About usFor over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children's lives in more than 120 countries. We are the world's largest independent child rights organisation, underpinned by a vision in a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Save the Children is an organization for talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives. We are proud that our people are representative of the children we work with and we thrive on our diversity.
We are an equal opportunity organisation dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration. Creativity and Integrity. Our culture is embedded in these values, along with a strong commitment to our Child Safeguarding Protocol, ensuring that all representatives of Save the Children demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children both in their private and professional lives.
The East African Regional Office is responsible for 8 countries in East Africa, including Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania and Ethiopia, with a current staff complement of approximately 3500 staff, and current expenditure of approximately $200 million each year.
Save the Children East Africa Regional Office (EARO) is looking to recruit An Assistant Humanitarian Analyst
Job Title: Assistant Humanitarian Analyst
Team / Programme: Humanitarian Affairs Unit
Location: East Africa Regional Office - Nairobi
Child Safeguarding: Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
Based in Nairobi, the Assistant Humanitarian Analyst will conduct research in the area of geopolitics and humanitarian affairs. As a junior member of the Humanitarian Affairs Unit they will help with research and the production of reports on geopolitical, humanitarian and development issues in East and Southern Africa region. They will assist with any logistics and administrative tasks required.
Scope of Role:
Reports to: Regional Humanitarian Analyst
Dimensions: Save the Children works in 8 countries in East Africa (Kenya, Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania and Ethiopia) with a current staff complement of approximately 3500 staff and current expenditure of approximately $200 million each year
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
Key Areas of Accountability:
Conduct extensive research into prevailing humanitarian, socio-economic, geo-political, security situation East and Southern Africa Work closely and liaise with country and regional directors in gathering information, seeking input and feedback.Help prepare a weekly detailed analytical bulletin and updates on urgent humanitarian issuesAssist with writing briefs and reports for as required Help develop and pilot products and information dissemination methods i.e. ways to use new mediaExternal and internal representation to regional networks and processesOther duties as assigned to meet the needs of the Humanitarian Affairs Unit.
Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice) Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children valuesHolds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achievedCreates a managerial environment to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguardingSets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the sameFuture orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scaleApproachable, good listener, easy to talk to; builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supportersValues diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally.Develops and encourages new and innovative solutionsCuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approachHonest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidenceDisplays consistent excellent judgementBachelor degree in either international relations, political science, journalism, or sociology (Master’s degree preferred)0-2 years professional experience in government, academia, international organisations, NGOs or journalismproven interest and experience in working on East Africa drylands/pastoralism desiredExcellent writing, editing and analytical skills Proven ability to handle challenging work loadCross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity;Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good public presentation skills, and a very strong capacity for effective teamwork.Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often demanding environment.Commitment to Save the Children valuesPlease send a copy of your CV with a cover letter to EA.recruitment@savethechildren.org
Application closes 20th June 2013 at 5:00pm.
We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and organizational Code of Conduct.
