Job Vacancies Save the Children Alliance, December 2010

Job Vacancies Save the Children Alliance
Position: Senior Specialist, Grants and Program Management, DHN
Closing Date: Monday, 31 January 2011
Location: United States of America (the)

Save the Children US, the leading independent organization creating real and lasting change for children in need in the U.S. and around the world seeks a Senior Specialist, Grants and Program Management to be responsible for providing grants management and program management support in Department of Health and Nutrition (DHN) S/he will specifically be responsible for Washington, DC DHN management support, program backstopping and grants/ financial management, oversight of knowledge management, and support for program/proposal development for DHN. The Sr. Specialist works collaboratively with the DHN Director and Deputy Director on strategic and operational planning, including monitoring and internal reporting of Priority Result 3, specific goals and objectives.

Requires an Advanced Degree in management, business or public health; at least 7-10 years experience with program management with emphasis on planning, grants management and program systems; experience in finance and grants management of USAID and other donor supported programs and in establishing and maintaining tracking and reporting systems. He/she will have previous experience in preparation of proposals and be able to prepare succinct and focused reports on program results. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with funding instruments such as grants, sub agreements, and technical assistance support. Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to balance focus on task with attention to relationships, identifies and cultivates relationships with key stakeholders internally, cross functionally and externally establishes and promotes trust to facilitate collaboration and information sharing.

How to apply
Please visit: www.savethechildren.org, click on the Careers section to apply and reference job #5067 EOE M/F/D/V

Save the Children
2000 L St NW
Washington, DC
Tel: (202) 640-6600
Reference Code: RW_8CKMAK-59




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