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 1.9 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.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Contract length:2 years
The role As a key member of the Operations team you will be leading Awards (grants) management support across East and Southern Africa. Working in close collaboration within the Regional Office with the heads of logistics, finance, advocacy, HR, security, and with senior operations advisors, you will ensure that all country offices operationalize optimally the awards management cycle that SCI new programming model requires.
In particular you will shape country offices award management processes so that they are effective and compliant. You will be the key focal point for all compliance and awards systems and tools management related issues. You will actively manage the review of all relevant awards at regional level and play a key role in coordinating multi-country regional awards. Building on the experience you will gain in implementing the new SCI award management tools, you will identify best practice and short comings and work to improve these processes and tools in collaboration with the centre.
Qualifications and experience * Significant experience (minimum 5 years) of developing proposals, negotiating agreements and managing compliance of major institutional donors in the development sector (e.g. USAID, EC, ECHO, UNICEF, DFAT, etc.) including In-depth knowledge of grant documents & compliance issues. * Experience of working in a very large humanitarian response in an award/grant management capacity. * Understanding of risk management in the context of significant portfolios of institutional and corporate donor contracts, and ability to train and coach staff internationally in this area. * Demonstrated track record of strategic contributions to a senior management team. * Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to represent organisation in global internal and external forums and communications. * Demonstrated understanding of organisational change challenges in an international NGO. * Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate clearly with thoughtful, accurate information. * Ability to supervise, manage and mentor staff. * Highly computer literate with experience in managing and using global MS Sharepoint-based knowledge management tools, as well as standard MS office tools. * Proven ability to handle/prioritise challenging and multi-tasked workload in complex working environment * Willingness to undertake significant amounts of travel to Country Offices for support and capacity building purposes.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: ‘C.Chege.18540.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com’