Save the Children UK is a leading international child rights organization, fighting to improve the lives of children in the UK and 50 countries around the world.
Together with children, we are helping to build a better world for present and future generations by making a reality of children’s rights. Our programming activities in Kenya are in the North Eastern Province (Dadaab, Wajir and Mandera areas) and Eldoret in the areas of Child Protection, Nutrition, Livelihoods and Health.
We are outraged that millions of children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education and protection and we are determined to change that.
We are seeking to fill the following vacant positions within our organisation:
Learning and Impact Advisor
Under the general direction and guidance of the Programme Design and Quality Director, s/he will ensure effective systems are in place to monitor the quality and impact of all Save the Children UK’s programmes (including advocacy and campaigning activities).
The incumbent will ensure adequate monthly monitoring data is generated by programmes and used to assess programmes’ contribution to Save the Children UK’s strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy.
S/he will also manage and support other technical advisors to ensure field teams are appropriately supported and will actively participate in the development, review of any Country Strategic and Thematic Plans, and specifically lead the policy development and oversight of the Monitoring and Evaluation Plans/Frameworks.
Person Specification:
- A development professional with a Masters degree or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years significant professional experience of working in a senior monitoring and evaluation capacity in an international NGOs, UN or donor agency or the private sector in Kenya;
- Proven experience in the design and management of M&E frameworks for multi-sectoral programmes;
- Strong report writing skills, including experience in writing funding proposals and donor reports;
- Experience in data management and analysis using statistical software;
- Good understanding of poverty reduction strategy framework and related processes.
Deputy Operations Director
The Deputy Operations Director will assist the Operations Director at field level to coordinate the successful implementation of all programme activities in Save the Children UK’s five operational areas namely Wajir East, Habaswein, Mandera, Dadaab and Eldoret.
S/he will ensure that programmes are implemented efficiently and effectively, and support the field teams by providing technical backstopping and operational guidance.
The incumbent will also be the key managerial link between Nairobi and Area office field teams; will monitor and support Area Managers in implementing SCUK project management systems and guidelines with Area based programme staff to ensure smooth implementation of approved projects in accordance with donor and/ or SCUK requirements.
Person Specification:
- An advanced degree in social sciences or business administration with at least 5- 7 years experience in Operations management of development programmes;
- Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and managing grants;
- Knowledge of major institutional donors rules and regulations;
- Experience in setting up management systems including planning, monitoring running costs, pooling, developing replacement strategies;
- Excellent management and communications skills;
- Ability to establish partnerships and networks;
- Ability to work independently to a high professional standard;
- Sensitive to the cultural & political environment;
- Knowledge of the North Eastern context will be a plus;
- Willingness to travel 60% of the time to field offices to carry out programme field visits and assessments and assist as needed in humanitarian emergency response.
Education Advisor
Reporting to the Programme Design and Quality Director, the incumbent will be responsible for expanding Save the Children UK’s Kenya Programme portfolio of education programming and ensure all education programming activities are of excellent technical quality.
Ensure that education programming contributes significantly to Save the Children’s strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy.
S/he will be expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved.
Person Specification:
- A professional with a Masters degree in education or equivalent;
- Significant professional experience of working at a senior advisory level in education for international NGOs or the private sector in Kenya;
- Excellent understanding of the education sector within the Kenyan context, particularly alternative, informal and nomadic education issues;
- Proven representation and advocacy skills;
- Strong commitment to capacity building of staff and partners with willingness to adopt participatory and consultative approaches;
- Strong report writing skills, including experience in writing funding proposals and donor reports;
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties;
- Experience in emergency education work;
- Experience in promoting and mainstreaming Child Rights Based programming in education programme design, implementation and evaluation;
- Good understanding of poverty reduction strategy framework and related processes.
Nutrition and Food Security Advocacy Advisor
Reporting to the Programme Design and Quality Director, S/he will contribute to increasing Save the Children UK Kenya Programme profile through effective advocacy leading to increased focus and investment by the government and development partners.
S/he will analyse multi-sectoral situations in Kenya and develop Action Plans and also communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences, producing reports and policy/advocacy briefing papers, developing communication materials and presentations, organising events at national and local levels and developing innovative activities that build influence and media profiling.
The incumbent will also mobilize, establish and strengthen partnerships with NGOs and other actors working on nutrition and food security to influence legislation of relevant policies.
Person Specification:
- A relevant academic qualification at post graduate level or equivalent;
- five years relevant experience on food security, nutrition or international development policy;
- Significant advocacy experience and a track record of advocacy success;
- Experience working effectively in or leading coalitions/networks of civil society organizations;
- Demonstrable wide range of strong communications skills (both written and verbal) at a level appropriate for high level external representation (lobbying, presentations) and ability to tailor communications to a wide range of different audiences;
- Experience in influencing national print and broadcast media;
- Good understanding of the external advocacy environment and ability to assess trends and developments likely to affect campaigning (globally and Kenya, competitors, partners, political);
- Experience as a media spokesperson.
Nutrition Survey Consultant
Save the Children UK with funding from USAID-OFDA expanded its life-saving emergency nutrition intervention into Mandera West District using the national protocol on Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM).
The project aimed at building the capacity of Ministry of Health staff and local communities to treat acutely malnourished children under the age of five years and pregnant and lactating mothers.
Reporting to the Nutrition Advisor, the Consultant will examine achievement of project objectives, the impact on intended beneficiaries, verify completion of project activities as outlined in the project proposal, assess project performance in terms of relevance and appropriateness, timeliness, effectiveness and efficiency.
The Consultant will be required to document lessons learnt from the Project and provide both policy and practical recommendations for future replication or scale up of similar interventions in Mandera West or in any other high malnutrition environment.
It is anticipated that this Consultancy shall be conducted and completed over a period of 28 days (4 weeks).
Person Specification:
- A reliable and effective Project Manager with extensive experience in conducting Nutrition Surveys/evaluations and a proven record in delivering professional results (Proof must be provided);
- Fluency in English, Kiswahili or Somali;
- Possess relevant technical qualifications in nutrition and work experience in this area;
- Be fully acquainted with project lifecycle management and have experience working in Kenya’s North Eastern Province.
Head of Advocacy and Campaigns
Reporting to the Programme Design and Quality Director, the Head of Advocacy and Campaigns will lead the development and implementation of our strategy to ensure Kenya meets its MDG targets in relation to child survival.
The Campaign is known as the Every One Campaign in Kenya.
The incumbent will be the primary focal person for the Campaign ensuring innovative and effective advocacy and campaign strategies are developed on all our key newborn and child survival change objectives.
S/he will liaise with external and internal media and communications professionals and institutions to promote maximum communications and media coverage of the key issues in the Campaign both within Kenya and globally as part of the wider Save the Children Global Every One Campaign.
S/he will coordinate information and documentation in relation to new born and child survival.
The incumbent will ensure appropriate Save the Children UK representation at meetings, workshops and other events deemed important with other Technical Advisors and senior staff in raising visibility, policy and advocacy objectives as part of the Campaign.
Person Specification:
- A Masters degree in Media Studies or related field;
- Minimum of four years experience developing and planning popular campaigns;
- Demonstrable ability to develop effective campaign strategies including understanding and delivery of a broad range of campaign tactics as well as the ability to produce a detailed budget related to the envisaged activities;
- Experience of working within networks and coalitions for campaigning purposes;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Excellent report writing skills with production of detailed reports and strategic plans;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment;
- Familiarity with maternal, new born and child survival issues in Kenya.
Community Health Coordinator - Wajir South
Under the supervision of the Health and Nutrition Program Manager, the Health Coordinator will take the overall responsibility of the day-to-day implementation of the health programme in the district by leading coordination of health activities with the health team and working closely with the district health management team (DHMT).
S/he will ensure quality compliance of day-to-day project implementation as outlined in the detailed implementation plan (DIPs), coordinate all Save the Children UK’s health programme activities in the district, including needs assessments, trainings, supervisions, supplies distribution tracking and utilization and provide direct line management to Health Officers.
Person Specification:
- Bachelor of Science degree in health, public health or nursing;
- Minimum three (3) years experience in managing/coordinating emergency health programmes at district levels;
- Experience in disease out break preparedness and response;
- Ability to produce well-presented project reports;
- Experience of working/living in North Eastern Kenya will be an added advantage;
- Experience in child survival and safe motherhood interventions within an international NGO setting.
Community Health Officer - Wajir South
Under the guidance of Community Health Coordinator, the incumbent will take the overall responsibility of the day to day implementation, supervision and coordination of the health programme in the district by working closely with health facility staff and community health workers.
S/he will also provide technical support to the health staff from supported facilities and lead in public consultation exercises and facilitate community participation, using a variety of techniques to ensure the involvement of the community.
The incumbent will also resolve conflicts, build consensus and keep communities informed of project progress.
Person Specification:
- Bachelor of Science degree in health, public health or nursing;
- Minimum two (2) years experience in emergency health programmes;
- Experience in disease out break preparedness and response;
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills;
- Experience of living and travelling in remote and insecure place;
- Experience with Child Survival and Safe motherhood programming;
- Experience of working/living in North Eastern Kenya will be an added advantage.
Nutrition Officer - Wajir South
Reporting to the Nutrition Coordinator, the Nutrition Officer will be responsible for implementing nutrition activities among communities through nutrition education, surveillance and strengthening capacity of MoH in the management of acute malnutrition.
S/he will undertake Nutrition Education trainings and participate in the development of training curriculum and tools and facilitate/co-facilitate all nutrition education trainings, M & E for all nutrition related activities.
The incumbent will supervise field nutrition activities, and mentor nutrition workers to ensure that they support community health workers in their areas of coverage.
S/he will also network and coordinate with the relevant sectors and agencies in implementing nutrition activities at national and community level, implement community mobilization activities and the development and maintenance of a referral system.
Person Specification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Food & Nutrition or equivalent;
- Minimum two (2) years work experience in community nutrition work and implementation of nutrition education programmes, including monitoring and evaluation;
- Understanding of community management of acute malnutrition;
- Experience in KAP assessments and formative research and understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systems;
- Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach local staff and community workers;
- Must be a qualified nutritionist with IYCF experience.
Administrative Assistant - Wajir East and Wajir South
Reporting to the Human Resources & Administration Officer, the Administrative Assistant will provide quality, efficient and proactive administration support services for the Wajir South Area Office which includes flight bookings reservations for staff travelling for R&R and official travel, arranging/booking meeting rooms, following-up with service providers on service delivery, management of office stationery, payment of all bills and maintenance of records.
Person Specification:
- A diploma in Business Administration or Office Management;
- Minimum two (2) year’s experience in a similar role within a busy context;
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.
Application processIf you meet the above requirements, please send your cover letter indicating your expected salary and detailed CV with current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to:
Head of Human Resources & Administration,
Save the Children UK, Kenya Programme:
jobskenya@scuk.or.ke
not later than 19th January, 2011.
Quote the job title on the subject line.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Save the Children (UK) recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to
equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.
Our current focus areas are Kawangware and Ngando.
