We are the world’s leading independent
children’s charity; we inspire really dramatic change for children around the
globe. Providing safeguards for them against any form of abuse is a priority in
all our work.

Save the Children is committed to providing immediate humanitarian relief to
people in need as we are to working with affected communities, governments and
the international community to find solutions to the underlying problems of this
crisis.

We are looking to recruit the following 2 positions



1. Emergency Monitoring and Reporting Officer

12 months based in Nairobi

The Monitoring and Reporting Officer will serve as primary writer for the
development of proposals and donor reporting to support the emergency response
in Somalia.

S/he will work closely with the Emergency Programme Manager in the overall
implementation and management of monitoring, impact assessment and information
management to ensure high quality, innovative and accountability standards are
integrated into the regular donor reporting system of the Save the Children’s
Emergency Response in Somalia.

Person Specification



Demonstrated
experience of writing winning proposals for different key institutional
donors,
Experience
and knowledge of monitoring and needs/impact assessment methods
Good
negotiation, communication, personal organizational skills including time
management, decision-making and interpersonal skills and ability to work
as part of a team.
Understanding
of donor compliance and key SC reporting procedures


2. Director of Operations

12 months based in Nairobi

The Director of Operations will be responsible for providing supportive
management to the Area Representatives in each of Save the Children’s operational
areas, to ensure that robust systems are in place that allow for the portfolio
of work to be delivered in an integrated manner, efficiently, on time, within
budget and that it achieves the objectives.

He/She will work closely with other members of the senior management team
drawing on support from their sections to ensure the quality of programming and
that each programme area is assessing and responding to the emergency needs of
children as Save the Children’s dual mandate requires.

Person Specification


Post
graduate masters degree on development or other social sciences
10+
years’ management experience of managing systems to support programme
delivery
Proven
experience of delivering multi sector programmes with an annual budget in
excess of GBP 10m indicating substantial experience and knowledge of
effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants
(e.g., EC, ECHO, UN mechanisms, SIDA, DANIDA and DFID grants).
Proven
experience of managing people at senior level and promoting a consultative
and inclusive management style.
An
in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in
particular in relation to children.

For additional information on the job
description, working context, person’s specifications, please visit: http://www.somaliangoconsortium.org

Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children
from abuse.

Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

Due to the urgent nature of this position, applications will be reviewed as and
when received prior to the closing date.

Applications should be forwarded to: jobssomalia@scuk.or.ke

Application Closing Date: Monday 7th November 2011,
15:00 pm

Save the Children is an equal opportunities employer and highly encourages
women to apply.

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