Reporting Officer

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, Health and Nutrition, 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: ROLE PURPOSE: The primary function of this role is to facilitate the donor reporting process. This role reports to the Senior Proposal Development and Reporting Coordinator, and works in close collaboration with programme implementation teams, Programme Development and Quality, and Grants Management Team. The post holder maintains reporting calendars, and schedules and tracks all required inputs into report; shares relevant donor formats; manages communication and information sharing related to reporting;; and ensures production of compliant and quality reports. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Key activities include: Compile and maintain a database of the status of reporting for all active grants. Communicate timelines for inputs into and review of reports Liaise with Save the Children members to follow up on submission/review timelines Provide required donor formats and communicate other donor requirements to responsible team Gather inputs from technical advisors, MEAL, Communications, operations, and finance and grants teams as necessary for drafting report Ensure adherence to key calendar deadlines Ensure appropriate sign off on all reports Provide additionally requested information in relation to reports from donor, SCI or members promptly and accurately and make necessary revisions based on feedback. Ensure finalized reports are available on the server Ensure complete and compliant proposal/ concept note/ reports submissions Support Business Development and Reporting team with other tasks as assigned Work closely with the Emergency team, Finance,      Logistics as well as relevant technical staff to develop proposal budgets. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE                      ·            Bachelor’s Degree in a related field                      ·            Demonstrable competence in technical writing                      ·            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 : For External applicants on June 7th.                    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 Lebanon.vacancies@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.