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Save
the Children – Call For Consultancy
TOR – Child and Youth Migration in Ethiopia – Technical support to
Country Office
Objective:
Provide
technical support and leadership to Save the Children Ethiopia’s programming on
child and youth migration issues
Key Deliverable: The Concept Note (Maximum 5
consultant(s) will gain an understanding of migration-related work currently
implemented in the country office and further document the situation of
migration in Ethiopia, and identify possible approaches for Save the Children
in addressing this issue including partnerships.
pages, Appendixes + Indicative Budget) that outlines an integrated, multi-year
and comprehensive response to migration and displacement within Ethiopia, with
a focus on children and youth.
Location: Principally Addis
Ababa, with probable travel in country / region
Reporting
to: Head
of Child Protection, with dotted line to Regional Focal Point on migration /
Displacement.
Head of Child Poverty will be a key stakeholder and the role with be required
to liaise with all Heads of Departments.
Child Safeguarding: Level
3 – the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either
frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one
month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are
visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the
police checking/vetting process staff.
1. Background: The migrant
“crisis” in Europe is engendering a new and complex donor agenda, with
increasing (often relabelled) funding being linked to migration responsive activities.
This
focus is manifesting itself in various ways, including a far greater emphasis
on the prevention of economic migration and on increasing the speed, numbers
involved and effectiveness of return programmes to their origin country of
refugees and economic migrants.
Ethiopia
is the largest refugee hosting country in Africa, hosting, at the end of
September 2015, 733,312 refugees’/asylum seekers (not IDPs) (South Sudanese
39%, Somalia 35%. Eritrea 20%). Ethiopia is also often used as a transit route,
typically for migrants moving West/North towards the Middle East and Europe
(often Eritrean) or South towards South Africa.
Although
there is lack of comprehensive data on the magnitude of Ethiopian migrating to
other countries, fragmented pieces of data indicate that an increasing number
of Ethiopians leave the country every year through regular and irregular
chan¬nels , mainly to the middle east, Europe and Southern African Countries.
There is also suspected to be substantial internal migration, with an estimated
1.2 million children moving annually within the country.
As of
July 2015, The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) estimated that
there were over 413,400 internally displaced people in Ethiopia due to
inter-communal and cross-border violence, most of them living in protracted
displacement situations.
Discussions
with donors and partners within Ethiopia highlight the fact that there is
European financing available for migration related activities, but ensuring
approaches have “migration lens” will be vital . It is apparent that SC ET
leadership is encouraged, with its scope, reach and reputation make it a highly
desirable partner. It is also evident that donors looking for ideas, which
equates to a genuine opportunity to shape agenda.
The
Ethiopian Country Office already has substantial ongoing programming targeting
displaced populations – “repackaging” this to better engage with the migration
debate will be a core function within this scope of work.
Migration
focused programming has “traditionally” been encompassed within the “Children
on the Move” project and located under the child protection thematic sector.
While migration/displacement work will continue to have a sizable child
protection component, the concept note is expected to reflect a far greater
emphasis on integrated programming with a particular focus on livelihoods,
youth, social protection and resilience.
2. Scope of work – Description of task
- The
assessment will focus on a range of interrelated country-specific dealing
with migration and displacement, encompassing: - Providing
technical input, leadership and recommendations for future action into
response to migration and displacement within Ethiopia that focusses on
children and youth, across the SC thematic sectors (with particular focus
on youth livelihoods). - Identifying
strategic questions for national research to rapidly expand knowledge
base/data and oversee design process. - Assisting
in the identification and accessing of available funds to support migration
related activities targeting children and youth. - Assessing
the macro level policy environment (national and regional as relates to
Ethiopia) in regard to this issue. - Mapping
out different routes of migration (within Ethiopia and cross border) and
if possible formal and informal actors involved on this. - Mapping
what other organizations are doing in relation to migration to avoid
duplication of effort, support cross learning and/or improved future
programming. - Identifying
potential partners (Government, NGOs, and Private sectors) that we should
engage in future programming. - Identifying
the ways in which we can and should partner with other organizations on
this issue. For example, it does not seem appropriate for SC to get
into the legal aspects of migration or issues around safe repatriation, so
who should we partner with? - Providing
recommendations for future collaborations/partnerships on migration issues
within Ethiopia and possible activities/resource requirements for 2016 and
beyond. - Identifying
the ways in which we, other organizations in Ethiopia or SC in other
countries have had successful experiences in different aspects of
migration – prevention, reintegration and protection? How can we
leverage this? - Conducting
a mapping on the SC program portfolio across the different thematic
sectors, looking through the “migration lens”. - Building
SC Ethiopia’s profile on migration and displacement externally and
function as CO’s primary focal point in external meetings, including with
donors. - Identifying
the different migration ‘moments’ that we should be working on and
subsequent key interventions for those children and youth: 1) at risk
(prevention); 2) on the move; 3) returning. - Feeding
into (whilst adhering to in country constraints on advocacy work) to SC
advocacy focal points on migration related issues. - Making
strategic recommendations for cross-learning between country/regional
teams and provide support to thematic leads with regards to developing a
“migration lens”. - Regularly
liaising with regional migration focal point and play active role in the
development of regional/global programming approaches on migration and
displacement.
Concept
Note (Max 5 pages + Appendixes & Indicative Budget) that outlines an
integrated, multi-year and comprehensive response to migration and displacement
within Ethiopia.
- Draft
recommendations on possible red lines/SC organisational position on EUTF
and related migration issues - Recommendations
for future external collaborations/partnerships on migration issues;
including areas for cross-border collaboration - Document
outlining research opportunities and next steps. - Short
document “repackaging” current SC Et work, by theme, through migration
Lens - Short
desk review summary on COM/migration issues in Ethiopia - End
of contract overview document, summarising key actions, funding
opportunities, recommendations and possible next steps
Four to Six Weeks, starting in April / May 2016
5. Desired Consultancy Fee range
– USD. 15,000 – USD. 20,000
We
seek a programme “generalist” with excellent understanding of;
- Child
protection - Livelihoods
- Employment
skills - Social
protection programming - Good
writing skills - Experience
in designing child and youth focused interventions at scale - Previous
experience of working on displacement/migration related issues is
essential.
Given the broad nature of this work we are open to a two
consultant team with complementary skills.
The
location will be principally Addis Ababa, with some remote working possible. /number
of days to be discussed during the selection process.
To express your interest please send your c.v. and covering note outlining your
suitability to deliver this work by 12.00 (noon) 6th April 2016 to
j.hardiman@savethechildren.org.uk.
AGI-K Programme Officer
Team / Programme:
Agi-K Programme
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: SCI Kenya is implementing an Adolescent Girls
Initiative (AGI-K) Action Research across four sectors of Health, Wealth
Creation, Education and Prevention of Violence, in Wajir County, together with
other partners namely; Population Council, Plan International and APHRC.
This program is expected to
significantly contribute to investing in adolescent girls, with the need to
invest early in order to break the downward spiral into early pregnancy, early
marriage and intergenerational poverty.
It is also expected that evidence from research will influence national policy
and support scaled up, cost-effective interventions for adolescent girls in the
future. This is also in line with Save the Children’s Theory of Change.
Save the Children will work with the government of Kenya at both national and
county levels and communities to facilitate the randomized control trial to
test a package of multi sectorial interventions for girls ages 11-14 and
also the most cost-effective that will provide the greatest impact for girls in
Northern Kenya and urban slums
Scope of Role: The Program officer will provide technical support
and leadership to community mentors required for the successful implementation
of Adolescent girls programming and will support the Program Coordinator in
awareness raising activities, including the provision of information on the
project interventions.
The AGI-K officer will be responsible
for providing training and mentoring to adolescent girl’s mentors and the
Community Facilitators.
Reports to:
AGI-K Programme 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 2016 of approximately US$20 million.
Staff directly reporting to this post:
None
Key Areas of Accountability:
Support to Programme Delivery
- Under the supervision of the Programme
Coordinator, provide technical oversight and capacity-building through
training, mentorship and on-the-job support for community health extension
workers (CHEWs) and community mentors for the delivery of the safe space
model - Ensure that the community mobilization and
participation aspect of the AGI-K programme is implemented according to
plan, including training, materials adaptation and monitoring of
outcomes - Support in the development, management and
facilitation of the community engagement strategy, plan of action
and activities identified by the community - Provide leadership and guidance regarding
project activities under each cluster to all community workers to
ensure all programme activities meet best practice standards as well as
taking lead in discussions sessions for adolescent programming - The AGI-K Program Officer will provide
programmatic support required for the successful implementation of
Adolescent girls programming and will support the Programme Coordinator in
awareness raising activities, including the provision of information on
available health services and facilitating referrals through the support
of CHEWs. - Work with AGI-K program team to monitor
project activities regularly, ensuring adolescent girls attend discussion
sessions as laid out in the program model - Strengthen and maintain networks with
community leaders and groups to ensure support from the community and to
encourage greater communication, collaboration and coordination among
partners. - Participate in development of monthly outreach
plans with community workers, based on program needs; include strategies
to reach girls who are more isolated. - Ensures strict adherence to the guidelines as
outlined for the various interventions and clusters. - Assist with developing adequate project
monitoring systems and help to ensure that community workers utilize
these systems correctly and consistently - Support the community facilitators and mentors
develop referral pathways for violence prevention & response and
ensure a community perspective is included. Ensure referral pathways are
shared and understood within the community - Encourage parent/caregiver partnerships in
participating in the wellbeing of adolescent girls
Partnerships for social mobilisation
- Good coordination with partners including the
community in the program area - Capacity of implementing partners in planning,
implementation, monitoring and reporting is strengthened, in particular
with community contracts - Actively participate in forums and other
relevant forums at sub county level
Monitoring and evaluation
- Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation,
Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team and the operations research
partner for monitoring and evaluation of programme activities including
preparation of monitoring reports, documents and lessons learned. - Supports the implementation of an
accountability mechanism for participants in the AGI-K programme - Carry out regular field monitoring/spot checks
- Participate in milestone meetings for
monitoring of the progress of the programme such as mid-term reviews,
strategy meetings, previews and reviews and annual reviews.
- Delivering Results: Takes personal
responsibility and holds others to account to deliver our ambitious goals
for children, continually improving own performance or that of the
team/organisation. - Developing Self and Others: Invests time and
energy to actively develop self and others to help realise their full
potential, and to build the organisation’s capability for the future. - Leading and Inspiring Others: Demonstrates
leadership in all our work, role models our values and articulates a
compelling vision to inspire others to achieve goals for our children.
- Problem Solving and Decision Making: Takes
effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating
relevant information from within or outside the organisation and making
appropriate judgements. - Applying Technical Expertise: Applies the
required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards,
promotes and shares best practices within and outside the organisation. - Innovating and Adapting: Develops and
implements innovative solutions to adapt and succeed in an ever –
changing, uncertain work and global environment.
- Working Effectively with others: Works
collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people
and perspectives. Knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure
effective cross- boundary working. - Communicating with Impact: Communicates
clearly and confidently with others to engage and Influence, Promotes
dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence
and trust with others. - Networking: Builds and uses sustainable
relationships and networks to support the work of Save the Children.
Qualifications and Experience
- Advanced University Degree in the
social/behavioural sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health
Education) - Minimum 3 years of relevant professional work
experience in the development, planning and management of social
development programmes with practical experience of working with women and
girls. - Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power,
and issues surrounding violence against women and girls, in addition to
child protection - Demonstrated experience of developing
effective working relationships with senior stakeholders from government
agencies, international organisations, community NGO, academics and
opinion-leaders. - Experience in community mobilisation and child
participation within the development context. - Demonstrated effectiveness in facilitation and
training skills in non-formal settings - Strong expertise and understanding of key
issues affecting adolescent girls in Northern Kenya such as early
marriage, FGM. - Excellent communication skills, including
fluency in written and spoken English and strong inter-personal and
advisory skills
- Has high-level communication skills’,
including engaging and informative formal public speaking. - Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural
environment. - Sets high standards for quality and
consistently achieves project goals. - Translates strategic direction into plans and
objectives. - Maintains and extends an effective network of
individuals within the organisation and with government and development
partners - Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of
possibilities. - Demonstrates and shares detailed technical
knowledge and expertise. - Proven ability to work as a team.
- Somali speaking will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory Cover letter
indicating the Position they are applying for in the subject line to
wajir.jobapplications@savethechildren.org
Hand delivered applications will not
be accepted.
Due to the urgency of having the two posts filled, applications will be
reviewed as they are received.
Administrative Assistant – Kenya Country office
Team / Programme: Support Services
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 HR & Admin assistant is responsible for
ensuring the day to day running of Wajir office, organizing for conference
booking, accommodation, and travel arrangements for staff. Perform HR functions
for within Wajir office.
Reports to the
HR/Administration Coordinator
Staff reporting directly to this
post: Cook
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 2016 of approximately US$20 million.
Key Areas of Accountability:
- Support the HR/Admn Coordinator to plan, and
manage in an accountable, efficient and effective way, key services in
administration including equipment maintenance; premises security; travel,
Organizing Events including conferences/workshops, hotel and guest houses
accommodation; and ensure front desk operations - Support the HR/Admn Coordinator to monitor
Wajir office utilities costs e.g. water, electricity, telephone/Mobile
usage and billing and others; prepares monthly trend reports. - Develops and implements new cost efficient
administrative systems such as paper waste management; electricity
conservation; water management; among others - Ensure utmost cleanliness and any minor
repairs for the Office Premises is maintained by the staff responsible - Proper Management of inventory at the
Administration and kitchen stores. - Support the HR/Admn Coordinator in the
efficient management of the Office and two guest houses. - Support the HR/Admn Coordinator in ensuring
compliance with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to
child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities
and other relevant policies and procedures. - In liaison with the HR Coordinator, ensure
that all staff understand and observe the CPP and Code of Conduct - Put together the policy documents and any
other required documents for induction of new staff - Perform any other duties assigned as assigned
by the HR/Admn.Coordinator.
- Delivering Results: Takes personal
responsibility and holds others to account to deliver our ambitious goals
for children, continually improving own performance or that of the team /
organisation. - Developing Self and Others: Invests time and
energy to actively develop self and others to help realise their full
potential, and to build the organisation’s capability for the future. - Leading and Inspiring Others: Demonstrates
leadership in all our work, role models our values and articulates a
compelling vision to inspire others to achieve goals for our children.
- Problem Solving and Decision Making: Takes
effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating
relevant information from within or outside the organisation and making
appropriate judgements. - Applying Technical Expertise: Applies
the required technical and professional expertise to the highest
standards, promotes and shares best practices within and outside the
organisation. - Innovating and Adapting: Develops
and implements innovative solutions to adapt and succeed in an ever –
changing, uncertain work and global environment.
- Working Effectively with others: Works
collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people
and perspectives. Knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure
effective cross- boundary working. - Communicating with Impact: Communicates
clearly and confidently with others to engage and Influence, Promotes
dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence
and trust with others. - Networking: Builds
and uses sustainable relationships and networks to support the work of
Save the Children.
Qualifications and Experience
- A first degree in business
administration/equivalent - Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
Outlook, PowerPoint) - Ability to manage multiple requests and to
liaise with several different departments. - Assertive and pro-active, with the ability to
work on own initiative with little supervision. - Ability to cope with varying workloads and
interruptions and to organize activities to provide efficient services - Comply with the requirements of Save the
Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy and other Global Policies - Fluent in English and Swahili
- Commitment to Save the Children Values
- Good organizational, planning and
interpersonal skills - Ability to manage workload and prioritize
activities - Excellent written and verbal communication
skills - Ability to solve problems
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory Cover letter
indicating the Position they are applying for in the subject line to
wajir.jobapplications@savethechildren.org
Hand delivered applications will not
be accepted.
Due to the urgency of having the two posts filled, applications will be
reviewed as they are received.
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