Awards Assistant at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children’s mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

Job Title: Awards Assistant

Location: Abuja

Job Description
To assist the maintenance and administration of a robust and effective awards management system that is compliant to SCI awards systems and guidelines, and meet donor requirements.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or other relevant discipline; 2-4 years working experience with institutional donor contracts such as DFID, EC, ECHO, USAID in an I/NGO environment;
• S/he should have analytical skills and ability to translate analysis into appropriate, feasible and practical implementation plans and goals; experience of supporting programmes in each stage of the project cycle, including budgeting, technical and financial monitoring in the context of grants/restricted funding sources;
• Computer literate (including working knowledge of MSWord, Excel, Access) and competency ri development of spread-sheets and databases and ability to use developed guidelines and formats to support staff in donor applications and reporting;
• S/he should have strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Willingness to travel and work in difficult environment from time to time.

Application Closing Date
18th August, 2014

Method of Application
Kindly send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 18th August, 2014 explaining why you are suitable to: [email protected] . State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.