Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Wed, 6 May 2015
Job type: Contract
Location:
Senegal
Save the Children is the worldâs leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save childrenâs 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. Weâre 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
The Regional Awards Coordinator (RAC) will support the Regional Awards Manager in leading grant management / support across the WCA region, with a major focus on donor reporting. He/she will play a key role in reinforcing the quality of awards reporting systems, processes and tools. He/she will support the Regional Awards in the monitoring and analysis of submitted reports to members, and will provide oversight on donor reporting performance.
Qualifications and experience
- University degree in Finance / Project Management and at/or at least 2 years working in INGOs
- Experience managing grants, contracts & sub agreements with knowledge of major fundersâ guidelines (e.g. USAID, ECHO, DFID, CIDA, SIDA etc.)
- Skilled in the contractual obligations of key donors i.e. USAID, EU, Echo, DFID, OFDA etc. This individual would be continually remaining up-to-date with the changing requirements of the various donors and integrating these in quality reviews
- Ability to perform grants portfolio analysis and support all routine technical aspects of grant management processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate clearly with thoughtful, accurate information
- Experience in capacity building; coaching and delivering training at an individual and group level
- Computer literate including working knowledge of MS Word, Excel
- Proven ability to handle/priorities challenging and multi-tasked workload in complex working environment
- Willingness to travel to Country Offices for support and capacity building purposes
- Experience working in a regional &/or country offices with preference for experience in WCA
French and English speaking desirable
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.
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: asobossi.76630.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Regional Awards Coordinator (Grant management)
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Wed, 22 Apr 2015Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Wed, 6 May 2015
Job type: Contract
Location: Senegal
Save the Children is the worldâs leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save childrenâs 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. Weâre 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
The Regional Awards Coordinator (RAC) will support the Regional Awards Manager in leading grant management / support across the WCA region, with a major focus on donor reporting. He/she will play a key role in reinforcing the quality of awards reporting systems, processes and tools. He/she will support the Regional Awards in the monitoring and analysis of submitted reports to members, and will provide oversight on donor reporting performance.
Qualifications and experience
French and English speaking desirable
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.
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: asobossi.76630.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com