Sr. Officer – Awards (1) – Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh (Re-Advertisement)

The role

Sr Awards Officer will support the awards manager in the areas of awards management and donor compliance of the Rohingya Response. Review the narrative and cost proposal of project proposal, support programme point person in budget understanding on awards management, budget and key deliverables, preparing kick-off meeting document and Preparation of the agreement Synopsys and compliance are some of the major key areas of role of this position. S/he will maintain the awards management systems (AMS) and will be responsible for record keeping and update of all Award related documentation. S/he will assist in capacity building of non-accounting staff, particularly budget holders through training and coaching on financial management along with the technical support to finance team as required in terms of awards management.

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in any related field
• At least 2 years’ experience within the finance or grants department of a national or international organization including experience in emergencies
• Excellent analytical skills – the ability to analyse complex financial data and design and produce effective management information.
• Strong budgeting and budget management skill
• Proficiency in computerized accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing & speaking)

Contract length:   06 months, possibility of extension depending on availability of funding and performance

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across te 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 realise 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:

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.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

If you are interested, send your CV at [email protected]

(You must mention the position title at subject line of your email)

Application deadline: 26 August, 2018

Only short listed candidates will be invited for interview