Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 16 Feb 2015
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: 12 months
The role: This role will support the Award Manager in the planning, securing and managing of both development and humanitarian awards. This role will work collaboratively with members and all departments of the Country Office programme to ensure smooth management of development and humanitarian programme awards, sub awards and contracts, focusing on donor compliance and accountability. This position will also be responsible to build the capacity of staff.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Significant practical management experience preferably in both emergency and development programmes
Good attention to detail and analytical skills
Computer literate (i.e. WORD, advanced Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, financial systems)
Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a workload comprised of varying and changing tasks and responsibilities
Strong communication (written and spoken) in the local language and minimum intermediate level in English
Desirable
- Knowledge of donor requirements and experience of NGO award management systems and processes
- Knowledge of the requirements and experience managing awards from major donors including budgeting, eligibility issues, compliance management, and reporting
- Fluent in English
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: 'jkingara.55057.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'