Jobs Kenya

Job Field: Sector in NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management

  • Livelihoods Technical Specialist

    Livelihoods Technical Specialist

    Job Summary:
    The incumbent will take a leading role in technical development of the livelihoods programme in Kenya. This includes overseeing the implementation of high quality livelihoods programme in all areas of operation including technical support to local partners implementing livelihoods project. Responsible for the design and development of technical approaches and strategies that inform the design of proposals for the livelihoods programme, strengthening the technical competencies of livelihoods staff in Kenya programme, representing Concern Kenya programme in technical livelihoods forum at the national level and supporting relevant field staff to participate in similar forums at the field level, and lead in learning, monitoring and evaluation for the livelihoods programme. The incumbent will also represent Concern Kenya in relevant technical forums for livelihoods advocacy aimed at increasing access to basic services by communities in all areas of operation and development of sustainable food systems. Lead the development of technical briefs, research and discussion papers for the livelihoods programme. In doing so, the specialist will work closely with the Livelihoods Coordinator, other sector leads, MEAL, county leads and external stakeholders in the delivery of the roles and responsibilities.
    Main Duties and Responsibilities
    Programme Quality in Implementation

    Lead in the development of a project specific monthly implementation plan for all livelihoods projects in each of the target Counties and sub-counties. This includes both projects implemented directly by Concern and partners
    With support from MEAL, lead the development of a project specific results chain clearly identifying the links between activities, outputs, outcomes and impact. Take lead in monitoring progress and adherence to the results chain for each project
    Lead in the monthly review of the progress against the project specific implementation plan for all livelihoods projects in each of the target Counties and sub-counties.
    Lead in the technical monitoring of livelihoods projects to ensure they are implemented in line with donor commitments, Concern Livelihoods guidelines and internationally accepted programme quality standards such as LEGS, SEADS and SPHERE among others
    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning initiatives such as but not limited to field monitoring visits, technical support in planning, coordination and implementation on assessments, surveys and evaluations.
    Support in the documentation of project activities, achievements and challenges in regular internal reports and also ensures that external reporting obligations are met.
    Support in the integration of all the livelihoods components included but not limited to Climate Smart Agriculture, Livestock production, Disaster Risk Reduction, Market Systems Development, Cash Transfer Programming, Natural Resource Management, etc.

    Programme Quality – Design

    With support from your line manager, lead in the development of technical strategies and livelihoods informing the livelihoods programme for Kenya Programme
    Lead in the technical capacity development of the livelihoods team on the strategies and approaches

    Representation in Technical Livelihoods Forums

    Together with your line manager, identify and attend all relevant technical livelihoods forums including but not limited to Kenya Food Security Meeting, Kenya Cash Working Group, Agriculture Sector Forum etc
    Establish networks and liaise with national and county government officials as well as other partners in livelihoods related sectors of agriculture, livestock, trade & enterprise development, disaster risk management etc
    Participate in national and county livelihoods technical meetings.

    Others

    Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
    Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
    Take all possible measures to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
    Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

    Person Specification
    Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

    A Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Veterinary medicine, Livestock Production, Crop Production, Social Sciences or any other relevant field.
    At least seven (7) years’ experience implementing integrated livelihoods program.
    At least three (3) years in a livelihoods sector management role.
    Proven experience and knowledge of Project Cycle Management, Climate Smart Agriculture, Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction, Animal Production and Health, Water Supply Systems, Natural Resource Management, Cash Transfer Programming and Market Systems Development.
    Fluency in spoken and written language in English and Swahili
    Good computing and report writing skills

    Preference will be given to candidates who have:

    Good understanding of cross cutting issues such as gender, HIV and AIDS, DRR, etc. and how to integrate them into the livelihoods program.
    Analytical Skills – Critical thinking, & Data analysis.
    Be able to work independently, as well as in a team
    Strong leadership and management skills
    Be willing to accept responsibility and to show good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness

    Competencies required:

    Manages resources efficiently and effectively, demonstrating personal accountability.
    Actively listens to others, helping them to focus and contribute their ideas.
    Creative and flexible in approaches to achieving results
    Networking, coordination, and leadership skills.

    Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three referees and Cover Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as “Livelihoods Technical Specialist ’’ on or before Thursday, 23rd February 2023 “. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

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    nairobi.hr@concern.net

  • Humanitarian Programme Manager

    Humanitarian Programme Manager

    Safeguarding  

     Everyone has a role in creating and sustaining a safe and respectful working environment, where no one comes to any harm or is maltreated. At HelpAge we take our responsibilities very seriously and will take action against wrongdoing. We will do everything we can to ensure that we do not engage people that pose a safeguarding risk and will undertake criminal record checks as required.  

    Equal Opportunities  

    HelpAge International is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, promoting and providing equal opportunities and respecting diversity in employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

    To be considered, please read the job description to find out more information and then email your application to helpAge-hr@helpage.org before the closing date.Closing date: Friday, 24 February 2023 at 24:00 (GMT+1)Important Message: Please ensure that you remove personal information including your date of birth, age, gender and marital status from your CV. Please do not include any photographs.

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    helpAge-hr@helpage.org

  • Country Project Lead X3 Deputy Chief of Party Roving Safety Coordinator

    Country Project Lead X3 Deputy Chief of Party Roving Safety Coordinator

    Overall purpose of the role
    Reporting to the Chief of Party (COP), the Country Project Lead (CPL) is responsible for achievement of the project’s intended results in their country of responsibility and that the country response is effective and agile. The CPL will play a key role in ensuring project coherence and integrated visions, reinforcing project governance and working collaboratively with senior DRC staff to develop timely solutions and adaptation. S/he will serve as the country focal point for responsible for risk management of the programme as well ensuring robust and meaningful programme learning and adaptation is embedded.
    Key responsibilities

    Provide country leadership and direction in project implementation and delivery, ensuring planning and execution of timely, effective and on-budget activities that achieve the greatest impact toward programme goals and objectives;
    Maintain robust contextual and operational awareness to ensure that the country and project response is effective, agile and adaptable;
    Be responsible for managing and directing the country project team, leading by example to build a supportive, respectful and positive working relationships which allow for the effective implementation of all activities;
    Play a leading role in fostering robust, regular, and organised coordination between programme support services teams, DRC Country and Area offices and partners;
    Oversee and manage the project’s day-to-day relationship with in-country local government authorities and other stakeholders, including representing the programme in local and national meetings and events as appropriate;
    Support the Project Manager and DRC Finance teams to produce accurate and compliant financial forecasts (internal and external) and project financial reporting;
    Support the COP to prepare and submit programmatic reports for the donor, relevant country governments, project partners and DRC as required;
    Support the COP to maintain and update the project Risk Matrix with specific focus on operational and compliance risks. When assigned, take responsibility for implementing specific risk mitigation measures outlined in the project Risk Matrix; and
    Ensure the project Safety and Security Plan is being fully implemented and reviewed/adapted as conditions demand. Collaborate with the DRC Senior Management Team to make decisions and manage security incidents at a local level.
    Support the inclusion and management of country project partners, fostering accountability and leading on day-to-day performance tracking.

    About you
    In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

    Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
    Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
    Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
    Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
    Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

    Qualifications and Experience
    Essential:

    Minimum bachelor’s degree in relevant field
    A minimum of 7 years’ experience working in the international humanitarian aid with at least five years’ experience in a similar operational role;
    Demonstrated experience working with displaced populations in an emergency setting as well as experience managing large-scale projects;
    Strong project management experience, including resource management, work planning, implementation oversight and periodic review, and compliance management;
    Expertise and experience in emergency and/or humanitarian aid programming;
    High-level communications and interpersonal skills together with robust analytical and problem-solving skills;
    A demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, partners, local organizations, and other stakeholders; and
    Excellent verbal and written English.
    Knowledge of Swahili, Amharic or Somali an added advantage

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  • International Safeguarding Coordinator

    International Safeguarding Coordinator

    The International Safeguarding Coordinator will maintain close functionality with other International Office Coordinators, particularly the International HR Coordinator, the International Comms Coordinator, the IOHRC, and other relevant stakeholders such as DEI leads, the DEI WG facilitator, etc.
    The International Safeguarding Coordinator manages the Global Pool of Investigators Manager.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
    The International Safeguarding Coordinator is a connector and bridge-builder on strategic issues and stakeholders on all elements related to safeguarding.
    Leading on Safeguarding related areas
    The International Safeguarding Coordinator is responsible for leading and facilitating progress on a number of strategic areas of movement wide relevance:

    lead in the development of movement wide pro-active approaches to safeguarding, including the development of relevant policies and systems in partnership with other relevant stakeholders (operations, comms, HR);
    in coordination with the IPOB define a relevant set of data to be monitored and reported on for the field and HQ on a yearly basis and ensure continued improvement of consistency of definitions, data collection and analysis;
    present the yearly global behavioural report to key stakeholders and ensure it is used to build understanding of behaviour issues, approaches and strategies;
    manage the production of a yearly global behavioural report (covering data for field and HQ) for external publication;
    overseeing the overall set-up of a Global Pool of Investigators and line manage the Global Pool of Investigations Manager;
    engage in the development of an international “appeal” mechanism;
    actively drive, link with and report on the Core ExCom Actionplan on Tackling Institutional Discrimination and Racism, especially category 5 – Abuse and Irresponsible Behaviour.
    The International Safeguarding Coordinator will support the efforts of the different entities in the mobilization of the MSF movement’s capacities for specific behavioural matters.
    The International Safeguarding Coordinator will keep abreast of best practices and developments in the area of safeguarding, complaints mechanisms, tackling abuse and inappropriate behaviour.
    S/He will also support existing International Office abuse management mechanisms and contribute to developing relevant policies and practices as needed.

    Chair of the IPOB
    The International Safeguarding Coordinator will prepare and chair meetings of the IPOB in order to reach the objectives as defined in the TORs of the platform. This includes but is not limited to:
    In consultation and collaboration with other members, leads in the agenda and priority setting of the IPOB, and in doing so coordinates with other key platforms, to ensure topics are discussed in a timely and well-prepared manner.

    Coordinate cooperation with the Ambassador Network on Ethical Behaviour (ANEB).
    Promoting innovative approaches and improvement of practices as well as evaluation of the current behavioural practices across the movement.
    Ensuring proactive and timely information-sharing among members, seeking coordination of different behavioural approaches and strategies, promoting transparency in a spirit of mutual accountability.
    Connect with other relevant groups such as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion working group, HR, Comms, Fundraising.
    Ensure platform sharepoint site and TORs are relevant and up to date.

    MSF International Management Team member

    The International Safeguarding Coordinator is a member of the MSF International MT. The International Safeguarding coordinator serves as a key member, in support to the SG, of the MSF International Management Team (MT) and will play an active role in supporting the SG to define the priorities and activities of MSF International within their area of expertise, including definition of annual and multiyear work plans of MSF International.
    The International Safeguarding Coordinator will inform other MSF International Coordinators on key behavioural issues that could affect transversal areas: HR, DEI, Comms, fundraising and proactively reach out to relevant counter parts in case of need (such as external requests for information, acute crises, etc).
    As a manager, s/he will implement good management practices, including annual evaluations of direct reports.

    Job requirements

    5+ years’ experience as senior behavioural/safeguarding expert with a robust understanding of humanitarian landscapes
    In-depth knowledge and experience of Safeguarding issues, including legal frameworks, policy and best practices within humanitarian contexts
    Sound experience in the management and the handling of complex safeguarding/behavioural cases and investigations
    In-depth understanding of leading case management
    Collaborative approach and ability to bridge, connect / establish rapport
    Demonstrable ability in leading and taking responsibility for complex multi-stakeholder dossiers
    Analytical ability at strategic level
    Diplomatic attitude, neutral and patient mediator
    Drive to foster diversity and innovative approaches
    Facilitative and supportive management approach
    Proven record in managing teams
    University degree in relevant field
    Fluent English, another language (French, Spanish, Arabic) a plus
    Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) investigations certification, a strong asset
    Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage communications concerning confidential information.

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    msf.or.ke

  • Localisation Initiative Director Global New Business Development (NBD) Lead for Private Partnerships Global CMS Product Owner

    Localisation Initiative Director Global New Business Development (NBD) Lead for Private Partnerships Global CMS Product Owner

    Role Purpose:
    In order to achieve our global breakthroughs for children by 2030, the Save the Children movement has committed to significantly changing the way we work – a core component of which is to shift power to local and national actors. Our Localisation ambition – ‘Local to Global for Impact’ – is an ambitious, multi-year, transformational journey that will see us – and the wider sector – deliver more, better, and fairer impact through context-responsive, locally-designed, locally-led and locally–owned programs for children. We will achieve this by addressing fundamental challenges in the way current aid is delivered to enable and facilitate local actors’ own access to global resources for maximum impact – and we will overcome blockers within our own organization that currently prevents this from happening.
    The Localisation Initiative was originally formed to define the strategic approach to Localisation and the high level roadmap for its realization. We are now entering the next phase of the transformation – with the team being given a mandate to accelerate the pace at which we will be able to meet the movement’s Localisation ambition. It consists of a small number of dedicated resources tasked with overcoming a number of blockers to Localisation that currently exist across the movement.
    The Localisation Initiative Lead will be accountable for ensuring the timely and quality delivery of key outcomes across prioritised workstreams, as well as to ensure meaningful engagement and buy-in from key stakeholders across the movement. The 3 priority areas of focus in 2023 will be – Culture and Organisation, Funding and Compliance. This role requires both high-level engagement with Member CEOs and Senior Leadership Teams at country, regional and global levels to generate strategic buy-in, as well as hands-on project management skills to ensure the delivery of tangible results in terms of removing the current blockers to Save the Children meeting our Localisation ambition.
    The immediate focus will be to establish and mobilise the initiative team and setup the required governance to deliver the priorities. The Localisation Initiative Lead will ensure that identified key stakeholders at all levels understand requirements and expectations on them to fully engage in delivering 2023 localisation work packages. S/he will ensure leadership alignment and understanding on the global ambition, strategic direction, and roadmap to mobilise organisational-wide resources and support for this multi-year transformation. S/he will be responsible for project management by ensuring resources are well-planned and managed; initiative plan is regularly reviewed; initiative team members are well supported to deliver their tasks; risks and issues are identified and addressed; and key outputs and outcomes are delivered according to plan.
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential

    Experience leading a project focused on making changes to operating structures and procedures for an organisation across multiple geographic locations including those with complex labour laws. It is essential this includes experience managing the associated legal, staffing and system requirements
    Experience leading the rollout of a global standardised process and solution in Save the Children or equivalent type of organisation
    A track record of successfully managing projects in terms of core Project Management activities as well as managing the associated change
    Demonstrable experience and in-depth knowledge of programme and project practices and standards
    A proven ability to deliver projects on time / on budget, using project management processes and tools including risk management, benefits management, financial management and quality assurance
    Proven experience of using and leading change management activities including change impact
    A proven ability to apply excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and to work collaboratively to deliver of effective solutions to project related issues. This will include taking on hands on analysis activities to support the wider (small) team as required
    Highly developed organisational awareness and ability to understand sensitivities within a complex multi-stakeholder structure; and think creatively and strategically to overcome obstacles to cooperation and progress
    Team leadership capabilities to support and guide team members and ensure they are clear on their responsibilities and are held to account for their delivery
    Strong business requirements collection, and process/workflow analysis skills
    Excellent communication skills (written & oral English), including the ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organisation
    Able to demonstrate instances of initiative that have delivered organisational benefits
    Cultural awareness and experience of delivering solutions internationally 

    Desirables:

    Experience of working on Organisation Design projects
    Non-profit sector knowledge/experience
    Proficiency in a second core language of Save the Children (French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic)

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  • Interim Global Lead – Disability Inclusion

    Interim Global Lead – Disability Inclusion

    The Global Lead for Disability Inclusion leads on the implementation of Disability Inclusion policy and sets the technical direction across the global organisation in alignment with our organisational strategy. This includes leading the global Disability Inclusion Technical Working Group, managing a small team of Disability Inclusion technical advisors and collaborating with technical staff in Disability Inclusion across country, regional, centre and member offices. Additionally, this position collaborates closely with teams across thematic/cross-cutting areas in humanitarian and development contexts, as well as across different functional teams, to ensure Disability Inclusion is effectively mainstreamed and truly cross-cutting in what we know and do.
    The post holder stays abreast of and engages in industry developments and identifies, develops and maintains relationships and coalitions with key players in the Disability Inclusion space, including with representative organisations of persons with disabilities, other expert disability organisations, donors and the global disability movement. They represent Save the Children at global, regional and country level fora as relevant, showcasing Save the Children’s Disability Inclusion work. This will involve working across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including children and young people with disabilities themselves, as well as external stakeholders including INGOs, UNICEF, global partnerships and other agencies.
    This is a leadership position which requires superior technical knowledge, management expertise, and programme development. It sits within the Child Rights, Equality and Social Justice team which includes Global Leads in other equality seeking areas.
    In order to be successful you will bring/have:
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
    Essential:

    Significant prior experience within development and/or humanitarian work, with a rights based approach, including experience within a country programme or equivalent.
    Demonstrable experience of a focus on people/children with disabilities in development and/or humanitarian context, including across multiple thematic areas (health and nutrition, education, child protection, child poverty and/or child rights governance).
    Conceptual and theoretical understanding of the UNCRPD, the UNCRC and the application of the Washington Group Questions and UNICEF Child functioning Modules, accompanied by the ability to inspire, motivate, and build capacity and confidence in this in others.
    Demonstrable ability to co-ordinate and work across an organisation to change behaviours and deliver results.
    Experience of training and capacity building with a track record of building in-country understanding and skills for Disability Inclusive programming
    Proven senior level experience leading diverse, complex initiatives and virtual teams to achieve agreed objectives.
    Good theoretical understanding and practical experience with planning, monitoring and evaluation tools commonly used in the development and humanitarian sector and disability inclusive programming (e.g. the logical framework approach and results based management)
    Excellent writing, communication, and networking skills in English
    Strong ability to build internal and external partnerships, guide and motivate people towards the achievement of agreed goals
    An ability to provide high-level external representation.
    Ability to prioritize when working under pressure, along with strong problem-solving skills.
    Self- motivated, collaborative, can share capacity, innovative, adaptable to complex situations and able to work with high degree of autonomy.
    Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% of time.

    Desirable

    Additional languages, particularly French, Spanish and/or Arabic.
    Experience with project and/or process management
    Robust analytic skills and demonstrated knowledge in MEAL, including indicator development, preferably related to children with disabilities and disability disaggregated data.
    Experience in fundraising, new business development (NBD), finance management and IT.
    Experience working within a complex and matrix organisation structure.
    Lived disability experience

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    kenya.savethechildren.net

  • Project Manager, Maternal & Newborn Health Health TA East Africa Region Salesforce Developer & Administrator

    Project Manager, Maternal & Newborn Health Health TA East Africa Region Salesforce Developer & Administrator

    Major Responsibilities:

    Manage delivery of activities under a growing CBMNC portfolio with cross functional, multi-disciplinary teams to complete tasks on time and with high fidelity; covering program implementation, research, and innovation activities.
    Facilitate the forming and onboarding of individual project teams including country program staff, technical unit colleagues, partners, and consultants.
    Coordinate and oversee the establishment of roles and responsibilities with collaborators as projects launch.
    Lead project teams in creating detailed work plans and drive their successful delivery.
    Set up and manage trackers for key project deliverables, create and lead monthly project check-ins, and actively follow-up on updates, challenges, and problem-solving with partners.
    Identify potential challenges and establish strategies to minimize risk.
    Help team members troubleshoot and coordinate issues that involve work across practices.
    Schedule, prepare agendas, and facilitate project meetings, take minutes, communicate and follow-up on action items.
    Maintain communication and knowledge management systems for the project and ensure project teams and partners have access to relevant records.
    Provide a positive working experience for collaborators and team members.
    Act as the main point-of-contact for external partners.
    Support budgeting and business development processes.

    Job Requirements:
    Work Experience:

    4-5 years of experience delivering projects and programs ideally in an NGO or social enterprise setting.
    Preferred experience working in low-resource contexts and/or conflict affected areas.
    Preferred experience or interest in relevant topic areas of maternal and newborn health and/or community health.
    Familiarity and experience with project management software tools, methodologies and best practices.
    High level of proficiency with the Google suite and Excel as well as the Adobe suite of products.
    Unparalleled team collaboration skills; comfort working with researchers, frontline implementers, beneficiaries, engineers, donors, and communications staff.
    Strong organizational skills, including the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure and deal with competing priorities in a fast-paced team environment.
    Ability to apply a diversity and inclusion lens and approach to work.
    Cares about the mission and goals of the IRC.

    Language Skills:

    English proficiency is required.

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  • Partnerships Advisor – Localisation Initiative

    Partnerships Advisor – Localisation Initiative

    The Partnerships Advisor will play a critical role in the delivery of the Localisation Initiative in all contexts by transforming the approach to partnerships to shift power to children, communities and local actors. The Partnerships Adviser will lead one of the workstreams of the Localisation Initiative to drive localisation and partnerships, and will provide substantive inputs into all workstreams. The Partnerships Adviser will be responsible for delivering new tools and guidance (and/or substantial revisions) so that the overall partnership framework (policies, guidance etc.) is fit for purpose and applied in practice in line with the organisational localisation strategy, Partnership Standards, principles and risk appetite in all contexts.
    The Adviser will work with colleagues across the movement to support knowledge management, sharing of best practices and learning on partnership activities and innovations that advance localisation.
    In the event of a major event, deadline, incident or risk related to partnership work, the role holder may be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    Significant senior experience working with rights-based approaches and or relevant thematic areas such as, but not limited to, partnerships, focusing on partnership management and or organisational capacity strengthening of civil society organisations and/or partnering with national and local actors in development and humanitarian contexts and localisation.
    Significant project or programme management experience in a large and complex international NGO or equivalent organisation.
    Proven ability to manage and influence a complex group of stakeholders, ensuring buy-in to a shared vision and project.
    Familiar with partnership management, partnership principles, participatory approaches and the localisation agenda.
    Strong analytical and communication skills and ability to summarize extensive and complex information.
    Significant training, facilitation and capacity building skills
    Familiarity with Microsoft Office and business intelligence/reporting/monitoring systems.
    Good attention to detail, able to work independently and use initiative.
    Proficiency in English (verbally and in writing).
    Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.

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    kenya.savethechildren.net

  • Advocacy Officer

    Advocacy Officer

    ROLE PURPOSE
    Save the Children International Kenya Office, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Advocacy Officer. The post will provide strategic leadership in policy, advocacy and programme related learnings at the county level. The role will include; development and implementation of county advocacy initiatives focusing on education and other thematic areas of focus for the organisation that ultimately results to political will and commitment towards children’s holistic skills development within national education systems being enhanced. The officer will map out key child participation forums at both county levels to ensure children voices contribute to the realisation of the project’s objectives besides packaging information/research findings and developing appropriate communication channels for dissemination of information/research findings; project documentation and dissemination; capacity building, learning and knowledge management. This role will also support additional advocacy activities from the other projects within the field office on need basis.
    KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY 
    Strategy development and implementation

    The Advocacy Officer will provide leadership in advocacy, learning and policy support to the area office on Education, Child Protection and Public Investment in Children and ensure there is a coherent process linking the county and national level advocacy efforts.
    Maintain an in-depth understanding of key budgetary cycle moments, law and policy reform initiatives at the County.
    Ensures that all advocacy messages and documents are evidence-based and of high quality.
    In close collaboration with education, health and Child protection teams, the Head of Advocacy, Head of Health & Nutrition, Child Protection & Education TS, Communication Manager, develop and implement county advocacy strategies that will seek to draw synergies in integration, CP, education, MNH with other sectors. Responsible for the delivery of an annual implementation work plan.
    Develop and implement relevant context specific strategies for effective education, child participation within the advocacy activities in collaboration with the field office teams and relevant staff at the country office.
    Support Programme Managers in identifying policy and practice change, which would improve child survival, leaning and protection outcomes for children.
    Support budget advocacy and budget tracking to improve revenue generation and public investment in children for child welfare interventions at county level in collaboration with other CSOs.

    Advocacy and Communications

    Lead the county level monitoring and evaluation of advocacy-related objectives, mapping of key opportunities and events, organisation of Save the Children ‘moments’ and events.
    Linking to international process and in collaboration with field office staff and technical specialists oversee the development of advocacy materials – including policy briefs, position papers, press releases, Questions and answers and opinion pieces for county and national advocacy.
    Develop good knowledge of county government structure, political processes and key decision-making structures and how to influence them on issues related to education, MNH, CP and domestic resource mobilization. Conduct power mapping to identify and engage key influencers in the County for increased resource mobilization and allocation to child survival interventions.
    Support County Officials in developing emergency contingency plans in case of eventualities within the two counties, including through the use of household economy analysis(HEA) Baseline and Response Analysis information
    Lead the production and/or contribute to the development and dissemination of policy briefs/IEC fact sheets and county profiles to get Education, especially Breadth of Skills and other field office projects including MNH and CP on the policy agenda at the county levels.
    Build systems for research, analysis and documentation that underpin evidence based advocacy and influencing at county level. This will include undertaking audience research and knowledge services mapping to inform communication and advocacy work.

    Building Partnerships

    Identify local networks and coalitions and develop sustained partnerships/ alliances that are critical in the dissemination and/or application of research findings and/or learning to influence the policy and practice landscape. This includes representing Save the Children at strategic forums, networking with strategic CSOs, Head Teachers’ Associations and other social movement processes that are relevant to Save the Children’s policy work.
    Support area offices to build partnerships with communities and programme beneficiaries in establishing accountability mechanisms, capacity building and knowledge management.
    Support the capacity building of programme and field staff and key partners on advocacy through training, sharing best practices and supporting learning and knowledge management.

    Programme Development & Management

    Participate in proposal development processes, in particular liaising with relevant Technical Specialists and programme staff to ensure that advocacy approaches are integrated within and contribute to the achievement of project results and objectives and that sufficient funds are budgeted for implementation.
    Participate in Save the Children programme meetings and related sessions to draw out research-based advocacy messages in programmes.  Keep abreast of current research, national and donor policies and debates in Kenya, relevant to advocacy for Education.
    In collaboration with programme managers, monitor and evaluate child survival, development & protection communication and advocacy activities within budgets, ensuring that indicators and methods are in place to allow evaluation of the achievements and develop regular reports on progress. Post holder will also contribute heavily to the design, development, implementation and dissemination of any Education, H&N, CP and DRM related research.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Essential:

    An academic qualification directly related to Political Science, Governance, International development or Community development.
    At least 5 years of experience in advocacy work, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of advocacy strategies. Experience working within the education sector is an added advantage.
    Highly knowledgeable on Child Rights Governance including; Public Investment in Children
    Excellent understanding of Kenya’s budget cycle (both at county and national level) and moments.
    An understanding of policy and legislative development processes at both national and county levels.
    Superior written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex arguments into accessible English for a non-specialist audience, and the ability to write articles that would be published in the mainstream press.
    Knowledge of the devolution processes, and its impact on the health sector.
    Excellent verbal communication skills, appropriate for high-level external representation (for example lobbying county governors, ministers, MCAs)
    Experience of developing advocacy strategies, knowledge and understanding of a range of advocacy techniques
    Experience of effective team work and outstanding inter-personal communication skills
    Experience of coalition building and working with civil society actors to deliver change
    Excellent understanding of Sustainable Development Goals, Vision 2030, policy and legal provisions in support of child survival.
    Fluency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili
    Commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values

    Desirable:

    Experience and training on policy and advocacy.
    Good knowledge of the nutrition and health field, including the work of academic/research contacts, NGOs, UN agencies
    Good presentation and persuasion skills.
    Experience of policy research, having written and published policy reports and briefings and evaluating evidence of their impact.

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    kenya.savethechildren.net

  • Regional WASH Adviser EA

    Regional WASH Adviser EA

    JOB DESCRIPTION
    The Regional WASH Advisor is responsible for providing specialist advice and guidance to the Country Director and/or Head of Programme and CC/Thematic Specialists at Country level in ensuring that optimal WASH programme strategies, systems, policy, tools and practices are in place.  The Regional WASH Adviser will also contribute to funding bids from the CC perspective and assist the Country Office in ensuring that donor opportunities are identified, and donor obligations and requirements are met.
    The Regional WASH Adviser will provide a range of advisory support, technical oversight and capacity building to CO staff in relation to their own specialist area of expertise.
    Additionally, they may act within regional CC and thematic team as the lead on a particular cross- cutting area of programme strategy and development.  Staff within the team will be expected to contribute to global development initiatives as part of the wider community of specialists.
    The CC and Thematic team are part of a technical matrix structure and are required to work collaboratively with colleagues in both the technical and the operational management structures in country offices, and the regional management group.  They also have a technical accountability to the global programme function, policy, strategy, and direction as determined through the Head Office level of NRC. Collaborative working with colleagues within the wider regional programme team, at Head Office (HO) and in other Regions is essential to effectiveness in the role and maximising the shared learning across NRC.
    General Responsibilities
    Policy and strategy and programme development

    Responsible for ensuring compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures in relation to the thematic area while contributing to the development of policies, strategies, tools and new approaches with a focus on innovation and piloting.
    Responsible of supporting the development of country/regional core competence strategies and implementation plans in line with global policies and strategies.
    Work in partnership with the HO Programme department to contribute to specific areas of innovation and development, including piloting and learning from experiences at the country office and regional level, development of policies, strategies and tools, and sharing learning with other regions.
    Contribute to the resource mobilization and fundraising for regional programme development related to WASH.
    Contribute to the development of a coherent Regional WASH Strategy, that links regional WASH/Humanitarian related issues across national boundaries in partnership with NRC country offices. Contribute to Country Strategies (WASH Section), on a case by case basis.
    Technical development, support and capacity building
    Develop standards and procedures for the implementation of quality WASH infrastructure in the EAY Region, taking into account design processes, budgeting, contracts, works supervision, risk and indemnity. Work closely with the Global WASH Advisor and with Logistics counterparts.
    Responsible for providing strategic advice and technical support and capacity building support to the Country Offices in the region on relevant core competency or cross-cutting issues across Country Offices in the region and the Regional Office.
    Contribute to the concept of inclusive ‘WASH services’, including engagement with communities, vulnerable groups, different ethnic groups and different genders. Roll out specific training for NRC WASH staff in the EAY Region.
    Ensure that WASH based programming approaches contributes to integrated programming and analysis and that these interventions are measured
    Contribute to development and delivery of induction and training provision of CO staff in relation to own core competency, working collaboratively with learning and development (L&D) and other colleagues.  Contribute to recruitment interviews for technical staff.  May provide some technical supervision to technical staff in Country Offices.
    Source and manage technical/capacity building expertise outside of their own area of technical competency in partnership with Regional Advisers and CO WASH focal points. Advise on appropriate contractual arrangements in partnership with Regional Logistics.
    Initiate discussions in NRC in relation to more sustainable WASH. This can include: governance, operation & maintenance of systems, cost recovery, private sector partnerships and market based approaches.

    Quality standards, data analysis and M&E

    Responsible for ensuring that best practices within the core competency are identified, documented and disseminated both within the region and beyond.
    Work in partnership with monitoring and evaluation (M&E) staff, to ensure the alignment of the programmatic areas in the M&E and project cycle management (PCM) systems in relation to own core competency.
    Responsible for supporting and monitoring country programme compliance with the Programme Policy and respective quality assurances in relation to the core competency.
    Identify suitable tools (e.g. mWater) for monitoring WASH programmes at the regional level, across countries, and develop a strategy for roll out and capacity building of staff. Link indicators to work undertaken by Global WASH Cluster.

    Networking, representation and relationships

    Develop relationships with WASH Cluster/WASH Sector at the regional level and be a proactive contributor into WASH related discussions/activities. Raise the profile of NRC as key Regional WASH actor.
    Responsible for identification, development and maintenance of relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g., donors, UN agencies, NGOs, research- and educational institutions, private sector) related to programmes in general and more specifically as related to NRC’s Core Competencies.
    Work in partnership with the regional and country office advocacy leads to identify and develop regional advocacy issues related to the core competence and relevant cross-cutting issues.

    Specific Responsibilities

    Work collaboratively with L&D lead in the Region, and HO Programme and L&D colleagues, on the review and development of learning provision within the region relating to WASH, including induction, training provision to CO CC project managers, and capacity building initiatives. 
    Act as the focal point within the Region on learning and development initiatives as a integral part of capacity building for CC and Thematic within the COs, working collaboratively with other CC and Thematic Advisers and the L&D lead within the region, and with colleagues at HO (Global Programme Development Section and Organisational Development (OD) L&D)
    Contribute to the adaptation of NRC’s global CC programme approaches and development of guidelines, tools and innovative approaches based on research of trends and learning from the country offices.
    Responsible for the identification of pilot projects for the further development of the …… core competency in the region.  Contribute to the communication of results and the development of recommendations.
    Design and implement a capacity building strategy for national staff relevant to country office needs

    Professional Competencies 

    In-depth knowledge and expertise of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
    Several years of documented experience working within WASH field
    Extensive experience in programming in complex and volatile contexts
    Experience of strategic approaches to programme development
    Experience of developing practical tools and resources
    Experience of programme quality assessments, programme development and delivery
    Understanding of and commitment to organisational learning, and the role and contribution of M&E to quality management and development
    Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts, with preference for previous experience in the East Africa and Yemen
    Understanding of, and commitment to working collaboratively with technical and operational colleagues within a matrix structure, including capacity building

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