Country: Sudan
Closing date: 04 Apr 2018
Awards and Business Development Manager
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization 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 15,000 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.
Role Purpose:
This role will work collaboratively with members, partners and other departments of the Country office programme to ensure smooth management of development and humanitarian programme awards, sub awards and contracts. The post holder will work with others to ensure that SCI Sudan adheres to all its awards management and business development obligations internally within Save the Children and externally with donors.
Contract Duration: 2 Years
Location: Sudan - Khartoum
Qualifications and Experience
- At least 7-year experience in related field
- Masters / University degree in International Development, Business Administration or Finance
- Solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: Education, WASH, FS/L, Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, in development and emergencies
- Practical experience and successful track record in writing and leading proposals for a variety of donors, particularly USAID, DFID, private sector foundations, UNICEF, and EU/ECHO.
- Experience of staff management, supervision and capacity building in Award Management
Experience of communicating with impact in a complex stakeholder environment
Proven track record of in-country award portfolio management and experience of grant/contract management & sub agreements with knowledge of major funders' guidelines (e.g. USAID, ECHO, DFID, UNICEF, WFP etc.)
Familiarity with project design methods and tools (including assessments, logical frameworks, and work planning) and strong appreciation for innovation and partnership as part of project development.
Good analytical skills, effective negotiator, with proven ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sector working.
Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills including writing, influencing, negotiation and coaching, with experience in managing multicultural teams
Strong financial skills and experience in budget development
Good attention to detail and analytical skills
Proven experience in developing local partnerships for projects.
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 and work under pressure
Computer literate (i.e. Word, advanced Excel, Outlook, financial systems).
Willingness to travel to regional/field offices and work in difficult environment according to travel requirements
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles.
Willingness and capability to comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies, including the Child Safeguarding Policy
Desirable
- Experience with Save the Children Award Management System (AMS)
- Significant experience with NGOs in an international environment
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We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
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