Blanket Supplementary Feeding Program (BSFP) Coordinator at Save the Children

ROLE PURPOSE:

To ensure successful delivery of blanket supplementary programme by Save the children within the framework of its activities.
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 Feb 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, Turkana and Wajir and we work through partners in many other parts of the country. In 2016, Save the Children established a new project office in Madagascar whose operations are managed by the Kenya CO. In total, we employ around 250 staff in both countries and had an operating annual budget in 2016 of approximately US$17.5million

Reports to:  Emergency response Coordinator

Staff reporting to this post: BSFP – Supervisors

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

TECHNICAL/OPERATIONAL

Programme Implementation
• In coordination with the Area Programme Manager, Emergency Response Coordinator, Senior Nutrition Coordinator and Nutrition TS, ensure proper preparation of the programme prior to its beginning in accordance with the proposed strategy and design.
• Ensure proper implementation of the blanket supplementary feeding programme in accordance with donor agreements including:
o Community mobilization and sensitization
o Staff management
o Procurement of necessary equipment and materials

Monitoring
• Supervise the implementation of the BSFP to ensure goals and objectives of the programme are being met
• Liaise closely with the M&E officer in developing and managing and information system
• Ensure timely data collection and reporting including producing monthly reports and end of program evaluation report
• Ensure documentation of lessons learnt thought implementation of the BSFP

Financial management
• Fulfill all sub-budget holder responsibilities according to save the Children financial policies
• In coordination with BSFP manager fulfill all grant compliance requirements particularly the preparation of programmatic and financial reports for donor(s), Govt and Save the Children.

Coordination
• Work with all programme teams to ensure that information relating to Save the Children and our activities is shared widely within communities in which we are working and provide for their participation and feedback in line with relevant guidelines and frameworks.
• Coordinate BSFP implementation with WFP and its lead agencies 
• In coordination with the Programme Manager, participate in relevant coordination meetings
• Facilitate meetings with programme staff to regularly review programme implementation and performance.
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SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI Values in Practice):
Accountability:
• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modeling Save the Children values.

Ambition:
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same;
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.

Collaboration:
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues and with relevant external partners;
• 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 AND EXPERIENCE

• BSC degree in Nutrition sciences, Public health or Food security
• 3  years’ experience in implementing food aid  and nutrition programmes
• Experience in management in development and emergency programming
• Knowledge of latest developments in nutrition and food security
• Monitoring and Evaluation Skills
• Strong Managerial and team work abilities
• Analytical, communication and advocacy skills
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching. 
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
• Commitment to Save the Children values.
Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies including travelling at short notice and for extended periods of time