ADVISOR, MONITORING AND EVALUATION, HOPE, KENYA
Location: Kenya – Nairobi
Summary
Save the Children seeks a Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded HIV/AIDS prevention education project in Kenya.
The Healthy Outcomes through Prevention Education (HOPE) project is a four year project which aims to improve the knowledge,
attitudes and practices of students in 400 primary and secondary schools in Nairobi district through a combination of peer, school, and
community-based interventions supported by strengthening of the MoE’s revised Sector Policy on HIV/AIDS.
Responsibilities
• Ensure that all reports and related deliverables including work plans and performance monitoring plans required by USAID,
Save the Children, and other stakeholders are produced and delivered on time and are of a consistently high quality
• Establish project monitoring plan and system for identifying and tracking the indicators and develop processes/procedures
and forms to support monitoring, this may include reviewing and adapting software for capturing and reporting data
• Oversee data collection to ensure quality and consistency and compile and disseminate information in appropriate formats as
needed for project planning and progress reviews
• Provide technical assistance and training to staff and partners in the design and implementation of M&E activities including
via the provision of M&E tools and techniques
• Work with the finance team to monitor program expenditures against activities and budget
• Organize internal and external evaluations as required by USAID
• Identify additional staff and consultants, national and/or international as appropriate
• Ensure coordination with USAID-funded M&E program
Requirements
• Degree in social sciences or relevant field; training in research and analysis methodologies
• At least 3 years experience in the M&E of international development projects
• Related experience in project frameworks, performance measurement, indicator selection, quantitative and qualitative data
collection and tracking systems, and analysis methodologies
• Proven ability to prepare M&E plans and reports
• Ability to mentor/train staff
• Experience with the application of data to improve program management
• Excellent PC/database skills and knowledge of current statistical packages
• Strong English oral and written communication skills with Swahili language skills preferred
• Strong organizational, interpersonal/cross-cultural communication, and time-management skills while working in a dynamic
team setting
We encourage Kenyan nationals to apply.
Employee Type
Full-Time Regular
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 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children
in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join
our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and
welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.
We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and
Integrity.
To apply, please copy the link below as your web address:
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=253
CHIEF OF PARTY, HOPE PROJECT, KENYA
Location: Kenya – Nairobi
Summary
Save the Children seeks a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded HIV/AIDS prevention education project in Kenya. The
Healthy Outcomes through Prevention Education (HOPE) project is a four year project which aims to improve the knowledge,
attitudes and practices of students in 400 primary and secondary schools in Nairobi district through a combination of peer, school, and
community-based interventions supported by strengthening of the MoE’s revised Sector Policy on HIV/AIDS.
Responsibilities
• Lead the project’s strategic, financial, and operational planning, including the annual work planning process and development
of an appropriate exit strategy.
• Oversee the timely submission of all deliverables to USAID.
• Supervise the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, and oversee the hiring process of all local personnel.
• Provide overall coordination of the institutional/organizational capacity building of the local NGOs and other key
stakeholders.
• Fully inform Save's home/field office on all matters relating to the project, and maintain appropriate links with partner
home/field offices.
• Ensure that efficient systems to support all aspects of the project (including sub-grant management, financial, capacity
building and performance monitoring and reporting) are in place and support the effective use of project resources in
compliance with USAID regulations and Save the Children policies.
• Represent the project with USAID, the Government of Kenya, donors, and partners.
• Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the Country Director.
Requirements
• Masters degree in project management, health, education or related field
• A minimum of seven years experience specific to HIV/AIDS prevention education in a developing country context, preferably
sub-Saharan Africa especially in Kenya
• Prior experience as a Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, or position with significant responsibility for oversight of human
and financial resources, preferably for a similar sized donor –funded project
• Demonstrated skills in strategic planning, management, and budgeting
• Experience implementing school improvement programs in partnership with government, communities and NGOs
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and supervision, with an ability to develop a common vision among partners and lead
multi-disciplinary teams
• Familiarity with USAID regulations and policies
• Extensive experience in Africa, with experience in Kenya preferred
• Proven ability in promoting and collaborating closely with multi-level stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Fluency in English
We encourage Kenyan nationals to apply.
Employee Type
Full-Time Regular
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 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children
in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join
our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and
welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.
We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and
Integrity.
To apply, please copy the link below as your web address:
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=252
Location: Kenya – Nairobi
Summary
Save the Children seeks a Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded HIV/AIDS prevention education project in Kenya.
The Healthy Outcomes through Prevention Education (HOPE) project is a four year project which aims to improve the knowledge,
attitudes and practices of students in 400 primary and secondary schools in Nairobi district through a combination of peer, school, and
community-based interventions supported by strengthening of the MoE’s revised Sector Policy on HIV/AIDS.
Responsibilities
• Ensure that all reports and related deliverables including work plans and performance monitoring plans required by USAID,
Save the Children, and other stakeholders are produced and delivered on time and are of a consistently high quality
• Establish project monitoring plan and system for identifying and tracking the indicators and develop processes/procedures
and forms to support monitoring, this may include reviewing and adapting software for capturing and reporting data
• Oversee data collection to ensure quality and consistency and compile and disseminate information in appropriate formats as
needed for project planning and progress reviews
• Provide technical assistance and training to staff and partners in the design and implementation of M&E activities including
via the provision of M&E tools and techniques
• Work with the finance team to monitor program expenditures against activities and budget
• Organize internal and external evaluations as required by USAID
• Identify additional staff and consultants, national and/or international as appropriate
• Ensure coordination with USAID-funded M&E program
Requirements
• Degree in social sciences or relevant field; training in research and analysis methodologies
• At least 3 years experience in the M&E of international development projects
• Related experience in project frameworks, performance measurement, indicator selection, quantitative and qualitative data
collection and tracking systems, and analysis methodologies
• Proven ability to prepare M&E plans and reports
• Ability to mentor/train staff
• Experience with the application of data to improve program management
• Excellent PC/database skills and knowledge of current statistical packages
• Strong English oral and written communication skills with Swahili language skills preferred
• Strong organizational, interpersonal/cross-cultural communication, and time-management skills while working in a dynamic
team setting
We encourage Kenyan nationals to apply.
Employee Type
Full-Time Regular
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 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children
in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join
our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and
welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.
We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and
Integrity.
To apply, please copy the link below as your web address:
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=253
CHIEF OF PARTY, HOPE PROJECT, KENYA
Location: Kenya – Nairobi
Summary
Save the Children seeks a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded HIV/AIDS prevention education project in Kenya. The
Healthy Outcomes through Prevention Education (HOPE) project is a four year project which aims to improve the knowledge,
attitudes and practices of students in 400 primary and secondary schools in Nairobi district through a combination of peer, school, and
community-based interventions supported by strengthening of the MoE’s revised Sector Policy on HIV/AIDS.
Responsibilities
• Lead the project’s strategic, financial, and operational planning, including the annual work planning process and development
of an appropriate exit strategy.
• Oversee the timely submission of all deliverables to USAID.
• Supervise the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, and oversee the hiring process of all local personnel.
• Provide overall coordination of the institutional/organizational capacity building of the local NGOs and other key
stakeholders.
• Fully inform Save's home/field office on all matters relating to the project, and maintain appropriate links with partner
home/field offices.
• Ensure that efficient systems to support all aspects of the project (including sub-grant management, financial, capacity
building and performance monitoring and reporting) are in place and support the effective use of project resources in
compliance with USAID regulations and Save the Children policies.
• Represent the project with USAID, the Government of Kenya, donors, and partners.
• Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the Country Director.
Requirements
• Masters degree in project management, health, education or related field
• A minimum of seven years experience specific to HIV/AIDS prevention education in a developing country context, preferably
sub-Saharan Africa especially in Kenya
• Prior experience as a Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, or position with significant responsibility for oversight of human
and financial resources, preferably for a similar sized donor –funded project
• Demonstrated skills in strategic planning, management, and budgeting
• Experience implementing school improvement programs in partnership with government, communities and NGOs
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and supervision, with an ability to develop a common vision among partners and lead
multi-disciplinary teams
• Familiarity with USAID regulations and policies
• Extensive experience in Africa, with experience in Kenya preferred
• Proven ability in promoting and collaborating closely with multi-level stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Fluency in English
We encourage Kenyan nationals to apply.
Employee Type
Full-Time Regular
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 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children
in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join
our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children.
Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and
welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.
We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and
Integrity.
To apply, please copy the link below as your web address:
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SAVETHECHILDREN&cws=1&rid=252