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Dec 12, 2014

Save the Children ABE Quality Assurance and Standards Officer Job in Dadaab Kenya

Standards

Position Name: ABE Quality Assurance and Standards Officer

Position Code: SCI- ABE Daadab

Status: New

Team / Programme: Programmes

Role Purpose: To effectively Implement the SC Education Programme activities of the ABE Project in Dadaab camps and the host community in Dadaab and Fafi. He/she will ensure quality delivery of programmes and maintenance of high professional standards of all our Education Programmes.

Reports to: Education Coordinator-ABE

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. We have a staff complement of around 300 staff and an operating annual budget of approximately US$25 million in 2014.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas of Accountability:

Work as part of a team to ensure quality programmingTravel Frequently to implementation sites to liaise with teachers community leaders, Partners, local governments and beneficiaries to ensure continued participation and support for the projectCarryout regular monitoring activities and engagement with schools and communities to support projectCurriculum development, implementation, supervision and evaluation.Train ABE teachers on general methods of teaching amongst others.Capacity building Boards of Managements in schoolsEnsure that the ABE centres are child friendly and child centred methods of learning are adaptedIntroduce current trends in Education at the ABE centresInspection of teaching tools e.g. lesson plans, schemes of works and ensure that they are of qualitySupporting the Education Officers in carrying out general supervision in the ABE centres.Comply 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.Any other duty as assigned by the Coordinator.Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children valuesHolds 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 achievedSets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the sameWidely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates othersFuture orientated, thinks strategically Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supportersValues diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strengthApproachable, good listener, easy to talk toDevelops and encourages new and innovative solutionsWilling to take disciplined risksHonest, encourages openness and transparencyBachelor’s degree in education or its equivalent Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience in education sector especially Child Friendly School initiative, Girl child education, SNE, Non-formal Education in the Somali Context.Knowledge of education in emergencies, education sector policy, child rights and protection issuesExperiences of facilitating teacher training, community-based training, capacity building Board of managements in schools, and awareness campaigns.Experience in teacher mentorship, assessment and evaluation in the education sectorExcellent skills in interactive learner friendly teaching and learning material developmentStrong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and prioritiesPositive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support participatory, innovative approaches to problem solvingExcellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with all children and their carersFluent in written and spoken English, Kiswahili and the local language in the camps and the host communityGood report writing skillsWillingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditionsCommitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.Previous experience in working with teachers in delivering non-formal education and girl child education services.Understanding of the dynamics of the refugees is essentialExperience of working with communities and other agencies that support educationExternal: The job holder is required to have regular contact with other similar organizations, education institutions, children, community, and government departments.Internal: The job requires the job holder to have direct relationship with all staff and management at all levels in ensuring the organizational policies and procedures are adhered to and complied with. How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory Cover letter to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org indicating the Position Code & Title on the subject line by 22nd December 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Dec 11, 2014

Save the Children Human Resource and Administration Officer Job in Dadaab Kenya

Anthony Chuks December 11, 2014 Administration , Children 0 Comments

Resource

Position Name: Human Resource and Administration Officer

Position Code: SCI-HRO Daadab

Status: New

Team / Programme: Programme Operations

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: Under the supervision of the Area Programme Manager, the HR and Admin Officer will guide recruitment, contractual and performance management process, and support the implementation of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy. In this challenging environment, the Dadaab HR and Admin Officer will have a is responsible not only for compliance with critical SCI policies, but also to ensure the most critical resources of the organization – it’s staff – are fairly managed and compensated, and have appropriate access to opportunities for capacity development, career development and progression.

Scope of Role:
Reports to: Area Programme Manager, with a technical reporting line to the HR & Admin Coordinator, NairobiDimensions: 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. We have a staff complement of around 300 staff and an operating annual budget of approximately US$25 million in 2014.

Key Areas of Accountability:

Responsible for compliance with SCI HR policies and procedures in Dadaab area programme;Oversee all recruitment, performance management, capacity gap assessment, and contractual processes in Dadaab; Work with Programme Managers to plan recruitment at grant start up;Support field recruitment managers by ensuring laid down policies as pertains to recruitment are followed.Ensure preparation of recruitment planners & job adverts for circulation to various distribution groupsParticipate in field office recruitment panels as requested by line managerPrepare employment contracts and other documents relating to terms and conditions of employment and joining formalities for new local staff and casualsManage Area staff employment contracts records; liaise with the Line Manager to ensure timely renewal.Ensure up-to-date personnel records are maintained according to organizational best practice and compliant with both organizational policy and the appropriate local legislation.Update and maintain the organizational chart and staff lists as and when changes occur and share with Nairobi HR department.Manage disciplinary and grievances issues arising from the area officePrepare & submit HR & payroll reports to Nairobi HR department on a monthly basis Responsible for developing and undertaking induction processes for all new hires and ensuring that all sectors participate in these induction processesFacilitate evaluation of induction processes and monitoring effectiveness of the induction process and feedback to line managerResponsible for monitoring field office staff leave status i.e. annual leave, sick leave, compassionate leave, paternity/maternity, TOIL and R&R, ensuring regular updating of the leave database and status reports sent out to line managers, track leave ensuring this is shared with Nairobi HR department.Ensure exit interviews are carried out and through this and other means bring recommendation and key issues to Support Services Coordinator.Ensure compliance with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child safeguarding, health and safety, security, employment equal opportunities and other relevant policies.In conjunction with line managers ensure that all staff understand and observe the Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of ConductFacilitate and Administer staff medical insurance, ensuring employee insurance eligibility list is currentManage HR and Admin staff performance in compliance with SCI Kenya PoliciesProvide support to line managers and staff on objective setting, performance development plans and performance review therefore ensuring that it is happening in a timely and effective way.Ensure cost effective ways of running kitchen facilitiesOversee and manage the Cleaners ensure office and guest house facilities are kept in a good state of cleanliness and repairDelivering 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.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.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.A first degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences or relevant field.A post-graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar rolesGood knowledge and experience of generalist HR issues, including Kenya Employment Law, recruitment and selection, interpretation and application of policies and procedures, restructuring, reward and employee relations.Proven ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels and build capacity within management teams.Experience in managing disciplinary a grievance issues and monitoring and coaching HR staff and other managers involved in such cases.Experience in developing contracts and MOUs with similar agenciesExperience in facilities management;Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written), with the ability to provide clear effective advice on a range of HR issues. Fluency (written and oral) in English is requiring. Somali language skills a major advantage. Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.Strong team player, collaborative and capable of building effective relationships across all levelsStrong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-setsProblem solving and risk mitigating skills Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Safeguarding Policy and other Global Policies.Commitment to Save the Children valuesHow to Apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Sep 28, 2014

Save the Children Adolescent Girls Initiative MEAL Officer Job in Wajir Kenya

Anthony Chuks September 28, 2014 Adolescent , Children 0 Comments

Wajir

Team / Programme: Adolescent Girls Initiative KenyaPost Type: National (1 year 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
Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programs 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 programs 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 programs 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 more than 300 staff and have an operating annual budget in 2014 of approximately US$25 million.

SCI Kenya is in the process of implementing an Adolescent Girls Initiative 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: To support the delivery of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) strategy, policy and practice by helping design programme monitoring systems, build the capacity of staff in their analysis and dissemination of data, and coordinate information management and reporting systems. The job requires strict adherence to research protocols as this is a randomized control trial. Your support in the delivery of an effective MEAL function will play a key role in program implementation and the expansion of Save the Children programmes in Wajir to increase impact and enable positive change for children.

Reports to: MEAL coordinator - Wajir

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

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 and learning and knowledge management into the programme and project cycle; Maintaining a tracking spreadsheet for M&E activities and events – baselines, assessments, reviews, evaluations – tracking trends and recommendations, progressing their implementation where appropriate;Coordinating the sharing of learning related to M&E practices across offices, and providing support when internal/external reviews, evaluations, and lessons learned exercises should be employed;Developing national programme internal reporting schedules & templates, clarifying what level of information is needed and where, with key responsibilities assigned, and reviewing proposals, with a particular focus on checking log frames and ensuring indicators are are followed up and project milestones achieved;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;Contributing to the design of M&E methodology and child-focused indicators by the programme team, and to the promotion of child participation in M&E planning and accountabilitySupport the implementation of processes to review the quality of existing project data, information collection methods and the suitability of the existing data for the provision of sound baseline information;Ensure accountability assessments are conducted and capacity built of staff to undertake accountability assessments.Professionally document and proactively share information and learning with Save the Children stakeholdersEnsure sensitive complaints collection and handling through system development and functional at ground levelEnsure effective community complaints response mechanisms in collaboration with communities are developed and functionalTake an active role in ensuring staff are compliant in uploading data into necessary app systems. First degree in Statistics or Mathematics or relevant areaMinimum 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;Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;Working knowledge of data/statistical programmes e.g. SPSSExcellent 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, multi location, values driven teams;Commitment to Save the Children valuesFluent in English and Kiswahili (both spoken and written). Understanding of importance of quality and timely dataAbility to work independently with minimum supervisionGood typing and data entry speed.Ability to work well with others in a team.Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.Sets high standards for quality and consistently achieves project goals.Maintains and extends an effective network of individuals within the organisation and with government and development partnersProven ability to work as a team.How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory cover letter to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org by 3rd Oct. 2014 indicating the Position Code on the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Sep 25, 2014

Save the Children Adolescent Girls Initiative Programme Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Anthony Chuks September 25, 2014 Adolescent , Assistant 0 Comments

Programme

Adolescent Girls Initiative Programme Assistant
Location: Nairobi 50% Field 50%
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: SCI are anticipating funds for the AGI-K Programme Assistant position, who will be responsible for the support of the AGI-K Programme team to effectively achieve its goals and deliver on its outputs and work plan.
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Scope of Role:

Reports to: Senior AGI-K Programme Manager

Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programs 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 programs 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 programs 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 more than 300 staff and have an operating annual budget in 2014 of approximately US$25 million.
Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas of Accountability:

Make various payments
Provide support to the Programme Team including participation and assistance to preparation and conducting of programme meetings, quarterly and annual reviews and other relevant programme meetings and events.Support the programme in spot checks and the compilation of reports.Ensure all files and documentation – including contracts, proposals, and field travel TORs – are well organised digitally as well in hard copy and regularly updated.Ensure that invoices (payment vouchers) are processed for payment on time and are well documented.Assist in the drafting of consultancy contracts, process consultants’ expenses reports, and coordinate consultants travel needs.Assist in closing the documentation cycle in contract management and payment processing.Draft letters and undertake basic correspondence on behalf of the program unit as needed.Assist in organising training/workshops for program Drafts correspondence, takes dictation and instructions on a variety of programme related subject-matters.Keeps list of names, addresses and telephone numbers of Programme counterparts and Ministers, Government Officials.Contribute effectively to planning, monitoring, reporting and information dissemination of programme activities.Participate actively in organisation-wide learning and other joint activities.Undertake any other tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.Personal integrity/Commitment to mandate-holds himself accountable for actions taken.Knowledge sharing/continuous learning – Takes responsibility for personal learning and career development and actively seeks opportunities to learn through formal and informal means. Learns from others inside and outside the organisation adopting best practices created by others.Valuing diversity – observes and inquires to understand the perspectives of others and continually examines his/her own biases and behaviours.Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children valuesHolds 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 achievedSets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the sameWidely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates othersFuture orientated, thinks strategicallyBuilds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supportersValues diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strengthApproachable, good listener, easy to talk toDevelops and encourages new and innovative solutionsWilling to take disciplined risksHonest, encourages openness and transparencyBachelor’s degree in a relevant fieldAt least two years’ experience related to your responsibilitiesVery good writing skills in English with keen attention to detailDemonstrated experience of working in teamsDemonstrated an ability to set clear and appropriate priorities focussing on tasks and activated, which have strategic impact on resultsDemonstrated ability to anticipate and meet information needs of the team and other stakeholders.Commitment to excellence.Fluency in English, both verbal and written, preferredCommitment to Save the Children valuesHow to Apply

Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory cover letter to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org by 3rd Oct. 2014 indicating the Position Code on the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Sep 24, 2014

Save the Children Adolescent Girls Initiative Programme Officers Jobs in Wajir Kenya

Anthony Chuks September 24, 2014 Adolescent , Children 0 Comments

Wajir

4 Positions

Team / Programme: AGI-K Programme

Post Type: National (1 year 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: SCI Kenya is in the process of 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: SCI are anticipating fund for the Project Officer who will provide technical support and leadership to community mentors required for the successful implementation of Adolescent girls programming and will support the Project 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

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 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 officer will 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 consistentlySupport 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 communityEncourage parent/caregiver partnerships in participating in the wellbeing of adolescent girls Partnerships for social mobilisationGood 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 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 programmeCarry 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.Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children valuesHolds 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 achievedSets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the sameWidely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates othersFuture orientated, thinks strategicallyBuilds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supportersValues diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strengthApproachable, good listener, easy to talk toDevelops and encourages new and innovative solutionsWilling to take disciplined risksHonest, encourages openness and transparencyAdvanced 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 skillsHas 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 partnersNegotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities.Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.Proven ability to work as a team.Somali speaking individuals will be added advantage. How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory cover letter to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org by 3rd Oct. 2014 indicating the Position Code on the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

May 5, 2014

Save the Children Customs Handling, Local Transport, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport Tenders Notice

Unknown May 05, 2014 Children , Customs 0 Comments

Transport

For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world's largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision in a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Save the Children International, Somalia / Somaliland Program Office is inviting interested vendors to submit bids for the below items, tender ref: SCI-SOM-2014/002
1. Customs Handling in Nairobi

2. Local transport within Nairobi Environment
3. Freight Forwarding services from Nairobi, Kenya to locations in Somali, Somaliland and Puntland
4. Road Transport from Nairobi to Dobley in Somalia South
Detailed technical specifications are included in the tender documents.
All eligible bidders with operations in Kenya can request for tender documents by sending an email quoting the above tender reference clearly stated in the subject box, to: somalia.procurement@savethechildren.org
Tender closing date is 20th May 2014. All completed bids, should be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to The Tender Committee at the below address. The envelope should indicate the ITT reference number, but have no other details relating to the bid.
Tender Committee,
Save the Children International, Somali/Somaliland Program
Matundu close, off school lane,
Westland’s, Nairobi,
Kenya
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Apr 26, 2014

Save the Children Turkana OFDA Nutrition Project End term Evaluation Terms on Reference

Unknown April 26, 2014 Children , Evaluation 0 Comments

Turkana

Evaluation of the ‘Emergency Nutrition Assistance for Drought Affected Vulnerable Communities of Turkana County of Kenya’
Project funded by USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA)

Terms of Reference (ToR)

1. Introduction and background information:

Turkana County covers about 77,000 square kilometres of the country’s arid north western region. The county is classified as arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya (ASAL) and is historically drought prone area that experiences frequent, successive and prolonged dry periods. It has two rainy seasons, the long rains (April–June) and the short rains (October–December) but rainfall is often unreliable. The 2011 drought that affected the Horn of Africa region exposed many pastoralist communities, including those living in Turkana County to severe food insecurity which eventually led to high rates of acute malnutrition amongst children under five years and pregnant and lactating women (Turkana nutrition survey – May 2011).

The subsequent scaling up of nutrition interventions has resulted in improvement of nutritional status of children and pregnant and lactating women.
As part of the general scaling up of nutrition activities, Merlin since April 2013 has been implementing an OFDA funded emergency nutrition support project in Turkana County. The project ended on 31st January 2014. Since February 1st 2014 Merlin has merged with Save the Children to create a world-class humanitarian health force for children and their families living in some of the most challenging places in the world.
Project Objectives and Expected Results
The overall goal of the project was to contribute to the reduction of levels of morbidity and mortality amongst drought affected vulnerable communities, particularly under-five children and pregnant and lactating women, in Turkana Central, Loima, Turkana South, and Turkana North districts of Northern Kenya.
Main highlights of the project strategy for implementation of this action included:Integration of nutrition and health issues like the prevention and management of diseases like diarrhea, that negatively impact on nutritional status and vice versaStrengthening of hygiene practices to reduce the incidence of diarrheal disease associated with contaminated water in the household including health education to educate the community on domestic treatment of drinking water and effective hand washing (soap/ash) and use of latrines/toilets. In particular, a focus on longer-term strategies with a behaviour change communication (BCC) component that would help to translate knowledge to practice.Implementation of community-led infant and young child feeding practices program with the involvement of mother-to-mother peer support groups.Distribution of micronutrients and de-worming.Community and household level screening together with approaches that will avoid at risk children deteriorating, especially in the lean seasonal period. One approach will be the linking of households with children recently discharged from SFP programme to GFD (FFA), to reduce the relapse cases, due to household food insecurity.Management of moderate and severe acute malnutritionSupporting district health authorities to developing joint emergency preparedness and response plans The project was also based upon the partnership framework between the MoH, UNICEF and other partners to support the delivery of essential nutrition services in Kenya. This partnership framework envisaged that general principles of support to MoH should include:- Full integration of a comprehensive package of high impact nutrition interventions. Results based orientation to programming. Full commitment to coordination. Strategic development of capacity at all levels of service delivery to enable the MoH function well with minimal or no support from partners. Direct involvement in service delivery only in exceptional casesFocus on mentoring, supportive supervision and on-the-job training.2. Overall objective of the Evaluation:

As the ‘EMERGENCY NUTRITION ASSISTANCE FOR DROUGHT AFFECTED VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES OF TURKANA COUNTY’ grant has ended, Save the Children wishes to undertake an external evaluation of the project – focusing on achievements, successes, lessons learnt and best practices.

These will be assessed against the OECD-DAC criteria that are most relevant to the purpose of this evaluation.

3. Specific Objectives:

i. Outputs and outcomes: Outputs and outcomes generated by the program in relation to the stated goal, objectives and desired results. In particular, the evaluation will assess the effects of the program activities on the targeted beneficiaries in OTP, SFP and community members reached with the various services.

ii. Relevance: whether the program interventions met needs of the beneficiaries; the appropriateness of results in relation to the needs of the communities, national policies and priorities.
iii. Effectiveness: In particular assess the extent to which program interventions achieved the desired outcomes, factoring in issues of program management including decision making processes, risk management, institutional arrangements and partnerships with MOH and other agencies and their effects on the program results.
iv. Efficiency: the relationship between the quantity, quality, and timeliness of program inputs, including personnel, training, office equipment. In addition, determine the quantity, quality, and timeliness of the outputs generated and whether the resources were spent as economically as possible.
v. Sustainability: assess the readiness of partner (MOH) and other stakeholders to sustain program interventions, in particular assess the infrastructure and systems of partners, resources available to sustain the activities and services, collaborative links and referral networks with other service providers, and the level of community ownership.
vi. Program Improvement areas: capture key successes, best practices lessons learnt, implementation challenges, constraints, strengths and weaknesses.
vii. Determine the extent of complementarity of this project with other related health and nutrition projects currently supported by UNICEF in Turkana County.
viii. Role of beneficiary consultation in programme design and implementation, and areas for improvement.

4. Methodology

The following methodologies shall be used for the evaluation:

Evaluation Design

Both quantitative and qualitative methods may be used for the study.The qualitative method will for example employ focus group discussions with target groups, employ interviewer administered structured questionnaires to stakeholders - government, beneficiaries, MoH, WFP and UNICEF, as well as in-depth interview of key informants and document review, both primary and secondary. The quantitative method will review existing data related to the outcome indicators supplied by Merlin/MoH, and verify sample of same in the field. The consultant will use information both from primary and secondary sources which are directly related to the project. For triangulation purposes, the consultant is expected to refer to documents from Save the Children / MoH reports and national and sub-national statistics, research findings relevant to this project and donor guidance and associated documents. These sources will be used to validate the results and triangulate successes and failures for lessons documentation.

Key evaluation questions
1.1. How far has the implementation and delivery of the project activities, especially the choice of beneficiaries and organisational modalities, facilitated the achievement of specific objectives?

1.2. To what extent has the project addressed the emergency nutrition needs identified in the target communities as reflected in nutrition surveys conducted prior to commencement of project implementation.
1.3. What is the level of integration of health and nutrition activities in the MOH facilities in areas of Merlin operation and what lessons can be derived from current implementation approach?
1.4. What is the level of sustainability for the project results? What linkages have been created and or exploited by the project to sustainably address malnutrition among the target communities?
1.5. What are the costs and effectiveness of implementing the health and nutrition activities in Turkana? Are the project implementation approaches cost effective in relation to practical realities on the ground?
1.6. What lessons have been learnt through the implementation of this project?

Study Area

The evaluation will be conducted in locations determined by the evaluator(s) in consultation with Save the Children, but has to be within Save the Children’s geographical area of operation.

Data collection and analysis

The evaluation should be participatory and focus on obtaining both qualitative and quantitative information.Quantitative data obtained from Save the Children on key indicators to triangulate with baseline data.Qualitative data obtained from FGDs, key informant interviews and structures questionnaires. Project document review, individual interview of project staff, government, UNICEF, WFP and other partners.5. Responsibility of the consultant / deliverables
The Consultant is expected to undertake the following tasks:Design and develop appropriate tools/mechanisms that will enable the analysis of the supplied information.Analyse collected information and write up a report detailing findings using Merlin’s evaluation policy and templates. Submit draft report for reviewPresent final report to Save the Children.Submit a final hardcopy report as well as soft copies in word and PDF formatsPreparation of a PowerPoint of the evaluation methodology and key findings, for further dissemination, and a delivery of that presentation to key project staff. The evaluation process must be impartial, independent and must provide information that is credible and useful, enabling the incorporation of lessons learnt, and identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to inform future decision-making process within Save the Children, MoH and donors.

6. Key outputs of the evaluation are

A report completed on Save the Children reporting template (final hardcopy report as well as soft copies in word and PDF formats);A PowerPoint of the evaluation methodology and key findings;Presentation of key findings to project staff and county representatives prior to drafting the evaluation report; An evaluation report completed with recommendations7. Required Qualification and Experience
The consultant should have the following qualifications and experience:Relevant academic and professional background in humanitarian interventions in complex environments. Extensive practical experience in conducting evaluations of humanitarian interventions in the ASAL regions of Kenya with preference given to significant emergency nutrition programming. Technical research skills, including qualitative and quantitative approaches.Fluency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili. Knowledge and experience of working in Turkana is preferred.Submission of Expression of Interest
All interested consultants/firms are requested to write an expression of interest following the attached EOI format ONLY by email to: Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org by 30th April 2014 COB. Please include the Tiltle of the TOR on the subject line.

The evaluation criteria are based on technical and financial responsiveness which also includes a valid licence and tax registration.

The key technical evaluation criteria are:Known reliability in delivery of timely and quality servicesRelevant field/country experienceRelevant sector specific technical experience and qualificationsRelevant evaluation experience Presentation and writing skills evident from the proposalDemonstrated understanding of the work proposed in the TORClarification of methodologyCost/budget9. Ownership of the deliverables

Save the Children shall have full ownership of the report, research, working papers and other results of the Consultant’s work under this assignment.

The Consultant shall not publish nor otherwise use any portion of the report without the written authorization of Merlin. The consultant shall waive any copyright to the work produced as a result of the contract.

10. Timeline

In consultation with project staff, the consultant shall design the review work plan and develop the evaluation instruments including appropriate questionnaires.

The review is expected to take two weeks and additional six paid days have been catered for report writing. The study is expected to apply participatory approaches along with quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
Format for the evaluation report:

The final report shall at least consist of the following sections:

a) Executive summary
b) Project description
c) Context of the evaluation
d) Evaluation methodology
e) Findings
f) Lessons learnt, best practices, and recommended actions for the review of primary users
g) Annex (es) as necessary

10. Logistics/Transport/Accommodation

Save the Children will facilitate meetings with stakeholders and support the consultant in conducting interviews and other activities. Save the Children will also take care of the consultant’s accommodation while in the field.

Apr 4, 2014

Save the Children Monthly Staff Group Counselling / Staff Debriefing Sessions Terms of Reference (Dadaab)

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Terms

Terms of Reference
Role: Staff Group Counselling / Staff Debriefing Sessions on Monthly Basis

Duration: 1 day per session (between April to August 2014)

Child Protection Level: Level 3

Venue: Dadaab

Background: Save the Children has been operational in the Dadaab refugee camps since 2007 when a child protection programme was established.

The programme is now one of Save the Children’s largest child protection programmes globally and can be termed multi-sector: Programmes focus on gender-based violence prevention and response; response to children without appropriate care, including family tracing and reunification, foster care placement and resettlement to third countries; case management of other protection concerns; individual and group counselling; children’s participation and psychosocial support through Child Education and Welfare Centres and Children’s Clubs; training to police, teachers and agencies; and working with community groups.

Save the Children’s Child Protection Team includes Paediatric counsellors, Lay counsellors, Child Protection Officers, Best Interests Determination (BID) Officers, Coordinators and Manager who come into contact with children, particularly survivors of abuse either first or second-hand, in their daily work.
As a result of this regular exposure to accounts of abuse, distress and trauma, Save the Children has committed to provide regular group counselling or staff debriefing sessions in an effort to alleviate the impact of this exposure on staff well-being and effectiveness.

In line with this, Save the Children is seeking a consultant counsellor to facilitate group counselling sessions for child protection team on monthly basis starting from March to August 2014.

The consultant counsellor will pay for his/her accommodation and meals while residing in Dadaab Save the Children compound, in full adherence to Save the Children’s Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy, Data Protection and Information Sharing Protocol and Safety and Security Rules. S/he will have the option of residing in other partner agency compounds at his/her costs while adhering to partner agency’s Code of Conduct and security regulations. Transport for the Consultant Counsellor to Dadaab and back for every trip will also be taken care of by the consultant.

Deliverables: Save the Children is seeking the services of a specialist in Group Counselling to provide regular support to the Save the Children’s Dadaab child protection programme staff, including BID and Child Protection Officers, Counsellors and lay counsellors – thus a total of 71 staff.

Conduct group counselling sessions for two groups (above mentioned staff divided into 2). Compile a brief report on the visit, any challenges for the consultant or general challenges of staff that can be shared out, as well as key observations and requirements for future visits or recommendations for Save the Children’s Support to the Child Protection team.Travel (Flights and/or Road) to and from Dadaab24,000/= return flight OR 4,000/= by road - returnAccommodation and meals (1 ½ full board)

Requirements

Essential

Extensive training and experience in the provision of individual counselling to children and their families Extensive experience in the provision of counselling to adults working with children experiencing abuseTraining and experience in the provision of counselling supervision Understanding of the stresses of working in remote and hostile environments, such as DadaabDemonstrated competence working across Kenyan cultures, as well as age and gender barriers, and accommodating for these dynamics during group sessionsHigh capacity in building trust and rapport in groups working together in teams under high stress Fluency in written and spoken English and KiswahiliStrong sense of professionalismDirect experience in child protection and gender-based violence programmingAppreciation of the importance of community and child participation when working to create behaviour change, raise awareness and protect childrenUnderstanding of the importance of and means of ensuring accountability to beneficiaries during programmingExperience working in North Eastern Province or with Somali communitiesPrevious experience working with Save the ChildrenHow to Apply

The application process is now open and will close on 12th April 2014 at 5.00 p.m.

To apply for this position, please fill the attached EoI (click here to download), send a short cover letter and CV to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org indicating the position title on the subject line.

Jun 29, 2013

Save the Children YouthSave Programme Data Clerk Job in Nairobi Kenya

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YouthSave

YouthSave Programme Data Clerk
Team / Programme: Programme Operations 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:

Collect, process and verify financial capability activity data forms and maintain. YouthSave database by entering new and updated monitoring data collection forms from Mentors. Assist with processing administrative matters within the project in order to support and ensure successful project implementation.
Scope of Role:

Reports to: Youth Save Programme Coordinator

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 230 staff and expenditure of approximately US$15 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas of Accountability:

Project Data Management

Collect, organize, and verify accuracy of data before it is captured into database.Documentation and data management of YouthSave data/information. Filing the data collection forms in an organized manner.Maintaining of the databaseWhere required participate in monitoring activities and write up reports accordingly.Assist the Programme Coordinator with coordination of procurement activities within the project.Assist with organizing/coordinating logistical aspects for scheduled partner and/or stakeholder meetings and logistical aspects for scheduled field visits.Facilitate timely project related payments for project mentors and partners in the field.Perform any other related duties assignedFinancial Education ProgrammingContact person between FE mentors and Programme Coordinator for the operational / implementation aspects of this programmatic componentWeekly contact with FE point persons in all project areas to solicit updates and matters arising.Weekly and monthly reports on FE submitted to Programme Coordinator.Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children valuesHolds 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 achievedSets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the sameWidely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates othersFuture orientated, thinks strategicallyBuilds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supportersValues diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strengthApproachable, good listener, easy to talk toDevelops and encourages new and innovative solutionsWilling to take disciplined risksHonest, encourages openness and transparency

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree; skills, knowledge and ability to enter, analyse and report on dataExperience in related area of workStrong organizational skills, ability to plan and work independently to get results; proficiency in both written and oral communications; mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel and AccessCommunicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writingExperience working with children and young peopleComputer literacy An ability to work to deadlines An ability to work fast (but without mistakes) Good attention to detailThe application process is now open and will close on 11th July 2013 at 5.00 p.m. To apply for this position, please send a short cover letter and CV to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org indicating the position title on the subject line.

Jun 27, 2013

Save the Children Terms of Reference for Documentation of Best Practices in Health and Nutrition Programme

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Terms

Terms of Reference for Documentation of Best Practices in Health and Nutrition Programme

Background Information

Save the Children is the world's largest independent organization for children, making a difference to children's lives in over 120 countries. We deliver immediate and lasting improvements to children's lives worldwide. Save the Children listens to children, involves children and ensures their views are taken into account.Save the Children secures and protects children's rights - to food, shelter, healthcare, education and freedom from violence, abuse and exploitation.
Our vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.
Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Save the Children has been operational in Kenya for more than 20 years, working on four core thematic areas: right to Health, right to Freedom from Hunger, right to Education and right to Protection. The rights-based approach of our interventions is founded on four interlocking pillars: direct programming, political and policy change, popular mobilization and fundraising. We provide support through both longer term development work and humanitarian relief in emergencies
Save the Children has a strong track record of supporting health systems strengthening through direct interventions, policy analysis and advocacy especially on key building blocks of high-quality health systems namely financing, governance and human resources.As a child rights organization, we are committed to ascertain and follow the priorities of the communities we work with and to increase child and community participation in governance, policy-making and delivery of health services.
Save the Children received co-funding from both ECHO and DFID to support the Ministry of Health (MOH) to implement High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI) in Wajir and Mandera Counties starting from 1st July 2012 to 31st December 2013. The support to the MOH is provided in accordance with the new implementation strategy that shifts the responsibility of implementation of HINI programme activities to the Ministry of Health, with technical, logistical and financial support provided by Save the Children. The High Impact Interventions (HINI) are being implemented at both health facilities and hard-to-reach areas.Save the Children is currently supporting the MOH to implement High Impact Interventions, as adoption of the new strategy of indirect nutrition programme implementation. This process needs to be documented systematically so as to capture key challenges; best practices and lessons learnt which would then be shared with the MOH, Donors and other stakeholders for further scale up to other counties. Ultimately such lessons learnt, best practices and discussions should feed into the review of relevant national nutrition policies and guidelines.To document in both narrative and film selected aspects of the current Save the Children nutrition programme in Wajir and Mandera Counties. The review of this documentation by Save the Children will help in the determination of best practices and lessons learnt.The scope of this consultancy includes, but is not limited to, the following:
a) Develop tentative consultancy work-plan
b) Narrative and film documentation of the health and nutrition programmes, focusing on the following areas:
1) Provision of technical support by Save the Children to MoH key nutrition and health staffs Advantages of the current implementation strategy over the previous direct implementation.What is the sustainability of the HINI activities in the districts?2) The provision of logistical support to Ministry of Health to deliver High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI) in hard-to-reach areas.What are the types and quantity of logistical support provided to the Ministry of Health?What logistical support is usually provided to MOH? How are the monthly vehicle movement plans drawn or prepared and by whom? How the supplies (i.e. RUTF) are distributed from the district Hospitals to the rural facilities and who does the D-plan.?Is the logistical support provided adequate?

3) The participation of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the delivery of High Impact Nutrition Interventions in hard-to-reach areas. What roles do CHWs perform in the delivery of High Impact Nutrition Interventions and other health interventions?What is their level of motivation?What are the challenges they face?What are their recommendations?Perception of CHWs on the partnership with SC and MOH

4) The recruitment and secondment of health workers to support the Ministry of Health in the delivery of High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI)How was the recruitment conducted?What are the mechanisms for remuneration of seconded personnel?What are the Ministry’s future plans for the seconded staffs?What are the roles and responsibilities of the county government to support the deployment of personnel to the facilities to complement partner’s efforts?What advocacy role has SCI participated in at district and county level to ensure adequate staff to support health and nutrition programs in the region?

5) Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition at hard-to-reach areasDocument the screening and admission processes. Document the pre-mixing of CSB and cooking oil.Document the provision of IMAM rations at hard-to-reach areas.Document emerging issues regarding the stabilization centersDocument success stories of children admitted in the IMAM program

6) High Impact Nutrition Interventions at Health FacilitiesDocument the package (range of services) and integration of High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI) at health facilities.Document the challenges/lessons learnt by the in-charges who also deliver services in their catchment outreach sites.Document the linkages in the integration of health and nutrition services in relation to implementation

7) Mother to mother support groups/care support groupsHow were the MTMSGs formed?Which functions do they perform to promote the uptake of the recommended maternal, infant and young child Nutrition (MIYCN) practices?What are the motivational factors?What have been some of the achievement of MTMSG in the promotion of MIYCN practices as well as hygiene promotion at the community? What impact has the training had in regard to uptake of services and behavior change?What has been the role of men in the promotion of MIYCN practices through the care support groups? What impact has it had?What are the challenges they face? How are these being addressed?What are the sustainability practices? (E.g. are there any successful income-generating activities initiated by the mothers and kitchen gardens etc.)What is the role of the community in regard to supporting the MTMSG to provide services?Document a case study on severely malnourished child with medical complications.Document a case study on a malnourished pregnant or lactating motherDocument case study on successful Mother to Mother support Group.Document case studies on the trends and linkages of the program from mobilization, assessments, referral to facilities, interventions, discharges and referral back to community as well as linkages to sustainable strategies ( Nutrition Care Process holistic approach)

9. GoK roles and responsibilities including the role of MOH, other line ministries including water and irrigation, Agriculture and the devolved county government. What has been the Ministry of Health’s contribution/ role in the nutrition programme? What has been the role of the District and County in Advocacy to support health and nutrition interventions?( these includes HRH)The role of DHMT in systems strengthening, advocacy and resource mobilization to complement the role of partners in the region? What are the overall challenges and what impact have they felt from the Save the Children’s supported programs?The consultant shall be responsible for:Concise Narrative Report (not more than 50 pages double-spaced, Times New Roman font size 12) on best practices and lessons learnt in the nutrition programme.Film documentary on key areas in the nutrition programme (submitted in 3 or more quality CDs)Support to be provided by Save the Children Save the Children will provide the following support towards the successful execution of consultancy:Provide logistics to the consultant for field activities.Make arrangements with beneficiaries, community members and partners.Provide translators (if need be)Consultant’s daily rate Avail documents/information relevant to the project context that the consultant might require. Information might also be obtained from programme staff; MOH staff; mother-to-mother support groups; CHWs and beneficiaries through interviews.This consultancy will be conducted in July 2013 and is expected to last between 8 to 12 days.
The exercise will be coordinated from Save the Children field offices in Wajir and Mandera Counties. Save the Children will facilitate the consultant’s travel from Nairobi to the field office and field sites. Save the Children will as well provide administrative, logistics, accommodation, meals and security-related support to ensure smooth implementation of the consultancy. The consultant will be required to abide by the organization’s security procedures as well as other applicable rules and regulations, including the code of conduct.Technical guidance and supervision for the consultant will be provided by the Health and Nutrition Programme Managers and Area Programme Managers.Knowledge and understanding of community nutrition programmes.Demonstrated experience in conducting similar work (film documentation of best practices) for international non-governmental organizationsKnowledge of and experience in arid, semi-arid and pastoralist environments.All interested consultants/firms are requested to write an expression of interest by: Explaining their competences to meet the requirements of the assignment.Provide a detailed professional budget in Kenya Shillings (indicate daily professional rates) Provide tentative work-plan and duration of the assignment and when ready to undertake the assignment. Kindly note that the work-plan might be subject to revision once the consultant has been selected.Provide evidence of similar work undertaken in the recent past (not more than 5 years)Please send your application by email to: Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org.
Please indicate ‘DOCUMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICES’ as the subject heading.
Application deadline: 26th June 2013, 5.00pm
Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Apr 17, 2013

Save the Children Nutrition Data Analyst Job in Kenya

Riche April 17, 2013 Analyst , Children 0 Comments

Nutrition

For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world’s largest independent child rights organization. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection. Save the Children is an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. We are looking to recruit for this position to be based in Somalia/Somaliland Country Office (Nairobi).Somalia/Somaliland Country Office
The Data Analyst - Nutrition is in charge of planning, designing, analyzing and reporting on nutrition programme data and data from studies, surveys and assessments. The nutrition programme data analyst will also be responsible for documentation of Lessons learnt and best practices of the data collected and outcomes for nutrition sector. S/he will be the focal point on information management System (analysis, interpretation, area office and country nutrition programme profiles.
Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory cover letter quoting the Job Title and Vacancy Announcement No. SCI/SOM/05/13 on the subject line. The file name of the CV and attachments must be the applicants name and sent to Somalia.vacancies@savethechildren.org.
For more information please visit our website www.somaliangoconsortium.org
Applications close on 30th April 2013.
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.

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Mar 17, 2013

Save the Children Nutrition Technical Specialist Job in Kenya

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technical

Nutrition Technical Specialist – Kenya Country Office
Location: 40% based in Nairobi and 60% in area offices
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 Nutrition Technical Specialist will be expected to lead a capacity assessment, to evaluate constraints in programme implementation, to train staff, launch activities as described in proposals, and proposed action plans for each base to ensure good quality programmes and implementation of planned activities.
S/He will work in collaboration with existing nutrition staff and his/her works will be predominantly supportive and mentoring to the existing staff to ensure good practice. She/he will also collaborate with Districts health staff and other Save the Children sectors. He will work in close collaboration with the Health &Nutrition Programme Managers and the nutrition coordinators in area offices.

Scope of Role:

Reports to: Nutrition Advisor with dotted line relationship to Health & Nutrition Programme Managers

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 350 staff and a confirmed budget of approximately US$15 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas of Accountability:

General management of the program activities and strategy:

Ensures technical support for the teams for the implementation of capacity building for all the health workers (i.e. conduction of ToTs or ad hoc technical sessions).Monitors and ensures that the technical protocols, manuals, guidelines and forms used in the field are in line with validated national technical tools and national guidelines. Provide technical support to the field teams and technical updates when available and is available for solving any problem arising in the field.Analyzes the program activities and results using internationally validated indicators (Sphere standards) and monitors the programme evolution and together with the nutrition advisor re-orients programs if needed.Ensures a consistent response and approach to the programme needs, thus creating credibility of Save the Children actions.Works closely with the Nutrition Advisor in program strategy and protocols development and development of proposalsEnsures frequent visits to the field, with visits to the program activities at community level for each field visit, and provides formal visit feedback via Field Visit Reports. Three weeks every two months should at least be spent in the field. Field visits should not be shorter than a full week. Before every field visit, a TOR must be shared with the Nutrition Advisor, Health and Nutrition Program Managers and Area Managers. Other Coordinators are to be in copy of the communication. Participates at the nutrition capacity group working meetings with partners at Nairobi level when necessary.In the absence of the nutrition advisor participates in the monthly NTF coordination meetings at Nairobi level.Ensures that the technical parts of project cooperation agreements and MoU’s with authorities, partners and other organizations are consistent between all the area offices and shares with the nutrition advisor for validation.Coordinates on behalf of the field offices with the health & nutrition authorities at Nairobi levelFollows up with the organizations in charge of the supplies (RUTF from UNICEF,CSB from WFP GOK for drugs etc.), to ensure timely renewal of the MOU’s with these partners and timely orders of products (on an ad hoc basis). (This is mainly done by PMs at field level directly with UNICEF field offices) the Nutrition support Coordinator will support with troubleshooting in case of constraints or identified pipeline breaks. Ensures coordination of and validates the logistics orders from the area offices departments and ensures regular communication with the logistics department.For every project, a procurement plan is to be prepared by PMs with support of Nut support coordinator to ensure that purchases are all forecasted before the start of the project.Strategy Development & ReportingSupport the nutrition advisor in the definition of the Nutrition program strategy, proposals etc. in collaboration with field teams and collaboration with other units.Support the nutrition advisor and the reports officer in developing program donor reports (proposal, quarterly, final reports), with respect of the technical formats and deadlines.Prepares monthly technical activity reports (compilation of the activities in the area offices) with a qualitative look at the programs (sent to area offices and to the nutrition advisor). Documents progress of pilot projects to ensure appropriate follow up in evolution/changes within approaches implemented as pilots. Writes short field visit Terms of Reference and reports, the latter including clear detailed action points for the improvement of the programs or problems solving. This is a good feedback and documentation tool on progress of activities at field level. Communicates regularly with the program teams for follow up, troubleshooting and technical and strategic advice. At least each PM should be called on phone once a week for update / discussion.Communicates with the logistics and administration departments in order to have a good follow up of respective departments (supply requests, stocks, pharmacy, etc. and budget and expense follow ups) and solve problems as they arise.Communicates externally with the other organizations and authorities on a regular basis, and ensures that PMs communicate regularly with partners at local level.Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children valuesHolds 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 achievedSets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the sameWidely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates othersFuture orientated, thinks strategicallyBuilds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supportersValues diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strengthApproachable, good listener, easy to talk toDevelops and encourages new and innovative solutionsWilling to take disciplined risksHonest, encourages openness and transparencyNutrition professional with postgraduate qualification or equivalent field experience Minimum five years’ experience in CMAMPrevious experience of project management and managing a teamExperience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountabilityExperience of training and capacity building staffExcellent communication skillsCulturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacyCommitment to Save the Children ValuesHow to apply

The application period is now open and will close on Wednesday, 27th March, 2013 at 4.30pm.

To apply for this open position, please send a short cover letter and CV to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org indicating the position title on the subject line.

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Save the Children Impact Evaluation of the Dadaab Child Protection Programme Consultancy Opportunity

Riche March 17, 2013 Child , Children 0 Comments

Protection

Impact Evaluation of Dadaab Child Protection Program, Kenya
Terms of Reference

Duration of Assignment: Approximately 60 days over four month period

Expected Start Date: 15 April 2013

The child protection program in Kenya is highly strategic for Save the Children and demonstrates a model of how to implement prevention and response interventions in a very complex and challenging camp environment. The program uses a child protection system approach to strengthen institutional and community-based child protection facilities and systems in the Dadaab refugee camps.

After five years of programming, a rigorous impact evaluation is needed to assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of the approach in Dadaab. A rigorous evaluation of the program, focused on measuring change in children’s and families’ outcomes and the longer-term impact of interventions over the last five years, will serve to strengthen the evidence base and demonstrate what works, and which strategies are less effective, in a chronic camp context.

The Dadaab program is one of the largest child protection programs within Save the Children globally, therefore this learning and evidence will be extremely valuable for informing future work in Kenya and will also be useful for global learning regarding response in other fragile environments.

The scope of the evaluation will cover the three key outcome areas of the program: child- level; family and community-level; and outcomes at the level of the duty bearers, with a close focus on the linkages and interconnectedness between the program components and outcomes at different levels.

Click here to view the full consultancy terms of reference

Submit Application to:

Save the Children Kenya Country Office
Recruiting Manager
kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org

And copied to:

Saskia Rasenberg – Child Protection Advisor
saskia.rasenberg@savethechildren.org

Application Deadline: 22 March 2013

Applicants should:

Submit an application stating their interest in and qualifications for the position (in English);Provide the price offer (in USD) indicating the daily fee.

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Feb 27, 2013

Save the Children Regional Communications, Media and Advocacy Manager Job Vacancy

Riche February 27, 2013 Advocacy , Children 0 Comments

Vacancy

Save the Children East Africa Regional Office (EARO) is looking to recruit a Regional Communications, Media and Advocacy Manager
As a key member of the East Africa Regional team, you will take responsibility for developing and leading advocacy, communication and media strategies for the region.
Strategy Development and ImplementationCommunications and MediaAdvocacyCapacity BuildingMaster’s degree is desirable in communications, international relations, development, political science, law or relevant field.Bachelor’s degree is essential.Experience managing a communications and media team, including: oversight of strategic development; development of quality written, photographic and video material; quality editing skills for internal and external audiences; strong understanding of marketing and branding and its role in communications; ability to maximise media opportunities and respond effectively to media inquiriesProven track record of advocacy work, including development of advocacy strategies, influencing policy with government and civil society, and a strong understanding of the African Union and affiliated bodies, the United Nations and multi-lateral systemsExperience working to build capacity in communications, media and advocacy sectors; demonstrated ability to deliver workshops, provide coaching and mentoring, and support the professional development of othersExperience working in both humanitarian and development contexts, including some of Save the Children’s priority areas - children in humanitarian settings, child protection, child rights, education, health and nutrition, food security and livelihoodsDemonstrated ability to think strategically, to analyse complex information and offer creative, practical and effective solutionsExcellent written and verbal communications skills, and an ability to distil large amounts of information to a variety of audiencesA proven ability to build networks with diverse partners in pursuit of common goalsExcellent influencing and negotiation skills, including an ability to deal with people at all levels with credibility, tact, and diplomacyAn ability to work flexibly in a team, and to adjust work plan and priorities rapidly in response to external opportunitiesHighly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in a diverse, international environment, including experience of working in developing countriesAbility to travel internationallyFluency in English is essential; French desirableA commitment to the Save the Children ValuesApplicants with either strong communications/media skills or strong advocacy skills are also encouraged to apply.
Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter to EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org
Application closes 10th March 2013 at 5:00pm.
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself.We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.

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Feb 22, 2013

Center co-Directors needed to help children in Kenya (Abroad)

Riche February 22, 2013 Abroad , Center 0 Comments

Needed

IHF Co-Director

If you’re looking for a long-term volunteering opportunity, the International Humanity Foundation is offering you the chance to help in our children’s home.

IHF is looking for hard-working, committed volunteers to help in our children’s home in Kenya. IHF provides education, and in some cases, homes, to children in need in six centers across Indonesia, Thailand and Kenya. IHF has no central headquarters; each center is a product of its environment and follows the cultural code and norms of its host country.

Our Kenya center is a children’s home and also provides emergency relief to the surrounding community. This is the biggest IHF center, with approximately 100 kids. The kids are from the marginalised Pokot tribe, whose conditions are amongst the worse in Kenya. Living conditions in this region are harsh, and we provide basic needs such as a home, food, and access to education to children who would otherwise go without. We also run livestock donation projects and other initiatives to relieve the extreme poverty where we can.

At the center, you will divide your time between caring for the children and working on international tasks. IHF is a grassroots, all-volunteer organisation with no central office, so all administration work is done in center. All volunteers manage one or more of our international task teams such as university relations, fundraising and media; working together online with volunteers in other centers. You will be assigned according to your experience. You must possess excellent time management skills.

Those who are secure without the comforts of home gain the most from this valuable opportunity. We are looking for applicants preferably with:
- A related university degree; eg. in social studies, language, teaching, medicine, law, social work
- Experience abroad; travel, working or volunteering
- 1-2 years working experience in any field
- Experience with teaching and/or children
Fluency in English, both written and spoken is essential. Those interested in volunteering at an IHF centre are required to complete a level of pre-trip duties in order to gain an understanding of how our organization functions.

Stipend: Volunteers must commit to serve at least a year at the center. Basic accommodation and food is provided by IHF. You are a volunteer at the center, and all local tasks
completed are done so without pay. Volunteers who commit to serving one year or more will receive a small monthly stipend. It is broken down as follow:-

First 3 months: Training period - $20 per month

3-6 months: Assistant co-Director - $50 per month

6-9 months: Co-Director - $80 per month

9-12 months: Co-Director - $100 per month

This stipend results only from the international online work; not from any local tasks.

After one year there is the opportunity to become a full Director.

Strict IHF Policy: These stipends are fixed. They will not be raised for more experienced applicants, and everyone will be upgraded according to the timeframes outlined above, and no sooner. There are no exceptions to this, regardless of what may be the situation in the centre. We are an all-Volunteer organization and training and hands-on experience is paramount.

Please take the time to familiarize yourself further with our organization -www.ihfonline.org. And to our blog http://ihfblog.wordpress.com/home/.

If you have any questions at this time, e-mail - hiring4@ihfonline.org

If you’re ready to apply please send a copy of your resume to hiring4@ihfonline.org

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Jan 23, 2013

Center co-Directors needed to help children in Kenya (Abroad)

Riche January 23, 2013 Abroad , Center 0 Comments

Needed

IHF Co-Director

If you’re looking for a long-term volunteering opportunity, the International Humanity Foundation is offering you the chance to help in our children’s home.

First 3 months: Training period - $20 per month

3-6 months: Assistant co-Director - $50 per month

6-9 months: Co-Director - $80 per month

9-12 months: Co-Director - $100 per month

This stipend results only from the international online work; not from any local tasks.

After one year there is the opportunity to become a full Director.

Please take the time to familiarize yourself further with our organization -www.ihfonline.org. And to our blog http://ihfblog.wordpress.com/home/.

If you have any questions at this time, e-mail - hiring4@ihfonline.org

If you’re ready to apply please send a copy of your resume to hiring4@ihfonline.org

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Dec 15, 2012

Save the Children Business Dev Associate Director Job in Kenya

Riche December 15, 2012 Associate , Business 0 Comments

Kenya

Associate Director, New Business Development
Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries. We have been operational in Kenya since 1984, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners.
S/He will be responsible for supporting Save the Children’s Kenya Country Office (CO) achieve greater program impact by successfully positioning for and acquiring new funding.Provide quality control to grant/contract proposals through the design, implementation and/or review of response strategies and action plans for technical and cost proposals;managing partner relations; overseeing final proposal production for submission to donors; Build and maintain relationships with key USAID and other donor staff as well as in-country local and international partners; Support senior national CO staff in relationship strengthening with appropriate contacts in the organization; Strengthen CO staff capacity and processes to position for and acquire new funding, with a focus on USAID; Provide support on proposal development for neighboring E. Africa countries (Uganda, Tanzania).Qualifications and Experience:Eight to ten years’ experience in international development, including at least 5 years’ experience with program/proposal development for large, multi-partner, multi-million dollar program; Proven proposal success with USAID and multi-lateral donors;
Experience/expertise in one or more of SC’s thematic areas; Master’s degree in international development or related field; Experience in Kenya or East Africa highly desirable.
If you meet the above requirements, please send your detailed CV together with a cover letter and current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to: kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org not later than 20th December, 2012.
Due to the urgency to fill the position, shortlisting will be done as applications are received.Quote the job title on the subject line.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Save the Children recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.

Dec 7, 2012

Save the Children Senior Grant Writer Job in Kenya

Riche December 07, 2012 Children , Grant 0 Comments

WRITER

Senior Grant Writer - Somalia/Somaliland Country Office
Team/Programme: PDQ Location: Nairobi
Grade: TBC (Competitive Package) Post Type: National/International
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 Senior Grant Writer shares the overall responsibility for proposal development and donor report writing processes. S/he will also ensure appropriate consultation with the concerned managers as indicated Flow Charts for proposal development and report writing and provide capacity building support to staff where required. S/he will work closely with the technical teams, the field and Nairobi-based PDQ team, and with the Area operations teams.
Scope Of Role:

Reports to: Business Development Manager

Dimensions:

Save the Children International works in 4 regions in Somalia/Somaliland with a current staff complement of approximately 450 staff and current expenditure of approximately 64$ million in 2012.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas Of Accountability:

The Senior Grant Writer is responsible for coordinating all emergency and development programmes and providing support in the overall programme development process. Within the Business Development Team, the Senior Grant Writer will have a support role in establishing and promoting the proposal and reporting system to ensure that our Country Office:is informed on the extent to which both the emergency response and development interventions are affecting the lives of the targeted populations; has evidence-based knowledge on the positive and negative impact that both the emergency response and development interventions are having over the communities where SCI works;receives regular, timely and context-specific, meaningful feedback from our staff, partners, programme participants (who are or are not targeted by our interventions), and that feedback effectively informs and signals areas where strategic attention is required.Responsible for conducting full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage high standards grant proposals to donors;Track all announcements for competitive proposals on a daily basisDevelop/maintain the information on all competitive proposalsLead on the coordination during development of high quality concept notes and funding proposals (including logframes and budgets), ensuring information sharing between programmes (including MEAL) and operations teams, as well as an appropriate level of field inputLead on the coordination with relevant staff and provide additionally requested information in relation to proposals from donor, SCI or Save the Children members promptly and accurately and make necessary revisions based on feedback;Work closely with the finance and grants team, field and Nairobi-based PDQ team and Operations, as well as relevant technical staff to develop appropriate and realistic proposal narratives and budgets (as per Flow Chart).Provide support to Business Development Manager (BDM) to maintain the proposal submission processes, ensuring an appropriate level of consultation, and budgeting issues are taken into account.Maintain an updated database and electronic files of proposals submitted, approved, rejected (including grant and report tracking)Assist the Business development Manager (BDM) on development and dissemination of proposal development tools;Lead with submission of proposals as necessary and provide necessary training to other staff when requiredWork closely with MEAL team to generate high quality proposals in line with SCI’s global objectivesEnsure all proposals are reviewed and approved before final internal submission Lead on ensuring internal sign off processes are undertaken in timely manner and Core Business Processes for proposal development are adhered to. Assist with other fundraising initiatives as requested by BDM;Ensure the SOPs (in particular, reporting flow-chart and guidelines) are adhered to at both field and Nairobi level; provide feedback to teams on the correct use of these proceduresLead on the coordination of donor reports, ensuring that all relevant teams (Area Programme and Operations teams) are involved in quality writing/reviewing appropriate sectionsWork closely with MEAL and concerned subject/technical specialiststo generate high quality final reportsLead on the coordination with relevant staff and provide additionally requested information in relation to reports from donor, SCI or Save the Children members promptly and accurately and make necessary revisions based on feedbackLead on the preparation and provision of a quality report-writing workshop to all field bases, including a period of time spent coaching and providing direct support with Budget Holders and Programme Managers to prepare donor reportsInitiate, support and contribute to a review of the SOPs and note any improvements / bottlenecks in reporting quality and accountabilityAdditional support to improve emergency/development donor reporting, including:Highlight report sections within the donor template that need to be filled out by the field teams along with providing clearer guidance when sending out the template;Create and circulate a reporting schedule of donor reports and their specific funding requirements and deadlines for report submission; track progress of reports, submission dates, etc.Send out reminders at each deadline stage of the reporting schedule to relevant staff (Area Representatives)Maintain a grant reporting filing system including submitted proposals and budgets, amendments, intermediate and final reports, donor template.Ensure all reports are reviewed by BDM or delegate before internal submissionWork closely with the BDM to ensure coordination between proposal, reports and lessons learnt.Ensure that all appropriate donors and Save the Children International’s formats both reports and proposals are available to relevant staff, as well as a clear understanding of donor requirements.Lead on the updating of the weekly Funding and Grants tracker and distribute accordingly – both internally and externally.Follow up with Finance and Grants teams on ensuring systems (such as PADs & CADS) are signed off in a timely manner.Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children valuesHolds 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 achievedSets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the sameWidely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates othersFuture orientated, thinks strategicallyBuilds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supportersValues diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strengthApproachable, good listener, easy to talk toDevelops and encourages new and innovative solutionsWilling to take disciplined risksHonest, encourages openness and transparencyAdvanced degree in Project Planning, Development, Economics, or related fields Social Sciences Minimum of 4 years of progressive work experience in fundraising environment and with substantial and proven experience of writing winning proposals and reports Strong and proven hands on experience in project cycle management in general and participatory project planning processes in particularKnowledge of major donors project cycle management processes and requirments Demonstrated experience of coordinating and preparing strong narrative and financial reports for a variety of donorsDemonstrated experience developing multiple narrative and cost proposals simultaneously Solid ability to negotiate, communicate and liaise effectively and diplomatically with colleagues across all levels of the organization, including exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully interact in a multicultural professional environmentMust possess a strong work ethic, have confidence, take initiative and be a self-motivated, enthusiastic team player as well as individual contributorExperience working in difficult hardship environmentUnderstanding of major donors’ compliance requirements Sound personal organisational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure Excellent command of English language, both verbal and writtenCommitment to and understanding of Save the Children International’s aims, values and principles Information Communication Technology literate
Any employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding - Declaration of Acceptance Form] and comply with the SCI’s Child Safeguarding Policy which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into contact. This extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly, but also includes children whom staff are responsible for. Save the Children's Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to.

Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter to EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org. For more information please visit our website www.savethechildren.net/jobs

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