Child Protection 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
Role Purpose:
Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Programme Development and Quality, ensure all child protection 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 Child Protection 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 children
protection strategy and monitor its effective roll-out.
The Child Protection Advisor must be willing to embrace a child
rights programming approach and represent Save the Children in national forums
and working groups, including collaboration with and participation in the Save
the Children Child Protection Global Initiative.
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.
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.
Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 335 staff
and a budget of approximately US$15 million this year.
Staff directly reporting to this post: Kakuma Child Protection Advisor
Key Areas of Accountability:
Staff directly reporting to this post: Kakuma Child Protection Advisor
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 child protection component of the Save
the Children Kenya country strategy, ensuring collaboration with HIV and
AIDS programmes focused on orphans and vulnerable children, as well as
other technical sectors such as Education and Health. Clearly
reflect gender issues in our programming to ensure equity of services.
- Build
on technical knowledge, personal understanding of the child protection
policies and services in Kenya, and current/previous programming, to
develop proposals for new programming in child protection. Ensure all new
programmes support the achievement of Save the Children strategic and
thematic objectives (including Child Protection Global Initiative) and
Government of Kenya policies and legal frameworks, including the
Children’s Act.
- Analyse
donor priorities and positions on issues related to child protection;
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 child protection work. Draw on
assessment data from the field that reflects community priorities and
government policies for new programming opportunities.
- Ensure
that programme strategy supports and demonstrates good practice in child
participation and child safeguarding.
- Using
a child rights programming lens, ensure that our child protection
programming is built around the Theory of Change and aligns with Save
Children’s Child Protection Global Initiative.
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
child protection, and support civil society strengthening to hold duty
bearers accountability to policies. 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
the Children’s Act and other relevant legal frameworks.
- Help
to clearly articulate the child 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
child protection 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, 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 terms of innovation and quality of implementation
in child protection, especially in collaboration with parnters.
Specifically ensure the following:
- Participation
in the National Child Protection Working Group and national level forums
- Ensure
presence at relevant UN/UNICEF coordination meetings at national and
regional levels, as well as other key donors and stakeholders
- 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.
Programme Quality
- Monitor
and provide timely, relevant, accurate input on overall technical aspects
of Save the Children child protection 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 child protection
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 on a
regular basis. This will involve regular visits to Save the Children
operational areas, including Daadab, Eldoret, Meru and other sites where
partners are operational.
- Assist
in the development of tools for project staff and partners to improve the
quality of child protection work. Where necessary provide technical
training for project staff and partners as required (assessment tools,
programme quality tools, case management, 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
child protection, including sharing of relevant publications, tools and
training opportunities.
- Analyse
and provide feedback on programme implementation to ensure gender equity
for both the girl and boy child.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Ensure
the development of a monitoring and evaluation framework and key
indicators (with MEAL team) for child protection 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
child protection 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 child protection 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 child protection 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:
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
child protection professional with a Masters Degree in child protection,
law, social work or relevant field.
- Significant
professional experience, at least 3 years, of working at a senior advisory
level in child protection for international NGOs, government or the
private sector in Kenya
- Excellent
understanding of the child protection sector within the Kenyan context,
particularly issues related to neglect, abuse, children without
appropriate care, working children and OVC.
- Clear
understanding of the intersection of child protection with other thematic
areas, including HIV and AIDS and food security in Kenya.
- Proven
representation and advocacy skills.
- Strong
commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with
willingness to adopt participatory and consultative approaches.
- Experience
with child protection programming in humanitarian settings preferred.
- 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.
Education Advisor - Kenya Country Office
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:
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:
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 335 staff and a
budget of approximately US$15 million this year.
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
Key Areas of Accountability:
Strategic Planning and Programme Development
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:
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.
Nutrition Advisor
Team/Programme: Programme Development and Quality
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:
Under the general direction and guidance of the Director of Programme Development and Quality, ensure all nutrition programming is of excellent technical quality, attracts significant donor funding and contributes 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,
The post-holder shall also contribute to the development and implementation of the Newborn and Child Survival Strategy.
Scope of Role:
Reports to: Director of 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. Currently, we have a staff
complement of approximately 335 staff and a budget of approximately US$15
million this year.
Staff directly reporting to this post: Nutrition Specialist
Key Areas of Accountability:
Strategic Planning and Programme Development
Staff directly reporting to this post: Nutrition Specialist
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 nutrition component of the Save the
Children Kenya Newborn and Child Survival Plan.
- Build
on technical knowledge, personal understanding of the operation of
nutrition 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 Newborn and Child Survival in Kenya.
- Analyzing
donor priorities and positions on issues related to nutrition; 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
nutrition, and related health and Child Survival issues. 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 relevant advisor(s).
- Develop
policy briefs and position papers as and when required related to the
nutrition programme. This may require technical support from
relevant technical managers.
Programme Quality
- To
be responsible for the overall technical aspect of Save the Children
nutrition programme work in Kenya.
- Liaise
with the Programme Operations department, ensure all nutrition 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 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 nutrition work. Where necessary provide technical
training for project staff and partners as required (IMAM; IYCF; KAP and
nutrition surveys, other monitoring and evaluation; 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 implementation of the Hunger TPP / Newborn and Child
Survival 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 that focus on child survival.
Specifically ensure the following:
- Participation
in monthly Nutrition Technical Forum meetings at the MoH.
- Nutrition
Information Working Group
- 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.
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
nutrition professional with a Masters Degree in nutrition or equivalent
- Significant
professional experience of working at a senior advisory level in nutrition
for international NGOs or the private sector in Kenya
- Excellent
understanding of the nutrition sector within the Kenyan context,
particularly maternal, newborn and child nutrition issues
- Proven
representation and advocacy skills
- Strong
commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with
willingness to adopt a participatory and consultative approache
- 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 nutrition work
- Experience
in promoting and mainstreaming Child Rights Based programming in nutrition
programme design, implementation and evaluation.
- Good
understanding of poverty reduction strategy framework and related
processes.
- Commitment
to Save the Children Values
These are re-advertisements and candidates who had applied
previously need not re-apply.
The vacancies announcements will remain open until the positions
are filled.
Therefore there is no closing date for receiving
applications.
Interested candidates to email their applications to
kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org