Vacancy Announcement

About us

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 is an organization for talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives. We are proud that our people are representative of the children we work with and we thrive on our diversity. We are an equal opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration. Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children both in their private and professional lives.

The East African Regional Office is responsible for 7 countries in East Africa, including Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan and Ethiopia, with a current staff complement of approximately 3500 staff, and current expenditure of approximately $200 million each year.

Save the Children East Africa Regional Office (EARO) is looking to recruit for a position of Regional Finance Coordinator - Roving:

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the position description and the key selection criteria.

Application closes 18th January 2015 at 5:00pm

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

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 Safeguarding Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.

Background/IRC Summary:

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Job Overview/Summary:

The IRC has found, as have many other organizations, that data are often collected and compiled primarily to satisfy donor requirements; actually using those data to improve programming and make real-time decisions is much harder and rarer. "Monitoring and evaluation" has become synonymous with data collection and reporting; by calling this position "measurement action" rather than "M&E", the IRC is explicitly emphasizing that data are to be used, not archived, and that we need to look beyond routine monitoring to assessing the broader effects and impacts of our programming.

The Regional Measurement Action Coordinator will provide strategic, technical, and managerial leadership for the IRC's regional measurement efforts. Those efforts including monitoring, evaluation, learning, and - above all - making decisions and taking action based on data. This senior position requires coordinating measurement activities across countries - including providing support to in-country M&E staff - and working with country teams to ensure that data are of high quality and used effectively for decision making. The Coordinator will report to the Deputy Regional Director of Programs - with a dotted line to the STA for Organizational Measurement, to ensure consistency across the agency - and work in partnership with country directors, deputy directors of programs, and the staff responsible in each country for M&E.

Major Responsibilities:

Development, implementation, and updating of an measurement action strategy for the region that ensures technically sound and consistent approaches to:

Indicator development across projects and countries, including incorporation of organizational core indicators

Routine monitoring of program activities Assessments of beneficiary needs Evaluations of the effectiveness of program interventions Data collection, including digital data collection where feasible

Data storage and secure accessibility of data by project staff and country/regional management

Work with country teams to implement the measurement action strategy, with a focus on:

Coordinated monitoring of project activities, ensuring that activities are carried out or as planned or adjusted/adapted as needed

Coordinated assessments of beneficiary needs, ensuring that tools and methodologies are appropriate, so that results are actionable and easily communicated Coordinated evaluation of projects, ensuring that activities are effectively addressing the beneficiary needs

Contributing to an organizational culture shift from a focus on data being primarily for donor reporting to using data for decision making and action

Support country teams in developing logframes for new project proposals, including consistency with the IRC's library of core outcomes and indicators

Work with Monitoring for Action (MfA) team to ensure that country teams are using the right tools and have the proper procedures in place to achieve both collection of high quality data and the effective use of those data Work with technical and country teams to implement the IRC's program data platform Lead development of a program dashboard to provide monthly summaries of key program indicators and assessment results for decision making by country and regional management Support country teams in analysis of data, including going beyond simple Excel charts to more sophisticated statistical analysis, and including creative use of GIS Support country-level knowledge management efforts and develop and implement regional systems that facilitate the sharing of information across countries in the region and with other IRC regions, specifically focused on use of data and analysis for decision making. Support country teams in recruitment of M&E staff, including orienting new staff.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Deputy Regional Director for Programs Position directly supervises: N/A

Indirect Reporting: Senior Technical Advisor for Organizational Measurement Other Internal and/or external contacts: Country directors, deputy directors of programs, and staff responsible in each country for M&E, as well as the other regional measurement action coordinators

Job Requirements:

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Advanced degree in statistics or the social sciences with emphasis on measurement

Six to ten years of professional experience with demonstrated skills in

Developing and implementing M&E systems (including database design)

Collecting data (with preference for digital methods) Remote monitoring GIS Data analysis

Using data for decision-making in multiple technical sectors

Proven ability to think strategically about data

Experience training and mentoring staff Knowledge of the trends and issues in international aid monitoring, knowledge management and measurement At least four years' experience in developing countries and/or conflict-affected contexts Strong oral communication and presentation skills Fluency in English required

The chosen candidate will be a proven team player with the ability to work with multi-cultural teams and under tight deadlines.

Working Environment: Standard office environment

Vacancy: Regional HR Manager – East Africa
Reporting To: Reports primarily to Regional Director of EA with matrix link to Head of HR in IRW/HQLine Management Responsibilities: Lead, performance-manage and motivate the regional HR teams, primarily across the East Africa, ensuring that they are aligned to the global strategy and regionalisation plan.
 Purpose of Division: The Human Resources and Organisational Development Division manages the organisation’s staff related matters from the start to the end of the employment relationship, as well as continuous learning and improvement.
It does so through providing comprehensive HR and L&D services and through its evaluation and audit functions. 
Equally importantly, this division inspires IRW colleagues anywhere to contribute to the development, deployment and pro-active monitoring of IR’s organisational strategy, policies and processes – which are all dynamic, inclusive of IR’s partners, stakeholder focussed and regularly reviewed and updated.
 Job Purpose: To provide leadership, capacity building, and strategic direction to the regional human resources teams and local HR Managers and over human resources matters in the region.
As a key member of the regional leadership team the role has to: Take shared responsibility for the transformation of the region to a new operating model whilst also delivering Islamic Relief Worldwide’s strategy within the region. Act as the trusted partner of the Regional Director and his/her immediate team on all people related matters, support and enable countries in the East Africa and beyond, to meet International Programme Division standards and manage and develop their people. Be accountable for the implementation of the Global HR Strategy within the Region.Be responsible for managing the delivery of a HR service that supports Country Directors and their teams. Lead on the development and implementation of key aspects of the regional work plans and systems, including salary reviews and policy development etc.Maintain a strong working relationship and offer a strong advisory service to regional director, country directors and senior management teams.Support the Head of HR on key projects and team deliverables as requiredLiaise with regional employment lawyers and advisors to ensure IRW policies and practices are in line with local legislative requirements.Required to interact with external HR contacts and peers such as People in Aid, UN cluster meetings etc.Support the Head of HR with building relationships with field and partner offices.
Scope of the Role: Reporting to the Head of HR, the Regional Human Resources Manager has responsibility for providing expert HR advice to senior management, directors and staff across the region. The role acts as a key agent in the direction, support and management of change within the organisation and provides senior management coaching on all HR issues.
Leading on the development and implementation of the Regional HR strategy, the role ensures it is focused on regional and divisional HR objectives. Works closely with the Regional Director and Country Directors to develop and drive the people plan to deliver high performance whilst acting as a strategic partner to drive change and transformation across the region. The role will evolve towards Matrix Management of local HR Managers within each country office. The region consists of several country offices within the East Africa region and support will need to be provided to other African field offices.The role has some budget responsibilities.Required to guide, support and on occasions manage other HR staff (people resources) including local HR managersRegular reporting to management on the progress of employee relation issues, including handling of sensitive documents and information resourcesAccess to confidential information (snowdrop, managing filing systems, maintaining databases, publications, and reports)Some responsibility for updating key information resources such as the extranet and the HR toolkit for field offices.The job holder is accountable for fulfilling his or her roles and responsibilities in line with Islamic values and principles of fairness, humanity, honesty, respect and fair treatment of his/her colleagues and staff. The following are the main responsibilities that the role holder will be accountable for:
Lead the development, implementation and regular review of the unit’s strategy, work plans, and systems at a regional level:Implement regional developments in HR practices and advise management on strategies to become an “Employer of Choice” standard.Maintain a strategic overview of HR trends, policies and practices; and lead on building an effective Human Resource service at a regional level to facilitate the IRW HR functions.Lead the implementation of the HR strategy and ensure continued matching of resource capability with existing and future development and growth objectivesWork alongside the management team and play a key role in the setting of policies and guidelines across the region.Lead policy ideas to support the development of strategic, thematic and annual plans with input on human resource requirements and succession planning.To advise and support Country Directors and country teams to effectively manage change, developing and promoting best practice, conceptual skills, legal responsibility and employment law.Manage comprehensive HR and employee relations initiatives:Provide expertise in support of reorganisation, restructuring and organisational growth to ensure that structures are aligned to IRW needs and to ensure that changes are implemented smoothly.Explore, recommend and implement changes to existing systems and policies using innovative, up to date and cost effective methods.Develop staffing strategies and implementation plans and programs to identify talent within and outside the organisation for positions of responsibility.Lead on the strategic planning of the recruitment process for all national and international staff within the region.Ensure that all Islamic Relief actions are legal and in line with the relevant employee relation policies and procedures.Ensuring IRW policies, procedures and practices are updated and implemented according to the laws and legislations.Ensuring that IRW practices and observing and achieving equality and diversity in its workforce.Contributing to the development of external relations and networks including at a senior levels to ensure Islamic Relief is visible, promoted and up-to-date.Provide appropriate and timely feedback, inputs, and advice to Country Director, Regional Director and relevant stakeholders on HR relevant matters which support program development initiatives and activities (organisational/operational structuring and staffing, resourcing, internal staff mobilisation, retention etc).Ensure employee engagement, development and enhance performance:Develop and maintain a learning-conducive environment within the region, and ensure that learning needs are identified and matched with appropriate, relevant and cost effective solutions.Manage Learning & Development within the region, including career development and succession planning to achieve divisional goals.Ensure regional staff has knowledge and skills to perform effectively in their current and future role through well designed learning programmes and talent management processes.Co-operate with relevant country/field offices to conduct relevant employee relations training for line managers to ensure all procedures relating to employee relations are carried out in a professional and fitting manner.Lead the performance management process to ensure that IRW has a framework for measuring and improving the performance of people at a regional level.Ensure that the performance management processes are appropriately implemented, which would include performance evaluation, performance planning, and succession processes.Devise an effective employee engagement and reward programme, and a management development programme in line with IR values and goals; to attract, retain and motivate high performing employeesLead the implementation of REWARD initiatives across the region to ensure that all employees are fairly rewarded and that IRW’s REWARD scheme is relevant to the market.Support Field Offices and/or Partners, including travelling to their locationsEnsure that all staffs across the region has the necessary comprehension of the policies, procedures, and best practices, particularly the ones relevant to HRDevise and roll out a HR Toolkit to promote standardised policy & process templates,Lead on monitoring and evaluation of whether the HR targets and strategies are delivered as intended and provide recommendations on meeting the gaps identified.Leading on diversity monitoring, metric analysis and development of interventions to improve awareness and representation including training & brown bag delivery. This may include analysis of engagement surveys, proposing interventions and producing reports.Lead on and provide support on initiatives and activities relevant to compensation and benefits matters in close coordination with the Regional Director and other management team members, and ensures that the processes are done appropriately (internal salary review, periodic non-periodic salary changes, make recommendations on grade, assign salaries, and maintaining internal equity).As and when appropriate, travel to the Field and/or Partner officesReview and provide timely feedback & support, on budgets relevant to HR in coordination with Regional Director and Finance Department.Understand and uphold the IR core values and behaviours, and ensure their adoption and implementation by all staff across the region.Role model and proactively foster a culture in which Islamic principles, values and approaches which are adopted by IR are consistently respected, applied and complied with in the delivery of the country / division / unit objectives and in the conduct of its employees.Lead on the development of external relations and networks at a senior level to ensure Islamic Relief is visible, promoted and up-to-date.Ensure that regional HR database and information are appropriately updated and reports are appropriately developed and shared consistently on-time with the Regional Director and the Head of HR at the International Office.Comply with IRW’s policies and procedures in undertaking the above roles and responsibilities and undertake any other reasonable duties that are consistent with the job and at its level of responsibility as and when required by line management.Take part in any cross organisational groups or learning sets which are appropriate to the job roleManage and supervise the local HR teams in the regionAny other reasonable request from senior leadership. This may include supporting work on governance, finance and strategy.It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief Worldwide vision, mission and core values.Knowledge, Skills and QualificationsA degree in a management or social science related field, preferably in HRM or Business StudiesProfessional HR qualification e.g. CIPD or equivalent (extensive HR experience may also suffice in place)Strong and seasoned analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and laterally, to overcome challenges.Strong organisation skills and attention to detail to ensure high quality in ones work.Ability to prioritise and work efficiently under pressure and subject to changing priorities; proven experience of managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and using judgment and initiative in problem resolution.Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.Excellent written and spoken knowledge of Arabic along with good written and spoken EnglishExcellent levels of computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications and HR software.HR leadership experience across multiple countries with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure.Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomatic, persuasive, firm, mature, analytical, detailed, organised, creative, service and quality oriented, proactive, persistent, and open mindedA minimum of 5 years experience of managing HR function and unit in a multicultural international organisation with large numbers of staffProven ability to review, develop, and ensure consistent implementation of HR systems and approaches which fit with the current and future needs of the organization and which promote a working environment which staff to develop their capacity to the maximum level.Proven ability to develop an excellent working relationship and coordination with internal and external partners and stakeholders particularly the ones relevant to the function, and to ensure compliance to national regulations, international best practices, and the spirit / fundamental principles of the organizationProven ability to apply multidimensional approach in assessing and dealing with current and future challenges and to work effectively and efficiently both independently and in teams in stressful situations and environmentProven ability to work as an HR generalist with solid experience in managing major domains of HR, preferably in an international development organization working in conflict / post-conflict, culturally diverse, and geographically challenging environmentBe familiar with the region and have the ability to work across different countries and legal frameworksPrevious experience of working within humanitarian and development (third) sector is an advantage.Proven experience of developing and implementing strategies and work plans which help to deliver the wider organisational objectives.Demonstrable experience in consultative team approaches to decision making and innovation which motivates and drives teams forward.Substantial experience in managing and implementing employee relations activities in a large organisation.Ability to respond to a dynamic and changing environment.Strong emotional intelligence and resilience, and able to maintain composure - acting in a calm and measured way, in difficult situations.Strong & confident communication skills which delivers information persuasively and with clarity in a wide range of situations.Has a positive demeanour and disposition, and able to overcome setbacks by motivating self and othersA post graduate qualificationKnowledge and experience of working in an international organisation or travelling to field/branch offices.Knowledge of French or one of the Indian subcontinent national languages will also be positively considered.How to Apply:

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from our website www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us/ and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.orgon or before the closing date.

Closing date: Sunday 21st December 2014

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who agree with the IR values together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. We will carry out screening checks and will take out references on your behalf if you are selected. Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.

Only applications from those who already have the right to live and work within the UK will be considered.

**Local Nationals, if successful, will only receive salary and not expat benefits*

I General Information

Position:Regional coordinator

Tentative start date: March 2015

Duration:Initially a contract until end of 2016 will be offered. Possibility to be extended on a permanent basis after those two years.

Salary:$40,000 / year, higher according to the success of the implementation of the project

Location:Nairobi, Kenya

II Background

UPR Infois a non-profit, non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation's aims are to both raise awareness and provide capacity-building tools to the different actors of the UPR process, such as United Nations (UN) Member States, NGOs, National Human Rights Institutions and civil society in general. UPR Info is the first and only NGO entirely dedicated to the UPR.

Created in February 2008, UPR Info is currently composed of four permanent staff members and headed by its President Bertrand G. Ramcharan, former acting High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Since the inception of the mechanism in April 2008, the organisation has developed a unique expertise on the process itself. Thisknowledge is widely recognised by other actors and UPR Info is regularly invited to participate in numerous conferencesand trainings on the UPR.

UPR has three leading programmes: 1/ Support NGOs’ engagement in the UPR process: We provide information, analyses, explanations, and learning tools to NGOs through our website. 2/ Follow-up: We provide trainings and organise bipartite workshops to governments and civil society actors. 3/ Pre-sessions: We hold meetings in Geneva between Permanent Missions and NGOs to provide a platform to civil society to brief countries on the human rights situation in countries.

UPR Info is a small NGO, with the advantages and constraints attached. Every staff member plays an important role and carries responsibilities. Dedication is key as it greatly impacts the work of the organisation. It is therefore necessary to embrace the vision and goals of the organisation and fully commit to its success.

III Responsibilities and duties

Under the supervision of the Programmes director, based in Geneva:

· Open and develop a regional office of UPR Info based in Nairobi, Kenya;

· Manage the daily work and administration required by an office;

· Successfully implement UPR Info's strategy;

· Train human rights defenders and carry out UPR Info's mission in up to 54 African countries;

· Conduct high-level meetings with senior government officials;

· Draft operational and activities reports, and regularly report back to UPR Info's Programmes director on the activities undertaken;

· Fundraising activities, as it is expected to expand the regional office and ensure its sustainability.

IV What we offer

· International environment;

· Access to and contact with great variety of actors;

· First-hand experience into the work and functioning of a small NGO;

· Deep involvement into the United Nations human rights system;

· Challenging work in a growing NGO;

· Possibility to expand your tasks depending on your commitment.

V Qualifications and criteria

Education

Masters’ degree in international law, human rights, international relations, development, social sciences or other relevant academic field.

Experience

5-7 years work experience in the field of human rights, or related area;Previous experience of fundraising activities is mandatory;Duly proved experience of high-level interaction with officials is mandatory;Knowledge of the UPR and the UN Human Rights Council will be considered an asset;Previous experience with the UPR will be considered an asset.

Languages

· Fluent in written and spoken English;

· Working knowledge of French;

· Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese will be considered an asset.

Skills

Ability to interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, good networking and advocacy skills with various stakeholders, ability to engage with Senior representatives (government officials, diplomats, NGOs, NHRIs, media, etc.);

· Outstanding organisational and interpersonal skills;

Outstanding communication and public presentation skills;Excellent programme/project management skills;Excellent fundraising skills;Pro-active person, self-motivated, positive attitude, strategic thinking and multi-tasking ability;Curiosity and capacity to contribute to the development of the NGO; it is expected that the candidate will be able to go beyond the scope of her/his assignment;Ability to work flexibly, under tight timelines and on multiple agendas simultaneously;

· Attention to detail and proven ability to work independently and effectively with minimum supervision;

· Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills;

· Dedication to advancing the human rights cause!

Permit

· Valid Kenyan work permit will be an asset.

Please send your CV (2 pages maximum) and cover letter (2 pages maximum) by

31 December 2014

to

regional-coordinator@upr-info.org

Only applications fully corresponding to the above-mentioned criteria will be considered.

Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls.

UPR Info is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, disability, age, religion, marital status or sexual orientation.

Contract: Permanent Ref: RHRM-EA/HROD/1214

Salary: Starting from £31,416 per annum (negotiable) + benefits (accommodation, education, healthcare etc)*

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Islamic Relief Worldwide are expanding its Human Resources function to regional HR teams to maximise the impact of our work and to lead, performance manage and motivate the regional HR teams primarily across East Africa to ensure that they are aligned to the global strategy and regionalisation plan.

The job holder will be required to work autonomously with limited supervision and be able to provide leadership, capacity building, and strategic direction to the regional human resources teams and local HR Managers and oversee human resources matters within the region.

S(H)e will be a key member of the regional leadership team and will take shared responsibility for the transformation of the region to a new operating model whilst delivery IRW’s strategy with the region. The Manager will act as a trusted partner of a Regional Director and their immediate team on all people related issues and meet the International Programmes Division standards. They will be accountable for the implementation of the Global HR strategy within the region and manage the delivery of a HR service that supports Country Directors and their teams.

Reporting primarily to the Regional Director of East Africa with matrix link to the Head of HR in IRW/HQ IRW, the successful candidate should have a degree in a management or social science related field, preferably in HRM or Business Studies. A post graduate qualification will be an advantage. A CIPD or equivalent professional qualification is required, although extensive and relevant HR experience may be considered.

Closing date: Sunday 21st December 2014

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who agree with the IR values together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. We will carry out screening checks and will take out references on your behalf if you are selected. Please note, for UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Applicants should be sympathetic to the values of Islamic Relief.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.

Only applications from those who already have the right to live and work within the UK will be considered.

**Local Nationals, if successful, will only receive salary and not expat benefits*

If you are talented, reliable, service minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from our website www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us/ and forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.orgon or before the closing date.