Awards Coordinator

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration. Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon. Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa: Awards Coordinator SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Awards Director   Dimensions: Save the Children is providing support to children in Lebanon through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through national NGO partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health and nutrition, food security and livelihoods, and shelter, working with Lebanese communities, and Iraqi, Palestinian and Syrian refugees. Save the Children has an operational presence in Zahle, Tripoli, and Quobayat, and also has programming in the south and Beirut through partners. Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 300 staff and a confirmed budget of approximately US$35 million this year.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Key activities include:   Proposal development Oversee the compilation and submission of high quality, implementable proposals and concept notes to donors and members Ensue every proposal call is preceded by a Go - No Go decision and a risk assessment Communicate timelines for inputs into and review of proposals with field teams and support and monitor the compilation of these proposals in line with member and donor deadlines; Gather inputs from technical advisors, MEAL and finance and grants teams as necessary for drafting narratives, logframes and ensure adequate field and SMT approvals for all proposals submitted Support the Grants Manager with the development and review of proposal budgets, verifying the budget is in line with the logframe Oversee the coordination of all proposal amendments, coordinating with the Grants Manager on budget amendments   Donor Compliance and Awards Management Design materials and roll out trainings on proposal development and donor compliance in coordination with the AMU Contribute to the launching meetings of new grants on compliance Ensure that BHs are properly documented for each grant Maintain a file of donor regulations and summary sheets to be used internally and with partners Advise programme teams and partners on compliance related questions Compile, circulate and maintain an accurate and up to date funding tracker, and help produce statistics on success rate of proposals submitted Lead on the grant closure process, ensuring that a compliant and auditable system is in place for close out and that all grants are close don AMS in a timely way   Donor and member communications Liaise with Save the Children members and in-country donors to submit and respond to feedback on proposals Liaise with members on donor strategy, ensuring that donors are appropriately targeted for funding opportunities Support the Awards Management Unit with other tasks as assigned SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others Future orientated, thinks strategically Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Willing to take disciplined risks Integrity: Honest, encourages openness and transparency    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE                      ·            Bachelor’s Degree in a related field                      ·            Demonstrable competence in technical writing                      ·            Demonstrated field experience                      ·            Knowledge of Lebanon and the Syrian refugee context                      ·            Strong written and oral communication skills                      ·            Excellent organizational skills                      ·            Ability to analyse and summarize information                      ·            Ability to work calmly under pressure in a rapidly changing context                      ·            Ability to be adaptable and flexible                      ·            Ability and willingness to travel regularly into the field                      ·            Fluency in written and spoken English                       .            Commitment  to  and  understanding  of  Save  the  Children’s  aims,  values  and principles  including rights-based approaches    APPLICATION PROCESS  Please note that the closing date for applications is: October 16 th, 2014   The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process. STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanonhrb@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.