Global Goals Awards Manager (Safe Back to School and Learning) at Save the Children

Role Purpose:

The role holder will work closely with the International Programmes Award Management team and the SB2S strategic goal team within Save the Children International (SCI) Centre, providing administrative and compliance support to SB2S&L funding mechanisms. This role is key to supporting the establishment and implementation of the SB2S&L pooled fund, any other Centre-administered funds, as well as maintaining a light-touch oversight of other SB2S&L funds received through Members. In addition, s/he will work closely with goal team members and CO Fundraising Focal Points to identify suitable matches for SB2S&L funding and where needed, maintain extensive knowledge of the institutional and non-institutional donor landscape.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Minimum 4 years’ progressive experience in the NGO sector in international development; direct field experience is considered an asset
• Excellent writing and analytical skills are essential
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to draw out complex data from various different source
• Existing understanding of Save the Children’s federated structure, finance and award management systems and processes
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organisation
• Proven influencing skills with the ability to communicate compliance requirements to stakeholders in the most appropriate way
• Ability to explain complex issues to both staff and peers
• Ability to manage a varied workload quickly and efficiently, and work effectively under pressure to organise and prioritise work for yourself and others to ensure deadlines are met
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to propose solutions and work with others to overcome challenges
• A proven ability to conceptualise and ground abstract ideas in operational realities
• A sharp intellect and an ability to discern strategic opportunities to build the profile of the team’s work, as well as new opportunities
• Commitment to Save the Children values

Desirable

• Experience in financial accounting
• Project management skills, particularly including planning
• Experience of working in a complex international organisation
• Experience working for Save the Children
• Language skills, in particular Spanish, French, or Arabic

Closing: 6 Jan 2023