Senior Officer, Award Management Business Partnering

Save the Children International is the world's leading organisation for children, employing approximately 25,000 staff across 116 countries. The organisation is committed to saving children's lives, fighting for their rights, and helping them fulfil their potential, with a focus on the most deprived and marginalised children.

To support the SCI Award Management Business Partnering teams through key enabling activities, manage information and ensure compliance with systems and processes, while fostering a culture of collaboration, operational excellence, and learning.

• The Officer provides support to the Business Partnering teams with information management and compliance with awards systems and processes. This is a highly collaborative role, working daily with stakeholders throughout Save the Children to facilitate a culture of strong operational and program quality. The Officer will support the securing - contracting, managing and closure of funding portfolio awards and sub-awards effectively, in line with the Quality Framework and Donor requirements. The role will support successful award and sub-award lifecycle management at country level including roving support (remote or in person) where feasible.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Save the Children, fostering a culture of operational excellence and high program quality that aligns with organisational values and goals.
• Champion the Award Management System (AMS), acting as a super user and AMS Champion for the Business Partnering team to promote the effective use of the system and drive continuous improvement.
• Produce and manage content for the Funding Bulletin, ensuring relevant and compelling data-based insights that highlight key areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
• Support global learning exchanges and capacity building initiatives, incorporating innovative solutions to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.
• Ensure inclusion, diversity, and equity in all award management activities, aligning with Save the Children’s commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation.
• The Officer will support and manage global learning exchange and capacity building initiatives, provide compelling data-based insights in collaboration with the AM Excellence team, that the Business Partnering team use to target action, support and decision making.

Essential

• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex data and operational challenges.
• Organisational and Detail-Oriented: Good organisational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently; High level of accuracy and attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
• Computer Proficiency: Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with grants management software.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively within diverse teams and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to changing circumstances and perform efficiently under pressure.
• Continuous Learning: Demonstrates a proactive approach to personal development and staying updated with industry best practices.
• Foundation of Experience in: Administrative or operational roles, preferably within the NGO sector. Coordination and support of project or programme activities.
• Experience in: Award or grant management, including budget monitoring and financial reporting. Working with institutional donors such as DFID, USAID, or EU.

• Proficient Experience in: Implementing award management systems and processes. Supporting compliance and quality assurance within an international NGO setting.

Desirable

• Experience delivering training/capacity building. 
• Experience providing grants system/AMS support as a champion, upskilling users or representing business needs.

Education and Qualifications 

Essential

Education: No essential education requirement

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and responsibilities effectively.
• Strong knowledge of grant management and donor compliance requirements.
• Understanding of the financial management, budgeting, and reporting principles relevant to award management.

Desirable

Education:

• A degree in International Relations, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Professional certifications in project management or grant management are a plus.
  

• Job Title: Senior Officer, Award Management Business Partnering
• Reports To: Head, Award Management Business Partnering
• Work Pattern: Hybrid/Remote with flexible working options available 
• Contract Length: FTC until 31st May 2028
• Location: Any SCI Location, MEE or Western Asia. For a full list of locations that Save the Children International can hire in, please visit: SCI Careers
• Time Zone (that the role holder must be available to work in): UTC+3 - UTC+7 
• Right to Work: The successful candidate must possess the unrestricted right to work in their current or preferred location for the duration of employment. 
• Language Requirements: English + working languages balanced across the team a plus (Arabic, Spanish, French) International Travel Requirements: up to 40% 

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application. It is recommended that you save a copy of the role profile as it will no longer be available after the advert closes. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the job advert may be closed earlier than advertised subject to the volume of suitable applicants. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.