Latest Recruitment at Save the Children

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The Senior Child Protection Officer has responsibility to initiate, oversee and support the implementation of child protection strategies and activities at the camp level. The Senior CP Officer will be expected to coordinate case management and BID processes and providing guidance and mentorship to the CP case workers. The holder will work closely with the department of children services and other state and non-state actors to ensure effective coordination. 

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to: Child Protection Coordinator 

Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, 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. Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Wajir, Mandera,  Bungoma, Garissa, Turkana, Nairobi and Samburu. We have a staff complement of approximately 300 staff and expenditure of approximately US$22 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post:  Child Protection workers 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Assist the child protection coordinator and program manager in coordination of Save the Children program, in host and refugee community areas.
• Lead in managing and representing of child protection meetings and BID panel meetings as well as oversee the quality of BIAs/ CP assessments.
• Provide mentorship and support to the community supervisors and CP officers and case workers and work through on the job training and guidance to enhance their case management skills and competencies.
• Deepen program integration and ensure the field interventions meet the quality standards and are clearly contributing to the CSP and the SCI country office priorities.
• Lead and promote the usage and adoption of project management systems, platforms and tools such as PRIME, PMM.
• Conduct child protection gaps and risk analysis and develop concepts for funding and influencing program design.
• Ensure timely management of data and documentation of cases at camp level; and through coordination with MEAL assistants ensure children records, data are accurately recorded in the CPIMS database and  updated regularly with case progress. 
• Contribute to the design of an overall programme contingency plan when needed
• Produce timely progress reports, including both quantitative and qualitative information, on CP activities and input into regular situation reports, monthly and quarterly reports.
• Manage and coordinate  the planning of the Camp CP activities to ensure minimal disruption to programme activities-Including staffing issues and office administration; to ensure effective management of programme resources
• Participate in camp and DMO level interagency meetings and engage in the identification  and building of  linkages with other partners/agencies, the Government and the community to ensure that issues related to child protection are raised and addressed. 
• Conduct training and capacity gap analysis for the CP staff and share with Program Manager to inform strategic capacity development plans and budgeting.
• Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our 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 others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate degree in social work / social sciences or equivalent with preferably 5 year work experience in social work or with development-related organisations
• Good communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili 
• Knowledge of community based child protection approaches, preferably including experience in participatory approaches (PRA/PLA) and child participation methodologies.
• Good IT skills including the use of Word and database software
• Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing programme priorities and emergency priorities that may arise
• Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
• Positive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support innovative approaches to problem solving
• Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Somali language and culture
• Experience and skills in management of staff
• Experience in designing and facilitating training sessions
• Understanding of the East Africa and the dynamics of the conflict 
• Experience in working in an insecure environment

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ROLE PURPOSE: 

This role will be in charge of rollout and implementation of CPIMS + (Primero) and will support both Save the Children and Terre des hommes (Tdh). The role will have a high-level oversight in the running of the system and ensuring of technical support to the data officers and case management teams of both Save the Children and Tdh. The System Administrator in the CPIMS+/Primero, oversees the entire technical implementation. This role has the ultimate responsibility for the configuration and maintenance of the Primero implementation within the Dadaab Child protection programme; the data it carries, and the case management work it enables. Furthermore, this role could have an M&E role as well. Along with fully understanding Primero/CPIMS+, the system administrator will need to be familiar with cloud-based deployments, understanding provisioning servers, deploying applications, setting up monitoring and other security measures, as well as local server deployments, networks, and hardware configuration (laptops, etc.). In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Program Manager 

Staff reporting to this post:   None

Budget Responsibilities: None

Role Dimensions: The jobholder is required to have regular contact with primary users of the CPIMS (Save the Children and Tdh) and other stakeholders UNICEF, UNHCR and other agencies. Internally the The job holder will be required to have direct relationship with all staff and management at all levels in ensuring the organizational policies and procedures are adhered to and complied with.   

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : 

• Maintain a program database and ensure that the databases are updated regularly.
• Work closely with the Country Office CP and FTR teams, and other relevant technical and field staff on the roll out of the CPIMS /CPIMS+ where necessary. 
• Offer technical support and training to country CP and FTR teams responding to Ethiopia emergency in establishing, managing and maintaining their country/local level CPIMS and supporting teams to produce high quality documentation and reporting from each CPIMS field team that informs implementation of activities on the ground. 
• Support, and where needed lead on country level workshops, training events, and meetings aimed at experience sharing and developing technical capacity of staff at all levels, in CPIMS and other information management and reporting. 
• In charge of maintenance and configuration of the system 
• Create and monitor roles and users
• Support the standardization, operationalization and harmonization of existing CPIMS/CPIMS+ tools, forms and resources, SOPs and information sharing protocol.
• Take on the role of focal point for support, interaction with CPIMS+/Primero technical teams, CPIMS+ Steering Committee and helpdesk (including contracting), including provision of regular updates on system performance
• Coordinate with in-country relevant staff for the 6-month evaluation process with the global CPIMS+ Steering Committee
• Support data analysis workshops and generate reports/content to be regularly and shared with CP actors and through other relevant networks
• Support the review existing training and mentoring modalities, initiatives, materials and tools currently in use to determine lessons learned and provide recommendations for a capacity building plan.
• Support the implementation of the capacity building plan for CP IMS/CPIMS+;
• Identify and support the establishment of adequate, effective and appropriate mechanisms to facilitate case management coordination and capacity building (i.e. case management task-force, case conference, facilitators/leads);
• Serve as an inter-agency liaison in rolling out CPIMS+;
• Attend and initiate meetings with relevant community-based mechanisms/leaders to support case management and roll out CPIMS+;
• Coordinate with Country MEAL teams (where applicable) to develop strong CPiE SMART monitoring systems and indicators and ensure that they are tracked periodically.
• Protecting the confidentiality of the case information – focal point for audit process.
• Ensure the implementation of a child protection data protection protocol in case management;
• Draft reports based on trends of cases for donors as needed;

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  EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Statistics, Economics, Bio statistics, , Social Science, Computer Science or Project Management. 
• Diploma in IT with a bias in Database Development will be an added advantage and certificate in M&E is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in the use of ODK for digital data collection, ONA and power BI for analysis and visualization is a must.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in INGO’s and or UN Agencies in developmental or in humanitarian programmes, with 3+ years in field postings, and 3+ years working for an international agency on management information systems development.
• Proven experience of undertaking analysis of both qualitative and quantitative research using relevant software such as STATA or SPSS, Tableau and ATLAS.ti (to be assessed) 
• Excellent skills in data visualization using different software including ONA, Power BI etc
• Good communication skills in English and Kiswahili. Local language (Turkana or Samburu) preferred
• Proven skills and experience in system development, repair and maintenance.
• Full understanding of Excel and report creation
• High level technical understanding of the deployment infrastructure (i.e. servers, ip addresses, databases, local and cloud deployments)
• User-level understanding of Windows and Linux command line
• Preferably basic knowledge on case management and child protection programming
• Strong information management and telecommunication skills and proficiency in IT/computer skills (including sound MS Excel, Ms Powerpoint and Ms Word proficiency).
• Problem analysis, judgement, handling ambiguity and decision making based on fact and figures
• Technical expertise in various data analysis software and proven experience using mobile technology for data collection with experience of electronic data collection using tablets or other devices.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in the use of ODK for digital data collection, ONA and power BI for analysis and visualization is a must.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and experience with statistical/graphical software or geo-spatial software. 
• Proven experience with current technologies, such as web-based data management and analysis tools, digital data collection, mapping, Google applications, data visualization, interactive dashboards, etc.
• Experience with ICT hardware, mobile phones and web-based technologies, particularly designing or deploying tools appropriate to limited-bandwidth or sub-standard infrastructure environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working in multicultural, multi -location, values driven teams.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children International’s aims, values and principles.

Desirable Skills:

• Good analysis and report writing skills.
• Somali language and strong understanding of the context.
• Experience working in arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) settings, refugee operations preferred.
• Experience in open source, mobile and emerging technology is extremely desirable.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Experience in producing clear and simple reports, including charts & graphs, for end-users
• Experience of managing private and international donor funded projects
• Experience of training and capacity building 
• Some experience of representation and ability to represent the CPIMS users effectively in external forums

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ROLE PURPOSE:

The Child Protection Officer is responsible for field level implementation, coordination of case management processes and monitoring and evaluation of child protection activities as well as providing leadership and guidance to child protection community workers and staff. Manage individual cases for children with protection concerns, deliver capacity building trainings for CP volunteers, community structures and staff partner agencies.  To coordinate Save the Children program activities in the field offices.

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to: Child Protection Coordinator 

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, Samburu and Wajir and we work through partners in many other parts of the country. We employ nearly 300 staff and will have an operating annual budget in 2023 of approximately US$20-25 million. Save the Children has a three-year country strategic plan upon which all our interventions and priorities are premised.

Staff directly reporting to this post:  Child Protection Community workers

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Case management

• Manage and support the individual case management and BIA & BID development processes in the  field offices, 
• Provide mentorship and support to the community supervisors and workers through on the job training and guidance to enhance their case management skills and competencies
• Design a capacity building strategy for BID community workers and other stakeholders involved in the of BIA & BID process.
• Actively participate in interagency coordination meetings such as BID panels, CPWG and Case conferences both at DMO and the field office.
• Analyse training schedules for the BID community workers and provide technical support and guidance for effective implementation of BID/BIA process
• Ensure timely management of data and documentation of cases at camp level; and through coordination with MEAL assistants ensure children records, data are accurately recorded in the CPIMS database and updated regularly with case progress. 
• Contribute to the design of an overall programme contingency plan when needed
• Provide BID Supervisors with technical support regarding complex cases or specific technical difficulties
• Produce timely progress reports, including both quantitative and qualitative information, on Child Protection activities and input into regular situation reports, monthly and quarterly reports
• Ensure correct management of BID/BIA documentation at camp level
• Manage and coordinate  the planning of the Camp Child Protection activities to ensure minimal disruption to programme activities-Including staffing issues and office administration; to ensure effective management of programme resources
• Facilitate regular interviews and home visits with relevant persons who can give information on the child (the child, his/her family, leader, teacher, neighbour…) 
• Participate in camp level interagency meetings and engage in the identification and building of linkages with other partners/agencies, the Government and the community to ensure that issues related to child protection are raised and addressed. 
• Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies
• Manage BID community workers staff annual leave and time off ensuring minimal disruption to programme activities
• Collect required data and coordinate with the MEAL team on a monthly basis and ensure data is correctly captured
• Identify and build links with other partners, ensuring that issues for child protection are raised and addressed
• Coordinate the identification, follow up of children in alternative care  and , monitoring  of foster parents/Guardianship
• Ensure the placement of children  in alternative care adhere to SCI procedure  and with the Kenya alternative care guidelines(Guidelines for Alternative Care of Children in Kenya 2011)

Program Planning and implementation

• With the support of the Child protection coordinator, Develops a feasible, coherent time bound  and detailed implementation plan for all active grants
• Under the support and guidance of the Child protection Coordinator, coordinate plans for the implementation of the project activities in all camps.
• Work with the Child protection Coordinator and other team members and sister departments to develop project implementation and procurement plans 
• Ensure that project activities are implemented in accordance with the approved work plans and with the involvement of partners and concerned stakeholders at all levels
• Participate and/or take lead in joint activities such as distributions and assessments as and when assigned.
• Conduct regular data collection using existing tools in order to track project performance on indicators and measure overall impact and for donor reporting purposes and make recommendations on the improvement of these tools

Reporting, Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Ensure monthly, weekly and quarterly reports are submitted in good time and meets the quality standards
• Ensure project activities are implemented in the most efficient, cost effective and sustainable manner without compromising quality and Save the Children’s value for money
• Ensure that good practices and lessons are documented and shared with the MEAL team and the Child protection team for replication and wider dissemination 
• Identify and contribute to development of case studies and success stories to ensure milestones are documented and reported on.
• Ensure that field based monitoring data and information is collated regularly and made available to Child protection  Coordinator and the MEAL Team for data entry, reporting and monitoring purposes
• Work with the Child protection  Coordinator and the MEAL Team to prepare and/or revise project monitoring tools (LOGFRAME, IPTT, MEAL PLANs) to track indicators and monitor achievement of objectives and impact of the program
• Travel to all project sites to conduct regular monitoring of projects quality together with other project team members
• filling of forms and quality data collection using the CPIMS forms
• In collaboration with the MEAL Team, focus on project data collection to generate practical information that can be used for ongoing program decision-making while also capturing results at the impact level
• Assist the Child protection  Coordinator in preparation of periodic progress reports in a timely manner for both internal and external use (monthly sitrep, quarterly and final reports)

Partnerships and coordination

• Develop partnerships and rapport with the refugee community structures to enhance community participation, ownership and sustainability of programmes by orienting them on the project goals and to solicit their involvement in the implementation of the project especially in case management and implementation of the community based child protection systems and activities. 
• Collaborate and coordinate with other aid agencies, governmental institutions and other child protection organizations in order to promote cooperation and strengthen systems for children
• Represent Save the Children in interagency working groups and camp coordination meetings and partner training as may be required by the CP coordinator.
• Develop and cultivate team work both internally and within the inter-agency circle

Grants Management and Accountability

• Under the support of the CP coordinator work closely with finance and awards team to ensure effective budget monitoring for the project in line with donor requirements and contractual obligations, including Grant opening, mid-term and closing meetings.
• Ensure full and meaningful utilization of assigned budget lines in accordance with phased budget whilst ensuring quality and value for money.
• Ensure timely production of activity/events reports as well as monthly reports as per the agreed timelines.

Staff management and capacity building

• Ensure community workers are fully supported and managed, through coaching and mentoring.
• Develop SMART objectives for all line reports and ensure continuous performance management and review
• Develop leave plans and work plans that are In line with the project timelines and ensure close collaboration HR on matters staff management.

Program Support Operations: 

• Coordinate with other departments to ensure operational systems are in place to support field activities including logistics (transport, warehousing and asset management), procurement, security and administration 

Coordinate with other SCI programs/sectors to ensure integration and that the project runs smoothly and efficiently and draws from best experiences and lessons for improved programming.

Child safeguarding

• Ensure the safety and protection off all children through child friendly interventions and ensure concerns are managed using the appropriate channels.
• Ensure programmes and activities do not put children and their families at risk and that risk assessment is done in all activities.

Ensure all line reports (community workers) understand the child safe guarding policy and mechanisms for reporting concerns

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our 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 others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Good communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili 
• Graduate degree in social work / Law/BLM social sciences or equivalent with preferably 3 year work experience in social work, child protection, case processing and emergency response.
• Knowledge of community based child protection approaches, preferably including experience in participatory approaches and child participation methodologies.
• Good IT skills including the use of Word and database software
• Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing programme priorities and emergency priorities that may arise
• Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
• Positive attitude towards community work with emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support innovative approaches to problem solving
• Commitment to Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy.
• Understanding of the dynamics, local language and context of the refugees is essential

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Previous experience in working with IA CPIMS is an added advantage.
• Experience of working with refugee and host communities in a Somali context and other agencies that support Child Protection.
• Child communication and interviewing skills
• Ability to adapt to different cultures
• Experience and skills in management of staff

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ROLE PURPOSE: 

Kenya’s ASAL counties are facing food insecurity following three failed rain seasons that caused household food insecurity as a result of poor crop harvest, poor regeneration of pasture resulting in poor livestock body conditions, and outbreak of livestock diseases such as  Foot and Mouth diseases and drying of water points leading to water scarcity. An estimated 3.5 million people require immediate humanitarian assistance while almost 700,000 children require urgent treatment for malnutrition. Save the Children and its local partners is responding to the drought in four counties namely; Wajir, Mandera, Turkana and Garissa. SCI aims is responding by providing life-saving assistance through a range of interventions in health, nutrition, children protection, livelihoods and education. 

The ICCM Coordinator will coordinate the ICCM Project in Wajir. The post holder is responsible for identifying needs and resources and elaborating recommendations for the project in line with Save the Children national and global priorities

 Contract Duration: 1 year

Location: Wajir

Reports to: Programme Manager. 

Directly reports: Health Officer

Budget responsibility: Yes (as per the country SOD)

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

• Coordinate ICCM project implementation, assess the progress of implementation of activities against plans on monthly basis, and document the progress and action corrective measures as and when required.
• Ensure that the iCCM program is utilizing standard protocols, policies and guidelines as prescribed by MoH and WHO
• Oversee the technical aspects of the implementation and coordination of the iCCM project, providing support to the health officer to develop work plans to guide implementation of approved grants.
• Support staff in the implementation and monitoring of the work plans 
•  Develop and/or improve monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for the iCCM project, ensuring that iCCM teams in the field actively monitor set indicators and evolving concerns of the target communities.
• Work collaboratively to integrate iCCM with other SCI project interventions where appropriate,
• particularly with the nutrition and health programs.
• participate in inter-agency nutrition forums at the county and national level, along with the Nutrition Coordinator.
• Take the lead in demonstrating practices for quality program implementation.
• Ensure that ICCM project have clear indicators aligned with Save the Children humanitarian and donor standards, useful and accurate baseline data and staff friendly reporting formats.
• Track budget spending and support the preparation of financial reports and the award review process
• Contribute donor reports and among other important reports.
• In close coordination with Programme Manager, Technical Advisors and Project Development & Quality (PDQ) Director improve the quality of programming that shows impact on the situation of children.
• Ensure that project objectives and activities are agreed within the context of Save the Children values, aims and objectives.
• Evaluate, monitor and review to ensure strict compliance of project activities with Save the Children national and global policies and procedures and with relevant donor regulations and agreements, SPHERE guidelines and the NGO code of conduct.
• When requested act as representative for Save the Children to local authorities, donors and members of the humanitarian community.
• Ensure that existing finance guidelines and related administrative procedures are adhered to and that grant finances are kept in an exemplary state.
• Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child rights and protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.

Person specification

Essential:

• Substantial experience working with an international non-governmental organisation within an emergency environment.
• Skills and experience in project/project implementation, monitoring, review and evaluation preferably from a child rights approach in accordance with the CRC and international humanitarian rights standards.
• Substantial people and project management experience with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
• Solid experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor reporting.
• Substantial previous experience in security management.
• Ability to produce high quality reports.
• Representational, political awareness and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work with limited support from line manager. 
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Swahili languages and computer literate.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

Desirable:

• Experience in ICCM work in humanitarian context 
• Experience working in Northern Kenya/Horn of Africa

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 others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

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

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Degree in Public Health or any other health sciences and significant experience in iCCM in emergencies
• Required to have practice license with relevant health professional body.
•  Minimum of 5-6 years coordinating/implementing ICCM work or health and nutrition in emergencies. 
• Strong computer skills and ability to work perfectly on Word, Excell, PDF and Outlook.
• Ability to handle work pressure and flexibility to handle demands that are requested urgently and immediately.
• Strong coordination skills and ability to coordinate with various departments in Save the Children 
• (logistics, HR, Finance.)
• Communication skills and ability to represent SC in stakeholder meetings and with INGO/Partners when needed.
• Good writing skills and ability to write clear coherent emails in English to SC staff and partners.
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building, project design and budget management
• Experience in working with and coordinating with INGOs and other stakeholders
• Analytical skills and ability to analyse and compile and summarize sitrep report information from the field .
• Ability to travel to the field to remote tough areas if needed and to undertake specific missions.
• for the Emergency team.
• Representational, political awareness and advocacy skills.
• Substantial understanding or proven experience of security management issues.
• Fluency an spoken and written English. 
• Ability to develop and produce good reports in English.
• Commitment and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles

Essential.

• Experience in ICCM work in humanitarian context 
• Experience working in Northern Kenya/Horn of Africa