Kenya: Child Rights Governance (CRG) Intern - Investment in Children

Organization: Save the Children

Country: Kenya

Closing date: 06 Nov 2015

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JOB TITLE:CRG Intern

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Regional Multi-Country Programme Unit (RMCPU) – under the Senior Programme Manager, Child Rights Governance (CRG)

LOCATION:East Africa Regional Office – Nairobi

GRADE: Intern

TYPE OF CONTRACT: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 CRG Intern will work closely with the Senior Manager, CRG at the RMCPU and provide support to carrying out a mapping survey in the region on the different partners and initiatives on Investment in Children (IiC), aimed at strengthening our advocacy in this area and defining the regional approach to Investment in Children.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to:Senior Programme Manager, CRG

Dimensions: Save the Children works in 7 countries in East Africa (Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan, and Ethiopia) with a current staff complement of approximately 3500 staff and current expenditure of approximately $200 million each year

Staff directly reporting to this post:None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

1. Regional Investment in Children Mapping Exercise

1.1 Assist in data collection from Country Offices on current Investment in Children (IiC) programs including the legal and policy framework on IiC.

1.2 support the regional mapping on the legal and policy framework on Investment in Children.

1.3 Assist in the analysis of information collected from the mapping exercise.

1. Strategy Development and Dissemination

2.1 Compile a database of key regional and national actors implementing IiC related work in the region.

2.2 Support the development of a learning agenda on IiC and assist in profiling SC’s work in the Region.

2.3 Support in the drafting of the regional IiC strategy

2.4 Organize a round table discussion on the draft strategy and compile feedback from different stakeholders

1. Project Management Support

3.1 Support the development of RMCPU reports to the main donor and other partners

3.2 Work with project teams to create and regularly update project profiles

3.3 Assist with events organised by the RMCPU.

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

·Creates an environment to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding

Ambition:

· Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same

· Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale

Collaboration:

· Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters

· Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.

Creativity:

· Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

Integrity:

· Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence

· Displays consistent excellent judgement

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

· University Degree in Economics, Development Studies, Business Studies or any other related field

· Understanding of public finance and children’s rights

· Excellent written and spoken English

· Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail

· Experience and skills in the use of software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe

· Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different national and cultural backgrounds.

· Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and handle work in a timely manner

· Knowledge of or interest in Save the Children, as well as a commitment to the mission and vision

· Willingness and ability to travel to gather stories.

How to apply:

Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter to EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org

Application closes 6^th November 2015.