Jobs at Save the Children
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.  We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy. 

2 WASH OFFICERS (TURKANA AND WAJIR) 

ROLE PURPOSE 

The post holder(s) will be responsible for the design, implementation, follow up and evaluation of WASH infrastructure construction and rehabilitation in communities targeted by Save the Children in the region of Turkana and Wajir - KENYA Country Office. The post is specifically oriented towards the WASH emergency response in the context of the crisis HoA Drought Response, and special attention will be made ​​on the integration of the WASH sector in other core sector of Save the Children such as nutrition, food security, health, education and child protection. 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY 

Need Assessment  

• Be responsible for technical part of WASH needs assessments and participate in the selection of target communities and WASH facilities to be rehabilitated and / or build in the project, through technical feasibility studies, household level questionnaires, focal group discussions, visits to facilities and sites, and interview with key members of the community. 

Program design and implementation 

• Be responsible/ support for the design, establishment of work specifications and quotation, follow-up and evaluation of activities related to the construction of WASH infrastructures in public institutions and communities, such as: 
• Construction or rehabilitation of sanitation facilities (latrines, incinerator, refuse pit, sokage pit.
• Construction or rehabilitation of drinking water infrastructures (hand dug well wells, boreholes, pipe network, reservoir, drinking water treatment device).  
• Technical training of community volunteers, members of WASH committees, governmental staff  
• Planning, organization and follow up of the community mobilization in target communities on issues related to of construction, operation and maintenance of WASH facilities. 
• Be responsible to establish the technical aspect of the internal purchase order and tender documents for construction and rehabilitation of WASH facilities. 
• Be responsible for the quality control of materials WASH bought by Save the Children and its subcontractors. 
• Site management: general supervision of contractors and save the children staff under his management, ensuring the safety of construction sites and community participation. 
• Validate the progress and quality of work of the contractors, and make the connection with the administration and logistics to ensure their payments. 
• Design, implementation and organization of training for construction of small WASH facilities at household level (hand washing device, sand filter.
• Follow up logistics / budget management / site supervision in case of direct intervention of Save the Children for small scale works (rehabilitation of water points or latrines etc.
• Follow-up of activities of local partners of Save the Children (such as local NGOs or governmental agencies) in the field of WASH facilities construction, and participate in their capacity building. 

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning 

• Verify that WASH infrastructure construction and rehabilitation works done by partners and contractor are carried out according to quality standards established by Save the Children through quality checklists  
• Plan and be responsible for the weekly reporting of data in order to follow up the standard project and strategic indicators (number of beneficiaries, number and type of activities completed.

Reporting 

• Writing weekly report to line manager, and verbal reports whenever necessary. 

Integration, coordination and transversal aspects 

• Ensure that construction works is integrated with hygiene promotion and community participation component, to ensure sustainability of the infrastructure built.  
• Coordinate WASH construction activities with other sectors of Save the Children, in order to integrate activities in the same geographical area and for the same beneficiaries. 
• Coordinate WASH construction activities with other local actors (governmental and non-governmental). 
• Ensure the integration of gender, child protection, HIV, environment and other crosscutting issues to the design, implementation and development of WASH construction activities, and ensure that activities take into account the needs of specific groups and individuals, especially children, the elderly and disabled. 

Contract Duration: 6 months  

Number of Vacancies: 2 

Work Location: Turkana and Wajir 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

Essential  

• A degree in Water Engineering or Sanitation  
• Professional experience of 4 years minimum, including 2 years in the field of WASH infrastructure construction in humanitarian or development context. 
• Solid and progressive management experience working in an emergency response contexts or fragile states 
• Previous experience of managing and training WASH teams including technical staff 
• Previous experience in managing integrated Health and WASH activities in a public health programme 
• Previous experience of project management, implementing integrated Health and WASH projects within agreed timescales and budget limitations 
• Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability in an emergency integrated Health and WASH context 
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation 
• Some experience of representation and ability to represent Save the Children effectively in external forums. Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children’s mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support 
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Strong influencing skills 
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy 
• A high level of written and spoken English 
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances. 
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of Save the Children’s mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support 
• Ability to speak and communicate in English/Kiswahili 

Desirable: 

• Previous experience in working with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) 
• Previous experience in addressing Cholera issues 
• Knowledge of Save the Children systems and ways of working.  
• Experience with working with subcontractors 
• Local languages is an added advantage 
• Direct experience in the geographical area of intervention of Save the Children  

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF TRANSFORMATION OFFICER AND TRANSFORMATION DELIVERY AND IT ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

Role Purpose:

To support the Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) and Transformation Delivery and Information Technology (TDIT) Department’s directors to develop and provide a proactive and comprehensive administration, information and support service including providing structure and organisation to the wider Transformation Delivery and IT Teams. This will include diary management, travel support, internal and external meeting coordination and general administration. For the wider teams this includes being a point of contact for general enquiries and providing guidance on correct practice and procedures.

In addition this role will play a key role in the team engagement initiatives, supporting the Engagement and Information Lead with the delivery of activities and associated materials that seek to ensure a positive employee experience for TDIT staff as well as engage the wider organisation with the aims and objectives of the department.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in an international environment
• Experience of dealing with complex diary and international travel arrangements
• Strong planning/anticipation and organisational skills; experience of planning and organising meetings and events, with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong coordination and time management skills. Ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles, juggle competing priorities successfully, and work effectively and calmly under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Sound judgement and an ability to effectively prioritise multiple tasks in a constantly changing environment
• Sound knowledge of office practices, procedures and administrative systems including filing systems. Competent in use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to adopt a pro-active approach to problem solving working closely with the Directors and other colleagues as required
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; fluent in English
• A flexible and collaborative approach; ability to liaise with a broad range of people at all levels, across different cultures and to act with credibility, discretion, tact and diplomacy.
• Thorough and trustworthy, takes pride in delivering high quality work and gives a high level of attention to detail.
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.

EPI Supervisor  

Role Dimensions and responsibilities:

• Supervises EPI Vaccinators at all Health facility
• Collect and compile monthly, quarterly reports and submitted to Health Manager
• Do monthly/weekly immunization Schedule
• Carry out training activities/facilitation of the sick Target diseases training.
• Linking on information dissemination and giving feedback from the field on trainings progress/needs to the project manager.
• Carrying out community awareness campaign/sessions on sick target diseases infection.
• Conducting community awareness/mobilizations on sick target diseases prevention
• Initiating drama on Sick target diseases
• Train Peer educators’ participants on facilitation of communities’ awareness on sick killer diseases
• Establish good relationship between the community leaders and the organisation
• Ensure that the Vaccine is distributed to the Health facility point regularly.
• Ensure the proper maintaining/monitoring of cold chain by checking the temperature twice a day

• Forecasting, storage, recording and monitoring of vaccines
• Safely provide immunisations to infants, children and adults, in accordance with MoH guidelines, including:
  • Static vaccination sessions in basic health units
  • Outreach activities in the field
  • Mass vaccination campaigns
• Record and share relevant, up to date information in a timely manner including:
  • Maintaining accurate records to monitor coverage of target population
  • Maintain accurate EPI records
  • Recording and reporting measles cases
  • Regularly contributing to clinic reports as required
• Provides health education to waiting patients and surrounding community to support  

Vaccination coverage.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Working contacts:

• External: CHD & SCI staff
• Internal: To maintain regular communication clinical team on the static /mobile sites and health manager  

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds 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 achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS 

• High school /secondary certificate
• 2 years’ experience in similar role with a valid Vaccinator training Certificate
• CHW experience.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential:

• Qualified health professional with solid background in primary and community health care
• Familiarity with national vaccine schedule and cold chain guidelines
• Excellent understanding of broad health issues within community
• Strong understanding of community, culture and customs
• Good understanding of local humanitarian context
  Fluency in local language.
  Strong communication skills including clear style
• Able to effective engage with the local community, including children
• Able to keep accurate records
• Able to establish good working relationships and positively contribute to a team
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles

Humanitarian Director

Deadline of this Job: 09 December 2022

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Deputy Country Director of Programme Operations

Staff directly reporting to this post:  Humanitarian Adviser (National Staff)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required, Master’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Recommended minimum of 8 years’ experience in humanitarian programme management, preparedness and response in several fragile or complex contexts
• Significant experience of managing logistics, security and operations
• Understanding of international humanitarian aid systems and agencies
• Knowledge of some of the Save the Children’s thematic areas such as Child Survival, Education (EiE), H&N, WASH, CP (CPiE), CRG etc. is required 
• Experience of working in insecure environments and willingness to work and travel in insecure environments
• Ample knowledge of humanitarian response and transitional program concepts, policies, frameworks, strategies and components, as well as development concepts and frameworks
• Extensive on the ground experience in multi-sectoral humanitarian response, including food aid programs
• Solid budgeting skills and knowledge of key donor regulations
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing and negotiation
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Commitment to Save the Children's practices and procedures and ways of working with children
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
• Competency in Somali language is preferred but not a requirement
• Commitment to Save the Children values

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, & Learning Officer

Role Dimensions: Smooth functioning of MEAL system in all projects of the designated area. Conduct frequent quality monitoring visit against Quality Benchmarks randomly and capacitate to the program team for regular MEAL template/format/form of data collection and reporting as well as update Output Tracker (OT) and Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTTs) of all existing projects in the designated area. Support to the Head of MEAL during baseline survey, formative and operational research, evaluation period and reporting time etc. Make sure the complaint & feedback mechanisms are well functional in the designated area. Keep good coordination and collaboration with all program team and partner staffs as well. Maintain regular report preparation and share with proper channel.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

A. Monitoring:

• Develop/review Monitoring Checklist of program activities. Translate it into local language, if required.
• Capacity building of program staffs on project related M&E format/template/form of data collection; Output tracker (OT) and Indicator Performance Tracking Table (IPTT).
• Organize frequent field visit to monitor program activities / interventions against Quality Benchmarks/Quality Checklists and produce & share reports to concerned program team as well as management team based on quality and accountability findings and incorporate inputs from program team in action agreed plan.
• Support program staff to strengthen joint planning and monitoring with stakeholders.
• Assist to Head of MEAL /Program Manager for conducting situation analysis studies
• Contribute to the quality of program design – reviewing log-frames, results frameworks, project plan, strategic plans, MEAL Plan etc.
• Technical support in developing MEAL plans
• Technical support in conducting baseline studies
• Technical support in collecting quality data and analysis against the performance indicators and targets on periodic basis
• Technical support in Total Reach, Global indicators reporting of SCI.
• Ensure the quality of reporting data and verify those data and information from sources periodically on sample basis.
• Review & reflect whether the DIP is followed as per the plan or not during all staff meeting.
• To carry out follow-up monitoring visits to materialize action agreed in action plan also maintain ' Monitoring-Action Plan Tracker' at field level.
• Maintain close coordination with Head of MEAL on Quality and Accountability issues. Share all information (monitoring reports, CFM database preliminary inquiry reports) with MEAL Manager while taking Field Manager in the loop.

B. Evaluation:

• Assist to Head of MEAL/Program Manager for all formative and operational research.
• Support to evaluation team while conducting periodic evaluation of project intervention at field level, if required.
• Assist to Head of MEAL /Program Manager in preparing and conducting baseline studies.
• Ensure quality case studies through program team.   

C. Accountability:

• Establish an effective functional system for complaints/feedback handling and response mechanisms at community level in the support of MEAL Assistant.
• Ensure the Complaint Feedback Mechanism (CFM) are functional and accessible to beneficiaries.
• Develop regular trend analysis of complaints at organizational level and share it with program team as per protocols.
• To assist Head of MEAL in carrying out preliminary first verification report in case of serious nature of complaints filed by beneficiaries/communities and support for investigation of that types of complaints as per CFM protocol.
• Make sure that the action agreed plans and CFM action plans are followed in timely manner or not by program team.
• On quality and accountability issues, share all information (monitoring reports, CFM databases, preliminary verification reports, case studies etc)
• Share MEAL findings & CFM issues in each monthly meeting as defined in the protocol.
• Ensure that the CFM guideline is being followed by all staffs within PNGOs alnong with board members and SC both.

D. Learning:

• Assist to Head of MEAL /Program Manager for developing quality reports and findings.
• Generate periodic reports and share along with document the key learning from the MEAL system.
• Ensure the key learning's are incorporated in upcoming plan and interventions.

Others:

5. Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with entire team members of organization, colleagues, members and external partners, supporters and stakeholders.
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

5. Reporting:

• Produce and share MEAL monthly, quarterly, half yearly and cumulative yearly compile report to the Head of MEAL /Field Manager and program team through proper channel.
• Ensure that all the data related to MEAL action Plan tracker & CFM database are recorded and updated in a timely manner through MEAL Assistant.
• Coordinate closely with the all SC staffs and report with updated complaints registered, their resolution process, Action plan tracker & other MEAL related issues.
• Assist to Head of MEAL to generate quality MEAL report.
• Carry out dual responsibility in case of big emergency as per organizational requirement
• Any other tasks given by line manager.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI Values in Practice) (need to explain and update our values according to the role) Does this mean they have to add a sentence under each value and bullet?

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing the above responsibilities efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds 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 achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages partner staffs to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor's Degree in social sciences (public health, education, development, or information technology)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 2 years of monitoring and evaluation and/or research experience with at least 1 years Officer level experience preferably with INGOs
• Trained in data management and with at least one-year experience working with Excel managing databases
• Familiarity with project frameworks [design/implementation/M&E] cycle
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection (M&E methods) and data analysis
• Commitment to and understanding of SCI vision, mission and values
• Enthusiasm, motivation, self-confidence, and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal skills and can work as part of a team

Project Coordinator-EVD

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential:

• A Bachelors Degree in the relevant field with at least 3 years of experience
• Experience n Emergency response and preparedness
• A good knowledge of working with local government and community structures.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
• Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
• Skills in development and use of behavioral change communication strategy for adolescent health programs.
• Excellent time management and planning capacity.
• Commitment to Save the Children values.

Desirable

• Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR, REAPER II

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• At least ten (10) years of experience in management, particularly in managing research efforts, such as evaluations and large-scale, mixed-method surveys;
• At least 5 years of experience in designing, managing, leading, and coordinating food security and resilience programs and evaluations.
• Demonstrated experience in providing strategic direction, technical assistance and thought leadership related to resilience to a wide variety of stakeholders
• Experience in building collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, fostering engagement and learning across USAID Bureaus and learning mechanisms and serves as a main point of contact for the portfolio and maintain regular communication with donors and partners to ensure transparency and efficiency of plans, reports and actions.
• Technical expertise in agriculture, food security, nutrition, resilience, or related fields in the context of international development;
• Familiarity with a range of evidence generation approaches and their associated levels of rigor, including evidence gap maps, systematic evidence review and synthesis, and dissemination formats to facilitate knowledge utilization;
• Experience with program evaluation designs and methods (experimental and quasi-experimental impact evaluations, non-experimental designs, qualitative methods, etc.)
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and maintaining and environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in international development, resilience, evaluation, statistics or other related fields
• Experience with USAID’s Bureau for Resilience and Food Security
• Experience working on large USAID contracts
• Experience working for an international NGO and/or other global development firm

CLIMATE ADAPTIVE PROGRAMMING (CAP) SPECIALIST

Deadline of this Job: 15 December 2022
ROLE PURPOSE:
The objective of this assignment is to conduct the relevant studies and consultations with different stakeholders in climate change and DRR as it relates to children in Uganda. The CAP Specialist will oversee and support the coordination, consultation and development of the relevant documents for SCU.
The CAP specialist will work closely with the Head of Climate Adaptive Programming and Livelihoods, the gender specialist and the Director of Advocacy, Campaigns, Communications and Media to carry out the activities below:
Outcome 1:
1. Work closely with the Response Innovation Lab (RIL) to develop Consultation tools (including Q&A tools for civil society, donors, government actors, etc; and some online surveys)
2. Conduct stakeholder mapping using the PRIME tool. Stakeholders will range from government departments, civil society, climate activists, with a focus on youth.
3. Organize and hold meetings with different stakeholders
4. Analysis and documentation (2-5 pages) on an assessment of the relationship between Gender, DRR and climate change and how to create or adapt programming to address these issues
5. Review of save the children’s previous work to document lessons and best practices
6. Draft final document presenting our understanding of this sector, including approaches, challenges, successes, gaps (may include a RIL-led eco-system mapping)

Outcome 2:
1. Work closely with the Response Innovation Lab (RIL) to develop Child and youth consultation tools
2. Conduct desk review and scoping of relevant civil society partners
3. Work with CSO to conduct joint child and youth consultations including environmental and climate change awareness training package
4. Write a report of consultation
5. Launch and circulated the findings of outcome 1 and 2 - Public report and press release; organize and hold a launch event.

Outcome 3:
1. Work closely with the business development team to develop a pre-positioning package for Climate Adaptive Programming fundraising. This will include a strong contextual background statement, a capacity statement for SC Uganda’s capacity on climate adaptive programming, identified national civil society and government actors and potential partners
2. Create an impact document to illustrate results and impact from past climate programming
3. Complete partnership assessments of prioritized and scoped partners from outcome 2 for preliminary vetting and formal strategic partnerships)
4. Create a compelling capacity statement for SC Uganda’s capacity on climate adaptive programming
5. Complete a donor mapping of climate change donors and their current strategies.
6. Support Finance, Operations and the SLT to adapt global carbon footprint and other climate change policies, including SC Uganda’s internal Greening Plan, in line with SC climate change guidance

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice).
Accountability:
• Holds self accountability for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds 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 achieved.
Ambition:
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

Qualifications
A Post-graduate degree in Environmental Law, Environmental Management, Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Management, Environmental Science, Geography, Information Management, or a related area.
• Minimum of 7 years demonstrated experience working on Environment, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction and Adaptation.
• Proven experience of leading climate change adaptation planning at a national level.
• Proven experience advising national actors and government departments on climate change preferred.
• Flexibility and ability to operate in different cultural settings and with a variety of stakeholders; culturally and gender sensitive.
• High level planning, organisational and time management skills, including flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet challenging deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills of high order, including the ability to formulate recommendations and advise senior management on tackling difficult situations.
• Sound judgement and the ability to meet challenges constructively and creatively
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to establish strong cooperative relationships with children and their care takers, senior government officials and development partners.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.