Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Wed, 20 May 2015
Job type: Contract
Location:
Nepal
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.
In response to the current situation in Nepal, Save the Children is in the process of putting together a team provide emergency response support. As part of this we are looking for a Senior Award Manager to provide expertise and support to our upscale in the area.
The Senior Award Manager will provide the primary award management inputs in Nepalâs emergency response programmes, and ongoing support to develop best practice emergency award management procedures and processes. The role has three main aspects to it:
- lead the emergencies award management team in Save the Childrenâs response in Nepal;
- capacity building of staff in their award management professional development and contributing to the development and advancement of policy and procedures;
- providing short term interim award management and/or capacity building support to the Nepal Earthquake Response.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive experience, including first phase responses, with NGOs in an international emergency response with increasing responsibilities including a proven experience of establishing and running the award management function in the field.
- Knowledge of the requirements and experience managing awards from the major emergency donors including budgeting, eligibility issues, compliance management, and reporting.
- Experience of engaging with donors at country strategy levels.
- Experience of and well developed skills in staff management and supervision. Proven strong coaching and capacity building skills.
- Proven track record of active contribution to a senior management team, and providing strategic support across multiple sectors and/or regions
- 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 demanding workload comprised of diverse and challenging tasks and responsibilities
- Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing multicultural teams
Desirable
- Experience with Save the Children Award Management Policies, procedures and systems.
- Experience of Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation or Funding Coordination would be a appreciated
Deployments are expected to last for six (6) months with the possible of extension where funding can be secured.
We are interested in hearing from you if you have experience of working in a similar role in an emergency or you can demonstrate experience of working in similarly complex countries or environments (please outline this in your cover letter).
We offer candidates a competitive salary package which includes both medical insurance, accommodation and other benefits for the duration of their contract.
To apply, please send a covering letter along with up-to-date CV, in English to the link provided. Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: sdevaux.61216.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Emergency response: Senior Award Manager
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Thu, 7 May 2015Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Wed, 20 May 2015
Job type: Contract
Location: Nepal
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.
In response to the current situation in Nepal, Save the Children is in the process of putting together a team provide emergency response support. As part of this we are looking for a Senior Award Manager to provide expertise and support to our upscale in the area.
The Senior Award Manager will provide the primary award management inputs in Nepalâs emergency response programmes, and ongoing support to develop best practice emergency award management procedures and processes. The role has three main aspects to it:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
Desirable
Deployments are expected to last for six (6) months with the possible of extension where funding can be secured.
We are interested in hearing from you if you have experience of working in a similar role in an emergency or you can demonstrate experience of working in similarly complex countries or environments (please outline this in your cover letter).
We offer candidates a competitive salary package which includes both medical insurance, accommodation and other benefits for the duration of their contract.
To apply, please send a covering letter along with up-to-date CV, in English to the link provided. Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: sdevaux.61216.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com