Awards Manager at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children is a leading international organization helping children in need around the world. First established in the UK in 1919, separate national organizations have been set up in more than twenty-eight countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities, as well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict.

In Nigeria, Save the Children has been working since 2001. The early focus was on getting children actively involved in shaping the decisions that affect their lives. Today, Save the Children is working in seven federal states - Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi and Kaduna - focusing on providing basic healthcare and protecting children.

We are recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Awards Manager

Ref Code: AwardsMngr_060218
Location: Maiduguri, Borno

The Role

• This role will work collaboratively with members and other departments of the Borno office in close coordination with Country office programme to ensure smooth management of development and humanitarian programme awards, sub awards and contracts, focusing on donor compliance and accountability.
• This position will also be responsible to build the capacity of staff and partner organizations.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

• A minimum of a Master's Degree in any of the Social Sciences or related discipline.
• Professional qualification in Accounting or Financial Management (ICAN, ACCA, etc.) will be an added advantage
• 6-8 years proven work experience managing International Donor Funded projects
• Experience of and well developed skills in staff management, supervision and capacity building
• Proven track record of supporting a senior management team
• Knowledge of the requirements of the major donors and experience in reporting to donors
• Good attention to detail and analytical skills
• Computer literate (i.e. WORD, advanced Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, financial systems)
• Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
• Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
• Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a workload comprised of varying and changing tasks and responsibilities
• Strong communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills in English, with experience in managing multicultural teams

Desirable:

• Experience with Save the Children award management system (AMS)
• Significant experience with NGOs in an international environment
• Fluent in Hausa (or other as appropriate)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online