Massive NGO Jobs in Kenya – SCI (Cont’d)

Role Purpose:

Under the supervision of the WASH Engineer, the WASH technician will be directly involved in the day to day field implementation of the proposed interventions aimed at Improving Water and Sanitation systems and

promoting safe hygiene practices in the selected sites.

WASH Technician - Wajir

Team/Programme: Programme Operations

Location: Wajir South
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)

Post Type: National
Child Safeguarding:

Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young peopleScope Of Role:

Reports to: WASH Engineer

Dimensions:

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, 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.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir.

Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 370 staff and expenditure of approximately US$30 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post:

Key Areas Of Accountability:

To carry out a rapid WASH needs assessment to identify new needs and harmonise with the proposed WASH activities.
To work closely with the WASH Engineer and Ministries of Public Works and Public Health and Sanitation to design the most appropriate water systems including storage, treatment and distribution for new systems or rehabilitation of existing systems as highlighted in the proposal.
To work closely with the WASH Engineer to select, design and implement the most appropriate forms of sanitation system, in consultation with the ministries of public health and public works, which includes excreta disposal, refuse disposal, and drainage as highlighted in the proposal.
To provide close supervision of all construction works in the field.
Conduct field measurements and prepare and maintain detailed works reports on a regular basis or upon request from the line manager.
To liaise closely with the government line ministries throughout the planning, design and implementation stages of the Water and Sanitation activities.
Work closely with the SC program teams to integrate water and sanitation programming across all sectors.
Train and mentor communities on basic and effective usage and maintenance of water supply systems and sanitation facilities.
Work in close coordination with other members of project staff, relevant government line ministries and other organisations.
Participate in WASH coordination meetings
To consistently seek technical guidance from and provide feedback and report regularly to the WASH Engineer.
Any other duties as assigned by Line manager.

Skills And Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

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

Ambition:

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

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications And Experience

A minimum of a Higher National Diploma in any discipline related to Water and Sanitation Engineering is the necessary educational requirement. A degree will be an added advantage.
At least two years’ practical experience in appropriate water supplies, sanitation and hygiene promotion in the NGO set up. It is desirable that some of this should have been in emergency relief programmes and/or in ASAL districts.
The ability to present concise reports, sometimes at short notice, reflecting the problems and possible solutions for particular situations.
Diplomacy, tact and administrative skills in order to work with people at managerial and, on occasions, government staffs. The post holder should also be at ease in working with local people.
Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff, Ministry of Health and community volunteers
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment
Ability and willingness to travel and stay in the field
Good interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
Good written and spoken English is essential.

Support Services Coordinator

Team/Programme: Programme Operations

Location: Wajir
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)

Post Type: National
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:

Overall management and co-ordination of Finance and HR teams in the greater Wajir field offices. Lead the development and performance management of HR & Admin, and Finance teams.

Responsible for effective financial and risk management, and financial accountability in the programme and ensure the provision of quality business support in Finance and HR in the field office programme.

Scope Of Role:

Reports to: Area Programme Manager - Wajir

Dimensions:

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, 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.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir.

Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 370 staff and expenditure of approximately US$30 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: Finance Officer, HR & Admin Officer

Key Areas Of Accountability:

Effective management and co-ordination of HR and Finance teams in Wajir East and Wajir South
Responsible for the effective development and performance management of the HR and Finance teams.
Ensure compliance with all legal obligations of the programme including contracts, accounting, contracts, payroll, etc.
Work with the Roving Finance Officer to ensure systems are in place and be accountable for the effective financial and risk management, asset management and financial accountability in the programme.
Responsible for all Programme Support Services in the field office programme effectively managing communications with suppliers, information flow and management information, ensuring appropriate use of information technology based systems.
In liaison with the Area Programme Manager, review and revise budgets; authorising and monitoring expenditure in line with the budget and donor guidelines, SC grant management and financial guidelines
Contribute to proposal development process
Ensure policies and procedures in Finance and HR are implemented and adhered to.
Provide updates on the different departments to the Area Programme Manager and participate in the area SMT meetings.

Skills And Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

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

Ambition:

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

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications And Experience

Bachelor of Arts degree in management with experience in both Finance, HR and Administration
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the INGO sector
Ability to operate and think strategically and able to produce creative and pragmatic solutions to complex problems.
Expertise in the application of strategic HR & financial management and experience in maximizing use of resources
Ability to influence and support colleagues in appreciating the importance of standards, procedures and controls
Leadership qualities and people management expertise to provide direction and effective support to a multi-disciplinary team
Successful track record of consistent personal achievement at both an operational and strategic level
Stature and personal credibility to work as a senior member of the management team.
Ability to achieve results by influence and persuasion.
Display considerable initiative and independence, with the ability to take the lead and shoulder considerable responsibility without recourse to additional support
Ability to forge effective working relationships at all levels.
Proven team and personnel management experience
Proven analytical and strategic planning skills
Experience of managing projects or programmes
Experience in monitoring budgets
Computer literate in MS Word, Excel and Power point
An understanding of child rights and their protection and fulfilment in the development context

Safety & Security Intern

Team/Programme: Safety & Security

Location: Nairobi
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)

Post Type: National
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:

S/He will assist in the systematic application of safety and security management policies and procedures in Kenya program with field office.

This will include on-the-job-training on the ongoing the maintenance and updating of security guidelines and ensuring that all staff are aware of, trained in, and adhere to security management policy, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Scope Of Role:

Reports to: Safety & Security Manager

Dimensions:

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, 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.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir.

Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 370 staff and expenditure of approximately US$30 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas Of Accountability:

Security Management and Systems

Assist in updating contingency plans for Evacuation, Relocation, Hibernation, and Medical Evacuation, and disseminating them to staff
Assist line manager in researching and analysing security-related information from a variety of local and international media sources, GoK district offices, the UN and other INGOs in order to produce a formal weekly Dadaab security update.
Ensure that communication systems are adequate and well maintained. Provide training to staff on the use of such equipment and communications protocols in conjunction with the Logistics Coordinator.
Under the guidance of the SSM, ensure that incident report forms are properly compiled by staff and are sent to Safety and Security Manager

Documentation

Update briefing documents and maps to help orient all new staff (national and international) about the overall security situation in programming areas
Ensure that a centralized filing system of security-related documents is maintained in all offices
Map all incidents on a dedicated map
Document official travel of all staff, visitors and other persons traveling on SC assignment

Induction

Induct international and national personnel on their personal safety and security.
Maintain all induction records

Networking

Proactively share information with staff in Nairobi and in the field ensuring high security awareness levels, close situation monitoring and effective two-way communication on security-related issues.
Skills And Behaviours (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

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

Ambition:

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

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications And Experience

A formal security qualification or advanced security management training.
Substantial practical field experience in security management in a leadership role (e.g. direct INGO security management).
Work experience in insecure/hostile environments.
Ability to work within a multi-cultural, multi ethnic team
Comprehensive knowledge of the context and challenges of operating within the Horn of Africa region.
Experience and knowledge of personnel and organisational security issues, threat/risk assessment, security management and security awareness in an insecure environment.
Ability to accurately read and navigate using 1:50000 maps, and plot GPS coordinates.
Experience of incident reporting, incident mapping, intelligence collation and analysis functions, set up and execution of an incident warning system (warden system), compilation of security reports and assessments.
Experience in training and coaching national and international staff in safety and security.
Technical competency and training experience in field based communications systems such as HF Codan, Motorola VHF, Thuraya, satellite systems and internet systems.
Competency in Internet and Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other database/mapping systems.
Ability to adapt to needs and balance demands of beneficiary and security actors while maintaining appropriate contextual NGO security advice and coordination.
Sound knowledge of humanitarian principles of impartiality and neutrality as outlined in the Humanitarian Charter and the International Red Cross Code of Conduct.
Fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili.
Strong report writing, analytical and interpersonal skills.
Effective people management skills, solid training and organizational skills.
Flexibility and maturity to work well under pressure.
Understanding of and commitment to Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.
Previous security management work experience with INGOs in Kenya/East Africa.
Experience of INGO humanitarian work in emergencies.
Commitment to Save the Children values and willingness to adhere to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Nutrition Officer

Team/Programme: Programme Operations

Location: Mandera
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)

Post Type: National
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:

S/He is responsible for implementing better nutrition among communities through nutrition education, surveillance and strengthening capacity of MoH in the management of acute malnutrition.

Scope Of Role:

Reports to: Nutrition Coordinator

Dimensions:

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, 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.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir.

Participate in the development of training curriculum and tools and facilitate/co-facilitate all nutrition education trainings
Provide technical, logistical and any other support for the trainings in the various divisions.
Liaise with relevant ministries and partner agencies in selecting participants for trainings while ensuring that priority is given to the staff working in the key agreed areas
Liaise with the ministry and other partners in ensuring that nutrition education are comprehensively done following set guidelines
Maintain a data base of the trained and active nutrition educators in the community
Identify needs for and participate in refresher training sessions
Identify a number of community leaders who will work closely with the program at the village
Participate in evaluation of the outcomes of the trainings

2. Monitoring and Evaluation

Participate in the design, development and implementation of an M&E framework for all nutrition related activities.
Write reports to document the process of implementation, lessons learnt and good practice and ensure information is widely disseminated
Collation and analysis of other existing surveillance data
Participate in the design and execution of nutrition surveys according to national guidelines
Prepare monthly activity reports as well as quarterly donor reports.

3. Supervision

Develop a comprehensive plan for supervision of all the field nutrition activities
Assist the community health workers implementing nutrition activities to develop monthly work plans.
At program level supervise the quality of surveillance, support to MoH and nutrition education promotion and counselling by the trained nutrition workers and community health workers.
Mentor the nutrition workers to ensure that they support and supervise the community health workers in their areas of coverage as required
Ensure regular meetings with the nutrition and community health workers
Document and share lessons learnt in a comprehensive and detailed manner to enable track trends on changes on a timely basis

4. Development of nutrition education training and counselling materials

Design a formative research study to identify nutrition problems common in the community
Participate in the design/adaptation of appropriate nutrition education and promotion methods and tools, and pre- testing them with the team and community members.
Liaise with the health education department at the Ministry of health to adapt and produce appropriate nutrition education materials
Participate fully in reviewing the community training guides and counselling cards
Participate in development of nutrition education job aids
Train in the use of the job aids
Identify and document locally available foods and develop recipes
Oversee and guide staff in providing on-site cooking demonstrations and workshops

5. Network and coordinate with the relevant sectors and agencies in implementing nutrition activities at national and community level

Identify areas of synergy in the field with the ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of education and other implementing agencies working with communities.
Come up with a comprehensive plan of activities within the identified areas of synergy with the actors named above.
Together with key partner ministries and other implementing partners, establish school and community based nutrition education committees.

6. Implement Community Mobilization Activities

Carry out community based nutritional promotional activities targeting community groups. Activities to include are: School nutrition clubs, community outreach, and facility based nutrition education focusing on IYCF, growth monitoring and maternal nutrition, dissemination of IEC materials.
Ensure on going community based nutritional screening, data analysis and reporting
Liaise and establish strong links with existing community structures including women groups, community development committees, youth groups and religious leaders.

7. Implement the development and maintenance of a referral system

Work with Nutrition workers to develop and maintain a referral system at community level in which community health workers refer malnourished children and mothers needing special attention to the health facilities.

Skills And Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

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

Ambition:

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

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Food & Nutrition or equivalent
At least two (2) years work experience in community nutrition work and implementation of nutrition education programmes, including monitoring and evaluation
Understanding of community management of acute malnutrition
Experience of and commitment to utilizing participatory approaches.
Experience in KAP assessments and formative research; and understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systems.
Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach local staff and community workers.
Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with children and their carers
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment
Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field
Strong research and data analysis skills
Strong report writing and computer skills
Fluent in written and spoken English, Kiswahili and local languages
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

Desirable

Qualified nutritionist with nutrition education/IYCF experience

Nutrition Coordinator

Team/Programme: Area Office Health & Nutrition

Location: Wajir South
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)

Post Type: National
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Health and Nutrition Manager, the incumbent will coordinate the overall implementation of the nutrition capacity building project in Wajir South ensuring all components of the programme are functioning properly, providing quality care to all the patients/beneficiaries through respecting protocols and principles of good practice.

Scope Of Role:

Reports to: Health and Nutrition Programme Manager

Dimensions:

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, 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.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir.

Currently we have a staff complement of approximately 370 and expenditure of approximately US$ 30 million in 2012.

Staff directly reporting to this post: Nutrition Officer, Community Mobilizer

Key Areas Of Accountability:

1. To ensure the nutrition program is implemented according to the approved donor agreements.

Overall responsible for the day-to-day coordination of project activities and staff (Nutrition Officer and Mobilizers) management.
Spearhead the capacity building activities; In liaison with health and nutrition program manager identify MoH personnel, partner NNGOs or INGOs for collaboration of nutrition activities and/or technical training for management of acute malnutrition according to the national protocol.
Organize and carry out nutrition trainings for MOH staff, community health workers and volunteer groups on management of acute malnutrition both moderate and severe.
Follow up and provide ongoing technical support (on job training) to the activities of the trained MOH team at the health facility. The volunteers to be trained are health facility management and village health committees (FHM/VHC)
To participate the evaluation of these activities, and to propose recommendations to develop future capacity building strategies for SC.
Coordinate closely with the District Health Management Team for the start and quality implementation of IMAM in the district through the existing health facilities and the nomadic clinic.
Provide technical guidance to support MoH and SC staff in implementation of OTP/SFP at the health facilities.
Ensure all staff understand and implement programme protocols in line with the donor approved agreement
Ensure the trained health workers are carrying out appropriate and consistent health and nutrition education messaging to mothers and other carers at health facilities where OTP/SFP are implemented.
Coordinate quality quarterly and one national supervision jointly with the MOH district health team and collaborating partners (UN WFP, UNOP and COCOP)
Ensure the district nutritionist provides satisfactory monthly stock consumption reports, supplies request and the distribution plan for the following.
Conduct evaluation and appraisal of staff
Provide the district’s systematic treatment/ essential drugs and the immunization reports on monthly basis.
Initiate and participate in health and nutrition monthly coordination meetings in the district and link where necessary other stakeholders (UN WFP, UNOP and ALRMP)
Liaise with other implementing partners and local authorities to maximize collaboration and ensure proper coordination of activities
Regularly undertake liaison and advocacy with Government partners and officials in your district on project activities and related nutrition issues. Facilitate visits to field sites for donor representatives and other external visitors as required. Be able to clearly explain project activities and objectives, related policy issues and the project’s contribution to wider SC goals and objectives
Lead and motivate the Nutrition team (Nutrition Officer and Mobilizers) to ensure effective project implementation and conduct monthly team meetings.

2. Monitoring and Evaluation

Participate in the development of detail implementation plan for the project that provides the overall framework for activities implementation.
Participate in the design, development and implementation of an M&E framework for all component of the project.
Write reports to document the process of implementation, lessons learnt and good practice and ensure information is widely disseminated
Collation and analysis of other existing surveillance data
Participate in the design and execution of nutrition surveys according to national guidelines
Prepare monthly activity progress reports as well as quarterly donor reports.
Participate in nutritional assessment planning, implementation, analysis, interpretation and reporting as required.

Skills And Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

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

Ambition:

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

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications And Experience

Person Specification

Essential

University Degree in Health/Public Health/Nutrition/Agriculture or equivalent
At least three (3) years experience of emergency nutrition work and the design and implementation of feeding programmes (ideally CTC), including monitoring and evaluation
Experience in conducting nutrition assessments and an understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systems
Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment
Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles
Experience and ability to represent SC nutrition work in external meetings
Demonstrable ability at report writing and excellent communication skills
Computer literate
Fluency in written and spoken English, Kiswahili and local languages

Desirable

Qualified Nutritionist with primary health care/community health care experience

Working Contacts

External
The Nutrition Coordinator will work closely with representatives from UN-WFP, UNOP, COCOP and CARE

Internal
On a day to day basis, the Nutrition Coordinator will work closely with the Programme Manager, project team and field support team (Finance, logistician and HR/Admin) and volunteers

Logistics Officer - Kenya

Team/Programme: Programme Operations

Location: Dadaab
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)

Post Type: National
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Area Programme Manager, deliver timely, effective and accountable logistics support to Save the Children field teams in Dadaab by coordinating effective procurement, fleet management, communications and supply management, and overseeing the movement of goods and personnel.

Your support in the delivery of an effective logistics function will play a key role in the expansion of Save the Children programmes in Dadaab to increase impact and enable positive change for children.

Scope Of Role:

Reports to: Area Programme Manager

Dimensions:

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, 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.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir.

Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 370 staff and expenditure of approximately US$30 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: Drivers

Key Areas Of Accountability:

Supporting the Area Programme Manager in the delivery of in-country logistics activities, including relief distributions and maintenance and management of vehicle fleet and office equipment as part of the Dadaab logistics team;
Ensuring that programme purchases are made in a timely and transparent manner, that Save the Children procurement policies and procedures are followed at an optimal quality/price, and that all procurement procedures are properly implemented;
Implementing effective stock management and administration systems, thoroughly monitoring stock levels and advising on appropriate stocking and replenishment to meet project demands;
Supporting and participating in effective training of national staff responsible for the maintenance and efficient running of procurement, communications, transport, security and office infrastructure;
Ensuring vehicle fleet management complies with SC standards through appropriate allocation and safe use of vehicles and servicing and maintenance schedules are adhered to throughout the programme;
Preparing a monthly ‘Logistics Report’ to the Nairobi Logistics Manager, detailing all logistical activities including fuel and procurement, and stock reporting, asset register updates, staff issues, and other relevant information;
Communicating security procedures effectively so they are understood and strictly adhered to throughout the programme and so that briefing, communication, transport and other systems are developed in support of the maintenance of good security for all staff and visitors;
Advising the Area Programme Manager on evolving security situations to adapt logistics activities accordingly and ensure new emergency operations are effectively supported;
Enabling the evacuation of field based teams, in the event of an emergency;
Assisting the Area Programme Manager in the proposal process by coordinating and helping identify technical logistics requirements;
Representing the principles and work of Save the Children to donors, United Nations, NGOs and INGOs, government, media and other stakeholders when required;
Complying with and promoting all Save the Children Global policies such as Child Safeguarding, Whistle blowing, Fraud, and Health and Safety.

Skills And Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

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

Ambition:

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

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications And Experience

A Diploma in Procurement and Supplies management (CIPS) or relevant area
Minimum 3 years relevant experience of logistics support, including procurement, warehousing and stock control, goods distribution, and transportation and vehicle fleet management in large international non-governmental organisation or other international relief/development body;
Experience of setting up office equipment, including communications and particularly with HF/VHF/Codan radio systems, satellite phones and communications procedures;
Ability to support the development of personal security and evacuation procedures;
Track record of training, managing and developing staff in logistics and administrative systems;
Excellent planning, coordination, and reporting skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities;
Strong communication, people management and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in leading multicultural, multi location, values driven teams;
Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments
Commitment to Save the Children values

Logistics Assistant- Kenya

Team/Programme: Programme Operations

Location: Dadaab
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)

Post Type: National
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:

To assist the Logistics Officer - Dadaab in all procurement and logistics processes and needs. Assist in coordinating purchasing activities while exploring the most efficient and cost effective means of commodity sourcing, and timely delivery to the required destinations.

Scope Of Role:

Reports to: Logistics Officer

Dimensions:

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, 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.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir.

Ensure local, national and international procurement practices are compliant with Save the Children donor regulations. Ensure that Save the Children minimum standards of logistics procedures are introduced and adhered to and coordinate the briefing and training of relevant staff on the same as required.
Develop the procedures and policies for the management of the supply chain, vehicle fleets, communication systems, and emergency preparedness and, when delegated by the Line Manager
Ensure the supply chain is centralized by setting up of effective order management systems at local level for national and international orders.
Ensure national transportation of freight by land and air is in line with programme budgets and needs; ensuring the most cost effective and reliable means of transport is used for the timely delivery of supplies to projects.
Ensure management of vehicle fleets is in line with Save the Children standards; ensure appropriate allocation and safe use of vehicles throughout the programme and ensure servicing and maintenance schedules are adhered to.
Ensure stock management and administration systems are implemented. Monitor projects stock levels and advise on appropriate stocking and replenishment to meet project demands.
Coordinate purchasing activities by exploring the most efficient and cost effective means of commodity sourcing, and timely delivery to the required destinations.
Manage the programme communication systems ensuring that all programme locations have appropriate and reliable means of communication
Ensure a centralized programme asset register is maintained; ensuring that all programme assets are logged, issued with unique Save the Children asset numbers and ID cards.
Manage and schedule all transport requests and supervise drivers by ensuring proper allocation of duties and preparation of timely monthly fleet reports.
Monitor security information and networks and ensure that security information is disseminated appropriately and effectively.
Work in close collaboration with other members of the Save the Children team; sharing information on the assessments and proposed interventions, providing overviews of logistics requirements for the development of project proposals and subsequent projects.
Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies

Skills And Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

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

Ambition:

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

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications And Experience

A Diploma in logistics, business, or related field
At least three (3) years of work experience as a logistician with an international NGO
Proven management ability to lead, motivate, train and develop staff
Extensive experience in budget, logistics and operations planning
Willingness to travel frequently to the field sites
Significant experience in supply chain management in an emergency environment, including procurement, transport and distribution, fleet management, warehouse and stock management.
Experience in distributions of NFIs and food
Experience of developing and implementing logistics policies, systems and procedures.
Experience in the set up and use of HF & VHF radio systems, satellite phones and other field communications equipment and developing communications procedures.
Experience of developing and implementing security, evacuation and contingency plans and of managing risk;
Experience in management of Assets
Experience of building the capacity of logistics staff (both international and national) through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans
Commitment to Save the Children values

Hygiene Promotion Assistant

Team/Programme: Programme Operations

Location: Mandera
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)

Post Type: National
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:

As part of the WASH intervention team, safeguard and improve the public health of the affected population by promoting safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services.

Ensure appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities.

Scope Of Role:

Reports to: WASH Engineer

Dimensions:

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, 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.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir.

Ensure that all safe hygiene promotion interventions are implemented in a timely manner and quality supervision, standards and reporting is achieved.
Assist in the carrying out of needs assessments, baseline studies and periodic studies, and feedback findings to stakeholders.
Plan activities to reduce WASH-related risks and ensure that action is taken to mitigate priority water and sanitation related health risks in identified communities.
Collate data from community health workers, community health extension workers and prepare regular reports on activities and WASH conditions for monitoring.
Coordinate with other SC WASH field staff to ensure that the various aspects of the WASH response are integrated and well -coordinated.
Liaise with community leaders and other sectors and agencies working locally in order to coordinate within the WASH sector and between sectors such as health and shelter.
Train, mentor and promote safe WASH practices, including effective and appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services in communities in line with relevant standards, codes of conduct, and humanitarian principles so that they promote local capacities and sustainable operations.
Participate in WASH coordination meetings
Facilitate appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities.
Enable effective dialogue with the affected community to allow the agency to be held to account for the quality of the WASH programme.
Use participatory approaches as much as possible throughout to identify needs for non-food items relevant to hygiene, participate in the choice of items, targeting strategy, promotion of effective use, and post-distribution monitoring.
Organize day-to-day logistics related to hygiene promotion activities.
Consider gender, protection, HIV, the environment, and other important cross-cutting concerns in programme implementation and reporting; carry out activities in a way that reflects the needs of specific groups and individuals e.g. elderly people, children, and people with disabilities.
Participate in any other program related activities as directed by the line manager.

Skills And Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

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

Ambition:

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

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications And Experience

A minimum of a Diploma in public health or health or hygiene promotion or community development or education or water and sanitation.
At least one year of practical experience in relevant community development, health, WASH, or similar programmes.
Good knowledge and experience of working with local partner agencies.
Experience and understanding of Hygiene Promotion and community mobilisation in relation to water and sanitation activities.
Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of different sectors of a community.
Familiarity with the Somali culture, ability to develop respect from a wide range of people and strong ability to communicate effectively on hygiene matters.
Training/counterpart development skills.
Ability to work well in a team in difficult circumstances.
The ability to collect data and present concise reports, sometimes at short notice, reflecting the problems and possible solutions for particular situations.
Diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills in order to work with people at managerial and on occasions, government staffs. The post holder should also be at ease in working with local people.
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment
Ability and willingness to travel and stay in the field
Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
Computer literate and proven ability to operate Microsoft office packages.
Good written and spoken English
Commitment to Save the Children values and willingness to adhere to our Child Safeguarding Policy

HR & Admin Officer

Team/Programme: Programme Operations

Location: Wajir South
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)

Post Type: National
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:

To coordinate and manage all human resources requirements in the Wajir South Area Office and ensure compliance with Save the Children human resources and administration policies and practices.

Scope Of Role:

Reports to: Support Services Coordinator

Dimensions:

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, 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.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir.

Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 370 staff and expenditure of approximately US$30 million in 2012.

Staff directly reporting to this post: Cook, Cleaner

Key Areas Of Accountability:

Support field recruitment managers by ensuring laid down policies as pertains to recruitment are followed.
Ensure preparation of recruitment planners & job adverts for circulation to various distribution groups
Participate in field office recruitment panels as requested by line manager
Prepare employment contracts and other documents relating to terms and conditions of employment and joining formalities for new local staff and casuals
Manage Area staff employment contracts records; liaise with the Line Manager to ensure timely renewal.
Ensure up-to-date personnel records are maintained according to organizational best practice and compliant with both organizational policy and the appropriate local legislation.
Update and maintain the organizational chart and staff lists as and when changes occur and share with Nairobi HR department.
Manage disciplinary and grievances issues arising from the area office
Prepare & submit HR & payroll reports to Nairobi HR department on a monthly basis
Responsible for developing and undertaking induction processes for all new hires and ensuring that all sectors participate in these induction processes
Facilitate evaluation of induction processes and monitoring effectiveness of the induction process and feedback to line manager
Responsible for monitoring field office staff leave status i.e. annual leave, sick leave, compassionate leave, paternity/maternity, TOIL and R&R, ensuring regular updating of the leave database and status reports sent out to line managers, track leave ensuring this is shared with Nairobi HR department.
Ensure exit interviews are carried out and through this and other means bring recommendation and key issues to Support Services Coordinator.
Ensure compliance with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child safeguarding, health and safety, security, employment equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
In conjunction with line managers ensure that all staff understand and observe the Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct
Facilitate and Administer staff medical insurance, ensuring employee insurance eligibility list is current.
Line manage Cook and Cleaner and identify support requirements.

Skills And Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

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

Ambition:

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

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications And Experience

Higher Diploma qualification in Human Resources Management
Minimum three years experience in a similar role
Good knowledge and experience of generalist HR issues, including compliance with employment laws, interpretation and application of policies and procedures with a strong bias to compliance and quality
Solution-focused and confident in operating within a dynamic and fast paced environment/team.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to provide clear and effective advice on a range of HR issues.
Strong team player, collaborative, and capable of building effective relationships across all levels
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ability to use the Internet to obtain data and reference material
Commitment to Save the Children values

HR & Admin Assistant - Kenya

Team/Programme: Programme Operations

Location: Dadaab
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)

Post Type: National
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:

To assist the Support Services Coordinator in the provision of quality, efficient and proactive HR & Admin support services to the Dadaab area office

Scope Of Role:

Reports to: Support Services Coordinator

Dimensions:

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, 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.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 370 staff and expenditure of approximately US$30 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas Of Accountability:

Support field recruitment exercises by setting and organizing interviews appointments, interview folders, and sending out regret letters.
Ensure preparation of recruitment planners & job adverts for circulation to various distribution groups
Prepare employment contracts and other documents relating to terms and conditions of employment and joining formalities for new local staff and casuals
Monitor closely staff leave status, ensuring regular updating of the leave database and status report sent out to line managers, track leave in coordination with line managers and advice accordingly.
Liaise with the Support Services Coordinator to ensure timely renewal of staff employment contracts records
Update and ensure staff medical, Group life & Group personal accident insurance eligibility lists are current.
Filing employees life cycle documentation right from recruitment including CVs, employee certificates, employees bio-data, performance management forms, exit interview and leaver forms and ensure that all staff files and records are up to-date at all times.
Responsible for reporting monthly payroll changes to Nairobi HR Department e.g. new hires, exits, change in salaries, promotions, etc.
Update and maintain the organizational chart and staff lists as and when changes occur and share with Nairobi HR department.
Prepare & submit HR & payroll reports to Nairobi HR department

Skills And Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

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

Ambition:

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

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications And Experience

Diploma in Human Resources Management or Business Administration or relevant field
Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a similar role within a busy context
Good spoken and written English and Kiswahili
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural context
Ability to plan and prioritize work
A good understanding of office operations
Proficient in use of Computer packages (MS Word, Excel)
Commitment to Save the Children values

Health and Nutrition Promoter

Team/Programme: Programme Operations

Location: Wajir South
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)

Post Type: National
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:

The Health and Nutrition Promoter will work closely with the Health and Nutrition Promotion Coordinator, MOH and Community and will be responsible for equipping community members with correct and accurate Information, Education and Communication messages on health and nutrition that influence adoption of appropriate behaviour change.

Scope Of Role:

Reports to: Health and Nutrition Promotion Coordinator

Dimensions:

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, 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.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 370 staff and expenditure of approximately US$30 million in 2012.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas Of Accountability:

Work closely with the Health and Nutrition Promotion Coordinator in carrying out assessments to identify health promotion /behavior change needs in the community
Lead Community mobilisation and sensitization with the various community sectors-school going children, CHWs, Clinic Health Committees, Village health committees, mothers, religious leaders and the youth.
Carry out home visits to beneficiaries to assess and mentor them on adoption of proper personal hygiene, water handling , nutrition and child care practices
Liaise with MOH to conduct health and nutrition education and hygiene promotion trainings to the water management committees, Health Facility Management committees, CHWs and school teachers
Continuously monitor quality and uptake of health and nutrition promotion messages and report to the Nutrition and Health promotion Coordinator for action on issues identified.
Together with key partner ministries and other implementing partners, establish school health promotion programmes
Assist the community health workers implementing health and nutrition education activities to develop monthly work plans.
At program level supervise the quality of surveillance, support MoH health and nutrition education promotion and counselling by the trained nutrition workers and community health workers.
Liaise and establish strong links with existing community structures including women groups, community development committees, youth groups and religious leaders.
Participate in a formative research study to identify health and nutrition problems common in the community
Participate in the design/adaptation of appropriate nutrition education and promotion methods and tools, and pre- testing them with the team and community members.
Liaise with the health education department at the Ministry of health to adapt and produce appropriate nutrition education materials
Participate in reviewing the community training guides and counselling cards
Participate in development of nutrition education job aids
Oversee and guide staff in providing on-site cooking demonstrations and workshops
Maintain a data base of the trained and active health and nutrition educators in the community
Write plans and reports on health education activities.

Skills And Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

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

Ambition:

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

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications And Experience

Diploma in public health promotion/public health /Community health and development/Nutrition.
A Minimum of two years previous experience with an international relief humanitarian agency
Good communication skills, particularly with children and mothers and general community members.
Organisation, initiative, tidiness and courtesy
Good level of spoken and written English and Somali.
Commitment to Save the Children values

Food Security and Livelihoods Advisor- Kenya Country Office

Team/Programme: Programme Development and Quality

Location: Nairobi with regular travel to the field
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)

Post Type: National
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:

Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Programme Development and Quality ensure all food security and livelihoods (FSL) programming is of excellent technical quality, attracts significant donor funding and contributes to Save the Children’s strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy.

The FSL Advisor is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved, with frequent visits to the field to support high quality programme implementation.

He/she shall also develop the Kenya country office FSL strategy and monitor its effective roll-out.

The FSL Advisor must be willing to embrace a child rights programming approach and represent Save the Children in national forums and working groups. He/she will guide the development and effective implementation of a Hunger Signature Programme in Kenya.

He/she will support the overall country strategic intent to focus on risk reduction, adaptation and resiliency in light of a changing context in East Africa.

Scope Of Role:

Reports to: Director Programme Development and Quality

Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners.

Current programming focuses on food security and livelihoods, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir.

Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 370 staff and expenditure of approximately US$30 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas Of Accountability:

Strategic Planning and Programme Development

Be fully aware of and actively participate in the development and review of country strategy and thematic programme plans. Specifically lead the development and implementation of the food security and livelihoods component of the Save the Children Kenya country strategy, ensuring collaboration with all other thematic sectors. Clearly reflect gender issues in our FSL programming to ensure equity of services and gender awareness in our interventions.
Build on technical knowledge, personal understanding of the food security, economic and livelihoods policies and services in Kenya, and current/previous programming, to develop proposals for new programming in FSL. Ensure all new programmes support the achievement of Save the Children strategic and thematic objectives and Government of Kenya policies and legal frameworks, including social protection roll-out and delivery.
Support the expansion of financial inclusion, especially for youth, by building on the YouthSave project, cash transfer experiences and HNSP.
Consider sustainable strategies for income growth and asset accumulation, including market-based approaches, value chains and poverty graduation models.
Analyse donor priorities and positions on issues related to food security and livelihoods; identifying institutional funding opportunities and developing and maintaining contacts with potential donors, partners and key technical agencies. Ensure that new partnerships in this technical area reflect the programme quality we expect of ourselves, and build the capacity of partners to do effective FSL and social protection work. Draw on assessment data from the field that reflects community priorities and government policies for new programming opportunities.
Help to develop, evolve and ensure effective roll-out of the Save the Children UK supported Hunger Signature Programme to achieve national impact on hunger and nutritional outcomes.
Ensure that programme strategy supports and demonstrates good practice in child participation and child safeguarding.
Using a child rights programming lens, ensure that our FSL programming is built around the Theory of Change and aligns with Save Children’s Programme Quality Framework.

Advocacy and Policy Development

Be fully aware of national policies, strategies and other initiatives and developments by the Government of Kenya and other stakeholders relating to food security and livelihoods, and support evidence-based roll-out of social protection systems. Regularly assess and communicate the implications for Save the Children’s programme and priorities of any changes in the operating environment relevant to this theme in close collaboration with other relevant advisor(s). Ensure alignment of strategy with relevant legal frameworks.
Help to clearly articulate the food security, livelihoods and social protection advocacy messages for the Kenya country office. Develop an advocacy plan (with timeline and key outcomes) and ensure implementation at national, county and community level.
Develop policy briefs and position papers as and when required related to the food security and livelihoods programme. This may require technical collaboration with advisors within the country office or within the SC Members.
Represent and advocate for Save the Children with UN agencies, donors, Government of Kenya, NGOs and others at the highest levels in both verbal and written communications to ensure Save the Children is seen as the lead international agency in terms of innovation and quality of implementation in food security and livelihoods, especially in collaboration with partners. Specifically ensure the following:

Participation in the regional/national Food Security and Nutrition Working Group, KFFSG and other national level forums (for example, HSNP coordination meetings, CaLP).
Ensure presence at relevant coordination meetings at national and regional levels, as well as other key donors and stakeholders. Supply the PDQ team with relevant reports on disaster risk reduction, resilience, climatic forecasts and markets for planning.
Advise field teams to ensure adequate field visibility through attendance at technical meetings at county and ward level.
Ensure active dissemination of programme findings and lessons learned through the production of high technical quality lessons learned documents and their effective dissemination to key stakeholders. This includes Household Economy Analysis, market data, EMMAs and Cost of Diet studies.

Programme Quality

Monitor and provide timely, relevant, accurate input on overall technical aspects of Save the Children food security and livelihoods programme work in Kenya. The position will be required to travel 30-40% of the time to Save the Children field locations.
Liaise with the Programme Operations department to ensure all food security and livelihoods and other programme staff receive the necessary and appropriate technical support. In consultation with staff and project managers agree on the range of advice, support, training and/or other assistance required to facilitate high quality programming and ensure that this is delivered in a timely manner. This will involve regular visits to Save the Children operational areas, including Northeastern Kenya and other sites where partners are operational.
Assist in the development of tools for project staff and partners to improve the quality of FSL work. Where necessary provide technical training for project staff and partners as required (assessment tools, programme quality tools, market surveys, HEA, etc.).
Where external consultants (local or international) are required to technically support or monitor and evaluate projects, lead the recruitment and subsequent management of contracted consultants as per the recruitment guidelines.
Review relevant monitoring reports to donors to ensure that technical debates are well articulated and reports are of acceptable quality before submission. Provide support where necessary to improve report writing skills.
Provide input on partner selection, and provide technical coaching of partners in food security and livelihoods, including sharing of relevant publications, tools and training opportunities.
Analyse and provide feedback on programme implementation to ensure gender equity.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Ensure the development of a monitoring and evaluation framework and key indicators (with MEAL team) for food security and livelihoods that helps each project improve quality of reporting, clearly articulate progress and impact of projects, identify issues for advocacy and input for new programmes/projects in the future.
Participate in the design of baseline, mid-term and end of project evaluations for food security and livelihoods programmes, including working with MEAL Advisor on Terms of Reference and consultant selection. Monitor the evaluation process and provide input and clarification as needed. Review evaluation findings and ensure that lessons and recommendations are captured in the Lessons Learned database.
Regularly review and monitor programmes for child safeguarding issues. Take corrective action in modifying programme activities and/or report incidents.

Other

Participate actively in PDQ programme meetings, planning and review activities, providing enhanced insight into food security and livelihoods programming.
Actively participate in key relevant internal meetings such as Programme Review Meetings, Senior Management Team or Area-based meetings as required. Participate in any Donor visit to project(s) within the country office portfolio, as required.
Ensure the recruitment and training of food security and livelihoods programme staff in technical areas of expertise as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities.

Skills And Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

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

Ambition:

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

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications And Experience

A food security, livelihoods and/or private sector professional with a Masters Degree in agricultural economics, development economics, agriculture, food security, business or other relevant discipline or commensurate work experience in lieu of postgraduate qualification.
Significant international experience, at least 5 years, in food security and livelihoods programming in developing countries with specific experience and/or advanced understanding of at least three of the following

social protection systems for vulnerable populations especially pastoral and agro-pastoral populations
experience of running and monitoring cash transfer programmes
designing and implementing market assessments and analysis of data collected
job creation and or small and medium enterprise development
financial service services for low-income populations (e.g. credit, savings or insurance products)
relevant training and expertise in using Save the Children UK Household Economy Analysis

Excellent understanding of the food security sector within the Kenyan context, particularly issues related to markets, value chains, social protection and small enterprise.
Clear understanding of the intersection of food security and livelihoods with other thematic areas, including nutrition and health and HIV/AIDS in Kenya.
Ability to develop market based programmes to promote a better nutritional status for children and livelihoods development in an integrated approach
Proven representation and advocacy skills.
Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt participatory and consultative approaches.
Experience writing donor funding proposals for large institutional grants in excess of US$1 million.
Strong report writing skills and ability to compile narrative sections for proposals and donor reports.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
Experience solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required. Swahili preferred.
Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

Finance Officer

Team/Programme: Programme Operations

Location: Wajir East
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)

Post Type: National
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:

The Finance Officer will support the Support Services Coordinator in delivering the Finance teams’ objectives in a timely and accurate manner.

Supervise the Finance Assistant and ensure that processing and reporting deadlines are fully met; financial controls and procedures are strictly adhered to by all field office staff.

Scope Of Role:

Reports to: Support Services Coordinator

Dimensions:

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, 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.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir.

Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 370 staff and expenditure of approximately US$30 million in 2012.

Staff directly reporting to this post: Finance Assistant

Key Areas Of Accountability:

Maintain robust and adequate financial internal control systems and cash management across the field office in line with SCI Finance Manual, Awards management and good accounting practices.
Ensure sufficient cash in the field office by producing monthly cash forecasts for the Office, sending to Nairobi office and following-up to make sure cash is received in time.
Process GLOS and CAPCOS spreadsheets after verifying their accuracy ensuring that data is submitted to Nairobi office by the set deadline for processing in Agresso, preparing Field Office Monthly review report for Review my Support Services Coordinator and Area Programme Manager
Support the Support Services Coordinator in the preparation and on-going management of the field office Master Budget with potential gaps actively highlighted and included in new proposals.
Verify the accuracy, validity, legitimacy of all payments completeness of financial documents, (purchase requests, work orders, pro forma invoices), proper coding and approval by responsible managers before payments are made while ensuring SCI creditors are paid promptly.
Support budget holders in developing proposal budgets, as well as phasing of budgets for posting into Agresso and provide support to budget holders in reviewing and understanding monthly financial budget monitoring reports and follow up on any recommended action points.
Liaise with the Support Services Coordinator to schedule and take lead in planning and convening the monthly finance and grants meetings in the field office ensuring relevant teams are included and action points followed up.
Induct new staff into financial policies and procedures applicable in the field offices while ensuring that changes in policies are communicated to staff at all levels.
In collaboration with the Field HR office, provide monthly information to Nairobi Financial Accounting Officer for payroll preparation and on staff departing from SCUK.
Work closely with the Awards team in ensuring donor compliance amongst the implementing partners at the field level and that audit recommendations related to Field Finance and Awards are followed up & implemented in good time and field staff fully understand and comply with the standard financial procedures
Lead & supervise the Finance Assistant with a clear work plan developed & monitored as well as appraise the staff as per the HR requirements.

Skills And Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

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

Ambition:

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

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications And Experience

Bachelors of Commerce degree in an area Finance or equivalent.
Professional qualifications in Accounting (CPA II section finalist or ACCA II)
Recommended a minimum of 3 years experience in Accounting/financial management; payroll, purchase ledger, cash / bank reconciliation in an INGO
Strong working computer skills especially in accounting packages
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, preferred
Commitment to Save the Children values

Education Advisor - Kenya Country Office

Team/Programme: Programme Development and Quality

Location: Nairobi
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)

Post Type: National or International
Child Safeguarding:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:

S/He will expand Save the Children’s portfolio of education programming and ensure all education programming is of excellent technical quality.

Ensure that all education programmes contribute significantly to Save the Children’s strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy.

The post holder is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved,

Scope Of Role:

Reports to: Director Programme Development and Quality

Dimensions:

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, 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.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir and has a logistics hub in Garissa. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 370 staff and expenditure of approximately US$30 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas Of Accountability:

Strategic Planning and Programme Development

To be fully aware of and actively participate in the development and review of any Country Strategic and Thematic Plans. Specifically lead the development and implementation of the Education thematic plan.
Build on technical knowledge, personal understanding of the operation of education policy and services in Kenya, current/previous programming to develop proposals for new programming in close coordination with the programme staff. Ensure all new programming supports the achievement of Save the Children strategic and thematic objectives, specifically improving Education For All in Kenya.
Analyzing donor priorities and positions on issues related to education; identifying institutional funding opportunities and developing and maintaining contacts with potential donors, partners and key technical agencies

Policy Development

Be fully aware of national policies, strategies and other initiatives and developments by government and other stakeholders relating to the education and particularly pastoral, nomadic and/ or alternative approaches to basic education. Regularly assess and communicate the implications for Save the Children’s programme and priorities of any changes in the operating environment relevant to this theme in close collaboration with the other relevant advisor(s).
Develop policy briefs and position papers as and when required related to the education programme. This may require technical support from other technical managers.

Programme Quality

To be responsible for the overall technical aspects of Save the Children’s education programme work in Kenya.
Liaise with the Operations department, ensure all education staff and partners receive the necessary and appropriate technical support. In consultation with staff and project managers agree on the range of advice, support, training and/or other assistance required from you to facilitate high quality programming. This will involve regular visits to Save the Children operational areas.
Assist in the development of tools for project staff and partners to improve the quality of education work. Where necessary provide technical training for project staff and partners as required (curriculum development, supportive supervision and mentoring partners, development of monitoring and evaluation tools; etc.
Where external consultants (local or international) are required to technically support or monitor and evaluate projects, lead the recruitment and subsequent management of contracted consultants as per the recruitment guidelines.
Ensure the development of an M&E framework that helps each project improve quality of reporting, clearly articulate progress and impact of projects, identify issues for advocacy and new programmes/projects in the future.
Review relevant monitoring reports to Donors to ensure that technical debates are well articulated and reports are of acceptable quality before submission. Provide support where necessary to improve report writing skills.

Advocacy

Ensure that lessons learned are properly documented, effectively disseminated and, where appropriate, incorporated into wider advocacy initiatives.
Monitor and move forward the development of an Education Advocacy Plan. Coordinate advocacy efforts and report results under each specific objective.
Represent and advocate for Save the Children with UN agencies, Donors, Kenyan Government, NGOs and others at the highest levels in both verbal and written communications to ensure Save the Children is seen as the lead international agency in Kenya in terms of innovation and quality of implementation of quality basic education. Specifically ensure the following:

Participation in monthly Education Cluster meetings
Education Working Group for Dadaab (UNHCR)
Ensure presence at relevant to UN coordination meetings at national and regional levels
Advise field teams to ensure adequate field visibility through technical attendance and technical meetings at district level
Ensure active dissemination of programmes findings and lessons learned through the production of high technical quality lessons learned documents and their effective dissemination to key stakeholders.

Others

Actively participate in key relevant internal meetings such as Programme Review Meetings, Senior Management Team or Area-based meetings as required. Participate in any Donor visit to project(s) within your portfolio as required.

Skills And Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

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

Ambition:

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

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications And Experience

A professional with a Masters’ Degree in education or equivalent
Significant professional experience of working at a senior advisory level in education for international NGOs or the private sector in Kenya
Excellent understanding of the education sector within the Kenyan context, particularly alternative, informal and nomadic education issues
Proven representation and advocacy skills
Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt participatory and consultative approaches.
Strong report writing skills, including experience in writing funding proposals and donor reports.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties. Tact and diplomacy are essential.
Experience in emergency education work
Experience in promoting and mainstreaming Child Rights Based programming in education programme design, implementation and evaluation.
Good understanding of poverty reduction strategy framework and related processes.
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

Deputy Director of Programme Development & Quality - Kenya Country Office

Team/Programme: Programme Development and Quality

Location: Nairobi
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)

The Deputy Director of Programme Development & Quality (DDPDQ) is a senior leadership position within the Programme Development and Quality Team. Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Programme Development and Quality, he/she will ensure effective systems are in place to monitor the quality and impact of all Save the Children programmes.

The DDPDQ is responsible for overall implementation of SCI’s Quality Framework for planning, proposals and advocacy, as well as programme quality assurance.

He/she will manage and support advisors and managers who ensure that field teams are appropriately supported to grow the portfolio, ensure programme quality, foster effective partnerships and advocate for children.

The DDQPM will deputise for the Director of Programme Development and Quality in his/her absence.

Scope Of Role:
Reports to: Director Programme Development and Quality

Dimensions:

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, 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.

Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir and has a logistics hub in Garissa. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 370 staff and expenditure of approximately US$30 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: 5: EVERYONE Campaign Manager, Nutrition and Food Security Advocacy Advisor, MEAL Advisor, Civil Society/Partnership and CRG Advisor, and Business Development Manager.

Key Areas Of Accountability:
Strategic Planning and Programme Development

Implement the SCI Programme Quality Framework effectively and with positive results.
Coordinate and provide strategic leadership direction, guidance and technical support to development of thematic sectors and projects in the Kenya office.
Support the PDQ Team in the Country Annual Planning process for technical programme inputs and quality measures, including child participation, child safeguarding, partnership and evidence-based programming.
Participate in conceptualising and designing cost effective, innovative and high quality programmes to serve children in Kenya with a focus on gender inclusion and gender equity.
Ensure that programs are relevant to children in Kenya and to the global programme and advocacy objectives of the Save the Children Members, in both Humanitarian and Development contexts.
Ensure that all sectors apply a risk lens to programme design and implementation in line with the Save the Children policy on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation.

Advocacy Development

Ensure clear messaging and effective implementation of the SCI EVERYONE Strategy in Kenya.
Ensure development of key messages and delivery of advocacy for nutrition and food security, including implementation of SC’s strategy for Transform Nutrition in Kenya.
Participate in advocacy forums and working groups where Save the Children can maximise its advocacy impact and messaging for children.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Ensure that the country office has a comprehensive, SMT-endorsed MEAL framework in place, which is implemented and monitored effectively. Ensure that data and analysis is of high quality and routinely checked.
Measure achievement and progress toward program goals and results through the MEAL Framework.
Routinely review outputs and reports from the MEAL Framework to propose changes in programme operations and technical approaches. Provide a monthly MEAL report to SMT.
Monitor and report on Minimum Operating Standards within the PDQ sphere of influence. Assist in developing and implementing action plans to improve MOS performance.
Support internal and external programme/project evaluations as necessary and ensure the execution of baseline, periodic, and final evaluations as necessary in coordination with Director of Program Operations.
Ensure a robust and safe system is in place to manage M&E data and access for programme planning, proposal development, reporting and on-going learning.

Accountability

Ensure that the country office has a comprehensive, SMT-endorsed Accountability Framework in place, which is implemented and monitored effectively.
Ensures that mechanisms are in place for receiving and responding to beneficiary, partner and donor feedback.
Routinely review outputs and reports from the Accountability Framework to propose changes in programme operations and technical approaches.
Serves as child safeguarding focal point within the PDQ team.

Learning

Develop a clear agenda and inclusive process for learning and reflection, which informs planning.
Maintains central coordination of research information and evidence about what works within our areas of programme implementation.
Ensures annual learning from communities through a participatory process with programme participants and key stakeholders. Manages consolidation of this assessment data – community concerns, risks and adaptation, community mapping, etc. – and ensures it is incorporated in programme design.
Ensure learning from relevant best practice and assess performance regularly against agreed programme objectives and indicators.

Partnership

Ensure that the country office has a comprehensive, SMT-endorsed Partnership Strategy in place, which is implemented and monitored effectively.
Verify that every partnership is formed in the context of the Theory of Change and is designed and managed so that the partnership furthers achievement of Save the Children's global strategy and strengthens local and national capacity to deliver for children.
Ensure that the Kenya Country Office engages in mutual assessment, feedback and learning with partners and assist partners to engage in knowledge building and advocacy, including annual partnership reviews.

Business Development

Ensure that the country office has a comprehensive, SMT-endorsed Business Development Strategy in place, which is implemented and monitored effectively.
Verify effective management of the process of preparing concept papers and project proposals for fundraising purposes. Manage the proposal development processes effectively to ensure Business Development Manager forges strong coordination with other CO teams, particularly Programme Operations (for field team inputs, logistics requirements, security, costings, etc.), Member Services (for donor requirements), Finance (for budgets) and HR (for staffing requirements).
Track up-coming funding opportunities, donor engagement and proposal development process. Provide regular updates to the Director of Programme Development and Quality on the status of the funding portfolio and key trends to monitor.
Participate in key donor meetings, when necessary, to foster long-term collaboration and engagement.

Management

Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in a humanitarian response and development context.
Ensure the recruitment, training and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff.
Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process. Establish result based system and follow up with performance issues in a timely manner.
Facilitate the development and implementation of detailed annual work plans and key monthly deliverables for each staff under supervision.
Actively participate in key relevant internal meetings such as Programme Review Meetings, Senior Management Team or Area-based meetings as required. Participate in any donor visit to project(s) within PDQ portfolio as required.

Skills And Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:

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

Ambition:

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

Collaboration:

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

Creativity:

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

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications And Experience

Development professional with a relevant Masters Degree or equivalent professional experience.
A minimum of 5 years of management experience in an NGO or similar environment, including experience directing and implementing programs for children in both emergency and development contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, child protection, child rights governance, HIV/AIDS, health and nutrition, livelihoods and humanitarian response.
Significant professional experience of working in a senior Monitoring and Evaluation capacity with an international NGOs, UN or donor agency or the private sector in Kenya.
Experience in both development and humanitarian sector preferred.
Experience of having designed and managed M&E frameworks for multi-million dollar programmes.
Excellent understanding of the Monitoring and Evaluation processes and methodologies – with specific technical trainings in these areas.
Proven fundraising experience with multiple institutional donors, multi-year projects and portfolios greater than US$1 million.
Proven representation and advocacy skills.
Experience in promoting and mainstreaming Child Rights Based programming in programme design, implementation and evaluation.
Familiarity with key international standards for humanitarian work (e.g. SPHERE, HAP principles, etc.).
Strong report writing skills, including experience in writing funding proposals and donor reports.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

The application period is now open and will close at midday Wednesday 15th November 2012.

To apply for an open position, please send a short cover letter and CV to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org indicating the position applied for in the subject line.

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