The organisation

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work in over 120 countries, with local communities, national governments, international institutions and the public sector to achieve immediate and lasting change.

The opportunity

We're currently looking for an Advocacy Manager to be based in our central London office near Trafalgar Square (other locations where Save the Children has a presence will be considered).

In this role you will be responsible for developing and driving the implementation of an effective influencing strategy and tactics for our priority campaign (EVERY ONE), working closely with our regional and country offices to increase their advocacy impact. Our EVERY ONE campaign to end preventable child deaths concludes in December 2015 and we'll launch our next priority campaign, focused on excluded children, in early 2016.

In order to be successful you will have a proven track record of influencing policy at a national/international level, translating policy positions into clear and compelling calls for action and building networks with diverse partners in pursuit of common goals. You'll also understand how to achieve change in diverse national contexts, using a range of approaches, and be able to travel internationally as required.

On a personal level you'll have a passion for working in the NGO sector and a commitment to our values.

We offer: a competitive salary, a generous company pension scheme and annual leave entitlement along with life assurance.

Application information

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'jfawcett.30787.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: tbc

The role

As a member of the Nigeria Senior Management Team (SMT) the Director of HR& Administration shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office (CO). He/she is accountable to the Country Director for government relationships and the provision of effective HR and administrative services in both emergencies and development programming contexts.

Qualifications and experience

Masters and/or postgraduate specialisation in Human Resources or Business Administration (MBA) with specialisation in Human Resources

Recommended a minimum of 10 years of management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including experience in the development of strategic and operational support services plans and their implementation in a professional work environment over a sustained period of time

Ability to plan and organise a substantial workload that includes complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities in both development and emergency contexts

Resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of HR within the programme and ensuring the most effective support to line managementWillingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies

Experience in capacity building and setting frameworks for staff development;

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate skills in leading a multi- disciplined team through a period of change

Analytical, decision making and strategic planning skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities

Ability to coach, mentor, delegate appropriately and provide developmental guidance to supervised staff

Competent level skills in HRIS, IT applications, particularly MS Office

A commitment to the values and principles of Save the Children

Experience of exposure to developing countries and Nigeria will be an asset

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'sdiagne.16590.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'

I- Senior Manager for Program Design and Quality

The Senior Manager for Program Design and Quality shares has the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office program. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Senegal, he is responsible for overseeing the development of strategic planning, high quality and innovative programs that deliver immediate and lasting change for children. S/He will oversee the MEAL team and ensuring reports meet donor requirements, are submitted on time and work as well with the Awards Management team to ensure that both financial and narrative are compliant to donor requirements.

He/she will be responsible for the following main tasks :

• Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance;

• Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: Senegal government authorities, partner agencies including humanitarian and development donors, and local and international NGOs

• Ensure Senegal Country Office complies with all Save the Children Essential Standards and Standard Operating Procedures

• Take a lead role in developing program strategies and annual plans ensuring coordination of all technical input to country strategy, proposals and reports

• Lead on conceptualizing and designing cost effective, innovative and high quality programs to serve difficult to reach children

• Oversee the development and implementation of Save the Children in Senegal fundraising strategy

• Identify and nurture possible funding sources, including current and potential traditional and private donors

• Identify and nurture strategic partnerships with key stakeholders for all current and potential thematic areas of Save the Children in Senegal

• Ensure that every partnership is formed in the context of the Theory of Change and is designed and managed so that the partnership furthers achievement of Save the Children's global strategy and strengthens local and national capacity to deliver for children

• Oversee all new opportunities, concept notes and proposals through to sign off

• Build the capacity of staff and ensure systems and processes are in place to deliver high quality concept notes and proposals.

• Ensure that programs are relevant to children in Senegal and to the global program and advocacy objectives of the Save the Children members

• Oversee the development of an advocacy strategy for the Senegal Country Office

• Support the Director of Program Operations in the implementation and monitoring of all longer term technical goals, objectives and policies

• Ensure that technical staff and advisors provide input into proposals and proactively and regularly communicate planned requirements for program design and implementation to relevant CO departments/functions

• Maintain a robust M&E system to measure achievement and progress toward program goals and results

• Ensure compliance with Essential Standards for MEAL;

Qualifications, experience and attributes :

•Master’s degree in Social Sciences, in an area of social development

• A minimum of Five years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including experience directing and implementing programs for children in both emergency and development contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, protection, rights governance, HIV/AIDs, health and nutrition, and emergencies

• Recognized leadership role in relevant technical areas at both field and country level

• A general appreciation of the issues concerning the NGO sector, both development and humanitarian issues

• Solid experience of developing and managing monitoring and learning systems

• Good analytical skills. Effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sector working

• Credibility to lobby, influence and represent Save the Children at all levels

• Resource management, training , capacity building, coaching, and mentoring skills

•Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches

•Fluency in written and spoken French and English

If you want to make change for children, we want to hear from you!

HOW TO APPLY:

In order to apply for this job opportunity, please send your CV and Cover Letter toscidakar@savethechildren.org

For more information on Save the Children International and the position you can visit our site: www.savethechildren.net

Please note that the closing date for applications is on August 12th, 2015 at Midnight GMT

NB: This position is local with local terms and conditions.

ONLY PRE-SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Our selection processes reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse.Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

ROLE PURPOSE:

To lead the monitoring and evaluation of programme activities at state and LGA level for the new DFID-funded cash transfers programme, the Child Development Grant Programme. Ensure that all data collection, consolidation and documentation are conducted in a timely manner and consistent with DFID requirements and Save the Children guidelines and best practice.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Based on the project proposal, implementation plan, and donor reporting requirements, support the M&E and VFM Advisor in the development and implementation a system for capturing and documenting data and relevant information on project activities, beneficiaries, outputs, outcomes, and impacts
• Ensure an effective roll-out of M&E collection and reporting systems at the LGA level through training, site visits, manuals, and other technical support as needed
• Conduct training for project staff on M&E in line with identified capacity needs and provide ongoing mentoring support
• Coordinate with the DFID-contracted Evaluation Team for conducting of activities at state and LGA level
• Work with LGA teams to establish reporting processes to ensure that all information and data is collected, documented, and collated in an accurate and timely manner
• Lead on compilation of regular monthly and quarterly state level reports using data provided by LGA teams and ensure cross checking of data
• Compile case studies and lessons learned reports on a regular basis to share with wider programme and inform improvements in programme quality and delivery
• Support creation of a system for ensuring that information obtained is also shared with communities, children, and other stakeholders through a regular feedback mechanism
• Ensure beneficiary accountability mechanism is logging and addressing complaints in a timely fashion. Ensure programme managers are aware of delays in acting on any complaints or information requests
• Support coordination of overall project review and evaluation activities as required. This includes working with the independent Evaluation Team to coordinate mid-term and final evaluations, and supporting donor and external reviews as required
• Contribute to regular reviews of the M&E system itself, making improvements as needed and recommended, in consultation with managers, staff, and partners
• Analyse information about the programme and make recommendations for improvement
• Ensure key lessons and challenges are documented and shared with staff and partners
• Identify the need for additional technical support to ensure effective programme delivery at state and LGA level and coordinate the allocation of that support

Essential Qualifications

• Advanced training in quantitative methodologies, including database management.
• 3 years of direct experience of monitoring and evaluation related to one or more of these fields: health, HIV, nutrition and/ or economics.
• Strong analytical skills, and an understanding of a range of methods for monitoring, evaluation and assessment to promote evidence-based learning. Demonstrated ability to design, commission, and manage assessment methodologies and evaluation.
• Good understanding of media and communications.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to build support from staff across teams and across members, and to build the capacity of others.
• Proven ability to coordinate effective resource allocation to ensure quality programmes.
• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate and to set priorities, manageable workplans and evaluate progress.
• Strong communications skills (both written and verbal). The ability to analyse complex data and summarise it for a range of different audiences.
• Experience of working within budget constraints.
• Commitment to Save the Children’s mission, values and approach (includes child protection, equal opportunities and health and safety).
• Commitment to team working and understanding of how to contribute.
• Good understanding of Hausa Language.

Desirable

• Professional qualification at postgraduate level or equivalent in nutrition, health economics or epidemiology
• Experience of qualitative research techniques
• Experience in international development

To apply for this position kindly send your C.V and qualifying statements to: Nigeria.ProgramsVacancy@savethechildren.org;on or before August 13, 2015explaining why you are suitable for the position you are applying for. State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In order to apply for more great opportunities, please visit our website onwww.savethechildren.net/jobs.

For more information and to support our work, please visit our website onwww.savethechildren.net

Our selection processes reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON CHILDREN’S LIVES? JOIN US!!!

Background :

Save the Children is a leading international organization helping children in need around the world. First established in the UK in 1919, separate national organizations have been set up in more than twenty-eight countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities, as well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict.

In Nigeria, Save the Children has been working since 2001. The early focus was on getting children actively involved in shaping the decisions that affect their lives. Today, Save the Children is working in seven federal states - Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi and Kaduna - focusing on providing basic healthcare and protecting children.

Project summary:

In September 2011, Save the Children started a DFID funded nutrition programme called WINNN (Working to Improve Nutrition in Northern Nigeria). WINNN is being implemented in partnership with UNICEF and ACF International, includes five states in northern Nigeria, aiming to improve the nutritional status of about 6.2 million under five children of which at least 140,000 will be targeted to receive treatment for severe acute malnutrition.

The aim of the programme is to bring together advocacy, capacity building and programme delivery through proven high impact interventions while working side by side with State Nutrition Officers to create linkages for nutrition throughout the State Ministry of Health’s work.

Assignment Purpose:

To support implementation of the WINNN project at the LGA level by specifically focusing on facility and community-related activities

Specific objectives:

A. Support the LGA Nutrition Officer to deliver all outputs of the WINNN project at LGA level

• Provide support to the LGA PHC department staff particularly the Local Nutrition focal person and the Health Educator to carry out programme activities
• Ensure that all programme activities (including meetings and trainings) at local government level are well supported
• Serve as an interface between the WINNN project and the local government authorities and community leaders by supporting the process of advocacy for nutrition
• Support data management and reporting of WINNN activities at the LGA level

B. Provide support for the implementation of WINNN’s community mobilisation strategy for CMAM and IYCF

• Ensure that the process of recruiting and training community volunteers is supported, if relevant
• Support the LGA health educator to carry out community engagement activities
• Support the community volunteers in the delivery of their duties
• Provide supportive supervision to all community volunteers in the LGA

C. Assess and provide support for the implementation of the MNCHW campaign

• Schedule monitoring visits to selected fixed posts during the exercise and make observations
• Review the whole implementation process and document current working strategy vis-à-vis the national implementation strategy
• Assess supply chain management of MNCHW commodities and supplies
• Assess and track financial input from government and partners to measurable outcomes from the exercise
• Support and provide appropriate strategies for social mobilization which LGA specific

D. Assess and provide support for the post- implementation and review phase of the MNCHW exercise

• Assess and support the data management and reporting process during and after the MNCHW
• Attend and support the state-level MNCHW review and debriefing
• Support the WINNN and SMoH teams to develop MNCHW reports

E. Report

• Submit monthly statistics and activity reports conducted during the month to the STA
• Submit any ad-hoc reports of any activities supported or delegated
• Give a detail reports on the activities of the community volunteers in the LGA

Expected outputs:

• End of consultancy report stating all activities carried and recommendations for the way forward
• Documents and tools used such as supervision and monitoring checklists, minutes of meetings, statistics etc.

Essential skills requirement:

• · A qualification in Nursing and/ Midwifery or any related disciplines from one of Nigeria’s reputable Institutions
• · A minimum of 5 years working experience in public health field and/ NGO setting
• · Initiative and keen willingness to learn
• · Organizational skills
• · Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• · Written and oral communication skills (fluent Hausa and English)
• · Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• · Willingness to work in remote locations and live in basic conditions
• · Flexibility, team player and willingness to work extra hours when needed.

To apply for this Consultancy kindly send your Proposals, C.V and qualifying statements to: Nigeria.ProgramsVacancy@savethechildren.org;on or before August 14, 2015explaining why you are suitable for the position you are applying for. State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In order to apply for more great opportunities, please visit our website onwww.savethechildren.net/jobs.

For more information and to support our work, please visit our website onwww.savethechildren.net

Our selection processes reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON CHILDREN’S LIVES? JOIN US!!!

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

LOCATION:Wajir

GRADE: 3

POST TYPE:National

Child Safeguarding:

Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

ROLE PURPOSE:

Save the Children International is a 'full spectrum’ organisation that seeks to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and create lasting change in children’s lives. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) is a core function in all Save the Children International programmes globally, representing our commitment to accountability and transparency, and is crucial aspect of programme quality management within Save the Children.

The Wajir-based MEAL Coordinator will provide leadership in ensuring high quality programme management information systems and accountability standards are integrated into all aspects of Save the Children’s programming in Wajir, and in doing so will contribute to organisational progress against the Minimum Operating Standards and programme quality indicators. Key areas of responsibility for the Wajir-based MEAL Coordinator include (a) support programme staff in the development and implementation of Save the Children’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems; (b) assisting in the collection, entry and compilation and first-step analysis of program data and learning findings; (c) supporting Wajir Field Office by providing programme-level technical assistance during the design and implementation of studies, research, surveys and evaluations; (d) supporting in the setting up and implementation of accountability to beneficiaries mechanisms, monitor programme quality, raise red flags and support programme learning while contributing to transparent and robust reporting.

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 & Nutrition and Child Poverty. 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 February 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, Nairobi, Turkana and Wajir. We work through partners in many other parts of the country. We have a staff complement of around 300 staff and an operating annual budget of approximately US$20 million in 2015.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to:Initially, the Wajir Area Programme Manager (APM) operationally with close technical relationship to the Nairobi-based Head of MEAL. By the end of 2015, the position will report directly to the Head of MEAL, with close interaction with the APM on a day-to-day basis.

Staff directly reporting to this post:Wajir-based MEAL Officer(s).

Staff directly interacting with this post:All Wajir-based programme staff, Community Liaison Officer(s), MEAL Coordinators based in other field locations

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

General Management

· Responsible for leading the MEAL roll out plan within the field office and for the correct implementation of the SCI Kenya MEAL Framework;

· Ensure that MEAL is effectively integrated into programme design, and contributes to programme objectives;

· Ensure the appropriate resourcing of MEAL activities within new budgets;

· With Programme Managers, develop MEAL plans and related tools at award start up, including ensuring that programme Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs) include MEAL activities;

· Compile and provide required data for reporting to donors and SCI requirements

· Contribute to annual planning and reporting processes, consistent with SCI operational requirements;

· Identify recurring gaps in MEAL and programme quality themes, and actively address the causes;

· Ensure that child participation and child safeguarding is integrated into design and delivery;

· As a member of the Wajir SMT, ensure a conducive and productive work environment.

Quality Monitoring

· Work closely with the Programme Development and Quality (PDQ) team and Head of MEAL to develop and finalise Programme Quality Benchmarks

· Use process, output and outcome level quality benchmarks as reference to undertake field monitoring visits, focusing on programme quality aspects, discuss with relevant staff and share reports with relevant colleagues

· Work with the programme team to develop data collection tools

· Work with programme team to regularly collect data related to their indicators

· Perform regular field visits to ensure the quality of data collected by programme staff and to verify the accuracy of reported data

Management Information System

· Manage the MIS system at the field office level and ensure quality data is collected. This includes keeping field level MEAL tracking tools (Accountability Tracker; Quality Action Tracker; IPTT dashboard; Evaluation Tracker) up to date.

· Support in the compilation and analysis of quantitative and qualitative programme data and contribute into subsequent reporting of Wajir Field Office through monthly MEAL reports, flagging updates, successes and issues from the MEAL tracking tools.

Accountability

· Contribute to a culture of accountability and transparency on the team;

· In close collaboration with Community Liaison Officer (s), lead in the design and roll-out of locally appropriate, financially viable, and effective complaints and feedback response handling mechanisms;

· Support and promote two-way beneficiary communications in activity and MEAL systems design.

· Receive accountability data from field, analyse it and share with the Country office. Compile and analyze data on monthly basis and share it with program teams at various levels.

· Maintain the Complaints and Response Mechanism database at the field office level

· In collaboration with the Head of MEAL, support Wajir office in ensuring children’s participation, reporting back to children, and child-led MEAL.

Evaluations and Research

· In collaboration with relevant Technical Specialists and the Head of MEAL, support in the coordination of research field activities and ensure effective child-focused research

· Where necessary, design and support the implementation of needs, baseline, and endline assessments and surveys

· Supervise the development of data collection tools proposed for evaluations activities

· Act as the field focal point for the design, management and tracking of internal and external evaluations and impact assessments, to ensure compliance with donor and SCI requirements, as well as accountability, transparency and programme learning.

Learning

· Work with programme teams to utilise data from trackers for quality improvement;

· Document good practices, lessons learned and feedback captured from programme participants (adults and children) to influence and guide the design and implementation of our programmes - (action research);

· Organize learning meetings, events and workshops for programme units to document lessons learnt, good practices and areas of improvement;

External relations

· Actively and effectively represent SCI Kenya at the Accountability Working Group, and the Community Communications Working Group.

· Represent SCI Kenya, and provide technical advice where necessary, to implementing partners;

· Other representation as required.

Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development

Manage performance of direct reports in the work area through:

· Identify capacity gaps and work with the Head of MEAL to build the capacity of the program staff and partners to ensure smooth implementation of quality MEAL systems and effective participatory evaluations;

· Provide orientation/training to MEAL/programme field staff, both to those who are new in post and to all field office staff periodically.

· Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;

· Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;

· Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;

· Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ work plans.

· Build the capacity of staff to monitor/ manage grants and awards as well as understand and implement compliance requirements from donors, Save the Children and/or the Government of Kenya.

· Maintain clear communication with both the functional (direct) line manager and the technical manager to foster a smooth working relation under existing matrix structure

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:

· Bachelor degree or higher in a relevant area of social sciences;

· Five years’ experience working with NGOs in project program implementation, with at least two years’ experience in MEAL roles with leadership responsibilities.

· Experience of working on all elements of MEAL including designing, rolling out and managing systems;

· Experience in designing Terms of Reference and successfully managing evaluations;

· Experience of working with communities in participatory activities, including confidence in working with children and an understanding of child-friendly participatory methodologies.

· Familiarity with international quality standards (Red Cross Code of Conduct, SPHERE Standard, HAP Standard) and experience of using these standards in practical ways to promote quality and accountable programming;

· Proven success in managing a team and dedication to staff development.

· Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching;

· Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures;

· Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets;

· Experience of solving complex issues through analysis and action planning;

· Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner;

· Ability and willingness to work in challenging circumstances, to change work practices and hours, and to work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies;

· Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required;

· Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

Desirable:

· Skills and experience using on line data collection and analytical soft wares

· Experience in both emergency and development contexts;

· Experience with health & nutrition programmes, including knowledge of DHIS preferred;

· Somali language skills;

Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory Cover letter to indicating the Position Code on the subject line wajir.jobapplications@savethechildren.orgby 14^th August 2015. Applications will be reviewed as and when they are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Education Cluster Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the coordination of emergency education activities in Somalia within the Cluster approach, in addition to supporting the principles of sector coordination led by the Ministry of Education by mobilizing and coordinating groups of agencies, organisations and NGOS to respond in a strategic manner to a humanitarian crisis.

Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory cover letter quoting the Job Title and Vacancy Announcement No. SCI/SOM/16b/15 on the subject line.The file name of the CV and attachments must be the applicants name and sent to Somalia.vacancies@savethechildren.org. For more information please visit www.somaliangoconsortium.org

Applications close on 19^th August 2015. Those who had previously applied need not re-apply

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

In response to the current situation in Nepal, Save the Children is in the process of putting together a team provide emergency response support. As part of this we are looking for a Humanitarian Director to provide expertise and support to our upscale in the area.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Humanitarian Director will manage Save the Children's Earthquake response program in Nepal. This position requires an extremely high level of political, social and economic understanding to set a strategic approach to our response in coordination with our other programs within the country as well as an in-depth knowledge of humanitarian principles. The Humanitarian Director is responsible for identifying needs and resources and elaborating programme recommendations for the emergency response in line with Save the Children national and global priorities and is the ultimate authority on Emergency capacity building and staff well being. The post-holder will develop and manage programmes or country support functions, negotiate and network at a national/international level. The position will ensure that all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child safeguarding, safety and security, code of conduct, equal opportunities and other relevant policies are in place. The post holder will play a strategic role in supporting the SMT for the effective scale up and management of Save the Children emergency programmes to increase impact and enable positive change for children.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Deputy Country Director - Program Operations

Staff directly reporting to this post: Deputy Team Leader Operations, Deputy Team Leader Programme Development and Quality, Humanitarian Manager and Humanitarian Field Managers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Minimum of 7 years' experience of working within a senior management role within a complex country programme in a low to middle income/ disaster setting
• Minimum of 5 years previous experience of managing programme teams in large-scale first phase emergency response is essential
• Minimum 5 years senior management experience of multi-national, multi-sector team at a Deputy Country Director level.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience of managing multi-donor, multi-site programmes (including ECHO, DFID and OFDA) of GBP 5m+ in a first phase response at regional or country level
• Minimum 3 years security management.
• Minimum 7 years' experience of international level representation with key stakeholders, and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN.
• Education: Master's level in International Relations or equivalent
• Experience of international media representation and advocacy
• Experience of M&E and beneficiary accountability systems in large complex programmes
• Experience of developing and negotiating successful partnerships with institutional donors
• Substantial experience of proven ability to influence change at an operational and strategic level
• 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 remote work environments that include long periods of walking in difficult terrain and hardship conditions. Field travel can be affected by lengthy delays due to weather conditions or other environmental challenges.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

Desirable

• Knowledge of Hindi or Nepali
• Prior work experience in Nepal

Deployment is expected to last for 12 months.

We are interested in hearing from you if you have experience of working in a similar role in an emergency or you can demonstrate experience of working in similarly complex countries or environments (please outline this in your cover letter).

We offer candidates a competitive salary package which includes both medical insurance, accommodation and other benefits for the duration of their contract.

To apply, please send a covering letter along with up-to-date CV, in English to the link provided. Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'sdevaux.07226.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.

We are looking for a creative and highly motivated individual with the required level of experience and competencies to join its anticipated ONE COMMUNITY program in the role of Senior MEAL Advisor responsible for Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL). The purpose of the One Community activity is to mitigate the impact of HIV and prevent new infections among targeted Malawian priority populations to enable them to achieve their maximum potential as individuals and citizens of Malawi. The main purpose of this role is to develop and run systems that enhance programme quality, accountability and learning for the One Community Project.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief of Party of the One Community Program, the Senior MERL Advisor will bring significant experience and fresh ideas to develop and implement a realistic MERL strategy and systems, ensuring that they are institutionalized within the One Community Program, and that program staff have the capacity to implement them The MERL Senior Advisor will provide overall leadership and oversight for project monitoring, evaluation and learning. S/he will lead the monitoring of data collection, collation, storage, analysis, and reporting ensuring that data is audit worthy and incorporated into program reports for submission to USAID. Under his/her guidance, the project will utilize monitoring data to maximize program impact. The Senior MERL Advisor will develop and manage a program online database that not only captures and compiles project indicators, but one which also acts as a centralized indexed repository for key project documents. The MERL Advisor will work with other technical partners to link the database with GIS information producing resource mapping and beneficiary spread to inform implementation. The proposed candidate must have experience in analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, working with similar USAID/PEPFAR funded projects and knowledgeable on reporting procedures, best practices, guidelines, and tools for monitoring and evaluation. S/he must have demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of rigorous qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation studies to IRB standard.

Requirements

* Must have at least 10-15years’ experience in international public health, with at least three years working in USAID HIV/AIDS project and at least 5 previous years’ experience of working in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning roles for USAID funded project.

* S/he should have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the current scientific literature and state-of-the-art in HIV/AIDS programming.

* S/he must have strong writing and organizational skills for monitoring and reporting on program and study results.

* High level ICT skills and experience in developing online database.

* Experience in development and usage of GIS information in M&E system.

* Experience in developing management dashboards

* Fluency in English, for effective oral and written communication.

* Knowledge and/or experience of working on accountability initiatives, such as child participation, information sharing and complaints response mechanisms.

* Experience of conducting and/or commissioning evaluations.

* Experience of designing and managing knowledge management systems, an awareness of learning methodologies and experience of leading learning events.

* Good organizational skills, the ability to pay close attention to detail and capable of reporting in a timely manner

* Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.

* Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner, and to use innovative forms of communication.

* Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff.

* Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy; capacity and willingness to be flexible and accommodating in difficult working circumstances.

* Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

* Experience of working on child focused programmes, with reputable international NGOs is desired.

* Grassroots experience, with good community engagement and facilitation skills.

Qualified candidates should apply either directly to Ronnie Sue Stanford, Senior Recruitment Specialist, at: rstanford@savechildren.org or through our website at: www.savethechilden.org under the Careers page. Please select "Search US Jobs" and then choose location as Malawi. EOE

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: 12 months

The role

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Program Operations shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Director of Program Operations in his/her capacity is responsible for implementation of all programming in country, supervising the management of the sub offices and leading the emergency preparedness and response.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Minimum of 7 years of senior management experience in an NGO environment.
• Significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs
• Proven experience of NGO emergency programming with a Significant knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best practices in emergency management
• A very good understanding of at least 3 of the sectoral activities of Save the Children Iraq and a working knowledge of the other programmatic priorities of the Country Office
• Substantial experience in managing grants from major institutional donors and knowledge and use of financial and budgetary risk mitigation tools
• Master degree in development or other social sciences
• Experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
• Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and plan strategically
• Previous experience in managing and developing a team and ability to lead, motivate and develop staff and partners
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies

Desirable

• Language skills in Arabic or Kurdish
• Experience or knowledge of working and living in the Middle East Region
• Specific experience of designing and managing DFID, ECHO, OFDA and other major donor projects
• Specific experience of working in interagency projects

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'snasir.19847.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'

For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world's largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is an organization for talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives. We are proud that our people are representative of the children we work with and we thrive on our diversity. We are an equal opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behavior towards children both in their private and professional lives.

Save the Children Somalia office is currently implementing food security and livelihood interventions in Puntland, Somaliland and South Central Somalia. The FSL interventions reach an estimated 30,000 households annually with direct implementation by SCI staff based in the field. The country office is committed to make continuous improvements in the quality of our work by ensuring new and existing interventions are clearly grounded on actual needs analysis with the affected populations. Household Economic Analysis (HEA) is one of the most robust tools of achieving this goal. In this respect, the country office has sought the support of the regional office FSL advisor to train a team of 16 field staff drawn from Puntland, Somaliland and South central Somalia. The capacity building event will involve 4 days of HEA training accompanied by 4 days for field work.

Save the children will undertake ‘Household Economy Approach’ training and baseline assessment in identified sites in Puntland in order to analyze existing livelihood situation and identify interventions to support vulnerable households to access and maximize on existing livelihoods opportunities.

To achieve this, the regional Technical Adviser will require the support of a co-facilitator.

Qualified candidates are requested to apply through a short proposal detailing past experience and the budget to somalia.procurement@savethechildren.org:

Qualifications experience and attributes

· Minimum of an undergraduate degree in livelihoods, food security, nutrition or related field.

· Proven experience in undertaking urban HEA data collection.

· Knowledgeable in social, economic and cultural dynamics of Somalia.

· Experience of leading a team of HEA Enumerators.

· Desirable if from the area and can speak language.

· Ability to travel to Somalia

Applications close 18^th August 2015

Disclaimer -Save the Children is under no obligation to award to the lowest or highest or any bidder at all and may cancel the whole/part process when deems fit without giving further justification. Bids shall not be issued or returned beyond the stipulated time.

For more information please visit www.somaliangoconsortium.org

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.

The Internal Communications Specialist plays a pivotal role in developing communications strategies and plans, enhancing MSH’s communications tools, and implementing a variety of communications and change management initiatives.

Support and collaborate with the Director in implementing communications and change management plans 50%

• Advise and assist corporate units/teams on internal communications and change management; provide support for rollout of specific change initiatives.
• Work on planning and implementing activities of Change Council.
• Identify new methods and uses of internal communications vehicles to facilitate better information-sharing and support management of change.

Work independently to advance multiple projects 15%

• Create, conduct, and analyze internal communications surveys.
• Support planning and execution of Global Staff Meeting.

Maintain strong connections to field offices, center communications officers 15%

• Convene periodic meetings with communications subgroups.
• Connect with communications focal points in field offices.
• Exchange information about developments in field, HQ.

Manage MSH’s internal e-newsletter and internal communications presence on intranet 20%

• Manage (design, content, editing, guidelines of e-newsletter.
• Write and/or edit stories, messaging, other communications.
• Develop “change” section on intranet.
• Monitor monthly metrics.
• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience in the areas of communications, journalism, or similar/related.
• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years’ experience or Master's Degree and 0-2 years’ experience, preferably for a global organization with a focus on strategy, enhancing communications, improving services and engaging employees.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication, planning, and organization skills.
• Experience in coordinating activities and managing relationships with employees, content administrators, stakeholders, IT teams and external agencies.

Competencies

• Ability to think creatively and strategically about communications, knowledge sharing, and employee engagement in a global, mobile organization.
• Independent worker who is self-starting and enthusiastic with proven ability to take ownership for results.
• Confident in the role of driving change and able to work under pressure with multiple priorities.
• Ability to represent the Office of the Chief Executive with integrity and impeccable judgment.
• Sense of humor, team player, and dedication to global health work.

Physical Demands

• 5% travel may be required.
• Keyboard use, pulling drawers, lifting papers

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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****MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES****

The post holder will receive a context specific ToR for each deployment, which will draw upon the responsibilities outlined below.

Programme Support (typically will be at field level):

• Support field level technical assessments in coordination with the Nutrition response lead and other SC thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs.
• With support from the NIE Adviser and/or other senior programme staff, develop project plans and budgets, contributing towards an overall project implementation.
• With support from the NIE Adviser and/or other senior programme staff, support with inputs in development of high quality concept notes and proposals.
• With the support of NIE Adviser, support project implementation to ensure timely delivery of project activities (for example, monitoring against log frames, individual performance management work plans).
• Working closely with the NIE Adviser and/or other senior programme staff, support timely programme and donor reports on project activities in compliance with internal SC requirements and any relevant external donor requirements.
• Working closely with the Field Manager and the NIE Adviser and/or other senior programme staff, with the HR team, help in the identification and recruitment of community mobilisers and/or project volunteers
• With support from the NIE Adviser and/or other senior programme staff, identify programme supplies needs and coordinate with the logistics team to put in place a sensible phased procurement plan.

§ Responsibility for the day to day management of project site activities and staff (Child Friendly Spaces, breastfeeding counsellors and volunteers)

§ Provide technical support to Save the Children staff (IYCF-E, CMAM, health, Child Protection and others as necessary), MoH, partners and other humanitarian actors as necessary to promote consistent good practice

§ Ensure all staff understand and implement programme guidelines used for assessing the mother-child pair, advising the best feeding option and following up as appropriate.

§ Ensure appropriate and consistent education messaging to mothers and other carers at Child Friendly Shelters and in the community.

§ Facilitate the development and scheduling of volunteer outreach activities

§ With the Breastfeeding Counsellors and Child Protection staff, develop monthly work plans for the Child Friendly Shelters.

§ Prepare field visit plans and supervision checklist in advance of trips.

§ Compile monthly activity reports and assist with stock consumption/distribution plans for each of the CFSs as required.

§ Conduct evaluation and appraisal of staff as required

§ Facilitate cross sectoral programming, particularly to promote excellent communication and referral between IYCF-E, CMAM, FSL and CP programming.

§ At field sites, liaise with other humanitarian actors, local authorities, ministries and the military as appropriate, to maximize collaboration and ensure proper coordination of activities.

§ Under the guidance of the PM, undertake local level advocacy targeting other humanitarian actors, local authorities, ministries and the military as appropriate, on assessment and appropriate response to support infant and young child feeding

• With support from the Monitoring & Evaluation team support the M & E plan implementation within the Nutrition projects, ensuring this links to reporting requirements.
• With support from the Accountability Lead ensure accountability is enforced in all project activities as well as ensuring that feedback from children and their families is considered in project design/implementation
• Work closely with partners and their staff to ensure project activities are implemented in time and within the stipulated quality.
• To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.

Capacity Building:

• Identify learning and training opportunities for partner staff and communicate this to the Field manager or Lead NIE Adviser.

§ Conduct trainings to build the capacity of staff/partners/volunteers, MoH staff and the community at large

Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:

• Ensure that Save the Children's work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and support Interagency Coordination forums, advocating for the specific needs of children. This may involve supporting coordination working groups within the IDP camps and host communities or target project sites.
• Contribute to communications and media work as required through correction of data and information and sharing with the project heads

General:

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.****
  CORE BEHAVIOURS ****
  

Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles:

· Ensures that programme goals and activities uphold the principles of the key national and international humanitarian frameworks, codes and commitments

· Integrates beneficiary accountability principles into the approach

· Participates in disaster coordination mechanisms and interagency cooperation

Achieving results effectively:

· Ensures efficient and transparent use of resources in accordance with internal controls

· Establishes staff engagement mechanisms.

· Addresses difficult situations and makes tough decisions confidently and calmly

· Considers the wider impact of decisions to be made in the short and long-term.

· Continuously provides feedback and updates to achieve improved results

· Coordinates with stakeholders to avoid duplication and maximise resources

· Documents lessons learned and applies them to future projects

Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships:

· Actively listens to different perspectives and experiences of stakeholders

· Actively participates in networks to access and contribute to good practice

· Establishes and maintains clear communication and dialogue with disaster and conflict affected people and other stakeholders

· Establishes clear objectives with teams and individuals and monitors progress and performance

Operating safely and securely:

· Identifies and communicates risk and threats and minimises these for oneself and the agency

· Takes measures to do no harm and to minimise risks for partners and the communities

· Reduces vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the organisation

· Demonstrates an understanding of wider UN/NGO security coordination and how the organisation can benefit from, and contribute to, those mechanisms

Managing yourself in a pressured and changing environment:

· Helps team members to practise stress management through prioritisation of workloads and modelling of appropriate self care

· Remains effective and retains perspective in the face of difficult or demanding situations

· Demonstrates personal integrity by using one’s position responsibly and fairly

· Maintains ethical and professional behaviour in accordance with relevant codes of conduct

· Plans, prioritises and performs tasks well under pressure

· Takes responsibility for own work and for the impact of own actions

Leadership: Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others:

· Builds own awareness of the bigger global picture by using a broad range of sources to gather data

· Demonstrates managerial courage by confronting difficult situations and seeking resolution, and stating willingness to champion ideas

· Demonstrates approachability and trust by listening carefully to others and valuing their contribution, and making others feel comfortable by being open and honest about their thoughts and feelings

· Demonstrates self-development and management by taking responsibility for own development, and actively seeking out feedback to better understand their own strengths and weaknesses

· Makes positive statements about work

· Effectively influences others by understanding their interests and showing how they will be met by own preferred solution

· Gives constructive feedback to enhance capabilities and responsibilities to another for the purpose of his/her development

****QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE****

****Essential****

• Health / Public Health / Nutrition / BSc or equivalent
• Demonstrable management experience
• Experience of implementation programmes (ideally nutrition related), including monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in conducting assessments and an understanding of nutritional data
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions

§ Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment

§ Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field

• Fluency in written and spoken English and local languages
• Demonstrable ability at report writing
• Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field
• Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment

§ Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles

• Experience and ability to represent Save the Children's nutrition work in external meetings
• Demonstrable ability at report writing and excellent communication skills
• Computer literate

****Desirable****

• Qualified nutritionist, BSc Nurse or midwife with primary health care / community health care experience
• Emergency programming experience

Kindly send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 14th August, 2015 explaining why you are suitable to Nigeria.HumanitarianVacancy@savethechildren.org. State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In order to apply for more great opportunities, please visit our website on www.savethechildren.net/jobs.

For more information and to support our work, please visit our website on www.savethechildren.net .

Our selection processes reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON CHILDREN’S LIVES? JOIN US!!!

****KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:****

****Transport & Fleet****

• Managing and tracking of all vehicles on the fleet, including movement planning and day-to-day allocation
• Manage, maintain and repair vehicles in safe and efficient working order
• Ensure that vehicles are checked on a daily basis, and that regular service and maintenance is carried out as per agreed schedule
• Responsible for administering litigations and traffic offenses.
• Ensure vehicles have current and lawful documentation.
• Manage service agreements related to vehicle maintenance and fuelling. Monitor fuel consumption and submit monthly reports
• Receive travel requests, and maintain trip schedules and Staff Movement Board.
• Liaise with airlines for flight travel ensuring value for money. Coordinate with incoming and outgoing travelers on pick up an drop times ensuring drivers are briefed of movement plans
• Ensure accommodation is arranged for travelers. Ensure best value for money and that travelers are clearly informed well in advance

****Asset & Facility Management****

• Maintaining up-to-date control of all assets including tracking donor, value, and location, managing staff issue, and recording all asset movements and disposals
• Oversee the issuance and return of assets to/from staff
• Ensure good condition of assets, and maintain asset condition reports.
• Ensure leased properties are in good habitable conditions.
• Overseeing repairs on these houses, liaising with the caretaker and landlord where necessary.
• Establish and maintain a list of contact details for preferred service providers including carpenters, electricians, plumbers, generator servicers and builders and make this list available to staff.
• Ensure the telephone system is operational and cost effective
• Report any defective equipment or service.
• Check on running costs with Finance to ensure no misuse occurs
• Ensure the data network (internet) is operational and cost.
• Report any defective IT or office equipment to the Field Manager.

****Procurement and Supply****

• Oversee procurement requirements of the Field Office; implement procurement as per approved guidelines, procedures and forms (Purchase Requests, Purchase Orders, Goods Received Notes, etc.)
• Check the availability and prices of requested items in the local market; liaise with capital office if procurement must be conducted there
• Prepare a weekly summary of all outstanding purchase requisitions, showing the current status of the items and the date which they are expected to be supplied to the projects
• Prepare monthly summary reports on the procurement and logistics support functions, identifying problems in operations and solutions proposed
• Monitor procurement and logistics support costs in liaison with the Field Accountant to ensure that expenditures remain within approved budgets
• Ensure the office is well stocked with necessary supplies stationeries and other consumables
• Oversee all arrangements for meetings and conferences as required ensuring these are delivered to a high quality and cost effectively

****Communication and Security****

• Ensure adherence to communication protocol at field level.
• Ensure that all communication systems in Field Office are maintained and staff trained in their proper and effective use
• Report all security incidents in writing in a timely manner
• Ensure that all equipment and supplies in Field Office are maintained in a safe and secure manner

****Coordination****

• Maintain and regularly update current contact database of other INGO organizations, donors and embassies.
• Maintain and where necessary develop shared electronic & manual files to ensure easy access to information.
• Co-ordinate and maintain the SCI resource centre documentation system: receiving and filing official documents, publications, manuals, text and other materials in an easily retrievable manner and ensuring the security of all materials, text and documents in the centre.
• Manage the diaries of the Base Managers where required.
• Ensure the regular collection and dissemination of the mail and courier.

****Administration & Reports****

• Maintain all logistic files in an organized, accurate and up to date manner
• Line manage, coordinate, monitor and guide the work of the drivers, cleaners and guards and any other logistics support by managing performance on an on-going basis
• Produce weekly procurement tracker and send to programmes and capital office
• Produce logistics site report, vehicle and generator cost performance report.
• Update Asset Register and send to capital office every month
• Update the vehicle cost schedule and produce regular vehicle performance and cost reports and send to capital office once per month.
• Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, code of conduct, fraud, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies
• Work in close collaboration with the finance and administration departments to ensure effective operations and strong team spirit
• Carry out any other tasks required by the line manager

****SKILLS & EXPERIENCE****

****Administrative & General Skills****

• Level of Education – Degree
• Communication & Interpersonal Skill Level - Excellent
• Language Requirements – English - Excellent
• Level of IT Expertise Required - Good

Experience Expectations

• Desired Number of Years Prior Experience in a Similar Role – 2
• Experience in procurement and logistics with INGO
• Experience in a relatively insecure field based environment

Working Conditions

Ability and willingness to travel to projects and stay in basic conditions when necessary

Kindly send your C.V. and covering letter on or before ****14th August 2015**** explaining why you are suitable to Nigeria.HumanitarianVacancy@savethechildren.org. State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In order to apply for more great opportunities, please visit our website on www.savethechildren.net/jobs.

For more information and to support our work, please visit our website on www.savethechildren.net .

Our selection processes reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON CHILDREN’S LIVES? JOIN US!!!

****MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES****

The post holder will receive a context specific ToR for each deployment, which will draw upon the responsibilities outlined below.

Programme Support (typically will be at field level):

§ Support field level technical assessments in coordination plan and organise OTP/SFP at designated distribution sites in liaison with Nutrition project Officer

§ Complete order forms for the logistics team of material, medicine and food requirements for each site for the week in advance

§ Work with MoH staff and officials to ensure all aspects of the programme are understood and agreed by MoH and appropriate referrals take place to and from MoH and the OTP/SFP

§ Working with the Community Mobilizer, ensure engagement of community leaders / their designates for the organisation of the arrivals outside of the centre

§ Working with the IYCF Counsellor, ensure CMAM beneficiaries are referred to IYCF services when required

§ Ensure adequate triage / that new arrivals are seen as a priority

§ Ensure cases not meeting admission criteria return home as early as possible and understand why their child is not admitted.

§ Supervise the activities of the OTP/SFP team at the distribution point

§ Ensure all criteria are respected and understood by the teams, including admission, discharge and transfer to and from the various components of the programme.

§ Ensure comprehensive health checks and treatment according to the agreed protocols

§ Review the forms completed by staff to ensure completion, accuracy and coherence

§ Undertake individual evaluations with the team

§ Ensure adequate availability of all medical and food supplies for each distribution, input in to creation and maintenance of a monthly distribution plan and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned with Nutrition Program Officer and logistics team

§ Submit a daily tally of the OTP/SFP statistics

§ Submit a weekly report of the tally of statistics for each site (one form per site per week)

§ Report any progress and any problems in a timely manner

§ Through liaison with the community outreach/nutrition workers, provide effective follow up of all cases – particularly: ensure the prompt tracing of children who are absent from the programme

§ Request specific children to be followed up as required (newly enrolled children, sick children, long stay children / children not gaining weight, children with social problems etc).

§ Liaise with the Community Mobilizer to ensure comprehensive community outreach and mobilisation, health education and treatment. Check that all messages to carers, community groups, leaders and authorities are consistent and fully understood.

§ Attend regular nutrition meetings and assist in any other tasks when required

§ Respect the dignity of the beneficiaries, carers and members of the community

• Work closely with partners and their staff to ensure project activities are implemented in time and within the stipulated quality.
• To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.

Capacity*Building**:*

• Identify learning and training opportunities for partner staff and communicate this to the Field manager or Nutrition Program Officer.

§ Ensure all OTP/SFP team members are familiar with their posts.

Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:

• Ensure that Save the Children's work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and support Interagency Coordination forums, advocating for the specific needs of children. This may involve supporting coordination working groups within the IDP camps and host communities or target project sites.
• Contribute to communications and media work as required through correction of data and information and sharing with the project heads

General:

• Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.****
  CORE BEHAVIOURS****
  

Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles:

· Ensures that programme goals and activities uphold the principles of the key national and international humanitarian frameworks, codes and commitments

· Integrates beneficiary accountability principles into the approach

· Participates in disaster coordination mechanisms and interagency cooperation

Achieving results effectively:

· Ensures efficient and transparent use of resources in accordance with internal controls

· Establishes staff engagement mechanisms.

· Addresses difficult situations and makes tough decisions confidently and calmly

· Considers the wider impact of decisions to be made in the short and long-term.

· Continuously provides feedback and updates to achieve improved results

· Coordinates with stakeholders to avoid duplication and maximise resources

· Documents lessons learned and applies them to future projects

Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships:

· Actively listens to different perspectives and experiences of stakeholders

· Actively participates in networks to access and contribute to good practice

· Establishes and maintains clear communication and dialogue with disaster and conflict affected people and other stakeholders

· Establishes clear objectives with teams and individuals and monitors progress and performance

Operating safely and securely:

· Identifies and communicates risk and threats and minimises these for oneself and the agency

· Takes measures to do no harm and to minimise risks for partners and the communities

· Reduces vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the organisation

· Demonstrates an understanding of wider UN/NGO security coordination and how the organisation can benefit from, and contribute to, those mechanisms

Managing yourself in a pressured and changing environment:

· Helps team members to practise stress management through prioritisation of workloads and modelling of appropriate self care

· Remains effective and retains perspective in the face of difficult or demanding situations

· Demonstrates personal integrity by using one’s position responsibly and fairly

· Maintains ethical and professional behaviour in accordance with relevant codes of conduct

· Plans, prioritises and performs tasks well under pressure

· Takes responsibility for own work and for the impact of own actions

Leadership: Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others:

· Builds own awareness of the bigger global picture by using a broad range of sources to gather data

· Demonstrates managerial courage by confronting difficult situations and seeking resolution, and stating willingness to champion ideas

· Demonstrates approachability and trust by listening carefully to others and valuing their contribution, and making others feel comfortable by being open and honest about their thoughts and feelings

· Demonstrates self-development and management by taking responsibility for own development, and actively seeking out feedback to better understand their own strengths and weaknesses

· Makes positive statements about work

· Effectively influences others by understanding their interests and showing how they will be met by own preferred solution

· Gives constructive feedback to enhance capabilities and responsibilities to another for the purpose of his/her development

****Q****UALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

****Essential****

• Health / Public Health / Nutrition / BSc or equivalent
• Experience of emergency nutrition work (preferably CMAM) and implementation of feeding programs, including monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in conducting nutrition assessments and an understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systems
• Proven capacity of management, leadership and teamwork
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with all beneficiaries and their carers
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
• Demonstrable ability at report writing
• Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment
• Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles
• Fluency in written and spoken English and local languages
• Computer literacy

****Desirable****

§ Qualified nurse with primary health care / community health care experience.

Kindly send your C.V. and covering letter on or before ****14th August, 2015****explaining why you are suitable to*Nigeria.HumanitarianVacancy@savethechildren.org*.State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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****KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:****

\*Objective 1: Coordinate Data Collection, Data Quality Management, Analysis and State level Reporting*****

• Participate in the design of programme monitoring and evaluation tools (registers, reporting templates, data bases, etc.) to track Health and Child Survival projects
• In collaboration with MOH and relevant SC staff, ensure timely data collection, compilation and reporting according to programme M&E plan
• Conduct monthly data analysis and prepare monthly programme IPTT monitoring reports
• Ensure the programme database is updated regularly
• Support programme feedback meetings to communities, facilities and authorities
• Support the M&E Advisor to implement the DQA system including the conduct of data quality assessments according to the M&E plan
• Support the M&E Advisor in data management for rapid assessments, situational analysis, surveys, evaluations and other research as required
• Plan, forecast and facilitate the production and supply of M&E tools and materials to supported sites

Objective 2: Support Programme Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support the M&E Advisor to monitor Health and Child Survival projects at the intervention states and communicate provide findings and progress to Program Managers
• Participate in evaluation of Health and Child Survival projects, focusing on data management of evaluation datasets.
• Support the dissemination and use of evaluation and research reports and propose changes for improvement to the Health Team.

Objective 3:Support Documentation, Reporting, Knowledge Sharing and Effective Feedback Mechanism

• Support coordination of health projects monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual reviews and reports as required.
• Participate in dissemination of program information to communities, children, and other stakeholders through a regular feedback mechanism
• Manage the beneficiary complaints and feedback mechanism database
• Work with state teams to collect information on potential case studies and success stories
• Update shared drive and project team space with program monitoring documents regularly

****SKILLS & EXPERIENCE****

****Administrative & General Skills****

• 2-3 yrs previous experience with local and international NGOs
• Previous experience in Health System Strengthening programmes using the National HMIS software
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office applications, web-based applications and advanced statistical package utilization e.g SPSS,STATA-12,DHIS etc)
• Fluency in English, Hausa spoken and written
• Ability to work in partnership with government and development partners
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within a team setting
• Independence, adaptability and flexibility
• Excellent communication skills

Kindly send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 14th August, 2015 explaining why you are suitable to Nigeria.HumanitarianVacancy@savethechildren.org.State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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TITLE: Research Consultant ECCD(Early Childhood Care & Development)

LOCATION: Kabul, Afghanistan

CONTRACT LENGTH: Six months

ROLE PURPOSE:

The purpose of this research work is to analyze the situation of ECCD programme opportunities for Afghan Children. The report will help to be the basis of a discussion paper for the planned national conference on ECCD.

SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Senior Education Advisor
Dimensions:
Number of direct reports: One or two

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• To identify, assess and document ECCD provision in Afghanistan contexts in order to identify existing and potential ECCD interventions and their quality, ascertain existing gaps and suggest possible recommendations for further discussion by all stakeholders in a national conference.

It is expected that this exercise will involve the following key inputs:

• Literature review of all existing research and reports on ECCD in Afghanistan
• Identify existing ECCD provision in Afghanistan, encompassing community (non-formal), Government, INGO/NGO and private providers; identification to include:

• Area of operation
• Number of children (disaggregated) reached, by area
• Type of ECCD activities
• Budget and source of income (where possible)
  • Critical analysis of ECCD teaching resource and provision developed by CoU and currently implemented by Save the Children
  • Critical analysis of ECCD teaching resources and provision implemented by other providers

Key Outputs

• Mapping of ECCD provision throughout Afghanistan as compared to relevant population demographics (geospatial if possible)
• Research report of no more than 30 pages (ex annexes) concisely presenting the main findings and recommendations with regard to the purpose, incorporating feedback from Save the Children and other relevant stakeholders
• An inventory of all background materials reviewed during the evaluation (bibliography)
• Any data gathered and analysed during the exercise (including notes from interviews)
• Presentation and discussion of key findings in a national conference

BEHAVIORS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving results together with children and role modelling Save the Children values;
Ambition:
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self and team, takes responsibility for own personal development and encourages team to do the same;
• Widely shares personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others;
• Future oriented, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with own team, colleagues at both national and regional level members, donors and partners;
• 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;
• Always acts in the best interests of children.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
• Solid experience and a proven track record of having managed such organisation wide structural The required background and experience for the candidate is as follows:
• Advanced degree in the education (social science) or related fields relevant for the assignment.
• At least 8 years of research and other relevant professional experience in ECCD
• Excellent facilitation and coordination skills
• In-depth knowledge of children’s rights, including CRC, international legal instruments, World Fit for Children (WFFC), and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
• Knowledge and Demonstrated experience with Child Education Approaches to Programming
• Institutional knowledge of Save the Children
• Proven experience in writing analytical, research, papers on child education and care
• Familiarity with Afghanistan’s national education policies, priorities and challenges
• Fluency in English, knowing a national language will be an advantage
• Willing to travel to field locations

Qualified candidates may send their Application, including a letter of interest and CV to Save the Children International Human Resources department House # 586 , Street 5, Qala-i-Fatullah, District 10, Kabul, Afghanistan, Or to the email address: afg.recruitment@savethechildren.org
Applicants should indicate Post Title (Research Consultant ECCD ((Early Childhood Care & Development)) ) on the email subject line when submitting their application, SCI will not consider any applications received without Post Title in the email subject line and after the closing date of the VA
Save the Children International Provide an equal employment opportunity and qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.
To ensure fairness and transparency, selection will be made on a competitive basis through a selection panel.

Background and Introduction:

Save the Children in partnership with Unilever committed to make a real difference in the lives of women and newborn babies in Nigeria; by giving mothers the care they need, and babies the right start to a healthy life; one that they deserve. Through Unilever’s support over three years, Save the Children planned to improve the lives and health status of an estimated 435,000 mothers and their babies; 112,000 mothers and babies in 13 Health facilities across 6 LGAs in Jigawa state , and 323,000 mothers and babies in 27 facilities in 7 LGAs and LCDAs in Lagos state. The project also committed to build the capacity of 1,000 health care workers to provide quality health services and appropriate care to mothers and their babiesas well as increased awareness among mothers and access to quality maternal and newborn health services.

The Quality of Care project was designed and implemented by following an integrated approach; involving Ward Development Committee (WDCs), supporting target Primary Healthcare Centers as agreed with SMoHs to implement multiple advocacy strategies addressing MNH issues at their ward.. This approach was adopted to maximize local stakeholders’ involvement, contribution towards implementation of cost effective packages of proven MNH interventions along the continuum of care.

Purpose of the evaluation study:

This summative evaluation is commissioned by the Quality of Care project team of Save the Children. The purpose of this evaluation is to assess both the processes and outcomes of the project, collect robust evidence, document lessons learnt and best practices to inform future planning, strategy and practice of Save the Children, leadership of SMoH and other relevant bodies. To this end Save the Children plans to present the findings of the evaluation in a dissemination workshop for major stakeholders including local government decision makers and feed into future strategy particularly as it relates to scle up of QoC approach in the 2 states and in Nigeria as a whole.

Specific Objectives

More specifically, this evaluation will explore the following key evaluation questions and develop recommendations based on the findings:

1. To what extent did the project meet its stated objectives (Goal and Outcomes indicators) and demonstrated the effectiveness of the approach of Quality of Care contributing to improved health for mothers and newborn babies and technical strengths of the programme overall?
2. Document project achievements and lessons learned as well as best practices and identify underlying factors (i.e. what worked well and why and what did not work and why).
3. A comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of the pilot post natal home visits using CHEWS to provide services to beneficiaries in their homes.
4. Recommend improvements for the longer-term strategies on QoC focusing on project management, achieving quality, accountability and to replicate similar approach in other states in Nigeria. What should have been done differently to achieve more effectiveness, efficiency, Sustainability and impact?

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Following evaluation criteria is based on the OECD-DAC principles for evaluation of development assistance; the following questions will be used to undertake the evaluation study. Final evaluation report will be expected to respond all questions mentioned below.

Relevance

· To what extent were the objectives of the Quality of Care project valid in response to the needs of the community in the project target areas?

· Were the planned programme activities and outputs consistent with the progress on overall goal and objectives?

· Were the planned programme activities and outputs consistent with the intended impacts and effects on the improved healthcare for mothers and babies at the time of birth & Immediate Post-Partum Period?

Effectiveness\*:*

• To what extent were the objectives achieved likely to be achieved by the end of the project and also identify the underlying reasons leading to achievements and key bottlenecks that contributed to delays?
• To what extent did the quality of care project cause changes to the practices of health workers and women that are known to reduce neonatal and maternal mortality? What factors were responsible for these changes?

· How effective was the advocacy strategy to influence the MoH’s decision to step up regulations for the private sector, what is the evidence to demonstrate project contribution?

· How effective was the use of text messaging to convey key educational messages on maternal and newborn health?

· What was the effect generated by incorporating reflective practice into supportive supervision of health facilities?

· How effective was project activities to improve HMIS data quality and analysis?

· How effectively were the findings of the various studies (including Barrier to scaling up MNH interventions , Referral Study, Facility Assessment, Community Based Study of Neonatal Mortality in Lagos, and the report of the ongoing pilot for provision of postnatal home visits) been utilized and disseminated for influencing policies and practices at different levels of decision making?

· What have been the effect and the challenges of the pilot for community health worker postnatal home visits for mothers and newborns?

· How well did the project team engage with different stakeholders and partner organisations in order to achieve effectiveness and sustainability of project activities.

Efficiency\*:*

· How efficient was the project in achieving the desired project outcomes.

· Were project objectives and activities achieved on time in the Quality of care Project?

· Have the most efficient approach/(es) been used to achieve project Outcomes and Outputs (as compared to alternatives approaches)?

Impact\*:*

· What real difference has implementation of the project activities made in the lives of the beneficiaries?

· What were the key lasting changes achieved by the Quality of Care project particularly for Mothers and Babies at the Time of Birth & Immediate Post-Partum Period

· Did the training of health workers lead to changes in practice and improvement in the quality of care they provided, what evidence do we have and what evidence can we gather to demonstrate this?

Coherence:

· To what extent have our interventions been coordinated with the efforts of different stakeholders including WDCs/CDCc?

· What internal coordination problems did project team face and how was it addressed?

· What was the project level biggest achievement to demonstrate effective coordination? How can we improve coordination if Quality of Care project mobilize further resources?

Sustainability

· To what extent will the benefits of the Quality of Care project for beneficiaries continue after the project funding ceases?

· To what extent will the government stakeholders be able to continue with implementation of the project activities in Lagos and Jigawa and do they have the funding and resources or other partners to enable continuity of activities.

Methodology

The lead consultant will develop the evaluation methodology in collaboration with the MNH Advisors for Lagos & Jigawa State the MEAL Advisor and MNH and M and E advisors from SCUK. The lead evaluator or team will be expected to write an inception report following review of existing literature and gaps where they explicitly propose an evaluation methodology. Such a methodology should define an appropriate sample size and specify mechanisms that will be adopted to avoid selection bias. The evaluation should meet the principles of participation of involving children and adults and making sure that men and women are representative in the data collection. As a minimum, the evaluation process will include the following key steps:

1.Secondary data review: Review of relevant literature related to the Quality of Care Project, this includes; the baseline health facility assessment report, project annual reports, project inception report, project monitoring data Barrier Analysis, Referral Study, Facility Assessment, Community Based Study of Neonatal Mortality in Lagos, and the report of the ongoing pilot for provision of postnatal home visits

Draft inception reportwith summary of literature review and detailed evaluation study design including application of appropriate data collection tools (e.g. questionnaire, checklist etc) for Interviews and discussions with stakeholders including Save the Children staff. Field Data Collection by using -Quantitative and Qualitative methods will be used (Including FGDs and KIIs) with appropriate groups/individuals including beneficiaries, health workers, WDC/CDC members, policy makers and government officials at LGA and State level.

3a. Health Facility Assessment using similar research methodology as baseline assessment including observation of service provision in health facilities, assessments of equipment, commodities and infrastructure.

2.4. To review the current status of MNCH related policies and strategies as outlined in the project logframe, as compared to their status at the inception of the project e.g. Child Health Policy and the IMNCH strategy.

3.5. To ensure that all outcome indicators in the project log frame are assessed.

1.EXPECTED DELIVERABLES AND COMPLETION DATES:

Evaluation Study will be conducted between July 10, 2015 – 15 August 2015

Key ActivitiesCompletion Date Planning meeting between consultant and SCI staff to review relevant documents and logistics arrangements for the evaluation. 2 Days Desk Review : Review of documentation and elaboration of field Study 3 Days Inception Report 3 Days Field activities in Lagos & Jigawa State 10days Analysis results, submit first draft of report 5days Final report, debrief and final presentation. 4days

The evaluation will follow the key phases:

Phase 1- Desk study: Review of documentation and elaboration of field

Study [3day]

The lead consultant/evaluation team will review relevant documentation. Based on this review; they will produce an inception report which will include an elaborate plan, methodology and sampling strategy of the data collection for evaluation study. The evaluation will only proceed to the next stage upon approval of this inception report. An appropriate inception report format will be made available to the team as part of this TOR.

Phase II: Field Data Collection [7-10 days]

This phase of the evaluation will seek to collect primary data on the key evaluation questions explained under evaluation criteria. The team will use the agreed plan, methodology and sampling strategy from phase 1 to conduct the field work.

Phase III – Data analysis and production of draft evaluation report [5days]

The team will draw out key issues in relation to evaluation questions and produce a comprehensive report.

OUTPUT AND DELIVERABLES

The following specific outputs are expected –

(i) An Inception report

(ii)A draft evaluation report

(iii) A Final draft evaluation report including country case studies and recommendations to Save the Children for future use of the same or alternative solutions to achieve the objectives.

(iv) Data sets (SPSS, Excel) – for all collected data (quantitative and qualitative). Qualitative data should be transcribed for future use by Save the Children Country Program. The data sets should be in an appropriate format (SPSS, Excel, and Word) and will be submitted together with the final evaluation report

(v) PowerPoint presentation, summarizing the key findings from the evaluation submitted together with the final evaluation report

INCEPTION REPORT

The evaluation team is expected to submit an inception report after 3 working days of commencing this evaluation. The purpose of this report is to detail the appropriateness and robust methodology to be employed. The inception report provides the organization and the evaluators with an opportunity to verify that they share the same understanding about the evaluation and clarify any misunderstanding at the outset. The report should reflect the team’s review of literature and the gaps that the field work will fill. Field work will only commence once this report has been reviewed and agreed with the designated representatives (consortium) of the Stakeholders.

DRAFT REPORT

The draft evaluation report must be submitted to the MEAL Advisor and QoC team no later than eleven days (11) after the field study**.** The report should conform to a reporting format which will be made available to the consultant on signing the contract.

FINAL REPORT

The final report of the evaluation on the suggested format, after integration of the various comment made, must be submitted by the second week after draft report is submitted and feedback received.The evaluation report is an exclusive property of the Save the Children should not be released without prior authorization. The final report will be available through Save the Children and will also be circulated to the country Program.

DATA SETS

The evaluation team will be expected to submit complete data sets (in SPSS/Access/ Excel) of all the quantitative data as well as the original transcribed qualitative data gathered during the exercise. These data sets should be provided at the time of submission of the final report

SUMMARY FINDINGS

On submission of the final report, the team is expected to submit a PowerPoint presentation (maximum 12 slides), summarizing the methodology, challenges faced, key findings under each of the evaluation criteria and main recommendations.

SUGGESTED REPORT FORMAT

Detailed guidelines on how to structure the evaluation report will be provided to the evaluation team prior to commencement of the activity. The team should conform to this format

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential

· A lead expert in the field of maternal and newborn health, and research in Nigeria.

· Demonstrate competency in maternal and newborn health programming.

· A minimum of 10 years’ experience in administering surveys, conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis, collecting data and producing quality baseline and end line reports preferably for international non-profit organizations.

· Minimum education: Higher degrees in social sciences, public health, statistics or epidemiology.

· Knowledge of mixed methods design.

· Strong qualitative data analysis expertise required.

· Demonstrated analytical, communication and report-writing skills.

ADMINISTRATIVE/ LOGISTICAL SUPPORT

Budget

The lead evaluator will be expected to submit the estimated budget including their consultancy fees along with EoI form.

To apply for any of these positions kindly send your Proposals, C.V and qualifying statements to: Nigeria.ProgramsVacancy@savethechildren.org;on or before August 16, 2015 explaining why you are suitable for the position you are applying for. State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length: Permanent

The role:

As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in the Sierra Leone Country Office, the Director of Human Resources shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office (CO), supporting the Country Director and other members of the SMT on the best use of Save the Children's resources. He/she is accountable to the Country Director for ensuring that the team has the appropriate human resources to enable the CO to deliver programmes for children, within the parameters of available funding.

This role provides management, leadership and capacity building and is responsible for ensuring sound HR practices.

Qualifications and experience:

Essential

• Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or other relevant field;
• Ten to fifteen years of progressively responsible experience managing human resources teams as well as overseeing administrative functions. Experience in an international environment would be an advantage;
• Experience of and well developed skills in staff management and supervision. Proven strong coaching and capacity building skills.
• Awareness of good HR practice in relation to child safeguarding
• Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people

• Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure

• Proven track record of active contribution to a senior management team, and providing strategic (direction and support) across the field offices.

• Experience of reviewing and drafting HR policies, procedures and guidelines and of developing and implementing systems (including IT systems)

• Experience of managing HR projects

• Ability to plan and organise a substantial workload that includes complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities in both development and emergency contexts; very strong capacity for attention to detail, problem solving, and analysis of trends.

• Computer literate (i.e. Word, advanced Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer)

• Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing multicultural teams

• High level of commitment to the principles of development and to the organizational and programmatic goals of Save the Children

Desirable

• Experience with Save the Children HR policies, procedures and systems and Save the Children HR database systems;
• Team building skills; ability to work independently and in a team environment;

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'sdiagne.73384.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Rwanda Country Programme, Kigali Rwanda

BACKGROUND:

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We work together, with partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Save the Children works in thirteen districts in Rwanda with a current staff complement of approximately 94 staff.

SC Rwanda Country Office seeks to hire qualified, committed and experienced nationals to fill the following position:

Signature Programme Director– Rwanda Programme

Place of Work:Kigali (with regular travel to the field – at least 15% of time)

Reports to:

Staff directly reporting to this post: Country Director

RCBI Manager, ECCD Programme Manager, Education Programme Manager, First Read Manager

Tentative start date: December 2015

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Signature Programme Director is accountable for maintaining overall leadership, coordination and oversight to the Rwanda Education Signature Programme, which is a $ 11,000,000 Programme over 5 years. The Education Signature Programme focus is the provision of a continuum of services for children aged 0 – 9 with the aim to support early grade literacy. As a member of the Rwanda Country Office Senior Management Team in Rwanda, the Signature Programme Director is responsible for overseeing the implementation of a high quality, innovative programme and monitoring the quality of its implementation. This includes ultimate oversight of the management of the Gicumbi sub office, with departmental oversight remaining with the relevant heads of department.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to:

· Leadership of the Rwanda Country Office by participating in the provision of strategic vision and direction to the Save the Children Rwanda program

· Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate and values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our members and donors

· Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to programme needs

· Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: host government authorities, partner agencies including humanitarian and development donors, and local and international NGOs

· Ensure Rwanda Country Office complies with all Save the Children Essential Standards and Quality Framework

· Ensure that all required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies, working closely with the Regional Office

Leadership:

· Provide strategic vision, direction and leadership to a complex signature programme worth approx $ 11,000,000 over 5 years;

· Supervise the SP managers to ensure delivery of agreed upon objectives;

· Ensure detailed implementation plans for each of the components of the signature programme are in place and on track;

· Provide oversight on the Signature Programme expenditures to ensure they are on track;

· With the support of the Programme Director, support on the design of cost effective, innovative and high quality proposals which will contribute to the expansion of the signature programme;

Programme Quality:

· Provide technical support and advice to the Education Signature Programme managers through routine communication, joint coordination meetings and reviews;

· Ensure regular liaison with SC Members’ technical advisers to timely request for well-coordinated inputs and support;

· Initiate and coordinate capacity building activities for key Signature programme staff, including identifying external training opportunities, and organizing peer learning groups and seminars;

· Develop forms and tools to assist project staff to deliver a good quality programme;

· Review and ensure finalization of internal and external reports, provide feedback and suggestions of improvements to relevant colleagues;

· Be part of Save the Children’s regional and global Education networks and providing strategic input to regional and global thinking on Education on an as needed basis.

MEAL and Knowledge Management

· In collaboration with the Programme Director, provide guidance and oversight for the Senior M&E Specialist in the monitoring and review of the implementation of Signature Programme to ensure consistent high quality and coherence;

· Support monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure that project baselines, mid-term and final evaluations are timely carried out, that results are disseminated internally and externally and actions to improve programme delivery taken;

· In collaboration with the Senior M&E Specialist, maintain a robust collaboration with research partners and university institutions and oversee the implementation of a Randomized Control Trial;

· Present the Signature programme overall progress, strategies, learning and good practices in SMT meetings;

· With support from project implementation staff take the learning from existing programme to inform new project/programme design.

Partnership

· Seek for external support to conduct partners’ assessments, capacity development plans and ensure SCI partnership policies are fulfilled prior entering sub-agreements with partners;

· Directly or through external consultants support the capacity development of partner organizations – as per their development plan;

· Conduct regular meetings with partners to ensure experience sharing and that adequate support is provided throughout programme implementation.

· Provide guidance and support for partners’ implementation, including MEAL.

Advocacy and external representation

• Support the development of Education advocacy priorities and strategies for Rwanda – in collaboration with advocacy technical advisers at SC Member Offices.

• Support policy impact and change, in particular co-ordinating the relationship with the Ministry of Education and Rwanda Education Board and the Rwanda Education NGO Coordination Platform.

• Maintain close relationship with RENCP and lead the RENCP ECD working group.

• Actively contribute to the ECD task force, the Rwanda Reads working group and other working groups as related to the Signature programme. Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development – Signature Programme

• Ensure appropriate staffing within the Signature Programme team;

• Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role if called upon to support in an emergency

• Manage Programme team; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly;

• Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff;

• Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process. Establish result based system and follow up;

• Oversee that all technical sector staff proactively build and maintain technical skills and competencies required for leading and/or advising first class programs – both development and emergency programs;

• Manage the performance of all staff in the Programme work area through:

• Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations;

• Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities;

• Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements / work plans

• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance;

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, 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

• Master’s degree in education, social science, policy or equivalent fields

• Senior experience in overseeing the implementation of complex programmes of the value of up to 2 mil $ per year

• Senior international experience in program development, budget holding and management

• Good understanding of M&E and research components of a complex programme

• Strong multi-tasking capacity

• Demonstrated capacity in local partners’ capacity development

• Background in Education and Literacy desirable

• Experience in working and maintaining strong relationships with high level government agencies

Interested candidates should send an application letter plus an updated Curriculum Vitae in English, including 3 names of professional referees to mailto: HR-Rwanda@savethechildren.org. The deadline for receiving applications is 26^th August 2015.

*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested candidates should send an application letter plus an updated Curriculum Vitae in English, including 3 names of professional referees to mailto: HR-Rwanda@savethechildren.org. The deadline for receiving applications is 26^th August 2015.