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 1.6 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.
The role
The Nutrition Consortium Manager will be responsible for effective and high quality planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, reporting all upcoming nutrition grants commencing with the recently secured 4-year DFID grant, aimed at reaching approximately 59,106 beneficiaries by improving the nutritional status of children under 5 in targeted areas of South and Central Somalia, combining life-saving treatment and prevention.. The programme is built on 4 pillars: i. Treatment of most severe cases; ii. Prevention; iii. Surveillance; iv. Capacity building of community and existing health and nutrition structures.
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 1.6 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.
The role
The Nutrition Consortium Manager will be responsible for effective and high quality planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, reporting all upcoming nutrition grants commencing with the recently secured 4-year DFID grant, aimed at reaching approximately 59,106 beneficiaries by improving the nutritional status of children under 5 in targeted areas of South and Central Somalia, combining life-saving treatment and prevention.. The programme is built on 4 pillars: i. Treatment of most severe cases; ii. Prevention; iii. Surveillance; iv. Capacity building of community and existing health and nutrition structures.
Under the guidance of the Steering Committee, the Nutrition
Consortium Manager will be responsible for supporting the consortium members
(Save the Children, OXFAM, ACF and Concern Worldwide) to widen the current
Somalia Nutrition consortium both in terms of scope and funding in line with
the broader Somalia Nutrition Consortium framework.
Qualifications and experience
Essential * Post-graduate qualification in nutrition management, social science, development, or other relevant discipline * Prior experience of designing and/or delivering large scale nutrition and integrated programmes. * Proven ability to manage consortia with an extensive experience managing multi-agency programmes. * Demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding programme targets, while maintaining technical quality. * Ability to represent the nutrition programme at a strategic level and engage and influence key stakeholders at district and national level. * Demonstrated experience of working with national level government structures to strengthen the capacity of the state to take ownership for and deliver services. * Self-motivated and results orientated. * Highly numerically articulated with a track record of data manipulation and reporting systems. * Experience in management of finance and budget monitoring and risk management. Proven ability to motivate and develop others * Highly diplomatic and emotionally intelligent with strong oral and written communication skills. * Strong communication skills in English, with substantial experience in managing multicultural teams * Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise * Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in
Essential * Post-graduate qualification in nutrition management, social science, development, or other relevant discipline * Prior experience of designing and/or delivering large scale nutrition and integrated programmes. * Proven ability to manage consortia with an extensive experience managing multi-agency programmes. * Demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding programme targets, while maintaining technical quality. * Ability to represent the nutrition programme at a strategic level and engage and influence key stakeholders at district and national level. * Demonstrated experience of working with national level government structures to strengthen the capacity of the state to take ownership for and deliver services. * Self-motivated and results orientated. * Highly numerically articulated with a track record of data manipulation and reporting systems. * Experience in management of finance and budget monitoring and risk management. Proven ability to motivate and develop others * Highly diplomatic and emotionally intelligent with strong oral and written communication skills. * Strong communication skills in English, with substantial experience in managing multicultural teams * Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise * Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in
Desirable * Substantial experience of working and living in
the Horn of Africa, ideally with professional experience in the Somalia. *
Demonstrable understanding of Value for Money and DFID results agenda. *
Ability to coach and mentor partners.
This role will be offered as a contract of 24 months with
the possibility of extention.
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.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
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Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Tuesday 22 October 2013
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