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: 01 year
The role
A Proposal / Report Writer will be deployed to the capital location to support the countries' efforts to obtain funding and hence submitting concise, relevant and timely proposals for funding. The Proposal / Report Writer will be expected to support the PDQ in response strategy and master budget development, proposal development, narrative and financial reporting. The holder will also work in collaboration with the Grants and Awards Manager initially on an outstanding list of donor reports that are due and also working with the teams to pull together the necessary proposals for further funding. This position is in response for the need to increase our proposal writing capacity, financial and narrative reporting, whilst overseeing grant submissions for all sectors as appropriate. The post-holder will be expected to mentor and/or capacity build existing country programme staff.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working internationally in humanitarian programmes
- Previous experience of project management and project cycle management, including project design, implementation and evaluation
- Diploma, Masters degree or equivalent
- A high level of written and spoken French and English essential.
- Experience of leading the preparation successful funding (narrative and budget) proposals and reports for donors, including ECHO, DFID and OFDA. Understanding of CAP and Appeal processes
- Good understanding of donor compliance and reporting mechanisms and requirements
- Demonstrated experience of participating in multi-sector needs assessments
- Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills.
- Experience of representation and ability to represent SCI effectively in external forums.
- Proven capacity to deliver training and coach staff
- Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
- Experience of budget management and monitoring
- Excellent communication skills
- Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
- The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
- Commitment to the aims and principles of SCI. In particular, a good understanding of the SCI mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
Desirable
- Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts
- Experience of leading needs assessments
- Experience of SCI member proposal development and reporting mechanisms.
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 or French using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'Fsy.28768.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'
