Save the Children recruits 01 Proposal Writing Coordinator
Proposal Writing Coordinator
ROLE PURPOSE
The Proposal Writing Coordinator will serve as the primarycoordinator for proposal development and donor reporting. S/he will also ensure appropriateconsultation with the country team during preparation and submission, andprovide capacity building support to staff where required specifically onproposal development and report writing. S/he will work closely with thetechnical teams (in PDQ and in PI), the Emergency team, field staff and thestaff in Logistics, Finance and Grants.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Minimum five years of experience with a master’s degree in an NGO or similar environment, including experiencedeveloping programs for children in both emergency and development contexts.
Preferred degree in program or NGOmanagement, development studies, or related field.
Solid experience in more than one ofthe Save the Children priority sectors: Education, FS/L, Child Protection,Child Rights Governance, in development and emergencies
Practical experience and successfultrack record in writing and leading proposals for a variety of donors,particularly EU/ECHO, USAID, DFID, private sector foundations and UNICEF
Good knowledge of the development andemergency donor environment and expectations in South Sudan preferred
Good knowledge of the landscape ofimplementing partners and government structures in South Sudan preferred.
Proven experience in developing localpartnerships for projects.
Familiarity with project design methodsand tools (including assessments, logical frameworks, and work planning) andstrong appreciation for innovation and partnership as part of projectdevelopment.
Good analytical skills, effectivenegotiator, with proven ability to positively influence cross departmental andcross sector working.
Experience in developing and workingwith project budgets
Good personal organisational skills,including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work underpressure
Ability to work within a multiculturalsetting
Fluency in written and spoken English
Commitment to and understanding of Savethe Children’s aims, values and principles
Information Communication Technologyliterate
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as setout above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry outadditional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills andexperience.
Contract length: One year
THE ORGANISATION
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work onthe ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or thosethat need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaignand advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and toensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treatschildren by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization and that ouremployees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with acollaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrityare highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a singledocument. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salaryexpectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflectsour commitment to the protection of children from abuse
Job description:
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Closing date: 20 Feb 2019
Location: Juba, South Sudan
Department: Funding
Type: Fixed-term contract
Schedule: Full-time