Under the general direction and guidance of the Programme Quality and Design Director ensure all food security and livelihoods programming is of excellent technical quality, attracts significant donor funding and contributes significantly to national/global learning, advocacy and programme development. The post holder is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved.
The post-holder shall also contribute to the development and/review of the country strategic direction and actively lead in the development of food security and livelihood policy and programme formulation.
Key Accountabilities • Liaise with the Operations department, ensure all food security and livelihoods programme staff receive the necessary and appropriate technical support. In consultation with staff and project managers agree on the range of advice, support, training and/or other assistance required from you to facilitate high quality programming. This will involve regular visits to Save the Children UK operational areas.
• Specifically ensure technical expertise and timely reporting for the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP): a. Support the field teams to analyse the quality of data collected and decide on corrective measures b. Support the field teams to review the project methodology on a regular basis to ensure a high quality of implementation for both case management and targeting • Assist in the development of tools for project staff and partners to improve the quality of food security and livelihoods work. Where necessary provide technical training for project staff and partners as required (HEA, monitoring and evaluation, market assessment, social protection mechanisms, cash and voucher distributions).
• Represent and advocate for Save the Children with UN agencies, Donors, Kenyan Government, NGOs and others at the highest levels in both verbal and written communications to ensure SCUK is seen as the lead international agency in Kenya in terms of innovation and quality of implementation that focus on child survival (integrated approach through market, livelihood analysis and early warning through HEA). Specifically ensure the following: a. Participation in monthly KFSSG meetings and other KFSSG activities. b. Attend and provide technical expertise when needed to the HSNP coordination meetings in Nairobi c. Ensure presence at relevant to UN coordination meetings at national and regional levels d. Advise field teams to ensure adequate field visibility through technical attendance to DSGs and other technical meetings at district level e. Ensure active dissemination of programmes findings and lessons learned through the production of high technical quality lessons learned documents and their effective dissemination to key stakeholders.
• Review relevant monitoring reports to Donors to ensure that technical debates are well articulated and reports are of acceptable quality before submission. Provide support where necessary to improve report writing skills. Lead in the evaluation and review process for all Food Security and Livelihood Projects including the development of Terms of Reference, selection and management of consultants.
• To be fully aware of and actively participate in the development and review of any Country Strategic and Thematic Plans. Specifically lead in the preparation of situational analyses, background information, policy formulations, establishing indicators etc in the area of Food Security and Livelihoods.
• Build on technical knowledge, latest research in the sector and current/previous programming to develop proposals for new programming in close coordination with the programme staff. Ensure all new programming supports the achievement of Save the Children UKK Country and Thematic/strategic objectives, specifically the reduction of child mortality due to malnutrition.
• Actively participate in key relevant internal meetings such as Senior Management Team or Area-based meetings as required. Participate in any Donor visit to project(s) within your portfolio as required.
Person Specification Essential Postgraduate qualification in discipline related to agricultural economics, development economics, agriculture, food security or other relevant discipline or commensurate work experience in lieu of postgraduate qualification. Significant international experience in food security and livelihoods programming in developing countries with specific experience and/or advanced understanding of at least three of the following a. social protection systems for vulnerable populations especially pastoral and agro-pastoral populations b. experience of running and monitoring cash transfer programmes c. designing and implementing market assessments and analysis of data collected d. relevant training and expertise in using Save the Children UK Household Economy Analysis
Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt a participatory and consultative management approach. Significant international experience in relief and rehabilitation programmes in developing countries, with a focus on food security and livelihoods. • Develop market based programming promoting a better nutrition for children and livelihoods development in an integrated approach Strong commitment to capacity building of national staff and partners with willingness to adopt a participatory and consultative management approach. Strong report writing skills, including experience in writing proposals and donor reports. For this excellent analytical skills and computer literacy is required.
Extensive experience in data management and analysis, including data collection tools design, database design and management and data quality checks. Sound and mature understanding of rights-based approaches to development and participatory concepts and practical experience in similar context. Relevant training and expertise in using Save the Children UK’s Household Economy Analysis. Experience in establishing and working in partnership with civil society actors, government and international organisations. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties. Tact and diplomacy are essential.
Ability to communicate and maintain tactful relations with relevant local authorities in political and militarily sensitive environments.
The ability to work closely in a team, be patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and work in an environment that is often stressful and potentially volatile. Experience of working in insecure/conflict situations and security management. Willingness to travel regularly and in difficult circumstances. Sensitive to issues affecting children and committed to Save the Children UK’s Child Safeguarding Policy. Fluent in spoken and written English.
Desirable Knowledge and understanding of SPHERE Standard and other principles of humanitarian work. • Experience in promoting children’s participation in programme design, implementation and evaluation. Good understanding of poverty reduction strategy framework and related processes. High knowledge of database management tools and data analysis tools (VBA programming, MySQL, Access, Advanced Excel functions) Knowledge and experience in Child Rights Based Programming approach.
Working experience in planning and response to large-scale food insecurity situations. Fluent in Swahili and/or Somali
If you meet the above requirements, please send your detailed CV together with a cover letter and current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to:
Head of Human Resources, Save the Children UK, Kenya Programme email: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke not later than 26th October, 2011. Quote the job title on the subject line.
“Candidates from North Eastern Province are strongly encouraged to apply”
Save the Children (UK) recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.
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