Save the Children International is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Finance Intern
2.) Business Development Manager

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Finance Intern

THE ROLE: Finance Intern

Save the Children is recruiting for Internship to work in close collaboration with the Freetown Coordination Finance Team.  This position will support the Country Office Finance department in managing various audits and hence, re-arranging files, scanning vouchers and other donor specific queries. He/she will contribute towards ensuring that the filing and scanning systems are maintained. The incumbent will also provide support on Auditing process and field payments.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRABLE  

• Relevant Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification, preferably relevant to the project.
• At least three years of relevant experience, preferably in INGO setting

• Proven experience implementing projects or programmes related to teenage pregnancy, adolescent sexual/reproductive health, gender-based violence, child protection, or related issues.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; excellent documentation and report-writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, as well as training/facilitation skills.
• Experience in working with local/national civil society partners, using capacity building approaches.
• Proficiency in computer e.g. MS Word, MS Power Point and Excel. 
• Child participation: experience in implementing programmes or activities directly with/for children.
• Experience in integrating gender, diversity and other power-related issues into programme activities.
• Experience in implementing community-based activities including in urban areas, using inclusive, gender equitable and participatory approaches.
• Experience in external relations with government, community stakeholders and civil society.
• Experience managing and/or monitoring the implementation of project budgets.
• Ability to be self-sufficient and resourceful, proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, yet consulting and asking for assistance as needed/relevant. Ability and willingness to travel to project communities and stay in basic conditions.
• Willing to commit to Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

CONTRACT LENGTH: 3 Months

Closing Date: 04^th January, 2021

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.  

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children 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 our employees 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 a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. 

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that 

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment.  Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

      Candidates should know that Save the Children is no longer using slejobopportunity@savethechildren.org for job advert and therefore candidates should apply through the links that will be provided by Careers.sl.

      Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

THE ROLE: Finance Intern

Save the Children is recruiting for Internship to work in close collaboration with the Freetown Coordination Finance Team.  This position will support the Country Office Finance department in managing various audits and hence, re-arranging files, scanning vouchers and other donor specific queries. He/she will contribute towards ensuring that the filing and scanning systems are maintained. The incumbent will also provide support on Auditing process and field payments.

• Relevant Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification, preferably relevant to the project.
• At least three years of relevant experience, preferably in INGO setting

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Proven experience implementing projects or programmes related to teenage pregnancy, adolescent sexual/reproductive health, gender-based violence, child protection, or related issues.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; excellent documentation and report-writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, as well as training/facilitation skills.
• Experience in working with local/national civil society partners, using capacity building approaches.
• Proficiency in computer e.g. MS Word, MS Power Point and Excel. 
• Child participation: experience in implementing programmes or activities directly with/for children.
• Experience in integrating gender, diversity and other power-related issues into programme activities.
• Experience in implementing community-based activities including in urban areas, using inclusive, gender equitable and participatory approaches.
• Experience in external relations with government, community stakeholders and civil society.
• Experience managing and/or monitoring the implementation of project budgets.
• Ability to be self-sufficient and resourceful, proactive in identifying and addressing challenges, yet consulting and asking for assistance as needed/relevant. Ability and willingness to travel to project communities and stay in basic conditions.
• Willing to commit to Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

CONTRACT LENGTH: 3 Months

Closing Date: 04^th January, 2021

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.  

• 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 our employees 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 a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. 

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that 

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment.  Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

      Candidates should know that Save the Children is no longer using slejobopportunity@savethechildren.org for job advert and therefore candidates should apply through the links that will be provided by Careers.sl.

      Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

How to Apply

Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.

2.) Business Development Manager

THE ROLE: New Business Development Manager

Save the Children is recruiting for an experienced New Business Development Manager that will lead fundraising and partnerships for the Senegal and Sierra Leone Country Offices.

The Senegal and Sierra Leone Senior Business Development Manager will support the Country Directors, PDQ Directors, and other country programme staff to grow Save the Children funding and partnerships at country level in order to resource the Country Strategic Plan.

To achieve the country’s programme ambitions in line with SC’s Global Breakthroughs, the Country Office Senior Business Development (BD) Manager will be responsible for coordinating the development of the annual funding strategy, developing an engagement plan across members, donors, implementing partners and other necessary stakeholders, and creating and managing an efficient system to identify and develop new funding opportunities. 

The post holder will be expected to work across the Movement (Regional Offices, Members, and other Country Offices as necessary) in achieving the country funding strategy and be the primary link with Regional Offices for all NBD best practices and capacity building efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Master’s Degree in the following fields- Business Development, donor and relationship management, strategic portfolio analysis and planning and change management required or any other relevant field

Required

• 5+ years demonstrated experience identifying and securing funding from DAC government donors, multilateral agencies, corporate donors and/or foundations.
• Demonstrated experience in leading assessments of funding landscapes, and developing programme funding strategies to meet strategic goals.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex issues through critical thinking, analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in.
• Highly developed networking skills and ability to form productive working relationships with external donor agencies.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including communicating with impact, influencing, negotiation, and coaching.
• Demonstrated people leadership skills, able to effectively manage both direct reports as well as lead staff in all countries around the region in a matrix management relationship.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a senior management team, contributing constructively beyond the role’s specific resource mobilization remit.
• Experience in project and change management related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results.
• A high degree of flexibility and adaptability in order to respond to changing needs.  Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours in the event of major emergencies including travelling at short notice and for extended periods of time.
• Professional Fluency in English and French.

Desirable

• INGO experience and an excellent grasp of operational issues.

A detailed understanding on funding mechanisms for development work such as Save the Children’s

CONTRACT LENGTH: I Year

Closing Date:  21^st January, 2021

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.  

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children 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 our employees 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 a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. 

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that 

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment.  Any request in this direction should be immediately

      Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided by Careers.sl.

      Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications

      Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document and include your current remuneration and salary expectations for this role. 

How to Apply

Qualified and interested individuals should click on the button below to apply.