Save the Children
Vacancy: Nutrition
Technical Specialist - Kenya Country Office
Position Code: SCI/TS NUT/NRB-03
Team / Programme: Programme Development and Quality
Position Code: SCI/TS NUT/NRB-03
Team / Programme: Programme Development and Quality
Location: Nairobi
with 30-40% of the time in Save the Children field locations.
Grade: 2
Post Type: National
(1 year contract with possibility of renewal)
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 Head of Child Survival, and as a key member of the Programme Development and Quality (PDQ) team, the Nutrition Technical Specialist (TS) willensure that 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.
Role Purpose: Under the general direction and guidance of the Head of Child Survival, and as a key member of the Programme Development and Quality (PDQ) team, the Nutrition Technical Specialist (TS) willensure that 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 Nutrition TS is expected to
provide technical advice and support to programme staff to ensure programming
objectives are successfully achieved.
He/she shall also lead the
development and implementation of the country office nutrition strategy,
closely linked to WASH and health programming, as well as child sensitive
livelihoods as part of wider nutrition resilience efforts.
The post holder will play a lead role
in the technical design of nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive projects,
with relevant project managers, to ensure the projects contribute to the
achievement of the thematic programme plan;
·
be responsible for ensuring that key
organisational principles and approaches such as child participation and sound
monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) systems are well
integrated throughout the project cycle;
·
be responsible for ensuring
that lessons derived through implementation of projects are well articulated,
documented and disseminated both internally and externally, and;
·
engage with policymakers and work to
achieve advocacy objectives to realise greater change for children.
He/she will support the overall
country strategic intent to focus on risk reduction, adaptation and nutrition
resilience in light of a changing context in East Africa.
Scope of Role:
Reports to: Head of Child Survival
Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners.
Scope of Role:
Reports to: Head of Child Survival
Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners.
Current programming focuses on health
& nutrition, child protection, child rights governance, education and child
poverty.
In 2012, as part of a global
reorganization process, Save the Children combined the programmes of SC UK, SC
Canada and SC Finland to create a single operation in Kenya.
In Feb 2014, we completed a second
transition, which saw us join forces with the British INGO, Merlin, and merge
their health and nutrition programmes with our own.
Save the Children now has an
operational presence in Bungoma, Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Turkana
and Wajir and we work through partners in many other parts of the
country.
We employ nearly 300 staff and will
have an operating annual budget in 2015 of approximately US$20-25 million.
Staff directly reporting to this post: Nutrition Research & Learning Coordinator
Key Areas of Accountability:
Strategic Planning and Programme Development
Staff directly reporting to this post: Nutrition Research & Learning Coordinator
Key Areas of Accountability:
Strategic Planning and Programme Development
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Be fully aware of and actively
participate in the development and review of country strategy and thematic
programme plans.
·
Specifically lead the
operationalisation and implementation of the nutrition component of the Save
the Children Kenya Health & Nutrition strategy and ensure that
nutrition-sensitive strategies and approaches are integrated into other
thematic strategies.
·
Build on technical knowledge and
understanding of the operation of nutrition policy and services in Kenya, and
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’s objectives as outlined in the Health and
Nutrition Strategy, specifically improving child survival, food security,
resilience and adaptation in Kenya.
·
Analyse donor priorities and
positions on issues related to nutrition; identifying institutional and private
sector 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.
·
Ensure that programme strategies
support and demonstrate good practice in child safeguarding.
·
Using a child rights programming
lens, ensure that our nutrition programming is built around the Theory of
Change and aligns with global and country office nutrition strategies.
Advocacy and Policy Development
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Be fully aware of and proactively
engage in the development, review, dissemination and operationalisation of
national policies, strategies and other initiatives and developments by
government and other stakeholders relating to nutrition, and related health,
WASH and/or food security 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.
·
Help to clearly articulate the
nutrition advocacy messages for the Kenya country office.
·
Work with the Head of Child Survival,
Health Advocacy Advisor and Health Technical Specialist in the development of a
national health and nutrition advocacy strategy and an implementation plan
(with timeline, key outcomes and activities).
·
Support and monitor the
implementation of nutrition-related elements of the advocacy strategies at
national and county level, including through ensuring that programme staff have
relevant advocacy skills and that roles and responsibilities for different
activities are clarified.
·
Develop policy briefs and position
papers as and when required related to the nutrition programme in coordination
with key programme staff. This may require technical support from other
technical specialists 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 that Save
the Children is seen as one of the leading international agencies in terms of
innovation and quality of implementation with a focus on child survival, food
security and nutrition resilience.
·
Specifically ensure that evidence,
learning and recommendations from Save the Children’s programmes are shared
through:
1. Active
participation in monthly Nutrition Technical Forum meetings at the MoH
2. Participation
and/or sharing information for use by the Health Advocacy Advisor to share
during Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) meetings at the national level
3. Participation
in Regional Food Security and Nutrition Working Group meetings and/or
collaboration with the Child Poverty Technical Specialist to share engagement
4. Participation
in the Nutrition Information Working Group and/or collaboration with the Health
Advocacy Advisor to share engagement
5. Ensuring
pro-active engagement with the UN/UNICEF, including through coordination
meetings at national and regional levels
6. Advising
field teams to ensure adequate field visibility through technical attendance
and technical meetings at district level
Programme Quality
·
Monitor and provide timely, relevant,
accurate input on overall technical aspects of Save the Children nutrition
programme work in Kenya.
·
Liaise with the Programme Operations
department to 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 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 – or ensure the provision of - technical training for
project staff and partners as required (IMAM; IYCF; C4D, KAP and nutrition
surveys, other monitoring and evaluation).
·
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 nutrition.
Monitoring and Evaluation
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In collaboration with the MEAL
Manager and engagement with field-based MEAL staff, ensure the development of
MEAL frameworks and key indicators for nutrition that help each project to
clearly demonstrate progress and impact, improve the quality of reporting,
identify issues for advocacy and new programmes/projects in the future.
·
Participate in the design of
baseline, mid-term and end of project evaluations for nutrition programmes, or
nutrition components of multi-sectoral programmes.
·
Monitor the evaluation process and
provide input and clarification as needed.
·
Review evaluation findings and ensure
that lessons and recommendations are actioned and used to improve current
programming as well as to inform the design of future programmes.
·
Regularly review and monitor
programmes for child safeguarding issues.
·
Take corrective action in modifying
programme activities and/or report incidents.
·
Ensure the active dissemination of
programme findings and lessons learned through the production of high quality
materials and their effective dissemination to key stakeholders.
Other
·
Participate actively in PDQ programme
meetings, planning and review activities, providing enhanced insight into
nutrition 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 nutrition programme staff in technical areas of expertise as appropriate and
ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities.
·
Provide feedback on the performance
of key programme staff through regular consultation with Area Programme
Managers, as well as through structured performance management processes.
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
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Nutrition professional with a Masters
Degree in nutrition or equivalent.
·
At least 5 years of experience
implementing nutrition programmes with at least two years, of working at an
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.
·
Clear understanding of and proactive
approach to nutrition resilience, hunger and food security issues in Kenya,
particularly in the context of Northern Kenyan.
·
Proven representation and advocacy
skills.
·
Strong commitment to capacity
building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt a
participatory and consultative approaches.
·
Experience with nutrition programming
in arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) settings preferred.
·
Experience writing donor funding
proposals for large institutional grants in excess of US$1 million.
·
Strong writing skills, including
experience in writing proposals, capacity statements and position papers.
·
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.
Job Title: Monitoring
Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer
Position Code: SCI/MEAL OFF/LOD-01
Team / Programme: Monitoring and Evaluation
Position Code: SCI/MEAL OFF/LOD-01
Team / Programme: Monitoring and Evaluation
Location: Lodwar
(Turkana County)
Grade: 4
Post Type: National
(Contract for 9months)
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
support the delivery of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning
(MEAL) strategy, policy and practice by designing programme monitoring systems,
build the capacity of staff in their analysis and dissemination of data,
coordinate information management; strengthen beneficiaries’ accountability
mechanisms and reporting systems.
Scope of Role: The
MEAL Officer based in Lodwar will have responsibility for collection,
compilation, analysis, maintaining and dissemination of data on Education,
Disability, Nutrition and MNCH project.
Together with the MEAL Officer in
establish and strengthen a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation system to
measure programme progress and impact and establish effective lesson learning
and beneficiary accountability mechanisms in the project area.
This position demands the technical
knowledge, people management skills, work experience and zeal needed to oversee
MEAL strengthening at County and sub-county levels.
Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, 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. In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save
the Children combined the programmes of SC UK, SC Canada and SC Finland to
create a single operation in Kenya.
In February 2014, we completed a
second transition, which saw us join forces with the British INGO, Merlin, and
merge their health and nutrition programmes with our own. Save the Children now
has an operational presence in Bungoma, Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera,
Nairobi, Turkana and Wajir. We work through partners in many other parts of the
country.
Reports to: Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer.
Staff directly reporting to this Post: Data clerks
Reports to: Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer.
Staff directly reporting to this Post: Data clerks
Budget responsibility: No.
Key Areas of Accountability:
·
Supporting the development of systems
and processes for the implementation of M&E policy and procedure based on
Save the Children best practice, developing frameworks to integrate impact
assessment, learning and knowledge management into the programs.
·
Maintaining a tracking spread sheet
for M&E activities and events – baselines, assessments, reviews,
evaluations – tracking trends and recommendations
·
Coordinating the sharing of learning
related to M&E practices and providing support during internal/external
reviews, evaluations, and lessons learned exercises.
·
Participating in the development of
tools and guidelines for data collection, collation and reporting, with a focus
on establishing Output Tracking, systemically checking this data for quality,
accuracy, and consistency, and providing feedback as necessary
·
Participate in conduction of survey,
evaluation, documenting case studies and participate in research activities
·
In consultation with the program
teams, and other support function departments establish, initiate and ensure
implementation of beneficiary accountability systems in field program areas in
Turkana including establishing complaints mechanisms
·
Participate in design and preparation
of project proposals and log-frames for new projects including facilitating
initial assessments, baseline data collection, and establishing targets and
indicators.
·
Ensure MoH & MOEST data tools
(registers, forms etc) are correctly utilised, kept and updated within SCI
project areas including health facilities, schools and communities
·
Assist the program staff with the
preparation and presentation of data for internal and donor reports in a timely
manner
·
Establish contacts with other
agencies and MEAL staff within government departments and external agencies.
·
Developing protocol for sharing data
and ensuring the organization activities meet the requirements of the Data
Protection Act.
·
Interface with the project
coordinators and research officers of projects to manage the data collection
and cleaning
Others:
·
Perform any other tasks as required
by line manager or technical manager.
Skills and Behaviours (our Values in
Practice)
Accountability:
Accountability:
·
Holds self-accountable for making
decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modeling 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 remedial actions 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; demonstrates the highest levels of integrity
Qualifications and Experience
·
Degree in Statistics, Health
Information Systems, social science or relevant area
·
Minimum three years practical
experience in M&E system coordination/implementation in a large
international non-governmental organisation or other international
relief/development body;
·
Demonstrable track-record in data
tracking and evaluation, with the ability to support staff and partners on
M&E methodology and analyze and disseminate complex information to a range
of stakeholder audiences;
·
Skills in designing and implementing
information management and performance measurement frameworks.
·
Computer literacy, particularly in
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
·
Working knowledge of data/statistical
programmes e.g. SPSS
·
Excellent planning, coordination, and
reporting skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised
of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities;
·
Strong communication and
interpersonal skills in English, with experience working in multicultural,
values driven teams;
·
Commitment to Save the Children value
and principles
Vacancy: Awards
& Finance Officer
Position Code: SCI/AFIN OFF/WAJ-02
Team / Programme: Finance
Position Code: SCI/AFIN OFF/WAJ-02
Team / Programme: Finance
Location: Wajir
Grade:
4
Post Type: National
(1 year contract with possibility of extension)
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 Awards & Finance Officer will support the Finance officer in delivering the Finance teams’ objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
Role Purpose: The Awards & Finance Officer will support the Finance officer in delivering the Finance teams’ objectives in a timely and accurate manner.
He/she will, 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: Finance Coordinator
Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners.
Reports to: Finance Coordinator
Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, 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. In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save
the Children combined the programmes of SC UK, SC Canada and SC Finland to create
a single operation in Kenya.
In Feb 2014, we completed a second
transition, which saw us join forces with the British INGO, Merlin, and merge
their health and nutrition programmes with our own.
Save the Children now has an
operational presence in Bungoma, Dadaab Refugee Camp, Garissa, Mandera, Turkana
and Wajir and we work through partners in many other parts of the
country.
We employ nearly 300 staff and will
have an operating annual budget in 2015 of approximately US$20-25 million
Staff directly reporting to this
post: None
Key Areas of Accountability:
Key Areas of Accountability:
Finance
·
Assist the finance coordinator in
maintaining a robust and adequate financial internal control systems and cash
management across the field office in line with SCI’s Finance Manual, Awards
management and good accounting practices.
·
Assist the finance coordinator to
manage Agresso processes and review all the GLACOS spreadsheets for accuracy
and ensuring that data is submitted to Nairobi office on or before the set
deadline for processing.
·
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 SAVE THE
CHILDREN creditors are paid promptly.
·
Induct new staff into SCI financial
policies and procedures applicable in the field offices and ensure that changes
in policies are communicated to staff at all levels.
·
Adhere to the Finance diary including
Monthly Management Controls (MMCs) for field offices, ensuring that all
deadlines are met and submissions made to Nairobi Office.
Reporting and Financial Analysis
·
On a monthly basis, analyse trends,
document the variance commentary and communicate to the budget holders of the
country office
·
Ad hoc analysis required by the
country office budget holders that will help better manage all the revenue
streams, e.g. award funds, other private funds and expense trends and details
·
Ensure timely preparation and
submission of financial reports to donors in compliance with donor guidelines
and contractual agreements
Grants Management
·
Support the development of new
proposals, in particular, with respect to budget development;
·
Develop phased budgets in
collaboration with programme managers and liaise with country office awards to
ensure that budgets posting is timely
·
Manage and update the master budget
for Wajir with the Finance coordinator, and pro-actively highlight gaps;
·
With support of finance coordinator,
create an accountable system for billing staff across grants which ensures full
expenditure of each salary line by the close of grants;
·
Provide managers with information on
the funding pipeline for each staff position;
·
In liaison with programme managers
Coordinate and chair awards opening and closing meetings in Wajir, ensuring
minutes are taken and shared with the awards team in Nairobi
·
Coordinate the monthly Awards Review
Process, including chairing the monthly BVA review meetings in Wajir;
·
Support capacity building of
programme coordinators and managers in grants management;
·
Provide support to budget holders in
reviewing and understanding monthly financial budget monitoring reports and
follow up on any recommended changes.
·
Support the team with audit process
and ensure that audit recommendations are followed up & implemented in good
time and field staff fully understand and comply with the standard financial
procedures.
·
Review GLACOS for accurate coding
before posting.
·
Check that reversals/recharges/recordings
requested by budget holders are completed and communicated to the awards
immediately for posting
·
Ensure that grant closure is being
dealt with correctly and that no charges are made to closed grants.
·
Follow up on monthly staff timesheets
and reconcile staff effort reporting.
·
Ensure that staff salaries are
posted.
Policy & Donor Regulations
Compliance
·
Assist Wajir office in day to day
compliance and award financial management issues.
·
Gather information from Kenya Office
Awards Team and/or other units within Finance in resolving an issue related to
compliance.
·
Work closely with the Awards team in
ensuring donor compliance amongst the implementing partners at the field level.
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 Commerce or Business
Studies degree or equivalent certification and experience.
·
Professional qualifications in
Accounting (CPA II section finalist)
·
Recommended a minimum of 3 years
experience in a in budget setting and grants management in INGOs, Accounting
& financial management.
·
Familiar with major donor reporting
including EC,USAID,DFID, ECHO etc
·
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
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory Cover letter to indicating the Position Code on the subject line wajir.jobapplications@savethechildren.org by 30th June 2015.
Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory Cover letter to indicating the Position Code on the subject line wajir.jobapplications@savethechildren.org by 30th June 2015.