Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Award Management Technical Lead (Senior SME) – USAID Contracts

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
• Extensive experience and subject-matter expertise in a senior Awards Management role in the NGO sector in field locations, working with diverse groups in multiple locations
• Experience with USAID Contracts; In-depth knowledge of the US Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and United States Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR); USAID Contract implementation experience
• Demonstrated understanding and experience of project management within the contexts and priority thematic programming areas of Save the Children.
• Understanding of existing role profile roles and responsibilities, technical solutions, processes, tools and reports within Awards Management that could be impacted by the Project(s)
• Experience in solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward, with a proven ability to forge consensus and buy in, and drive action
• Excellent business partnering, communication and relationship building skills. Demonstrated ability to develop, influence and manage productive relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, including across SCA member agencies and senior staff
• A track record of delivering results in a complex organisation, with an ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and internal networks quickly, to gain acceptance across country offices
• High degree of cultural sensitivity and an appreciation of the varying levels of readiness and engagement across the organisational spectrum
• Ability to work independently and use initiative, with a constructive approach
• Attention to detail
• Team player, with a full appreciation of the value of collaboration
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.

Desirable
• Full understanding of SCI award management people, process, systems and data
• Experience of working across other areas of SC’s operations and/or functions
• Experience of being involved in the implementation of a new/changed business processes and ways of working
• Experience with Save the Children’s Theory of Change

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Save the Children on kenya.savethechildren.net to apply

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