Job Vacancy @ Save the Children International – 2 Positions

THE ROLE: Multi-CO PRIME Manager - PDQ

Save the Children is recruiting Programme Reporting, Information Management and Evidence -PRIME Manager for the new project management system that will be deployed in all SCI Country Office in 2022/2023/24. PRIME will be deployed as part of the CAPP (Coding, Agresso, PRIME & PMM) Program which will improve project management and project information management for improved quality programme delivery and impact across Save the Children and support standardising and improving the quality of SCI financial data. PRIME will be live in Sierra Leone CO in September 2022.

The Multi-CO PRIME Manager will be responsible for supporting and developing the use of PRIME within the Programme Development and Quality (PDQ) team in the Sierra Leone Country Office. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring quality of the PRIME project record, timely creation of the project in PRIME and effective use of the PRIME data (dashboard and reports) for project tracking and promoting the adoption of PRIME. The role holder will work in regular and close collaboration with the PRIME lead sitting within the Operations team.

The role consists in:

• Working effectively with the PDQ Director, Technical Advisors, Business Development Manager, MEAL and Awards team, and Member Offices to gather all the quality information required for creating a project in PRIME in a timely manner
• Support directly the seamless transition of the PRIME project record from proposal stage to implementation stage, working closely with the PRIME lead within the Operations team, and the Awards team and Member offices to do so while ensuring consistency and quality of data between the awards management and PRIME systems
• Conduct routine checks of the quality of data in PRIME and support the PDQ technical and BD teams and SMT to extract and analyse PRIME data via dashboards and reports 
• Support ongoing PRIME capacity building. This includes induction for new PDQ staff in PRIME
• Support PRIME deployment by being the key point of contact for end users within PDQ.

The role will also contribute to continuous improvement of the PRIME solution, based on user feedback.

The Multi-CO PRIME Manager might, from time to time, also support the PRIME deployment in other country offices within the WCA Region, including Liberia, Ivory Coast, and Burkina Faso (the percentage of time to be discussed and agreed between the country offices).  This will be a great opportunity for someone with few years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, and project management, who understands the value of using systems and Standard Project Methodologies, to grow and develop in this area, gaining experience in the challenging context in which we operate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree or equivalent in relevant subject (MEAL, data analysis, project management, business administration, etc).

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Bilingual in French and English
• At least 3-5 years of experience and demonstrated understanding of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL)
• Experience with project design/management with international organisations like Save the Children
• Certification in Project Management (preference for Save the Children’s PMM certification)
• Experience in leading/supporting capacity building and coaching initiatives
• Experience with data entry and analysis, use of log frames with multiple-level indicators
• Proven ability to work effectively with people from a variety of cultures and background
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to Save the Children values.
• High attention to detail.

Desirable

• Experience working in project management and complex data systems
• Experience female applicants are encourage to apply
• Experience of working in large and complex programme Country Offices
• Experience within global, multicultural, matrix organisations
• Experience or knowledge of global project management methodologies

CONTRACT LENGTH: 1 year with possibility for extension.

Closing Date:  23^rd September, 2022

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

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.

• Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications
• Candidates should apply through the links that will be provided

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Location

: Freetown

Employee Status

: Fixed Term

: Sep 24, 2022

THE ROLE: New Business Development Manager

Save the Children is recruiting for an experienced, energetic and hard-working woman and man to serve as New Business Development Manager that will lead fundraising and partnerships for the Sierra Leone Country Office. Women are strongly encouraged to apply, and we are also keen to receive applications from residents living in or hailing from the aforementioned location Freetown.

The Country Office Business Development Manager will support the Country Director, PDQ Director, 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 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 with background in business development, donor and relationship management, strategic portfolio analysis and planning, and change management required.  

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

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.

Desirable

• INGO experience and an excellent grasp of operational issues.
• Female applicant are strongly encouraged to apply
• A detailed understanding on funding mechanisms for development work such as Save the Children’s
• Thematic experience in one or more of Save the Children’s priority areas for Sierra Leone (basic education, child and adolescent health, child protection, livelihoods and climate change).

CONTRACT LENGTH: I Year

Closing Date: 12^th September, 2022

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

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document including details of your salary expectations for the role.

• 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

Location

: Freetown

Employee Status

: Contingent

: Sep 13, 2022