Save the Children Vacancies June 2012
We are actively searching for suitable candidates across various sectors and levels (see details below). For the moment, we are looking for candidates (preferably National Staff) who are available for short-term assignments of up to 3 months with a possibility of extending to longer-term contracts as needed by the Country Programmes.
If you are interested please apply, upload your updated CV, your earliest availability and for how long, as well as specify which sector/role you are interested in.
Locations Kenya – Nairobi, Daddab, Wajir, Mandera Ethiopia – Addis Ababa, Gode, Somali Region Somalia – Puntland, South Central Region
ROLES: Field Managers To develop and manage large and complex programmes, at a field level. To negotiate and advocate at a field level.
Nutrition Managers To manage the CMAM (Community Management of Acute Malnutrition) and IYCF (Infant and Young Chil d Feeding) programming and to ensure that all components of the programme are functioning properly, providing quality care to all beneficiaries.
Health Managers To lead the health response in the field. This may include responsibilities for conducting rapid health assessments, contributing to the health sector component of the emergency response strategy and initiate/lead the first response. Finally, it will include writing strategies / proposals / concept notes.
Food Security & Livelihoods Managers To lead on the identification, design and implementation of livelihoods work at field and community levels, and to ensure that relevant technical inputs are provided. Additional responsibilities may include supporting the FSL team in design, implementation and monitoring of Cash for Work, cash grants and other diversified livelihoods activities.
WASH Managers To provide quality water, sanitation and hygiene programming. Address water, sanitation and hygiene needs in emergencies through assessment, programme design, management, capacity building and evaluation. The role exists to strengthen and provide WASH support for all core programme sectors.
Logistics Managers & Coordinators To coordinate effective logistics support to Save the Children’s East Africa Country Programmes.
Education Managers To work with country specific Education Managers and to assist them in developing plans education response including setting up programmes; developing concept notes for potential donors; developing response plans; producing good working documents and creating linkages with other Education Cluster partners.
Child Protection To work with the country programme in implementing Save the Children’s protection activities in the field; to effectively manage a programme and budget; and ensure that best practices are applied in our programme work, while ensuring strategic links and coordination with other programmatic areas, notably education and potentially nutrition and health.
Monitoring & Evaluation To provide Monitoring & Evaluation support to the Country Programmes team in the relevant geographical area and in the management and implementation of all programme work.
Finance Managers To be responsible for implementing and maintaining efficient and effective financial operations within these Country Programme offices and field locations; and work in close coordination with the other members of the Finance team in the local office. Information/Communications
Manager & Officers To be responsible for meeting the information and communication needs of the Country Programme Response, including collection, analysis, approval and dissemination of critical information and communication products to Save the Children members, donors and other stakeholders; as well as to assist with the development of proposals, reports, and other documentation.
Human Resource Coordinators Looking for experienced HR Coordinators to support the HR Managers in the field and Country Offices. They would also be responsible for implementing effective international and national HR policies and procedures.
Criteria for applicants ESSENTIAL CRITERIA • Prior management experience of working in an emergency response contexts • Experience of working in remote field bases with Iimited infrastructure • Sector specific field experience. • Excellent planning and coordination 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 in managing multicultural teams • Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments • Commitment to Save the Children UK’s global policies and values • Previous Security Training for relevant geographical areas DESIRABLE CRITERIA • Experience of working within the East Africa region with an international NGO. • Budget development and financial monitoring skills. • Proposal writing for international institutional donors. • Ability to persuade and influence. All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process. How to apply Applications must include: • Maximum 2-page role-specific CV • Clearly state: your availability for deployment & which role you are applying for All candidates need to apply via the Save the Children UK website at: www.savethechildren.org.uk/jobs Please apply for position no.7232 under Short Term Contracts under International jobs.
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