectively in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment respecting diversity
Ability to articulate the work of Save the Children with passion

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November 5, 2024
Psychosocial Counsellor Child Protection Officer

ROLE PURPOSE
This role is expected to significantly enhance the psychosocial well-being of school children and those out of schools through ongoing counselling support to not only support their emotional needs but to also build their resilience through the Community Education and Welfare Centres (CEWC) where the children will have a friendly space to learn, play and interact with their fellow peers in the camps. It is expected that the counsellor will provide the needed guidance to ensure that Save the Children meets this commitment to the children in line with Save the Children’s Theory of Change. Save the Children will work with the government of Kenya through the Sub County Children’s office, the UNHCR and other stakeholders to facilitate the various interventions.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Programme Delivery

Facilitate and coordinate provision of professional counselling services for children with protection concerns by conducting play and art therapy, individual and group sessions and work with caregivers to address children concerns
Provide overall management of the CEWC centers to enhance the safety security and enhance the wellbeing of children in each of the CEWC’s.
Ensure the CEWC’s are within the recommended safety standards for child to play, learn and grow.
Conducting relevant training to programme staffs, community structures and staffs from partner agencies.
Lead in the development of annual detailed implementation plans; monitor performance against work plan deadlines, ensure accurate data collection on performance indicators.
Lead the implementation of the counselling KPI’s, including training and provision of ongoing counselling support to the targeted beneficiaries.
Support in the development of capacity enhancement sessions for the staff, conduct and/or supervise trainings for the community structures, CEWC Boards of Management, to ensure programming meets quality standards.
Plan, organize and implement quality community sensitization forums in partnership with the community workers.
Manage the Child Friendly Space at the Transit Centers and Dadaab Airstrip
Represent SC in interagency meetings and also playing the role of the SGBV & Safe Haven focal point person

Monitoring , Evaluation and Reporting

Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team for monitoring and evaluation of programme activities including taking corrective action where necessary; preparation of Counselling reports, documentation of lessons learnt.
Document programme learning and ensuring it contributes to organizational advocacy.
Maintain an up to date database on counseling clients.
Ensure timely implementation of budgeted activities in addition to budget tracking and control.
Conduct/ensure regular follow-up visits to monitor the rehabilitation and reintegration of clients, and document changes identified.

Partnerships and coordination

Develop partnerships with the CEWC management committees to enhance community participation, ownership and sustainability of programmes by orienting them on the project goals and to solicit their involvement in the implementation of the project especially the running of the CEWC’s.
Collaborate and coordinate with other aid agencies, governmental institutions and community level structures in order to promote community ownership and sustainability of CEWC initiatives.
Represent Save the Children in interagency working groups and camp coordination meetings.

Grants Management and Accountability

Coordinate with finance and awards team to ensure effective budget monitoring for the project in line with donor requirements and contractual obligations, including Grant opening, mid-term and closing meetings
Oversee project activities budget expenditures and ensure they are allowable and allocable according to SCI and donor regulations; review monthly Budget vs. Actual and expenditure sheets and collaborate with the finance department to ensure accurate expenditures and reporting.
Ensure timely production of activity/events reports as well as monthly reports as per the agreed timelines.

Contract Duration: 10 months
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Good communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
Graduate degree in counseling or Psychology, with 6 years’ experience working with children is desirable
Knowledge of community based child protection approaches, preferably including experience in participatory approaches (PRA/PLA) and child participation methodologies.
Ability to use a wide range of child counseling methodologies
Good managerial and IT skills including the use of Word and database software
Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing programme priorities and emergency priorities that may arise
Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
Positive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support innovative approaches to problem solving
Registered with the Kenya Counsellors and Psychologist’s Association (KCPA)
Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.

DESIRABLE:

Ability to adapt to different cultures
Experience and skills in management of staff
Experience in designing and facilitating training sessions and activities for children
Understanding of the dynamics of the conflict within the East African region.
Experience of working in an insecure environment

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November 5, 2024
PMO Manager (Next Generation Transformation) Medical Safety Manager

ROLE PURPOSE:
Passionate about making a real difference by working for one of the worlds leading organisation’s for children?
Consider yourself a skilled project, programme and portfolio specialist?
This could be the role for you!
Over the past 6 years, Save the Children has undertaken significant transformation to ensure alignment in our delivery and efficiency in our processes, which was critical following Save the Children International being established. As we move towards finalising delivery of this critical set of initiatives, we now need to look to the future and focus on how we continue to ensure focus on our ambitious goals for children.
This next period of change will be managed via the Next Generation Transformation Portfolio. The Portfolio is focused on ensuring the three key enablers of digital, data and localisation will grow the effectiveness of engagement with supporters, delivery of programmes for children and driving efficiencies in our operations.
The PMO Manager (Next Generation Transformation or ‘Next Gen’) is a key member of the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) team. This team is responsible for defining and maintaining the standards for portfolio management within the organisation, across 60 Country and Regional offices and 30 Member organisations.
The PMO Manager (Next Gen) will be the PMO business partner for the projects that comprise Next Gen and is broadly responsible for:

Building and managing excellent stakeholder relationships
Monitoring and quality assuring projects, ensuring projects work within agreed PMO controls
Providing support and challenge to IT and business change projects across a wide and varied portfolio
Portfolio Management and oversight alongside the Head of Next Gen Portfolio Management.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential:

Knowledge of project, programme, and portfolio management practices, standards, and methodologies (inc. Waterfall)
Experienced and qualified in Agile methodology and its application
Experience of industry project management standards and holding project management teams accountable to those standards
Demonstrable coaching skills to help build the capabilities of others in the area of Project and Change Management
Experience in managing a complex portfolio of transformation initiatives or programme or experience of leading a global transformation initiative as a Project Lead or equivalent
Experience of working on IT and business focused projects
Demonstrable experience of acting as a ‘business partner’ to functional areas e.g. Supply Chain, Finance etc
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with high levels of change and quick turnaround times, whilst delivering to the highest standards
Ability to resolve complex project issues, with a balance of pragmatism and rigour
Experience setting up and working within project governance structures
Experience delivering interventions to support the resolution of issues
Experience engaging with complex stakeholder groups and leading engagements with key governance bodies
Confident user of standard Microsoft applications, including MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams
Commitment to Save the Children values.

Desirable:

PMO experience in a senior analyst/manager role
Experience of working globally
Non-profit sector knowledge/experience
A second language. Preferably French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic.

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November 5, 2024
Finance and Awards Officer – Nawiri

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Finance and Awards Officer will support the Finance Coordinator in managing the finance activities, financial controls, computerised accounting systems and staff in Nairobi, Turkana and Samburu in line with Save the Children’s financial procedures. S/he will also support Awards management, by advising on compliance, participate monthly awards review meetings in consultation with the Award Manager, coordinating BVA feedback, and working with budget holders to ensure implementation is on track.

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.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Finance and Awards Coordinator (Nawiri)

Staff reporting to this post: None

Budget Responsibilities: None

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 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 AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

General Management:

As a member of the Nawiri and finance team, demonstrate the behaviours that are consistent with Save the Children’s Mission, Vision and Values and ensure their broader application by staff across the programme;
As a member of the Nawiri team, ensure a conducive and productive work environment;
Implement the Respectful Workplace & Diversity agenda for staff in the Nawiri Programme;
Contribute to the wider country programme agenda.
Carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way that reflects Save the Children’s commitment to safeguarding children, in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policy.
Ensuring that documentation is accurate, authorised and complete for all financial transactions.

Finance:

Reviewing Nawiri expenditure and income to ensure that they are correctly coded and recorded on a timely basis.
Ensuring that all income and expenditure is adequately authorized prior to uploading in the system.
Ensuring that the SCI financial procedures for Bank and Cash are always followed.
Passing of correction journals in the system
Checking all the transactions are entered correctly
Support the finance coordinator in Inducting Nawiri new staff into SCI financial policies and procedures applicable in the field offices and ensure that changes in policies are communicated to staff at all levels.
Adhere to the CO finance diary including Month end closure, ensuring that all deadlines are met and submissions made to Nairobi Office. This involves liaising with the PSO in FOs to ensure that documents are send to Nairobi on time.
Support the Nawiri Finance Coordinator in addressing audit recommendations in good time and ensure field staff fully understand and comply with the standard financial procedures.
Processing the payments for Nawiri including M-PESA and online payments.
Ensure that all Nawiri documents are archived and scanned properly.

Reporting and Financial Analysis :

Prepare weekly VAT, customs and levies schedule and fill DA-1 forms for reimbursement in compliance with USAID guidelines
Prepare and keep track of the annual VAT reports to the donor in compliance with USAID guidelines and contractual agreements with the prime.
Prepare the BvA for the Nawiri programme on a weekly basis, document the deviation from the donor approved budget and communicate to the budget holders.
Advice the budget holders on coding of transactions with emphasis to project codes, this will also involve training of budget holders on coding of transactions.
Take part in preparation of financial reports to donors in compliance with USAID guidelines and contractual agreements with the prime.
Take part in budget realignment/revision and ensure that this is done on time and accurately.
Support the Finance Coordinator in development of monthly cash forecast for Nawiri programme.

Awards Management:

Support the Nawiri Finance Coordinator in the upload the phased budgets as per the phased budget submitted by the budget holder.
Work with the Finance Coordinator to manage and update the master budget for Turkana and Samburu offices, and pro-actively highlight gaps;
Support the Finance Coordinator in award opening and closing meetings for Nawiri with the Budget holder
Work with the Finance Coordinator in coordinating the monthly Awards Review Process in Samburu and Turkana.
Support capacity building of coordinators and managers in Awards management;

Policy & Donor Regulations Compliance:

Assist Turkana and Samburu office in day to day compliance and award financial management issues. Gather information from Kenya Office Awards Team and/or other units within Finance in resolving an issue related to compliance.
Work closely with the Finance Coordinator and Awards team in ensuring donor regulations are being adhered to and report any divergence to the Awards Manager.
Support the audit/expenditures verification from the prime and ensure that the recommendation are addressed on a timely basis.

BEHAVIOURS (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 their team to do the same.
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
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.
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.

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
Willing to take disciplined risks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A first degree in Commerce Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Post-graduate diploma preferred.
Part II qualified in a recognized professional qualification in Accounting (CPA, ACCA).

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Minimum 5 years similar work experience within a fast-paced work environment with 2 years’ experience managing a USAID funded project.
Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written)
Fluency (Verbal and Written) in English is required.
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
Strong team player, collaborative and capable of building effective relationships across all levels
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets
Problem solving and risk mitigating skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Officer Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and financial software such as Agresso.
Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Safeguarding Policy and other Global Policies.
A commitment to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in employment and empathy with SC values and objectives.

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Role Purpose:

Save the Children International (SCI) is undergoing significant transformation across a number of core business procedures, systems, and structures, through the implementation of a number of High Performing Organization (HPO) Change Projects.

The primary responsibility is to ensure that the organization’s logistics systems are efficient, effective, and aligned with business needs, and that they support the organization’s strategic objectives.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Excellent project management and prioritisation skills; strong organizational and follow-up skills
Highly developed interpersonal skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching; ability to work across different cultures.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex issues to a wide range of audience.
Ability to manage a complex and varied workload; to work effectively under pressure; and to organise and prioritise work to ensure departmental deadlines are met.
An energetic, flexible and proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team setting and across teams
Solid skills in Microsoft applications. Experience managing content on intranet type systems a plus.
Ability to challenge and negotiate assertively and cooperatively with senior staff
Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities and awareness of what constitutes good practice

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International Website Product Owner

Role Purpose:

Save the Children is in the middle of its ambitious 2022 – 2024 strategic plan that looks to significantly increase our digital engagement with new and existing supporters to achieve our programmatic and advocacy goals.

Both raising funds and engaging with our supporters through campaigning in digital channels are key to delivering to the strategy.

This role sits within the Digital Public Engagement Team, a virtual team, which provides strategic support, specialist digital technical guidance and digital communications to our 27+ Members, most of them in Asia, Oceania, Europe and the Americas. This team also focuses on reaching out to new audiences and engaging with them in non-member markets.

The SCI Website is a very important digital platform for Save the Children to engage and communicate with the public, to drive campaign support and fundraising, and provide partners, suppliers, job seekers and peers with key information and resources from our organisation and its experts.

The SCI website is currently undergoing redevelopment, which aims to drive an increased number of people to the website, provide a fluid user experience and in turn lead to an increased number of engaged supporters, donations, improved brand awareness, and campaign support.

The International Website Product Owner will be the Strategic Lead for website, functionality, content, performance and overall web governance. The role will be responsible for the management of a high-performing global SCI website to deliver compelling experiences for diverse international audiences.

The post holder will develop and implement website strategies that will increase brand visibility, drive website traffic and achieve digital engagement and fundraising objectives.

This role will also be the key decision maker on items such as site and page structure, taxonomy, content, user experience, mobile experience, business function support, front and backend development, taking into consideration priority audiences as well as organisational needs.

We are looking for someone with strong experience on website strategy (Marketing, UX, optimisation, business objectives set up and reporting), web content production, and editorial knowledge.

The post holder will report directly to the Digital Communications Unit Lead and work collaboratively with the Digital Communications Manager, Digital Communications Officer, Non-Member markets digital manager, SCI Web Developer, Global Web Analyst, Global Trends and Insights Manager as well as other business functions at SCI that use the SCI global website as a communications tool.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

Proven successful web leadership experience in an international organisation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven project leadership and management skills delivering business cases for complex projects and implementing them on time and on budget with a strong knowledge of all the relevant web KPIs
Proven digital marketing and fundraising experience
Strong knowledge of CMS management, preferably DRUPAL
Strong knowledge of UX/UI design principles
Knowledge of SEO and Conversion Rate Optimization
Knowledge of Google web tools: GA4 and Tag Manager
Proven experience delivering high-quality, impact driven web assets targeting a range of audiences
Exceptional written communication skills in English, with a proven ability to distil large amounts of information
A self-starter using initiative to see opportunities to achieve objectives in this role
Ability to work well in a team
Ability to work with a range of stakeholders, support their needs and manage expectations
Significant ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt work plans flexibly depending on external opportunities
A willingness to travel to support relevant events as required

Desirable

Experience developing and uploading web content, ideally in multiple formats (copywriting, graphic, video)
Experience in ahrefs or semrush tool
Capacity to build and maintain excellent relations and to work effectively in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment respecting diversity
Ability to articulate the work of Save the Children with passion

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November 5, 2024