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 1.6 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 c14,000 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: 2 years
The role:
As a key member of the Regional Team you will be leading on
award management support across East Africa.
Working closely with the East Africa regional finance team,
Deputy Regional Director; Senior Leadership team and staff in the centre and
country offices, you will ensure that all country offices operationalize
optimally the awards management cycle that SCI new programming model requires.
In particular you will shape country offices award
management processes so that they are effective and compliant. You will be the
key focal point for all compliance and awards systems and tools management
related issues. You will actively manage the review of all relevant awards at
regional level and play a key role in coordinating multi-country regional
awards.
Building on the experience you will gain in implementing the
new SCI award management tools, you will identify best practice and
shortcomings and work to improve these processes and tools in collaboration
with the centre.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Significant
experience (+5 years) managing large and complex grants, contracts and
sub-agreements with knowledge of major funders' guidelines (USAID, EC,
etc.) including in-depth knowledge of grant documents and compliance
issues
- Demonstrated
participatory training and staff capacity-building experience
- Ability
to perform grants portfolio analysis and to support all routine technical
aspects of grant management processes.
- Strong
written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate clearly
with thoughtful, accurate information
- Computer
literate (including working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access) and
competency in development of spreadsheets and databases
- Proven
ability to handle/prioritise challenging and multi-tasked workload in
complex working environment
- Strong
interpersonal skills and ability to operate within a matrix role
- Willingness
to undertake significant amounts of travel to Country Offices for support
and capacity building purposes as well as to provide substantial remote
support
- Experience
working internationally in a regional and/or country office.
- Experience
working in an emergency situation.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process
reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as
a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
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Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Tuesday 10 December 2013
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
