Awards Coordinator At Save the Children International 2023

This role will work collaboratively with members and other departments of the Country office programme to ensure smooth management of development and humanitarian programme awards, sub awards and contracts. The person will manage a small team responsible for a discreet portfolio of awards. The position will be also responsible for capacity building of staff and improving internal ways of working.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and an up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at :

https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/999

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Application closes on 15th March 2023 closing business hours 05:00 pm EAT.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

OUR DIVERSITY BELIEF

Save the Children is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace as well as in the communities where we work. We’re deeply focused on fostering a culture of belonging, where we celebrate our diverse workforce and all staff are able to bring their authentic self to work and be respected, visible, enabled to do their best work, and treated equitably with opportunities for growth.

Desired Skills and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential
*Professional qualification relating to business, finance, accounting, or international development
*At least 3 years INGO experience in in-country award portfolio management
*Knowledge of major donors’ compliance requirements i.e In-depth knowledge with practical Experience with USAID, US Government, UN, EuropeAid, ECHO, EU, DFID rules and
*Proven experience in preparing budgets, financial monitoring reports, budgetary systems, and controls with strong analytical skills
*Experience communicating with impact in a complex stakeholder environment
*Experience in staff management, supervision, and capacity building in Award Management
*Proven track record of supporting a senior management team
*Problem-solving skills to identify and lead the resolution of issues
*Good attention to detail and analytical skills
*Computer literate (i.e. Word, advanced Excel, Outlook) including financial & accounting computer applications
*Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
*Patient, flexible, able to improvise and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
*Excellent planning, management, and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a workload comprised of varying and changing tasks and responsibilities
*Basic understanding of operational programming, including the realities of the context
*Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing multicultural teams