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  • Land Information Assistant – Gs5 Technical Expert – Servir E&sa; Project

    Land Information Assistant – Gs5 Technical Expert – Servir E&sa; Project

    Job Description
    The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) Is an Intergovernmental Organization which provides services in surveying, mapping, remote sensing. GIS and ICT to its Member States, partners and clients. It has twenty Member States in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region. Our Mission is to promote sustainable development in the Member States through generation, application and dissemination of geo-information and allied ICT services, products and services.
    Reporting to the land Management Officer, the Land Information
    Assistant will handle and coordinate various reports, documents and Information received from the field for transmittal (paper and electronic) to clients, maintain databases, and correspondence with clients.
    Duties and responsibilities

    Analyze and verify information in relation to maps, ownership and occupation of Land and property:
    Capture, analyze and document land Information as required:
    Participate In implementation of LIMS projects:
    Apply Innovative land administration tools and methodologies to make land rights delivery faster, cheaper, easier and more responsible and:
    Participate in training and capacity building activities in all areas of land administration

    Qualifications and experience

    Bachelor’s degree in in areas related to Land Surveying.
    GIS. Environmental Science. Natural Resource Management, Environmental engineering.
    Land economics or Sustainable Land Management; and
    Three (3) years of experience in the field.

    Contact duration: Two (2) years renewable.

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  • Regional Youth Advisor ( Horn Of Africa)

    Regional Youth Advisor ( Horn Of Africa)

    Role Purpose:
    The purpose of the Regional Youth Advisor (Horn of Africa) is to advise Save the Children’ s Danida regional programme for the Horn of Africa so as to guide the programme to a successful outcome. This advice and guidance comprise three main areas:

    Identifying youth networks as partners for capacity strengthening with the aim of improving their capabilities in advocacy, youth participation, and protection rights of the youth
    Improving youth empowerment (civic, social and economic) through Save the Children’s Danida regional programme as well as the Danida-funded country programmes in region (mainly in Somalia/Somaliland and South Sudan; and secondary in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda;
    Contributing to Save the Children and CSO partners’ (including youth network) engagement in the children/youth on the move agenda and the ending child marriage agenda.

    Contract Duration: 2 Years
    Location: Nairobi (travel to Somalia/Somaliland, South Sudan, and Ethiopia expected)
    Qualifications

    Master degree in social or political science or equivalent
    Minimum of 5 years of experience of working specifically on the matters of young people’s empowerment, advocacy and organization.
    Experience of working through and together with others, and with providing technical assistance in a respectful manner.
    Demonstrated experience of writing funding proposals
    Strong oral and written communication skills in English. French added advantage.
    Solid knowledge of youth network capacity strengthening and youth empowerment programming
    Solid knowledge and experience with international and regional youth human rights instruments, laws and policies in East and Southern Africa.
    Solid experience of youth programming in the Horn of Africa (including South Sudan and Somalia refugee hosting countries)
    Experience in labour market issues, employment and technical vocational training, poverty alleviation including challenges of discrimination and exclusion
    Experience in carrying out analysis related project baselines; market surveys; youth situation analysis; and tracer studies of youth.

  • Internship Programs

    Internship Programs

    Area of Focus

    Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management
    Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Business administration or commerce
    Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Strategic /project Management
    Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical and electronic Engineering
    Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer science and information Technology
    Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Food Science and Technology

    Qualifications

    Must be unemployed Kenyan graduates from Tertiary institution or university
    6 months non-renewable contract.
    Stipend of Kshs. 25,000 per month.
    The interns must find their own residential accommodation and transport.
    Must be willing to sign a confidential agreement before they are admitted to the program.
    Will be required to have personal accident insurance cover.
    Will be required to have medical insurance cover by NHIF.
    Must have a valid certificate of good conduct.

  • Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

    Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

    Job description
     
    Here’s where you come in:
    As Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, you will provide leadership, management and coordination of East Africa region programme design, monitoring and evaluation (DME) function. You will coordinate with Global Evidence & Learning, all support offices and Regional strategy and Technical Service Team (TSO) to ensure support for quality and effective programme design and measurement to assess progress and impact on child-wellbeing outcomes (CWBOs), reporting, wide dissemination of results internally and external for regional influence and resource acquisition. As a member of the Evidence Support team (EST), and evidence and learning COP you will contribute to the development and improvement of existing DME and programme research guidance materials, standards and guidelines and tools.
    Requirements include:

    Masters degree in humanitarian, development or social science related field.
    Advanced academic training and excellent technical expertise in qualitative and quantitative programme measurement and analysis in any of the sectors implemented by World Vision.
    Minimum 10 years of experience in relief and development work with 7 of these being in practical work in designing and setting up programme measurement systems and processes and DME capacity building.
    Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
    At least 7 years developing country contexts experience in working with community-based development programs.
    The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.

  • Scope Of Work- Architectural and Site Supervison Services

    Scope Of Work- Architectural and Site Supervison Services

    Key Responsibilities:

    To provide drawings and Bill of Quantities for refurbishment of containers into offices as per the schedule of requirements provided by the user.
    To provide drawings and Bill of Quantities for construction of patient waiting sheds near the containers as per the schedule of requirements provided by the user.
    Assist in the process of identifying a contractor to undertake the works.
    Oversee Works to ensure that they are executed as per the specifications in the BoQ & drawings provided.
    Work with the Team Lead to oversee the Works and ensure that they are carried out in line with the approved program of works to ensure timely completion, including attending periodical progress meetings.
    Measure value of Works executed to aid in approval of Contractor’s payments.
    Document possible causes of delays or problems in the site and notify the Compliance Director of such delays/problems in advance.
    Obtain any required statutory concurrence for the said works (e.g. NEMA, and Works Dept. and others).

    The Criteria for recruitment as An Architect/Engineer include:

    A degree in Architecture or civil engineering.
    Evidence of current registration by the professional regulatory bodies of practice.
    At least three years’ experience in a busy architectural/ engineering consultancy firm.
    Excellent design and drafting skills.
    A keen interest in built environment and the dedication to see projects to their conclusion.
    Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

    Contract Duration
    30 days level of effort with possibility of extension.

  • Recruitment Outreach and Data Specialist

    Recruitment Outreach and Data Specialist

    Job Description
    General Responsibilities

    Referral Program Administration – One Acre Fund has an innovative referral program which engages our staff members to refer people in their networks to open roles across the organization. The largest area of the Recruitment Specialist’s role will be to oversee and execute the administration of the Referral Program.
    Program Coordination – The Recruitment Specialist will ensure the Referral Program plan is up to date and all projects are on-track. They will also coordinate, set the agenda for, and lead regular program team meetings.
    Staff Engagement – The Recruitment Specialist will provide quality customer service to the 400+ staff participating in the program, as well as lead staff engagement initiatives which include bi-weekly newsletters, quarterly all-staff calls, quarterly campaigns, networking trainings, and resource and referral activity development.
    Staff On/Offboarding – As new staff members join the organization, the Recruitment Specialist will orient them to the referral program, and as staff leave, the Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for helping them understand how they can contribute to One Acre Fund’s long term recruitment goals as alumni.
    Reward Payouts – Staff who participate in the Referral Program are eligible for incentives which are paid out monthly, quarterly, and annually. The Recruitment Specialist is responsible for cleansing our candidate data, preparing a “scoreboard” where staff have access to information about their referrals, and sending a list of rewards payouts to the Finance team for disbursement.
    Reporting – Because the Referral Program is one of One Acre Fund’s top sources of hire, it is important for us to develop and review reliable metrics of program health. The
    Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for regular reporting and analysis of referral data.
    Program Planning Support – The Recruitment Specialist will assist in setting the annual Referral Program strategy and development of the program plan.
    Candidate Outreach – Recruitment Specialists will use recruitment tools to identify and reach out to potential candidates. They will work with the larger Recruitment Team on the outreach strategies and follow-up with potential candidates.
    Job Postings – A majority of our applicants hear about opportunities at OAF via online postings. Recruitment Specialists will ensure that all job postings are up-to-date and continuously posted to relevant online job boards candidates
    Event Support – Recruitment Specialists will assist in the coordination of recruitment events offsite (researching events, coordinating, marketing) as well as helping to plan internal department and organizational events.
    Research – The Recruitment Specialist will play an integral part in ensuring our talent search is effective and successful and would be called on to complete research or specialized tasks to assist with innovative strategies to recruit talented applicants. Recruitment Specialists will complete periodic research on new outreach channels, partners, events or tools to improve our overall reach.
    Miscellaneous – We are a young organization that is growing rapidly. This means that all staffers pitch in to ensure we are providing the very best support and services to both our staffers and clients.
    Program Fluency – The Recruitment Specialist will work to understand our field program and all of the complexities of operating at scale. Program fluency is critical as the
    Recruitment Specialist prepares to represent One Acre Fund externally in interviews and at events.Informational Interviews – Recruitment Specialists will conduct initial interviews with potential candidates to answer questions as they prepare their application.
    Data Analysis Assistance – Our team is constantly looking to optimize the recruitment process, and we collect a significant amount of data which Recruitment Specialists cleanse and analyze.
    Administrative Tasks – We are looking for a diligent and enthusiastic teammate who can tackle tasks quickly and accurately.
    Additional Responsibilities After 6-12 Months In The Role
    Referral Program Planning – In addition to Referral Program administration, the Recruitment Specialist will work to assume full ownership of the program’s vision, strategy, and planning.
    Event Planning – The Recruitment Specialist will begin by shadowing and assisting with event logistics, observing how they are conducted. As a Recruitment Specialist becomes more confident, experienced, and fluent in One Acre Fund’s program, they will transition to taking on certain events (webinars and career fairs) themselves.
    Special Projects – The Recruitment Specialist will play an integral part in ensuring our talent search is effective and successful and would be asked to come up with innovative projects and recruitment strategies.
    Candidate Interviews – Recruiters complete anywhere from 4-12 interviews in a week. The Recruitment Specialist will begin shadowing interviews for 2-3 months before conducting them independently.

    Career Growth and Development
    One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager and a global support team will commit significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions.
    Qualifications
    We are seeking an early career professional (0-2 years’ experience) with an interest in people and recruiting, experience in a fast-paced work environment, and a demonstrated long-term passion for sustainable agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa. We are looking for extraordinary candidates that are proactive; please only apply if you fit these criteria:
    Experiences And Skills

    Relevant Experience – Strong candidates are inspirational communicators and experienced networkers who will enthusiastically help One Acre Fund staff build their own networks.
    Leadership – We are looking for candidates with demonstrated leadership experience at work, or outside of work. Examples of demonstrated leadership experience include managing a team or initiating a new project. You should also be comfortable working in a fast-paced, innovative, results-driven environment.
    Communication – Excellent interpersonal skills and superior written communication skills.
    Computer Skills – Strong Excel skills are required. Referral Program administration requires the ability to build databases, use complex formulas and functions to mine candidate and staff data, perform analysis and offer recommendations.
    Organizational Skills – Superior organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail; the ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently. The ability to multi-task while effectively prioritizing. The routine tasks of the Recruitment Specialist will often have non-flexible deadlines.
    Education – Top-performing academic performance. Please include grades and test scores on your CV.
    Language – Fluent in English. Kinyarwanda and Swahili preferred. French desirable.

    Qualities
    Humble approach to service – We are looking for professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, humility, openness to feedback, and passion for serving smallholder farmers. You are committed to delivering quality customer service to potential candidates and hiring teams.Commitment to improvement – We are looking for someone that actively seeks feedback to improve processes and individual performance.Team player – Recruitment Specialists should be able to work independently but collaborate and support multiple team members to achieve team goals.
    Duration
    Minimum two year’s commitment, full-time job.
    Compensation
    We offer a modest starting salary that affords a high quality of life in our areas of operation. This is a career-track role with performance-based raises and the ability to expand responsibilities over time.
    Note: We are not able to sponsor a visa for this position.

  • Regional Humanitarian Health Adviser – East and Southern Africa

    Regional Humanitarian Health Adviser – East and Southern Africa

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

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

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

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

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

  • Consultant – Administrative Assistant

    Consultant – Administrative Assistant

    BACKGROUNDThe United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The vacancy is located in the ULLG Branch, Land and GLTN Unit, UN-HABITAT.
    Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Assistant and overall guidance of the Programme Management Officer (PMO), the Administrative Clerk will provide assistance to the day to day management of Land and GLTN projects. The duties and responsibilities of the post will inter alia, include the following:
    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Financial Management:
    Performs, under minimal supervision, the full range of finance and administration support functions.
    Maintain and process all projects and grants relevant information in Umoja including the creation of pass-through grants;
    Assist in preparing and revising budget revisions for Land and GLTN in liaison with the responsible officer;
    Assist in preparation of budget forecasts, financial reports and financial analysis including cash flow forecast and analysis.
    Office Management and Project Management Support:
    Assist in preparation of Agreements of Cooperation and amendments, MoUs, subcontracts for partners and staff/consultancy contracts among others;
    Process payments for implementing partners;
    Facilitate and follow-up to ensure timely processing of the requests, documents and related payments;
    General Administration and Administrative Duties:
    Maintain a complete and systematic filing and archiving system (both paper and electronic) and database for work unit.
    Serve as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation activities and undertake any other duties and responsibilities that are within the expertise of the incumbent; 
    COMPETENCIES
    Professionalism: Knowledge of internal policies, processes and procedures generally and in particular those related to programme/project administration, implementation and evaluation, technical cooperation, programming and budgeting. Ability to work well with figures. Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
    Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
    Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
    Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
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    EDUCATIONCompletion of secondary school education is required. Relevant training related to human resource or administration would be desirable.
    WORK EXPERIENCE
    At least 2 years of relevant experience in financial and administrative management is required. Good computer skills (Microsoft Office Windows Applications) required.  **
    QUALIFICATION
    Good computer skills and fluency in MS Office package, email programmes and web applications;
    Conversant knowledge of Umoja a clear advantage; Knowledge of database systems are considered an asset;
    The candidate must be able to work independently with a high degree of responsibility and with minimal supervision.
    She/he should be able to produce well organized, complete, properly formatted and accurate reports and maintain a complete and systematic filing system and archive, should be able to operate in a flexible and cooperative manner and should be able to perform her/his duties often under pressure and according to deadlines.
    The candidate should demonstrate willingness to learn new technologies. Familiarity with
    multi-lingual, multi-national working environments would be an asset. **
    LANGUAGE SKILLSEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the post advertised, excellent proficiency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage.
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    REMUNERATIONPayments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement.

  • Senior Manager – Health and Nutrition

    Senior Manager – Health and Nutrition

    Job Summary:
    Overall strategic management of Somalia nutrition and health programme, including emergency preparedness and response.
    To manage and coordinate the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and technical support of Concern’s nutrition and health interventions in South-Central Somalia, including the effective scale-up of Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition including IYCF; and MCH services. The post holder will also be responsible for representing Concern and coordinating with key stakeholders in nutrition and health clusters at all levels. To lead in formulation of the country health and nutrition program strategies and participate in drafting of the national policies in the health and nutrition sector.
    Main Duties &
    Responsibilities:
    Programme Development and Management:
    Participate and contribute to senior management team meetings and decision making process.
    Contribute and support to the development and roll out of the Country Strategic Plan.
    Contribute to the compilation of the Country Programme’s Monthly and Annual Reports.
    Manage and technically support the implementation of Concern’s health and nutrition programme and strengthen focus on the preventive aspects while maintaining quality treatment of SAM, MAM; and management of endemic and epidemic-prone communicable diseases in Somalia.
    Lead in development of timely and quality H&N project concept notes, proposals and budgets as needed, including building on lessons learned from past programmes.
    Effective management of nutrition and medical supplies to ensure there is no stock outs and minimal disruption of service delivery by maintaining continuous liaison with logistics and other relevant staff.
    Work closely with Finance to ensure proper management of donor budgets including DFID SNS, SNS+ and REFANI Consortia; ECHO; Irish Aid; and Concern’s own General Donations and any other funding that may be secured in the future. Liaise with the Finance and Grants staff to initiate and finalize budget revisions in a timely manner according to donor regulations.
    Assist in the capacity building of relevant health authorities in the country and Concern’s local implementation partners with a focus on the management and supervision of facility-based CMAM and MCH services and community based health interventions.
    Train and provide technical support to staff working in MCH/Nutrition centres to including nursing staff, CHWs and others in order to ensure quality MCH care is being offered
    Ensure that CHWs, Care Groups and other community based health structures are effectively trained, supported and providing effective maternal-child health and nutrition services in the community.
    Ensure standardization with and adherence to all national protocols and treatment guidelines stipulated by the Ministry of Health.
    Ensure integration of the health and nutrition programme with food security/livelihoods; WASH; Education and Resilience programmes in all regions.
    Work closely with the Senior Management team to regularly assess the needs of the target population and Concern’s capacity to expand operations maintaining quality programming
    Work closely with REFANI and other Concern’s Operations Research partners to achieve the set study objectives
    Develop monthly and quarterly work plans and monitor their implementation
    Representation, Coordination & Liaison:
    Represent Concern at various coordination fora and directly engage with technical and other relevant staff of the Ministry of Health, donor organisations, Nutrition and Health Clusters, Consortium partners, other NGOs and UN agencies.
    Represent Concern in various SNS and SNS+ consortia Technical and MEAL Working Group meetings and coordinating with the consortia partners and third party monitors; prepare program briefs and matters of strategic concern to the CD and or PD for presentation in SNS and SNS+ Steering Committees
    Actively participate in the development of the next phase of SNS consortium applying the best practices and lessons learnt in the current phase
    Maintain Concern’s active engagement in various advisory and working groups e.g. Assessment and Information Management Information/AIM WG and taskforces in both nutrition and health clusters.
    Maintain strong links with Concern’s Health and Nutrition Advisors to ensure technical quality of the programme is maintained and support is brought in as and when needed.
    Staff Management and Development:
    Manage the Programme Coordinator in Mogadishu and support him/her to manage the local health & nutrition staff effectively, whilst ensuring the HR manager is involved in all staff-related issues.
    Focus on building the capacity of the team as needed, to ensure improved program quality, staff capacity & technical knowledge and overall service provision. Carry out training directly at any available opportunity.
    Ensure recruitment of staff as needed and support their orientation, training, mentoring and supervision to help ensure quality health and nutrition programme intervention implemented.
    Manage the contracting of consultants and in-house technical support as needed, in consultation with the PD.
    M&E, Reporting, Review and Supervision:
    Ensure a strong monitoring system is in place, which reflects the realities of the Somalia context, and that programme data on key health and nutrition indicators is collected and entered correctly, analysed, reviewed and responded to in an on-going basis.
    Prepare timely and quality reports (both narrative and financial) to fulfil internal (Country, Regional and HQ) and external (Ministry, Donors, Consortium and Cluster) requirements.
    Engage in analysis of the health and nutritional situation as part of the overall emergency response and participate in strategic planning & management discussions.
    Ensure Concern Somalia management and relevant HQ staff are fully updated on the unfolding health and nutritional situation and provided with the key findings from assessments, reports, external updates, etc.
    Undertake or manage health and nutrition surveys and other assessments as required, context permitting including SMART and Coverage Surveys, KAPC Surveys, Initial Rapid Assessments, Barrier Analysis etc. to inform programming
    Actively participate in Concern’s ongoing Operations Research including REFANI.
    Close monitoring and interpretation of FSNAU and other national or subnational survey findings and reports that relate to nutrition and food security to inform Concern programmes
    Provide regular recommendations and technical information to the PD and Country Director on the implementation of the program. Adapt and improve the existing programme in an on-going basis, based on careful review of monitoring and any evaluation findings.
    Any other relevant duties as may reasonably be requested by the PD or Country Director.
    Responding to Emergencies:
    Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
    Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
    Programme Participant Protection Policy
    To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.
    To support and promote the standards outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment.
    To contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for abuse in Concern programme (as per P4 section 6).
    Job Specification:
    Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:
    · MSc or degree in nutrition, reproductive health, public health or nursing with significant maternal-child health/child survival and nutrition programming experience in an emergency context.
    · At least 6 years’ experience in health and nutrition programming, including IYCF / nutrition education promotion and maternal-child health programming. Experience of at least two of which must be managing a health/nutrition programme in an insecure emergency environment.
    · Emergency experience is absolutely essential.
    · Experience of remote management and monitoring.
    · Experience in the supervision, training and mentoring of nutrition & health staff and partner organisations.
    · Knowledge & experience of technical nutrition and health aspects – assessments, surveillance, surveys, protocols, etc.
    · Good understanding of cross cutting issues- gender, HIV and AIDS, DRR, etc. and how to integrate them into public health/nutrition programmes.
    · Excellent report and proposal writing skills.
    · Experience in analyzing and interpreting data and writing reports to a high technical standard.
    · Excellent communication skills – negotiation, networking, facilitating workshops at different levels, etc.
    Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:
    · Flexible, reliable, culturally sensitive, ability to work extended hours and retain composure under pressure.
    · Strong organisational, interpersonal, communications and networking skills. Strategic approach and demonstrated ability to engage with key stakeholders at all levels.
    · Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Able to produce high quality, timely written work and respect deadlines.
    · Ability to work both as part of a team and on own initiative, be a self-starter, and work with minimal supervision. Ability to get on with people and get the best out of them.
    · Willingness to travel to an insecure area.
    · Fluency in English, spoken and written
    DESIRABLE
    · Knowledge of CMAM and best practice in this field as well as programmes addressing prevention of acute malnutrition including IYCF-E and Care Groups.
    · Knowledge of MCH and best practice in maternal health particularly in the Horn of Africa
    · Experience of working in a Consortium with other NGOs
    · M&E experience and skills.
    · Experience of designing, implementing and analysing nutrition surveys.
    · Experience in food security programming and integration of nutrition & health with food security and other programmes.
    · Previous experience working with Concern.
    · Previous experience in Somalia/Somaliland.

  • Logistics Intern

    Logistics Intern

    Logistics Internships Qualifications
    A Logistics trainee who wishes to gain some practical experience
    Degree in Logistics, procurement or equivalent
    Excellent computer skills especially in MS Excel spread sheets and MS Word
    High level of integrity and ability to work as part of a professional team
    Excellent communication skills
    Proven ability to handle challenging work load
    Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;
    Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills;
    Commitment to Save the Children values.