Awards Coordinator

Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Mon, 10 Nov 2014

Job Details:

Organisation: Save the Children - International

Deadline Mon, 24 Nov 2014

Job type: Contract

Location: Philippines

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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: 6 months

The role:

As a member of the Awards Management Team, this position will provide technical assistance to programme teams for all aspects related to Awards Management. The post-holder will be mainly responsible in the coordination of awards and contractual requirements between programme teams and members and/or donors from planning, budgeting, proposal development, contracting, roll-out, reporting, etc. S/he will also support in partnership management, facilitate audits, and help in capacity building of staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Substantial relevant experience and managing large and complex grants, contracts and sub-agreements with knowledge of major funders’ guidelines including in-depth knowledge of grant documents and compliance issues
  • Excellent budgeting and accounting skills, and presentation/communication skills.
  • Experience in developing large-scale or strategic proposal budgets, including the development of consortia proposals
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
  • Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets.
  • Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.

Desirable

  • Experience in producing financial reports.
  • Experience in both development and humanitarian sector preferred.

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.

Interviews will be on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the closing date of applications.


Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: karora.50876.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com


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