Proposal Coordinator ( Beirut )

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:   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Key activities include: Gather information from technical advisors and other relevant team members, assessment teams and sitreps and other relevant sources necessary for drafting proposals and budgets Facilitate project design sessions and proposal team meetings Consult relevant technical advisors (sectors and MEAL) on specific programme interventions, as well as work closely with Field Offices, Finance, Logistics, HR and Awards Management units to develop budgets Facilitate technical and cost reviews and approvals, both internal and by SC members Provide additionally requested information in relation to proposals from donor, SCI or members promptly and accurately and make necessary revisions based on feedback Manage proposal amendments Help ensure complete and donor format compliant proposal/ concept note submissions Ensure adherence to key calendar deadlines Liaise with Save the Children members to follow up on submissions/approvals of proposals Contribute to tracking active awards and proposal pipeline Ensure relevant staff have access to newly approved proposal documents Develop proposal writing templates; proposal checklists; proposal calendars/ timelines and share with relevant colleagues   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 (and their team), 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 required; Master’s Degree desirable                      ·            Significant experience from working in an INGO/local NGO, preferably in both humanitarian and development programmes                      ·            Demonstrable competence and experience in proposal development for several technical sectors and key donors                      ·            Good programme design skills, including capacity to prepare coherent and consistent documents. including workplans and log frames                      ·            Knowledge of key donors and their requirements, including the EC, ECHO, UN agencies, DFID and OFDA/USAID                      ·            Experience in budget expenditure monitoring desirable                      ·            Ability to work calmly under pressure in a rapidly changing, multi-cultural context, and adhering to strict deadlines                      ·            Ability to be adaptable and flexible                      ·            Ability and willingness to travel regularly into the field                      ·            Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically                      ·            Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills                      ·            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 November  23rd   .                  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.