Save the Children International NGO Jobs Opportunities in Kenya
Save the Children International NGO Research and Learning Manager Jobs Opportunities in Kenya
ResponsibilitiesThe Research and Learning Manager will support research, learning and evidence generation under the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, contraception without borders project.
This project will develop and test a scalable model to increase use of family planning (FP)—from the standpoints of both supply and demand—for nomadic and semi-nomadic communities in six sub-counties located in Wajir (West, North, Eldas) and Mandera (North, Banisa, Takaba) and engage regional stakeholders to share lessons from working with these communities and encourage adoption and/or adaptation of our model.
Therefore, the research coordinator will support the learning, iterative refinement and systematic documentation of the model, which will help inform other partners and Ministries of Health in other countries on scalable approaches that can improve uptake of FP among similar nomadic and semi-nomadic populations.
The research and learning manager, with support of Head of MEAL will also oversee other country research and learning initiatives to provide evidence for programming. The manager will be based in Nairobi with frequent visits required to collect data and hold workshops in the field offices.
The specific activities include managing data collection activities, conducting literature review, development of data collection tools as well as conduct data analysis and report writing and lead in learning and dissemination activities. The manager will also document all the learnings from the contraception without borders project as well as from other projects.
Working closely with the head of health and nutrition and the head of MEAL, the manager will bring a high level of technical competence and experience in order to supervise all field activities focused on data collection and data processing.
He/she will be responsible for ensuring adequate planning for fieldwork and commitment to agreed deadlines. In addition, he/she will support analysis and reporting using collected data.
Qualifications
A postgraduate degree in Social sciences, Population studies, Public health, Development studies or other relevant discipline.
5 years of experience in similar research-focused positions.
Knowledge and demonstrated experience of designing and managing high level researches and evaluations.
Ability to give professional support and direction to others; seek, review and apply best practice from elsewhere.
Experience of conducting mixed-method research and very good background in qualitative research methods.
Familiar with learning and knowledge management systems and approaches.
Familiar with computer adapted data collection platforms
Conversant with data analysis software, preferably STATA for quantitative data is a requirement.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and an ability to produce and disseminate research and evaluation outputs to variety of audiences using effective approaches
Demonstrated ability to think critically, strategically and analyse complex information and offer creative, practical and effective solutions
Commitment to Save the Children International values.
How to
apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 5th January, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Save the Children International NGO Research and Learning Manager Jobs Opportunities in Kenya
Save the Children International NGO Roving Finance Manager Jobs Opportunities in Kenya
Responsibilities
Line management of any appropriate finance and awards staff within the remit of the posting, identifying any capacity gaps and proposing appropriate solutions and capacity building of country office teams.
The role holder will bridge senior country finance staff gaps based on a Terms of Reference (ToR) agreed with Country Finance Director, on a cost recovery basis.
The role holder will also act as a champion for Save the Children International (SCI) financial policies, standards and procedures, coaching and mentoring staff and colleagues to ensure a thorough and complete understanding is maintained.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal job descriptions and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Qualifications
Accounting or commerce degree and relevant full professional qualifications (CPA/CA/ACCA)
Minimum of 5 years similar progressive work experience in financial management. Not-for-profit experience an advantage
An unquestionably high level of integrity and ethics
Demonstrable ability to adapt to challenging working environments within a developing country context
Demonstrated experience in identifying issues in financial management, applying sustainable solutions, and supporting teams to achieve results
proven experience in training and capacity building of staff and teams, including coaching and mentoring staff
Knowledge and use of financial software packages. Agresso experience preferred.
requirement to undertake travel for approximately 80% of the time (deployments of up to 3 months at a time)
Ability to adapt quickly to a new environment and achieve results with multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Demonstrated ability of working with a range of stakeholders
Ability to focus on strategic finance issues and advise key stakeholders
Commitment to Save the Children values
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 5th January, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Save the Children International NGO Roving Finance Manager Jobs Opportunities in Kenya
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