Job Opportunities at Save the Children

Role Purpose:

The Regional Humanitarian Information and Communications Coordinator’s role is to manage and deliver vital information and communication products covering the drought/emergency responses across East and Southern Africa with a special focus on the Horn of Africa drought response, South Sudan and Uganda to enable timely sharing of targeted information with key stakeholders; potential donors, media,  fundraising colleagues, Save the Children Members and staff across Save the Children International.

The role will coordinate outputs such as communications packs, key messages, situation reports, dashboards, briefings, fact sheets and other information and communications documents.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           The role will provide guidance and support to staff on the response team in country offices so that coverage, documentation and representation of Save the Children’s humanitarian work in East and Southern Africa is profiled, such as through multimedia producers, global media managers and high-level visits. The position will lead on information and communication flows between emergency responses and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Contract Duration: 8 months

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

• Education to BSc/BA level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience
• Proven experience of developing and managing the production of communications materials for INGOs or other similar organisations in emergencies and in humanitarian crises for a minimum of 5 years.
• Can produce accurate, clear and consistent information and communication outputs relating to both programme support and humanitarian situation – including key messages, Q&A’s and factsheets, case studies, press releases, media statements, briefs amongst others
• Evidence of excellent English verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of different audiences including donors, journalists and the ‘general public’. Ability to strategically target a wide range of audiences is essential.
• Deep understanding of the East and Southern Africa context, specifically the countries in the Horn of Africa, and South Sudan and Uganda, and particularly relating to international NGO work
• Excellent relationship building skills in order to work across all Country Offices and various Members
• The ability to support the communications team in high-pressure situations, with changing deadlines and priorities, and in a complex humanitarian situation; 
• Understanding of how to manage strategic media engagement in politically sensitive environments essential.
• Experience in leading information and communication flows between emergency responses and a variety of internal and external stakeholders;
• Proven ability to work with communities and partners to gather case studies, testimonies and information on the humanitarian situation and on programmes.
• Excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Word, technical aptitude in MS Office.
• Excellent understanding of communication and information needs across fundraising, media and campaigning activities, as well donor and member requirements and standards;
• Experience in capacity building and managing humanitarian communications teams;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.  Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy;
• An initiative-taking, proactive, inspiring attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload and solve problems quickly with limited support;
• Ability to fact check, proofread, edit and draft materials;
• The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult working circumstances.
• Commitment and interest in Save the Children's mission, vision and values. In particular, a good understanding of Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

• Prior experience working in humanitarian contexts
• Photo editing and graphic design skills. Experience with design and audio-visual software is an advantage;
• Experience of delivering training, presentations and other capacity building activities to varied audiences

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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

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ROLE PURPOSE:

Under the general supervision of the Blanket Supplementary Feeding Coordinator the Blanket supplementary feeding supervisor will be responsible for the day to day management of the blanket supplementary feeding programme at select field sites in Turkana North and Kibish sub counties. The BSFP supervisor will work closely with MOH and WFP to ensure the successful implementation of the project.

Dimension: Save the Children has supported children in Kenya since before its Independence in 1963 and has had a consistent operational presence in the country since 1984. We provide 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, Garissa, Mandera, Meru and Wajir with plans to expand into Bungoma and Turkana in 2014. We work through partners in many other parts of the country. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 260 staff and a confirmed budget of approximately US$18 million this year.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Programme Implementation

• In coordination with the BSFP Coordinator, ensure the proper implementation of the blanket supplementary feeding programme in accordance with donor agreements including:
• Community mobilization and sensitization on the BSFP
• Identification of programme beneficiaries
• MUAC screening of all children under five years and pregnant and lactating mothers
• Routine De-worming and Vitamin A supplementation to all children under-five on admission to the programme
• Ensure proper follow up of cohort of children enrolled in the impact evaluation study
• In coordination with Save the children nutrition teams and with logistics, communicate the distribution schedule for the BSFP to all communities
• Ensure proper recording and tallying of all beneficiaries reached at every distribution
• Ensure smooth implementation of the BSFP in all the distribution sites including mobilization for crowd control.

Monitoring

• Supervise the BSFP team to ensure goals and objectives of the programme are being met
• Ensure timely data collection and reporting including producing weekly and monthly reports
• In coordination with the BSFP Coordinator ensure documentation of lessons learnt thought implementation of the BSFP

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 the Save the Children nutrition teams, MOH, WFP and its lead agencies.
• Actively participate in meetings to regularly review programme implementation and performance

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

ESSENTIAL:

• Diploma in Nutrition sciences, Public health or Food security
• Good teamwork and management skills
• Demonstrated ability to live and work in a multi-cultural environment
• Computer skills, including statistical software packages
• Excellent report writing abilities

DESIRABLE

• Experience in Blanket supplementary feeding programmes