Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children UK
Deadline Sun, 8 Oct 2017
Job type: Permanent
Location:
United Kingdom
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Senior Portfolio Manager to join our LACMEESA (Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East, Eurasia and Southern Africa) Regional Portfolio Team to lead on the oversight and support of quality delivery of the end to end grant cycle of SCUK’s award portfolio in the Middle East, as well as new opportunities as required. To achieve this you will also have direct line management of at least three key staff who provide specific country portfolio support.
Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Our UK and Global Programmes department delivers humanitarian and development programmes, builds partnerships with institutional donors – including governments, multi-laterals and trusts – and drives lasting change. Together, we save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.
As Senior Portfolio Manager you will work closely with the Head of Regional Portfolio and other relevant staff and contribute to the achievement of overall account portfolio targets. You will also serve as the key donor point of contact on specific country portfolios whilst developing and maintaining key donor relationships for selected countries. In addition you will:
- Monitor and oversee SCUK projects and related risks whilst building strong and effective relationships with key staff and counterparts in the country office
- Ensure all SCUK awards are compliant with donor requirements and SC quality standards
- Provide capacity building for country office staff in coordination with SCI Regional Office and HQ
- Represent SCUK as required in external meetings/other forums.
To be successful you will be educated to degree level in a relevant subject with extensive experience in project proposal development and report writing, particularly in reference to ECHO, DFID, EuropeAid and/or UNICEF. You will have a proactive approach to work and the ability to identify and implement effective processes for achieving outcomes. In addition you will have:
- Good working knowledge of one or more countries from the region with an understanding of context and operating environment issues
- Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
- Experience or understanding of effective management of PBR risk and/or fee-based contracts
- Strong relationship developing skills, particularly at a distance
- A high degree of flexibility and adaptability with a willingness to travel to the region.
At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.
To apply please visit our website or click HERE.
Closing date: 8th October 2017
Senior Portfolio Manager (LACMEESA)
Job posted by: Save the Children UK - Tue, 19 Sep 2017Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children UK
Deadline Sun, 8 Oct 2017
Job type: Permanent
Location: United Kingdom
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Senior Portfolio Manager to join our LACMEESA (Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East, Eurasia and Southern Africa) Regional Portfolio Team to lead on the oversight and support of quality delivery of the end to end grant cycle of SCUK’s award portfolio in the Middle East, as well as new opportunities as required. To achieve this you will also have direct line management of at least three key staff who provide specific country portfolio support.
Working in more than 120 countries, we do whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Our UK and Global Programmes department delivers humanitarian and development programmes, builds partnerships with institutional donors – including governments, multi-laterals and trusts – and drives lasting change. Together, we save children’s lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.
As Senior Portfolio Manager you will work closely with the Head of Regional Portfolio and other relevant staff and contribute to the achievement of overall account portfolio targets. You will also serve as the key donor point of contact on specific country portfolios whilst developing and maintaining key donor relationships for selected countries. In addition you will:
To be successful you will be educated to degree level in a relevant subject with extensive experience in project proposal development and report writing, particularly in reference to ECHO, DFID, EuropeAid and/or UNICEF. You will have a proactive approach to work and the ability to identify and implement effective processes for achieving outcomes. In addition you will have:
At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.
To apply please visit our website or click HERE.
Closing date: 8th October 2017