Programme Quality and Business Development Manager
Team / Programme: Programme Development and Quality
Location: Nairobi
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package)
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:
The Programme Quality and Business Development Manager 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,
particularly through monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL)
systems and advocacy.
The position is responsible for overall implementation of SCI’s
Quality Framework and for programme planning, proposals and
advocacy.
He/she will ensure our learning is translated into stronger and
more impactful programmes, lead our dissemination of results, manage the
research uptake, manage and support advisors who are responsible for programme
quality standards, and assist in annual planning and reporting.
50% of this job is dedicated to managing the new business
development and proposal writing function.
The Programme Quality and Business Development Manager 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 supported children in Kenya since before its Independence in 1963 and has had a consistent operational presence in the country since 1984.
Scope of Role:
Reports to: Director Programme Development and Quality
Dimensions: Save the Children has supported children in Kenya since before its Independence in 1963 and has had a consistent operational presence in the country since 1984.
We provide 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 liaison
post in Garissa. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 370
staff and a confirmed budget of approximately US$15 million this year.
Staff directly reporting to this post: 3 - EVERYONE Campaign Manager (and Assistant), Nutrition and Food Security Advocacy Advisor and MEAL Advisor (and the Data and Knowledge Management Officer).
Key Areas of Accountability:
Strategic Planning and Programme Development (20% of role)
Staff directly reporting to this post: 3 - EVERYONE Campaign Manager (and Assistant), Nutrition and Food Security Advocacy Advisor and MEAL Advisor (and the Data and Knowledge Management Officer).
Key Areas of Accountability:
Strategic Planning and Programme Development (20% of role)
- 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 (5% of role)
- 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 (10% of role)
- 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 (5% of role)
- 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.
- Manage
the Save the Children UK Breakthrough Fund with the MEAL Team, and
reporting upon this grant.
- Serves
as child safeguarding focal point within the PDQ team.
Learning (5% of role)
- 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.
Business Development (50% of role)
- Ensure
that the country office has a comprehensive, SMT-endorsed Business
Development Strategy in place, which is implemented and monitored
effectively.
- Identify,
research, and disseminate information on new funding opportunities from
bilateral, multi-lateral, and other institutional donors. Use
creative approaches to link programme aspirations to donor priorities,
while also effectively influencing the strategies of donors.
- Ensure
that PDQ maintains an on-going and regularly updated information bank on
community analysis and research findings for future proposal development
(Child Rights Situational Analysis, assessments, HEAs, CODs, DHS, census
data, field research on community needs, etc.). This activity is
closely linked with the Data and Knowledge Management function, Nutrition
and Food Security Advocacy position and Member Services.
- Directly
involved in the development of high-value or complex proposals or
bids. Effectively manage collaboration amongst teams and Save the
Children Members when preparing concept papers and project proposals for
fundraising purposes. Ensure strong coordination with other CO teams,
particularly Programme Operations (for field team inputs, logistics
requirements, security, costings, etc.), Awards Management (for donor
requirements), Finance (for budgets), Security and HR (for staffing
requirements).
- Write
large sections of proposals that speak to our overall capabilities, while
drawing on the expertise of technical advisors, Operations, Finance, HR
and Security.
- 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.
- Assist
in developing funding strategies for thematic programme plans and
cross-sectoral integration. These strategies should reflect our
ambitions and new creative thinking to achieve more for children.
- Participate
in key donor meetings, when necessary, to foster long-term collaboration
and engagement.
Management (5% of role)
- 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.
- Recommended
a minimum of eight years management in a both emergency and development
contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save
the Children priority sectors: education, protection, rights governance,
HIV/AIDs, health and nutrition, and emergencies
- Excellent
writing/editing skills, budget development skills and
presentation/communication skills.
- Experience
in presenting project information to donors and partners.
- Experience
in leading development of large-scale or strategic proposals, including
the development of project budgets greater than $1 million.
- 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
representation and advocacy skills.
- Experience
in promoting and mainstreaming Child Rights Based programming in programme
design, implementation and evaluation.
- 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 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.
How to apply
If you meet the eligibility requirements and are interested to join this Programme, please send us your brief cover letter & CV to kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org to be received no later than 24th April, 2013.