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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
Until the end of 2015
length:
Until the end of 2015
The
role
role
The
role holder will support the management of two awards – Global Moments and
Local to Global – from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
(Sida) focused on advocacy around the world in support of Save the Children’s
global campaign to tackle child survival. They will work collaboratively with
staff in relevant country and advocacy offices to ensure smooth management of
grants working closely with Save the Children Sweden, including supporting
different offices with awards, sub awards and contracts, focusing on donor
compliance, financial monitoring and accountability.
role holder will support the management of two awards – Global Moments and
Local to Global – from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
(Sida) focused on advocacy around the world in support of Save the Children’s
global campaign to tackle child survival. They will work collaboratively with
staff in relevant country and advocacy offices to ensure smooth management of
grants working closely with Save the Children Sweden, including supporting
different offices with awards, sub awards and contracts, focusing on donor
compliance, financial monitoring and accountability.
The
role holder will also be responsible for tracking progress and reports as well
as providing input to the capacity building of staff and partner organizations.
role holder will also be responsible for tracking progress and reports as well
as providing input to the capacity building of staff and partner organizations.
Qualifications
and experience
and experience
Essential
- Experience
of and well developed skills in award management, communications and donor
compliance. - Proven
track record of supporting a senior management team - Experience
in reporting to donors. - 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), and interpersonal skills in English,
with experience in managing multicultural teams
Desirable
- Significant
experience with NGOs in an international environment - Experience
with Save the Children award management system (AMS) - Knowledge
of the requirements of the major donors (e.g. Sida)
We
need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to
the protection of children from abuse.
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
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.
apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document,
including your salary expectations for this role.
Location:
City of London, United Kingdom
City of London, United Kingdom
Contract
– Full-Time
– Full-Time
Closing
date: Friday 3 October 2014
date: Friday 3 October 2014
All
jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified