Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 9 Dec 2014
Job type: Contract
Location:
United Kingdom
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work in over 120 countries, with local communities, national governments, international institutions and the public sector to achieve immediate and lasting change.
We are currently seeking a Finance and Awards Lead to support our Ebola emergency response in West Africa. This role will be based from our central London office and is offered on the basis of a 6 month fixed term contract.
In this role you will lead the emergencies Finance and Awards team in London and the country offices, keep the response leadership up to date with regards to the funding tracker and master budget and provide advice and guidance on the best utilisation of the funding portfolio. You’ll also ensure that the control framework of the operation is consistent with the situation and that any risks are knowingly taken with appropriate mitigating actions; ensure a high quality of financial accounting management; lead on the preparation of donor reports and proposal budgets and ensure full cost recovery is achieved. You may also be required to take the lead on donor coordination.
To be successful in this role you will be a qualified accountant experienced in engaging with donors at country strategy level, with a proven track record of actively contributing to a senior management team and providing strategic support across multiple sectors/regions. You’ll also possess knowledge of the requirements of the major emergency donors and be experienced in managing grants.
It would be beneficial if you also have experience in first stage emergency responses with an ngo in an international environment and French language skills.
We offer: a competitive salary, a generous company pension scheme, life assurance, and 30 days annual leave.
To see the full job description for this opportunity, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs.
To apply please send your application with a cover letter and CV as a single document to: When applying, please include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations within this role.
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: jfawcett.54150.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
Ebola Response Finance & Awards Lead
Job posted by: Save the Children - International - Fri, 28 Nov 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Save the Children - International
Deadline Tue, 9 Dec 2014
Job type: Contract
Location: United Kingdom
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work in over 120 countries, with local communities, national governments, international institutions and the public sector to achieve immediate and lasting change.
We are currently seeking a Finance and Awards Lead to support our Ebola emergency response in West Africa. This role will be based from our central London office and is offered on the basis of a 6 month fixed term contract.
In this role you will lead the emergencies Finance and Awards team in London and the country offices, keep the response leadership up to date with regards to the funding tracker and master budget and provide advice and guidance on the best utilisation of the funding portfolio. You’ll also ensure that the control framework of the operation is consistent with the situation and that any risks are knowingly taken with appropriate mitigating actions; ensure a high quality of financial accounting management; lead on the preparation of donor reports and proposal budgets and ensure full cost recovery is achieved. You may also be required to take the lead on donor coordination.
To be successful in this role you will be a qualified accountant experienced in engaging with donors at country strategy level, with a proven track record of actively contributing to a senior management team and providing strategic support across multiple sectors/regions. You’ll also possess knowledge of the requirements of the major emergency donors and be experienced in managing grants.
It would be beneficial if you also have experience in first stage emergency responses with an ngo in an international environment and French language skills.
We offer: a competitive salary, a generous company pension scheme, life assurance, and 30 days annual leave.
To see the full job description for this opportunity, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs.
To apply please send your application with a cover letter and CV as a single document to: When applying, please include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations within this role.
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: jfawcett.54150.4810@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com