date: 29 Sep 2016
Save the Children’s global
presence is huge. We want to enhance our reputation on an international
platform, and work with our global colleagues to ensure we can increase our
program reach and effectiveness. We need you to nurture key relationships in
the Pacific area and drive the development of new proposals to secure funding
to deliver quality program
s to the most vulnerable children in our region.
Save the Children is no
ordinary not-for-profit.
We’re ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children’s rights. We
want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence.
We run programs in Australia
and overseas and, if there’s a disaster – like an earthquake, drought or
conflict – we are there on the ground.
Where you come in:
You will be part of our International Development Programs team. In these two
(2) permanent full-time positions based in East Melbourne (relocating to
Carlton in Q4 2016), you will be a key escalation point for SCI Country Offices
while working on identifying and nurturing relationships with key institutional
donors, tracking new business development opportunities and winning new program
funding.
You will make an impact by:
- Overseeing our programmatic activity within a specific
geographic area, including ensuring that donor requirements and
expectations are being met - Supervising, coaching and developing a team member
- Securing new program funding through key relationships
and business development opportunities - Representing SCA at events and meetings to build our
brand awareness - Collaborating effectively with the High Value Consulting
and Improved Business Development Teams, and Technical Assistance
resources
Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.
We want you to be
successful.
Therefore, as a minimum, you’ll
need:
- Demonstrated planning and organising skills, including
financial skills - Exceptional experience proactively identifying and
winning new business opportunities - Very strong relationship building experience
- Experience in effective negotiation, problem solving and
managing change - Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline
Working at Save the
Children is more than just a job.
It’s the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world
a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. We offer
a competitive salary including generous salary packaging benefits, a friendly
and flexible work environment, and great career opportunities – both locally
and internationally.
Sound interesting?
We’d love to hear from you. View more information about the role and submit
your resume and cover letter via our website at www.savethechildren.org.au/about-us/careers.
To apply for this position please
click the following link: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=aHVtYW4ucmVzb3VyY2VzLjQ3OTE0LjYwNDRAc2F2ZXRoZWNoaWxkcmVuYXUuYXBsaXR.
We know diversity makes a
positive difference, and we encourage people from Aboriginal and/or Torres
Strait Islander and other diverse backgrounds to apply.
Applications close 29 September 2016.
Save the Children Australia is a
child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National
Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child
Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.
