Advocacy and Campaign Award Management Officer

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: Until the end of 2015

The role The role holder will support the management of two awards - Global Moments and Local to Global - from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) focused on advocacy around the world in support of Save the Children's global campaign to tackle child survival. They will work collaboratively with staff in relevant country and advocacy offices to ensure smooth management of grants working closely with Save the Children Sweden, including supporting different offices with awards, sub awards and contracts, focusing on donor compliance, financial monitoring and accountability.

The role holder will also be responsible for tracking progress and reports as well as providing input to the capacity building of staff and partner organizations.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Experience of and well developed skills in award management, communications and donor compliance.
• Proven track record of supporting a senior management team
• Experience in reporting to donors.
• Good attention to detail and analytical skills
• Computer literate (i.e. WORD, advanced Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, financial systems).
• Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
• Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
• Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a workload comprised of varying and changing tasks and responsibilities
• Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing multicultural teams

Desirable

• Significant experience with NGOs in an international environment
• Experience with Save the Children award management system (AMS)
• Knowledge of the requirements of the major donors (e.g. Sida)

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 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: 'jfawcett.34948.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'