Nafasi za Kazi Mpya Save The Children Report Writer Coordinator

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Location: Tanzania, Tanzania
Contract – Full-Time

Proposal and Report Writer and Coordinator – Humanitarian

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation 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:
The Humanitarian Proposal and Report Writer and Coordinator leads in the development of proposals, concept notes, and reports for the humanitarian unit. The role will ensure that programmes are developed using an integrated, cross-sectoral approach, and reflect the level of humanitarian need and the country office capacity to deliver. This role will lead on the development of proposals, and support the delivery of timely and quality reports to Save the Children Members and donors.

The post-holder is also expected to work closely with the programme teams, PDQ, Finance and Awards Management Team to ensure that proposals, reports, and projects are developed and implemented in compliance with donor requirements. The role will have frequent contact with Save the Children Members and is expected to mentor and/or capacity build existing country programme staff on both proposal development and report writing for various stakeholders including working groups, Members (Sitreps), Government, UNHCR etc

Contract Duration: 9 Months
Location: Kigoma, Tanzania

Qualifications and Experience
-Master degree on relevant subject or equivalent field experience
-3 to 5 years’ substantial experience working with a humanitarian/ development organisation
-Experience in leading development of large-scale or strategic proposals, including the development of project budgets greater than $1 million.
-Previous experience of project management and project cycle management, including project design, implementation and evaluation
-Demonstrable competence in proposal and report writing, including experience of budgeting
-Good understanding of donor compliance and Save the Children reporting mechanisms and requirements
-Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills
-Proven capacity to deliver training and coach staff
-Strong representational skills
-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
-Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
-Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

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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Closing date: Sunday 26 March 2017

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