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
The Regional Award Management Implementation Manager will provide support to, and management of, the organisation wide programme to implement change across the full award process (from opportunity identification to close out), for the Country Offices in the West and Central Africa region. This will entail coordination with teams at Centre, Regional and Country Offices as well as engaging with Save the Children members.
The post holder will be responsible for implementing change that will ensure effective and high functioning structures; that systems and processes are implemented across the Country Offices to manage the contributions, both cash and gifts in kind, that the organization receives to deliver programs for children. This supports program quality, donor compliance, and accountability to all stakeholders, including our beneficiaries.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Qualifications and experience
- Experience of working in country and/or field offices of an international NGO, with very strong understanding of their operational frameworks and challenges.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of award (grant) management, portfolio management and donor compliance at a significant scale.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and lead a diverse network of stakeholders across a range of levels in a global organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, from clearly articulated conceptual analysis through to delivery of practical solutions on the ground.
- Ability to plan and deliver capacity building at regional scale, including use of training, coaching and/or mentoring.
- Self-motivation, ability to work independently, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrix-managed position.
- Flexibility to respond to emerging needs, including changing work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies.
- Commitment to Save the Children's values.
- Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken essential
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.84934.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'
